Bernie reflects on Albert Pujols passing Babe Ruth on the all-time RBI list as he points out how rare his accomplishment is and how improbable that and reaching 700 home runs was at the start of the season. Bernie also looks at how the Cardinals would stack up against the Philadelphia Phillies if the teams meet this weekend in the Wild Card round.

Bernie visits with Saturday Down South senior national columnist Connor O'Gara. Connor recaps Alabama's road win over Arkansas where the Tide pulled away in the fourth quarter despite the lack of an effective passing game and how passing game struggles could hurt Alabama without Bryce Young versus Texas A&M. Connor also offers up his assessment of the Georgia Bulldogs after Mizzou gave them a scare on Saturday.

Bernie reacts to the news that Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich will miss at least six months with a shoulder injury and he offers up thoughts on who should be inducted in the first class of the Blues Hall of Fame. Bernie also previews the Cardinals' matchup against the Pirates and calls for Paul DeJong to play better defense.

Bernie expands on his earlier conversation with Rick Gosselin as he looks at Cooper Rush's emergence in Dallas. He also talks about how Alabama is feeling pressure and facing scrutiny after Arkansas gave the Tide a scare.

Bernie talks about how Michigan State and Texas A&M among other schools are in trouble with high-paid coaches who are drastically underachieving as he questions why schools routinely throw out big money at coaches who can't live up to their salaries.

Bernie visits with HOF NFL writer Rick Gosselin of rickgosselin.com. Rick talks about how the Cowboys have been winning with Cooper Rush at quarterback filling in for an injured Dak Prescott as he could make a similar impact to Tony Romo and how Jalen Hurts has played surprisingly well for the Eagles. Rick and Bernie also talk about Rick's all-time NFL teams by college as they elaborate on Rick's picks for Mizzou.

Bernie visits with Bob Ibach of Nikco sports to talk about the 34" Albert Pujols 700th HR commemorative bat that's available at nikcosports.com. Bernie also talks about how the Giants were able to beat the Chicago Bears despite running a single wing offense in the fourth quarter out of the wildcat without a healthy quarterback and how Baker Mayfield is proving that Cleveland wasn't to blame for his poor performance.

Bernie offers up instant reaction to Giovanny Gallegos signing a two-year contract extension with the Cardinals and Tony La Russa formally announcing his retirement due to health concerns.

Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards after the Tigers' home loss to Georgia Saturday. Howard talks about the atmosphere in Columbia and how Mizzou hung tough and had a chance to pull out a win in the fourth quarter before essentially beating itself. Howard also talks about how he was especially impressed with the defense's effort for the second straight week.

Bernie looks at what to expect from the Cardinals in Pittsburgh over the final three games as Oliver Marmol sets up his club for the postseason. He also examines question marks heading into the postseason including if there's a viable spot for Adam Wainwright.