Bernie chats with St. Louis Cardinals prospect writer Kyle Reis from birdsontheblack.com about the latest in the Cardinals minor league system. They both talk about how they can't wait to see Jordan Walker with the big league club.

Bernie looks at how the Cardinals are poised to leapfrog the Milwaukee Brewers in the Central Division thanks to a superior offense despite multiple injuries.

Bernie chats with PowerMizzou.com publisher Gabe DeArmond. Bernie and Gabe talk about Dennis Gates' recruiting efforts including landing Missouri State transfer Isiaih Mosley. They also look into what the future holds in football including potential SEC scheduling changes.

Bernie chats with CBSSports.com baseball writer Matt Snyder about the Los Angeles Angels firing manager Joe Maddon and how the Cardinals stack up in the bigger Major League Baseball landscape.

Bernie opens up the show talking about the Cardinals pitching and how Oliver Marmol is using his staff. He examines Marmol using Drew VerHagen in the 10th inning Tuesday, and electing to start Packy Naughton Wednesday.

Bernie muses about Trevor Rosenthal's showcase, how Rosenthal represented a long line of pitchers wrecked by Mike Matheny, and some final thoughts in how Joe Maddon was often the beneficiary of a false narrative.

Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold as they discuss the state of the team has more players are returning to health.

Bernie offers up more reaction to the Angels firing manager Joe Maddon including highlights of Ken Rosenthal's chat with Maddon right after his firing. Bernie also examines the Cardinals pitching staff and questions if Oliver Marmol and John Mozeliak are utilizing the best possible options in the rotation and bullpen.

Bernie chats with ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs including if he thanks Pat Maroon and the Tampa Bay Lightning still have a shot at defeating the New York Rangers to advance to the team's third straight and Maroon's fourth straight Stanley Cup Final.

Bernie reacts to the breaking news that the Los Angeles Angels have fired manager Joe Maddon. Bernie points out this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who followed the end of his Cubs tenure, and doubts Maddon will get another shot to be a major league manager.