Bernie is talking about Paul DeJong and Paul Goldschmidt. Bernie offers up optimism for why he believes DeJong will have a good season, and he questions why Paul Goldschmidt doesn't get more respect for the strong body of work he has put up through his entire career.

Bernie reacts to the news that Javon Pickett has committed to SLU to play out his final year of eligibility and looks at how he'll fit into the Billikens program as well as how Mizzou will compensate for his loss.

Washington University alumnus Zach Kram of The Ringer joins Bernie to talk NBA and baseball. Zach offers up his reasoning on why the Lakers didn't even come close to reaching the lofty expectations set for them this season. Bernie and Zach also talk about why they think the Cardinals will do better than many are expecting this season thanks to the team's defense.

Bernie takes a look at the state of the Cardinals. He weighs in on Oliver Marmol's comments Monday on his plans for the starting rotation this week starting Adam Wainwright on Wednesday and having Jordan Hicks pitching out of the bullpen on Tuesday. Bernie also asks why the Cardinals didn't reveal Steven Matz's blister after Sunday's game.

NHL.com Blues correspondent Lou Korac who writes the In The Slot blog at lkorac10.blogspot.com joins Bernie to talk about the Blues' recent dominant stretch. They look at how Nick Leddy has jumped in to fill the void left by Torey Krug's absence and what Krug can bring when he returns to the lineup.

Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Blues getting a pair of wins over the weekend against the Minnesota Wild and New York Islanders. He also breaks down the Cardinals' opening series against the Pittsburgh Pirates and expresses concern that the relievers pitched more innings than the starting pitchers.

Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel about his thoughts on Opening Day and where 2022 stacks among all the openers he's covered in parts of six decades.

590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie to preview the Blues' matchup against the Minnesota Wild and look at the overall state of the team.

Bernie offers up his observations on the Cardinals 9-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday. Bernie talks about the respect the team has for manager Oli Marmol after Adam Wainwright didn't object to being pulled after six shutout innings. Bernie also talks about how important it is for the Cardinals and Marmol to properly use Albert Pujols and limit his exposure to right-handed pitching.

Bernie weighs in on John Mozeliak's comments about how special Opening Day always is in St. Louis as well as Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna, Jr. claiming that Freddie Freeman isn't missed in Atlanta. Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Blues who have gone 5-0-1 in their last six contests.