Bernie reflects on what it was like to see Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina address and play a regular season game in front of the fans at Busch Stadium for the final time. He also offers up his thoughts on Mizzou's loss to Georgia as he bemoans the fact the Tigers couldn't muster a similar effort at Kansas State.

Bernie offers up the latest news and notes about the Cardinals as they head into the final six games of the regular season. Bernie also tells some of his favorite Rick Hummel stories as the Commish formally announced his retirement effective after the season in Friday's Post-Dispatch.

Bernie talks about how he's having a hard time getting excited for the Dolphins and Bengals facing each other on Thursday Night Football. He also criticizes Ryan Fitzpatrick for trying to emulate Pat McAfee on the Amazon studio shows.

Bernie expresses concern about Paul Goldschmidt's recent struggles as Oliver Marmol pinch hit for him late in Wednesday's game. Bernie previews the pitchers the Cardinals may face in the postseason and is worried about how the Cardinals stack up against the Mets.

Bernie visits with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens. Ben talks about how this will be a season to remember for the Cardinals with a new core led by Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado ready to take over for Yadier Molina, Adam Wainwright, and Albert Pujols. Ben expresses his concerns with the Cardinals pitching staff, especially the lack of a true number one starter.

Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about the lack of production from Klim Kostin during training camp and wonders if the end of his time in St. Louis is fast approaching. Andy also has positive reports on Alexey Toropchenko as he appears to continue to improve after breaking into the lineup last season.