Bernie talks about how Dylan Carlson's sprained AC joint forced the Cardinals to make the move they should have made a week ago in having Victor Scott II open the season on the 26-man roster as the starting center fielder.

Bernie checks in on the conferences remaining in the NCAA Tournament, and especially the Fighting Illini. Bernie points out how Brad Underwood has admitted that he had to learn a different formula to win in the NCAA Tournament versus Big Ten play.

Bernie visits with Fangraphs senior writer Dan Szymborski. Dan talks about his expectations for the Cardinals and the rest of the NL Central. He also sums up Shohei Ohtani's presentation to assembled media at Dodger Stadium.

Bernie reacts to Shohei Ohtani's lengthy statement he delivered to the media and how the Ohtani circus will impact the Cardinals in their opening series in Los Angeles.

Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland ahead of the Blues' pivotal matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Andy talks about the impact of Vegas being without Alex Pietrangelo and the importance of the matchup in the Wild Card standings.

Longtime college basketball writer Eamonn Brennan who's publishing his Buzzer substack at eamonnbrennan.com joins Bernie to recap the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Eamonn also reveals who he likes to emerge out of the Sweet 16.

Bernie questions the Cardinals' decision to have Victor Scott II open the season in Memphis when he can provide a skill set that cannot currently be found on the 26-man roster. Bernie also says the time will come when injuries force Scott into the lineup in the wake of Dylan Carlson leaving Monday's Spring Training game.

Bernie opens the show with his reactions to the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament before being interrupted by Dylan Carlson leaving the Cardinals' Spring Training game against the Cubs with an injury after colliding with Jordan Walker in the outfield.

Bernie talks about why the Cardinals lineup should improve in 2024....if it stays healthy. He points to Nolan Gorman and Willson Contreras as two players who can take a step forward this upcoming season.

MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins Bernie for his weekly visit sponsored by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John offers updates on the five Cardinals, including Sonny Gray, who will open the season on the injured list. John also weighs in on Victor Scott II's chances of making the Opening Day roster and if Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado will bounce back in 2024.