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  • The HARSH Truth About Lars Nootbaar: St. Louis Cardinals Leadoff Crisis

    The HARSH Truth About Lars Nootbaar: St. Louis Cardinals Leadoff Crisis
    2025/06/13
    Bernie Miklasz takes a hard look at Lars Nootbaar’s struggles in 2025. Despite impressive Statcast numbers, his real-world production is collapsing, and it’s costing the Cardinals games. Bernie dives deep into Nootbaar’s alarming stats, rising strikeouts, and declining value at the top of the order. Is it time for the Cardinals to move on? Could Brendan Donovan or J.J. Wetherholt be better options? 🔥 Get your first month free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ https://bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-central/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=1dc9263dc5f34bbce 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 – Bernie opens the show, plugs STL Sports Central & DraftKings 00:55 – Nootbaar: Cardinals’ most frustrating regular in 2025 02:21 – Career-worst offensive numbers across the board 03:36 – “Statcast Star” vs. Real production: Bernie calls it out 06:09 – Nootbaar’s month-long slump compared to Wainwright’s hitting 08:04 – Brutal leadoff numbers: strikeouts, OBP, lack of impact 10:12 – How Nootbaar getting on base impacts Cardinals’ wins 13:02 – Bernie defends why leadoff still matters in today’s game 16:11 – Long-term outlook: Arbitration years, trade talk, and regression 25:21 – Could J.J. Wetherholt be the Cardinals’ future leadoff man? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 分
  • Are the St. Louis Cardinals Frauds or Fighters? Huge Series vs. Brewers

    Are the St. Louis Cardinals Frauds or Fighters? Huge Series vs. Brewers
    2025/06/12
    Bernie Miklasz begins today’s show with a moving story about Brian Wilson’s passing and the strange timing behind his tribute cap. Then it’s back to baseball, as Bernie breaks down the Cardinals’ recent slump after their May surge. With a massive four-game series against the Brewers, Bernie asks the big question: who are the real 2025 Cardinals? He examines the decline in starting pitching, Helsley’s troubling four-seamer, key lineup slumps, and how Oli Marmol is facing renewed pressure. 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-central/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=1dc9263dc5f34bbce 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 – Bernie’s Brian Wilson tribute story 06:08 – Why this Brewers series is a credibility test for STL 08:18 – Have the Cardinals fallen back to earth? 10:51 – What the Cardinals must do in Milwaukee 13:34 – “Who are the Cardinals?” Identity check time 17:36 – Cardinals’ offensive regression and key slumps 20:05 – Ryan Helsley’s fastball problem exposed 22:37 – What’s going on with the lineup & Jose Barrero? 27:02 – Defense slipping + Marmol pressure rising 30:56 – Can the Cardinals stop the slide before the trade deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 分
  • The St. Louis Cardinals Are CRUMBLING… And This Is Why

    The St. Louis Cardinals Are CRUMBLING… And This Is Why
    2025/06/11
    The St. Louis Cardinals are hitting a wall, and Bernie Miklasz is here to explain why. In this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie breaks down the alarming lack of position player depth that’s led to overuse, fatigue, and declining production from key starters like Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar, Victor Scott II, Masyn Winn, and Nolan Arenado. Is it on Oli Marmol? Or the front office? Bernie points fingers and offers fixes, including a hopeful look toward 2026 under incoming baseball ops leader Chaim Bloom. 🔥 Get your first month free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ https://bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-central/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=1dc9263dc5f34bbc 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 0:00 – Cardinals Try to Avoid Sweep + STL Sports Central Update 1:12 – The Position Player Depth Crisis Explained 3:00 – Brendan Donovan Breaking Down 4:44 – Nootbaar’s Slump and Strikeout Spike 6:03 – Victor Scott Fatigue & Adjustments Needed 7:50 – Masyn Winn’s Downturn From Overuse 9:07 – Should Nolan Arenado Get More Rest? 10:23 – Marmol’s Dilemma: No Trust in the Bench 14:11 – Front Office’s Role in Roster Failure 22:23 – Can Chaim Bloom Fix This in 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 分
  • Oli Marmol’s BIGGEST Mistake of 2025 | The Bernie Show

    Oli Marmol’s BIGGEST Mistake of 2025 | The Bernie Show
    2025/06/10
    Bernie Miklasz sounds off on the St. Louis Cardinals offensive freefall and blasts the decision to keep a red-hot Nolan Gorman glued to the bench. With Jordan Walker still sidelined and the team struggling to score, why is Gorman getting fewer plate appearances than Ryan Vilade? Bernie lays out the numbers, the lineup solutions, and why this “runway season” means playing your young talent, not benching them. Plus, thoughts on Pedro Pagés’ value behind the plate and what needs to change if the Cardinals want to spark their bats again. 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-hub/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=fe0e4e7bdc754d5e 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 – STL Sports Central Name Change 01:16 – Cardinals Blow Lead vs. Blue Jays 02:11 – Cardinals Offense Has Collapsed Since May 17 03:54 – Gorman & Walker: Rare Bright Spots 04:42 – Gorman Gets Benched While Heating Up 05:57 – Why Pedro Pagés Must Stay Behind the Plate 08:15 – How to Get Gorman More Playing Time 10:00 – Scott’s Struggles & Outfield Fixes 14:39 – Gorman Pulled for Vilade? Really?! 17:14 – Gorman’s Lefty Splits Prove He Deserves a Shot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 分
  • Clayton Kershaw RIPS St. Louis Cardinals: “Bush League!” 😳 | The Bernie Show

    Clayton Kershaw RIPS St. Louis Cardinals: “Bush League!” 😳 | The Bernie Show
    2025/06/09
    The Cardinals took 2 of 3 from the Dodgers in a thrilling Busch Stadium series, but are they still flying under the radar nationally? Bernie dives into why this team continues to be doubted, recaps the weekend’s big wins, and reacts to Clayton Kershaw calling out the Cardinals over the in-game video board controversy. Plus: why the week ahead vs. the Blue Jays and Brewers is another HUGE test for St. Louis. 🔥 Get your first month free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ https://bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-hub/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=fe0e4e7bdc754d5e 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://sportshubstl.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 — Bernie opens the show, explains his Toronto Maple Leafs baseball cap 01:02 — Announcement of STL Sports Central name change 01:55 — Recap of Dodgers series, Busch Stadium atmosphere 03:06 — How Cardinals pitching shut down LA’s offense 04:58 — Sunday’s loss, Kershaw’s strong start, McGreevy performance 05:34 — Kershaw “Bush League” comments & Bernie’s reaction 09:49 — Are we surprised the Cardinals beat the Dodgers? 14:00 — Why national skepticism about the Cardinals persists 22:14 — What the Cardinals have done well this season (stats, trends) 30:04 — Big week ahead: Blue Jays & Brewers series preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 分
  • Bernie: HERE'S How the St. Louis Cardinals Can Compete with the Dodgers

    Bernie: HERE'S How the St. Louis Cardinals Can Compete with the Dodgers
    2025/06/06
    The World Champion Dodgers roll into Busch Stadium this weekend, and the timing couldn’t be worse for the struggling Cardinals. Bernie Miklasz breaks down the series, explains why L.A.’s lineup is so dangerous, how the Dodgers’ payroll dwarfs St. Louis, and what realistic steps the Cardinals must take to close the gap. Plus: why smarter front office decisions—not bigger spending alone—are the key to future success. 🔥 Get your first month free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ https://bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-hub/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=fe0e4e7bdc754d5e 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://sportshubstl.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://sportshubstl.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 — Intro + Dodgers-Cardinals Series Preview 00:27 — STL Sports Central: Name Change Announcement 01:37 — Dodgers’ Loaded Lineup: Why It’s a Nightmare for STL Pitching 02:49 — Dodgers’ Offensive Stats: The Best in MLB 04:34 — Dodgers’ Pitching Injuries: Is This a Weakness? 08:40 — Dodgers’ Massive Payroll vs Cardinals 10:03 — Why Dodgers Also Out-Smart the League (Analytics & Scouting) 12:14 — How Cardinals Should Compete: The Chaim Bloom Blueprint 15:15 — What Payroll Efficiency Really Means for STL 18:02 — Final Thoughts: Why Smart Front Office Moves Matter Most Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 分
  • Oli Marmol’s SECRET Weapon? Keeping St. Louis Cardinals Pitchers Healthy

    Oli Marmol’s SECRET Weapon? Keeping St. Louis Cardinals Pitchers Healthy
    2025/06/05
    Bernie takes you inside one of the biggest, but least talked about, reasons for the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2025 success: their ability to stay healthy, especially on the pitching side. While injuries are decimating teams across MLB, the Cardinals have one of the lowest totals of games missed in the league. Bernie explains why this isn’t just “luck,” breaking down how Oli Marmol and Dusty Blake are managing pitcher workloads smartly with a six-man rotation and efficient pitch counts. Plus, Bernie calls out silly “jinx” superstitions and gives eye-opening comparisons with injury totals around the league. A must-watch if you want to understand what’s really fueling the Cardinals’ playoff push! 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-hub/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=fe0e4e7bdc754d5e 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://sportshubstl.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://sportshubstl.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 - Intro & Housekeeping 01:15 - Today’s Topic: How the Cardinals Are Avoiding Injuries 04:11 - Why Staying Healthy Matters for the 2025 Cardinals 05:02 - Bernie’s Rant on “Jinx” Superstitions 09:25 - League-Wide Injury Comparison (Cardinals vs MLB) 12:03 - How Far Ahead the Cardinals Are on Injury Totals 17:27 - Injury Woes of Cardinals’ NL Rivals 25:12 - The State of Cardinals Pitching Health 32:12 - How Oli Marmol & Dusty Blake Are Managing Workloads 39:34 - Why This Strategy Is Key to the Cardinals’ Wild Card Push Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 分
  • Bernie Sounds the Alarm: St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Crisis Brewing!

    Bernie Sounds the Alarm: St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Crisis Brewing!
    2025/06/04
    The Cardinals’ pitching is under the microscope after an ugly stretch of games vs the Rangers and Royals. Bernie Miklasz breaks down the recent carnage on the mound, including Andre Pallante’s struggles, Kyle Leahy’s alarming trends, bullpen depth concerns, and why the upcoming brutal schedule could expose even more cracks. Is the hot streak over? Can Marmol and Blake stabilize this staff before chaos ensues? Bernie has the answers! 🔥 Get your first month free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ https://bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-hub/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=fe0e4e7bdc754d5e 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://sportshubstl.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://sportshubstl.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 – Intro: Cardinals’ pitching problem? 00:51 – Brutal numbers from recent losses (Rangers & Royals) 02:06 – Two-out RBIs and 2-strike hits killing the Cardinals 03:02 – Hot streak cooling off — should we be worried? 06:15 – Breaking down starters’ struggles in 7 losses 07:08 – Andre Pallante: major liability right now 08:05 – Kyle Leahy’s alarming decline 09:20 – Why the schedule will stress this pitching staff 12:14 – Potential rotation shakeup: McGreevy? Matz? 16:33 – June/July will decide season — pitching must hold up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 分