Bernie continues his discussion about the debacle that took place in the 9th inning of Game 1 between the Cardinals and the Phillies. He also points to issues of note that preceded the 9th inning that could have put the Cardinals in a tougher position than they needed to be in.

Bernie begins the show live in the middle of the dreaded top of the 9th as the Cardinals are actively blowing the game. Bernie does not mince words as he unloads on Oli Marmol's mismanagement of the pitching staff. Why did Oli limit Quintana to 75 pitches after only allowing 2 hits? Why did Oli let Ryan Helsley go as long as he did? Bernie also questions the performance of Yadier Molina as a pitch-caller at the end of Game 1.

Bernie puts the Cardinals' sustained run of success since 2000 into perspective while highlighting why it's an important measuring stick for the team to at least advance out of the Wild Card round to shake the perception of being overrated in a weak division.

Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch HOF Cards writer Rick Hummel who was at Busch Stadium for the Cardinals and Phillies workouts prior to the Wild Card series. Rick says he expects Adam Wainwright to at least make an appearance during this series after receiving favorable reports on his recent workouts and for Jack Flaherty to pitch in game one. Rick also talks about why Nolan Gorman made the Wild Card roster over Alec Burleson.

Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about the chances for Jake Neighbours to make the opening night roster and why Josh Leivo, who's in camp on a professional tryout, could slot in on the third line. Andy points out why Ivan Barbashev is the biggest question mark for him on this team after a career offensive year. Bernie also reacts to the news that Nolan Gorman and Packy Naughton will make the postseason roster.

Bernie listens in to some of the highlights from the Cardinals' workout day media session ahead of the Wild Card round. Bernie reacts to comments from Oliver Marmol, Paul Goldschmidt, and Dylan Carlson.

Bernie visits with The Score MLB writer Travis Sawchik. Bernie talks to Travis about his article profiling the last dance for Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright. Travis offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' first round series against the Phillies as he thinks home field could be a major asset to the Cardinals. Bernie and Travis also weigh in on how Albert Pujols and Aaron Judge have made it fun to root for the home run again in Major League Baseball.

Bernie talks about how the Cardinals offense must generate power against the Phillies, but the power doesn't have to exclusively come from home runs. He also expresses confidence that the Cardinals can prevail if the series comes down to home runs, and it's still important not to let Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper prevail at the plate regardless of how they struggled down the stretch.

Bernie previews game one between the Cardinals and Phillies and talks about Jose Quintana getting the call and Tyler O'Neill not making the Wild Card roster. He also details what the Cardinals need to do to be successful in the series including avoiding trying to comeback against the back end of the Phillies bullpen.

Bernie dives into the analytics of the Philadelphia Phillies to continue his preview of the National League Wild Card series. How do the Phillies matchup with the Cardinals offensively and defensively? Bernie makes an interesting point about a key advantage the Cardinals would have should the series advance to a 3rd game.