Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Bernie and Derrick chat about Albert Pujols' impact this season and if there's any chance he plays beyond this season. They also examine Giovanny Gallegos' struggles with his fastball this season.

Bernie takes a look at the Cardinals' path to the postseason. He talks about how winning the Central Division is their most likely scenario to advance, and how the Cardinals play about 60% of their remaining games against division foes compared to about 40% for Milwaukee.

Bernie talks about how John Mozeliak deserves praise for the Cardinals' acquisitions of Jordan Montgomery and Jose Quintana which have already paid dividends. He also goes off on those criticizing for the Cardinals for not posing a significant threat against elite starting pitchers like Max Scherzer.

Bernie visits with USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale. Bob talks about how the Padres have come to regret signing the now suspended Fernando Tatis, Jr., to a long term, big money contract. He also discusses why the Dodgers and Mets are dominating the National League. Bob then offers up his thoughts on Albert Pujols' recent success.

Fresh off the Cardinals taking two of three games from the Milwaukee Brewers, Bernie talks about how special it was to see Albert Pujols' performance over the weekend including his two home runs on Sunday.

Bernie tells a couple more stories about life on the Dallas Cowboys beat. Bernie then previews the Cardinals' Friday night matchup against the Brewers. He also discusses the future of the leadoff spot after Oliver Marmol said it is wide open against right-handed pitchers.

Bernie talks about some of his favorite Jerry Jones stories from his time on the Dallas Cowboys beat including how he kept Jones from getting arrested in New Orleans.

Bernie talks about how Brewers manager Craig Counsell is the best manager in the National League Central and always seems to have an accurate pulse on his team. Bernie also looks at the lack of offense the Cardinals are getting from Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill and how it has kept the Cardinals from pulling away in the division.

Bernie visits with Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Brewers beat writer Todd Rosiak. Todd talks about the impact of the Brewers' trade deadline deals including how fans are having a much harder time digesting the Josh Hader deal than the public. They also look at the state of the Brewers' starting pitching and how Milwaukee has overcome injuries. Bernie then previews the Cardinals' Friday night lineup including Dylan Carlson returning to the leadoff spot.

Bernie offers up instant analysis on the Cards' 8-6 loss to Colorado including how Dakota Hudson wasn't the problem. He also takes a look back at the Cardinals' most overhyped pitchers over the last few decades.