Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton. John explores what moves are in Cardinals' future as the club still could use a lefthanded bat and improved pitching depth. John speculates the club could hit the trade market to find its bench bat. John also thinks the club could improve its bullpen depth internally as it searches for pitchers who can miss bats.

Bernie talks about the Cubs signing of shortstop Dansby Swanson. Bernie highlights how this move along with the signing of Jameson Taillon could pose as threats for the Cardinals in the near future.

Bernie offers up his thoughts and reactions to the dramatic World Cup championship game between Argentina and France. Bernie defends his right to his opinions despite not being a soccer traditionalist.

Bernie dives into if the Cardinals can count on Jack Flaherty in 2022. Bernie points out how dominant he was as recently as the first months of 2021 as reason for optimism, while pointing to the team's track record in handling injuries as reason for concern. He also declares that Oliver Marmol can't get trapped into leaning on Adam Wainwright too much or too deep into games.

Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel joins Bernie for his Friday visit. Rick offers up his take on how Willson Contreras will help the Cardinals and how his acquistion has changed the makeup of the catcher position for the team. The Commish also weighs in on the other blockbuster signings across MLB this offseason including how Jose Quintana may have left money on the table. Hummel then explains why it didn't surprise him to see the Cardinals pass on bringing Quintana back as he looks at potential ways the team can improve and how the lineup will shape up.

Bernie praises the Blues for a superb effort overcoming adversity to beat the Oilers in overtime. He also recaps the day's free agent signings and points to how it would be out of character for Bill DeWitt Jr. to compete for the likes of Carlos Rodon.

Bernie previews the World Cup Final between Argentina and France as he wonders if it'll be a high scoring affair like their 2018 round of 16 matchup. Bernie asks if a World Cup win could insert Messi into the GOAT conversation.

Bernie reacts to the Cubs signing RHP Brad Boxberger and asks why the Cardinals don't see a need to upgrade the pitching staff. He points out other reasonably priced deals as examples of how they don't need to break the bank to upgrade.

Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland ahead of Thursday night's contest in Edmonton to open a five-game road trip. Andy highlights the importance of Pavel Buchnevich returning to the lineup after a bizarre injury. He also looks at how the team can get improved defensive play as he highlights the need for Justin Faulk to step up.

Bernie tells the story about how he wasn't well-received when he was asked to play Santa Claus one year. Bernie also expresses his desire for the Cardinals to upgrade the catching position behind Willson Contreras as he lacks confidence in almost every facet of Andrew Knizner's game. Bernie then kicks the tires on Joey Gallo as he examines if he could contribute to the team's offense on an affordable deal.