With many teams resting a lot of regulars, Bernie examines the Week 18 NFL matchups not just for how they may impact the postseason but also how it may impact the 2024 NFL Draft order.

Bernie breaks down the Cardinals' acquisiton of RHP Andrew Kittredge from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Richie Palacios. Bernie also points out how John Mozeliak needs help in delivering messages after news broke that Tommy Edman underwent arthroscopic wrist surgery after Mozeliak said in October he did not anticipate any medical procedures in the offseason.

Bernie chats with former Cardinals and Michigan Hall of Fame tackle Dan Dierdorf. Dan breaks down what it will take for his alma mater to prevail over Washington in Monday's College Football Playoff championship game.

Bernie reacts live on the air as the Cards announce they have acquired right-handed relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder Richie Palacios.

Bernie checks in on the reeling Saint Louis University Billikens and makes a strong case for SLU AD Chris May to move on from Travis Ford. Plus, Bernie offers up a dose of reality to Cardinals fans who question if Sonny Gray is a legitimate top of the rotation starter.

Bernie makes a case for Blake Baker to stay where he's found success with Eli Drinkwitz and Missouri after the rumor mill has heated up about a potential return to LSU where Brian Kelly fired his entire defensive staff.

590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie ahead of the Blues facing the Vancouver Cancuks. Andy weighs in on Brayden Schenn's recent slump, how the team can improve offensively, and Andy checks in on the Blues prospects participaing in the World Junior Championship.

Bernie chats with CBSsports.com national college football writer Dennis Dodd. Dennis previews Monday's College Football Playoff championship game and also discusses how the 12-team playoff will impact the college football season including the transfer portal and players declaring for the NFL Draft. Dennis then talks about how a 12-team playoff stands to benefit a program like Missouri and how the Tigers may have fared if the future system had been implemented this year.

Bernie takes a peak at the Blues' upcoming schedule and points out how it could make or break the season.

With John Mozeliak and the Cardinals quiet on the trade and free agent front, Bernie dives in to Mike Shildt's decision not to hire a bench coach and questions if it's Shildt's way to assure he doesn't find himself in a similar situation to what he dealt with in St. Louis both as a bench coach and a manager.