Bernie Miklasz delivers a passionate, thoughtful, and at times hilarious reflection on the St. Louis Cardinals’ Opening Day win — and what it means for St. Louis fans.

From the atmosphere at Busch Stadium, to fan boos directed at ownership, to a deeper appreciation of the Cardinals’ legacy and current roster, Bernie breaks it all down with his trademark honesty and heart.

The crowd was loud. The players were fired up. The cheeseburger phone is gone. The baby birds are flapping. And for one day — Cardinals baseball felt damn good again.

Topics covered:

• Opening Day energy & why fans should enjoy it

• Thoughts on booing Bill DeWitt Jr.

• Cardinals ownership legacy in perspective

• Why this year’s team deserves a fresh look

• STL’s place as a true baseball town

• Historical comparisons: 1989 Orioles, 2019 Blues, 1985 Cards & more

• That beautiful Arenado curtain call

• And of course… the cheeseburger phone disaster

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