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Are the Blues ACTUALLY Any Better Run Than the Cardinals?

November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Bernie Show: The #stlblues and the #STLCards have a lot in common. (Losing.) But there are also differences -- like the perception that one is committed to winning and the other is not. If the Blues blow up the roster, who is in charge of the dynamite? The same people? youtu.be/fx8cYCQvOZY?...

MIZZOU REVIEW: Can Mizzou Stop the Skid and Salvage the 2025 Season?

November 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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My #Mizzou column: the Tigers must dig in, have some pride and purpose and make the best of what's left of the 2025 season. Also: the case of the disappearing Missouri wide receivers in '25 -- including some distressing numbers. Have a nice weekend!
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/14/b...

For the Missouri Tigers, the 2025 season has come down to pride, purpose, and persistence. A big dream has been tackled for a big loss in recent weeks, and I wonder if Mizzou has the resolve to finish...

Chaim Bloom Faces His First Real Cardinals Test This Offseason

November 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Bernie Show: Chaim Bloom is under pressure in his first offseason as #STLCards POBO. The work on the player development side has been terrific, but this is our first chance to see what Bloom does with the big-league roster. youtu.be/0cYEo4bXM3g?...

REDBIRD REVIEW: Can Joshua Baez End the Cardinals Righty Power Drought

November 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Can rising prospect Joshua Baez end the #STLCards right-handed hitting power drought? Read about it in today’s Redbird Review.
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/13/b...

It’s been a while since the Cardinals drafted and developed a right-handed power hitter who can do serious damage against major-league pitchers. Baez could become that guy

Should the Cardinals Trade Ivan Herrera or Keep Their Best Hitter?

November 14, 2025 at 12:35 AM

Bernie Miklasz

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In today's Bernie Show I pose a question: Should the #STLCards consider trading Ivan Herrera? In this vid I look at "For" or "Against" cases and and explain why I feel strongly about one of those options.
youtu.be/8GsQrl_F8S4?...

REDBIRD REVIEW: The Education of Alec Burleson

November 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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My Redbird Review: now that his career has taken off and reached a higher performance level, should the #STLCards give serious consideration to trading Alec Burleson?
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/12/b...

In 2025, Alec Burleson put up the best power numbers of his MLB career.

Why the Cardinals Should Trade Sonny Gray This Winter

November 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Bernie Show: It makes sense for the #STLCards to trade starting pitcher Sonny Gray. That's my opinion -- but if you're looking for a reason to stay the course, there is some benefit to keeping Gray in 2026.
youtu.be/Kt7RsPKrYRs?...

REDBIRD REVIEW: Can Leahy Become a Starter?

November 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Can Kyle Leahy win a spot in the 2026 #STLCards rotation? I think he can. And it isn’t because the Cardinals are bad. It’s because Leahy is good.
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/11/b...

Leahy’s sturdiness in 2025 was essential in preventing others in the Redbird bullpen from being overworked.

Bernie LOSES IT Over the Dumbest Cardinals Debate Yet!

November 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Why are St. Louis media starting conversations about bringing Miles Mikolas back in 2026? Is it boredom? A content shortage? Or have we gone mad? Or is this a conspiracy to drive me cuckoo? #STLCards
youtu.be/rGE_uYFiIDQ?...

REDBIRD REVIEW: Do Great Players Make Great Managers?

November 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Redbird Review: Taking a look at why Albert Pujols hasn't landed a big-league managing job, though he could have had the Angels' job if he wanted it. And do great players make good managers? It's happened more times than you would assume.
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/10/b...

Pujols is the only MLB player to put together an illustrious resume that includes the combination of 3,000+ hits, 2,000+ runs batted in, 700+ homers and multiple league MVP awards.

Bernie SOUNDS Off on Kirby Moore’s Incompetent Game Plan

November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Bernie Show: Mizzou's momentum has stalled under coach Eli Drinkwitz. He's done a fantastic job overall but can't break through to beat elite SEC teams. Also: what a terrible passing-game plan for freshman QB Matt Zollers in the 38-17 loss to Texas A&M.
youtu.be/e6vMuF8PDxA?...

MIZZOU REVIEW: A Season on the Brink

November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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My #Mizzou Preview: A season on the brink and a chance for the Tigers to change the doom-gloom script by knocking off No. 3 Texas A&M. Can't wait for this one!
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/07/b...

Saturday in CoMo, Missouri’s football team will dig in to protect the home field, mount a successful resistance against Texas A&M to repel the nation’s No. 3 team, and come away with a season-saving v...

Have We Underrated Alec Burleson? Bernie Explains Why He’s Changed His Mind

November 7, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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New Bernie Show video on #STLCards - have we underrated Alec Burleson? Well, I know I have. But not anymore. I explain why that's changed.
youtu.be/sZlZOkYmYJc?...

REDBIRD REVIEW: Pitching is Offseason Priority

November 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Redbird Review: Chaim Bloom’s No. 1 priority for the #STLCards offseason. Pitching. And more pitching.
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/06/b...

Chaim Bloom has made no attempt to conceal, or otherwise downplay, the Cardinals’ desire to add pitching during his first offseason as the president of baseball operations.

Are the Blues Falling Apart?! Bernie SOUNDS OFF on Binnington’s Brutal Start

November 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Bernie Show: After another poor performance and his bizarre reaction to Ovechkin's 900th career goal, I must ask the question: Is Jordan Binnington cracking? #stlblues
youtu.be/yViUBAN2c-k?...

REDBIRD REVIEW: Winn Also Desires Offensive Gold

November 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Redbird Review: #STLCards shortstop Masyn Winn may not be a Statcast Superstar, but he will improve offensively. Just give it some time.
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/05/b...

Winn, 23, had one of the greatest defensive seasons by a shortstop since the Gold Glove was first awarded in 1957.

Chaim Bloom’s Cardinals Plan: 8 Must-Do Moves to Fix 2026

November 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Bernie Show: As Chaim Bloom begins his 1st offseason as the #STLCards president of baseball ops, here's a Must-Do List between now and spring training to get the rebuild off to a good start.
youtu.be/SVtsjzrLt1Q?...

DON'T Fall for It! Why the Cardinals WON’T Be the 2025 Blue Jays

November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Bernie Show: no, there are no similarities that matter between the 2025 Blue Jays and what the #STLCards are planning for 2026. Stop with the ridiculous narratives. Good grief.
youtu.be/7I5aKjaPpBM?...

WORLD SERIES REVIEW: Dodgers Modern-Day Dynasty Takes NBA Approach

November 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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My primary takeaway from a great World Series: The Dodgers used an NBA-style approach to "load management" (pardon the expression) to keep their starting pitchers strong through the end of Game 7.
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/03/b...

The generously funded Dodgers have competed in every MLB postseason since returning to the playoffs in 2013 after a three-year absence.

Why Masyn Winn’s 2025 Was One of the BEST Defensive SS Seasons Ever

November 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Bernie Show: Not only did #STLCards shortstop Masyn Winn deserve the Gold Glove, but his 2025 season was one of the best defensive seasons by a shortstop in MLB history. And what makes this even more impressive: Winn did this at a really young age. youtu.be/uIHhY0IFtW4?...

Bernie Predicts MASSIVE Cardinals Roster Overhaul

November 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Bernie Show: a preview of the #STLCards offseason with big roster changes coming under new president of baseball ops Chaim Bloom. youtu.be/-0q-FtT4BG8?...

WORLD SERIES REVIEW: Jays Take Momentum Home

October 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Bernie Miklasz

@bmiklasz.bsky.social

Column: No, the Dodgers aren’t ruining baseball. But with one more loss to Toronto the Dodgers will ruin their 2025 season.
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/10/30/b...

In their 162 regular-season games, the Blue Jay hitters had the lowest strikeout rate in the majors

Cardinals Shut Door on Yadier Molina Coaching in 2026, Here’s Why

October 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM

Bernie Miklasz

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Bernie Show for Thursday: The #STLCards have declined to hire Yadier Molina as a coach in 2026, a decision that I fully expected. The reasons may be unpopular but make sense.
youtu.be/0buAsfM44fo?...

MIZZOU REVIEW: Coaching Carousel Already Spinning

October 30, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Bernie Miklasz

@bmiklasz.bsky.social

My Mizzou Review column: as the coaching carousel spins crazily, what's being said about #mizzoutigers coach Eli Drinkwitz? And does his lousy record against ranked teams lower his percentage of landing one of the big jobs?
www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/10/29/b...

Around these parts, there’s considerable interest in the status and future of Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz.