Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless in south St. Louis county. Bernie talks about how the Cardinals were not losers at the trade deadline despite not acquiring Juan Soto.

Bernie talks about how fans need to not read too much into the Rockies' success last week at Coors Field given the stark contrast between the team's home and road offensive performances.

Bernie talks about how the Cardinals need to have their best arms in the bullpen including Zack Thompson. He also discusses the need for more outfield production and questions what the future may hold if Tyler O'Neill can't return to the form he displayed in 2021.

Bernie chats with Joe Sheehan who publishes his subscription only newsletter at joesheehan.com. Joe offers up his thoughts on the activity at the MLB Trade Deadline including the Cardinals' moves. Joe highlights why the Yankees have been struggling over the past few weeks. Joe also discusses how Albert Pujols has thrived by being placed in the right situations and why the Brewers have struggled since trading Josh Hader.

Bernie catches up on the latest happenings with the Cardinals and talks about how Juan Yepez had his rehabilitation assignment delayed due to illness. He also discusses some of his struggles at the plate before he got hurt and if he really is fully healthy.

Bernie visits with ESPN MLB writer Jesse Rogers. Bernie gets Jesse thoughts on Dylan Cease's performance this season for the White Sox as he prepares to watch him face the Houston Astros. Jesse also offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' acquisitions of Jose Quintana and Jordan Montgomery and how the National League Central Division race stacks up between the Cardinals and Brewers.

Bernie previews the Cardinals' series against the Colorado Rockies who are nowhere near as lethal on the road as they are at Coors Field. He also highlights the lack of production out of the leadoff spot and rips those who criticized Matt Carpenter for not having prototypical speed despite a great track record of producing atop the lineup in his prime.

Upon the release of the initial AP Top 25 poll, Bernie cautions not to read too much into it before a single game has been played. Bernie highlights how Texas debuted at #18 in the coaches poll while remaining unranked in the AP poll. He also highlights other schools that are overrated and underrated in the opening polls.

Bernie takes a look at some of the advanced projections for the Cardinals to see if the team is capable of remaining atop the National League Central Division. He also complains about Derek Jeter being overrated in the eyes of many despite his illustrious career.

Bernie reacts to the breaking news that Dodgers RHP Walker Buehler will undergo season-ending elbow surgery and looks at how the team's rotation stacks up in his absence. Bernie also revisits some of Giovanny Gallegos' recent struggles and examines how the ghost runner in the 10th inning impacted the Cardinals and Gallegos Saturday night against Milwaukee.