Bernie Miklasz
@bmiklasz.bsky.social
Hello. I’ve covered St. Louis sports for 40 years. 2023 inductee, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Proud to work for iconic KMOX radio in St. Louis. #STLCards video and written commentary at SportsHubSTL.com
Bernie Show: Why I’m enthusiastic about #STLCards baseball again (Yes, really). Instead of constantly rehashing the last 10 years over and over again, I'm more interested in looking forward and watching an overdue rebuild take shape. And Happy New Year, everyone!
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Why I’m Excited for Cardinals Baseball Again (Yes, Really)
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December 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Bernie Show: Why I’m enthusiastic about #STLCards baseball again (Yes, really). Instead of constantly rehashing the last 10 years over and over again, I'm more interested in looking forward and watching an overdue rebuild take shape. And Happy New Year, everyone!
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Among current #STLCards (excluding Donovan, presumably traded) who will be the team's rising star in 2026? JJ Wetherholt? Maybe but not yet. I present the candidates ... youtu.be/Hc9Br8OIENo?... via @YouTube
Who Becomes the Cardinals Next Star in 2026?
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December 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Among current #STLCards (excluding Donovan, presumably traded) who will be the team's rising star in 2026? JJ Wetherholt? Maybe but not yet. I present the candidates ... youtu.be/Hc9Br8OIENo?... via @YouTube
At the start of a rebuild for the #STLCards a vastly improved farm system is a legitimate source of hope. Perhaps this will lead to a shorter rebuilding project. www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/12/29/b...
REDBIRD REVIEW: Cardinals Infrastructure Improving
Hopefully the reconstruction – under the guidance of new president of baseball ops Chaim Bloom – won’t encounter delays or setbacks that will slow the project.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:04 AM
At the start of a rebuild for the #STLCards a vastly improved farm system is a legitimate source of hope. Perhaps this will lead to a shorter rebuilding project. www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/12/29/b...
Bernie Show: Has the #Mizzou football program lost momentum? It sure seems like it -- unless head coach Eli Drinkwitz can deflate his ego and disconnect from his team's offense. youtu.be/Ifrpldx5onU?...
Why Mizzou Will NEVER Make the College Football Playoff Under Drinkwitz
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December 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Bernie Show: Has the #Mizzou football program lost momentum? It sure seems like it -- unless head coach Eli Drinkwitz can deflate his ego and disconnect from his team's offense. youtu.be/Ifrpldx5onU?...
Bernie Show: As the St. Louis area sports year of 2025 winds down, I have two words to describe it: Bah Humbug! Yes, it's been a rough and disappointing year. youtu.be/hINNt4HMG3Q?...
Why 2025 Was a NIGHTMARE for St. Louis Sports! Bah Humbug
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December 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Bernie Show: As the St. Louis area sports year of 2025 winds down, I have two words to describe it: Bah Humbug! Yes, it's been a rough and disappointing year. youtu.be/hINNt4HMG3Q?...
Bird Bytes: My look at the Contreras trade from every angle. Thanks for checking it out if you do. #STLCards
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BERNIE BITS: In-Depth Look at Contreras Trade
Thanks to Chaim Bloom, the Cardinals finally have a coherent plan to cultivate young pitching. And he’s acting on it.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Bird Bytes: My look at the Contreras trade from every angle. Thanks for checking it out if you do. #STLCards
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Bernie Show: The #STLCards traded Willson Contreras, but did they get enough in return? This deal, followed by the Sonny Gray trade, brought 5 new pitchers into the organization to address depth issues in the majors + minors. And maybe there's a jackpot or two in there. youtu.be/1eSgSLZH6sg?...
Contreras Gone: Did the Cardinals Get Enough in Return?
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December 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Bernie Show: The #STLCards traded Willson Contreras, but did they get enough in return? This deal, followed by the Sonny Gray trade, brought 5 new pitchers into the organization to address depth issues in the majors + minors. And maybe there's a jackpot or two in there. youtu.be/1eSgSLZH6sg?...
Bernie Show: Brendan Donovan is a good player -- but is he overrated in a way that could impact his trade value? It's an interesting question, and I decided to explore it. Some good numbers included in here. youtu.be/zNBFgy0s01Y?...
Is Brendan Donovan Overrated?! Diving Into the Numbers
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December 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Bernie Show: Brendan Donovan is a good player -- but is he overrated in a way that could impact his trade value? It's an interesting question, and I decided to explore it. Some good numbers included in here. youtu.be/zNBFgy0s01Y?...
Bernie Show: #STLCards president of baseball ops Chaim Bloom is talking trades and shopping for high-caliber prospects. And that gives him an advantage in this offseason market. I explain why in today's video.
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Chaim Bloom’s GENIUS Plan: Exploiting a Desperate Trade Market
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December 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Bernie Show: #STLCards president of baseball ops Chaim Bloom is talking trades and shopping for high-caliber prospects. And that gives him an advantage in this offseason market. I explain why in today's video.
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Bernie Show: How do the #STLCards get their fans back? First, I reviewed the 10-year decline phase that led to a drop in attendance. Next, I believe fans will respond favorably if there's evidence the rebuild is working. And a new generation of young stars must materialize.
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The TRUTH About the Cardinals 10-Year Decline (And The Fix)
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December 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Bernie Show: How do the #STLCards get their fans back? First, I reviewed the 10-year decline phase that led to a drop in attendance. Next, I believe fans will respond favorably if there's evidence the rebuild is working. And a new generation of young stars must materialize.
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The #STLCards made a smart bet on Dustin May's upside. Which is what rebuilding teams should do. After the injuries and a medical scare, May is healthy, and he has talent. What does May need? Many, many reps to rebuild stamina. I have about that. www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/12/15/b...
REDBIRD REVIEW: Tough Luck Sidetracked May's Early Career
74 percent of May’s starts for the Dodgers and Red Sox last season were good, very good or relatively average.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The #STLCards made a smart bet on Dustin May's upside. Which is what rebuilding teams should do. After the injuries and a medical scare, May is healthy, and he has talent. What does May need? Many, many reps to rebuild stamina. I have about that. www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/12/15/b...
Bernie Show: making a low-risk and potentially high-upside move for free-agent starting pitcher Dustin May is a smart play for the rebuilding #STLCards
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Why the Dustin May Gamble is Perfect for St. Louis | The Bernie Show
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December 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Bernie Show: making a low-risk and potentially high-upside move for free-agent starting pitcher Dustin May is a smart play for the rebuilding #STLCards
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Bernie Show: If Nolan Arenado plays for the #STLCards in 2026, manager Oli Marmol will have to change the way he uses Arenado. And that means saying "No." Can't play when injured. Can't play when failing to hit.
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Why Keeping Nolan Arenado Would Be a DISASTER for the Cardinals
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December 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Bernie Show: If Nolan Arenado plays for the #STLCards in 2026, manager Oli Marmol will have to change the way he uses Arenado. And that means saying "No." Can't play when injured. Can't play when failing to hit.
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Bernie Show: There are reasons why Chaim Bloom #STLCards didn't make a trade during MLB's overly hyped Winter Meetings. Plenty of offseason left. And Bloom must maximize value if he trades Brendan Donovan. Make a quick trade? No, I'll take a great trade instead. youtu.be/u552kQ-E4Vw?...
Why Chaim Bloom Made No Trades at Winter Meetings
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December 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Bernie Show: There are reasons why Chaim Bloom #STLCards didn't make a trade during MLB's overly hyped Winter Meetings. Plenty of offseason left. And Bloom must maximize value if he trades Brendan Donovan. Make a quick trade? No, I'll take a great trade instead. youtu.be/u552kQ-E4Vw?...
Bernie Show: At some point, as Chaim Bloom's rebuild shows strong progress, #STLCards ownership must step up with a substantial payroll increase to help Bloom get the team to a higher level. But now is not the time for that.
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Why Spending Money Now Would Destroy the Cardinals Rebuild
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December 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Bernie Show: At some point, as Chaim Bloom's rebuild shows strong progress, #STLCards ownership must step up with a substantial payroll increase to help Bloom get the team to a higher level. But now is not the time for that.
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Today's Bernie Show: Why the #STLCards are staying with Oli Marmol as their manager even if it isn't the most popular thing to do. youtu.be/QdntHqATivI?...
Why the Cardinals Are Sticking with Marmol (Despite Fan Anger) | The Bernie Show
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December 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Today's Bernie Show: Why the #STLCards are staying with Oli Marmol as their manager even if it isn't the most popular thing to do. youtu.be/QdntHqATivI?...
Bernie Show for Monday: Notre Dame's exclusion from the CFP has set off the Whining Irish, and they do have a reason to complain. But they're missing the real reason why it happened.
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Notre Dame Snubbed? The Real Reason Irish Missed the CFP
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December 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Bernie Show for Monday: Notre Dame's exclusion from the CFP has set off the Whining Irish, and they do have a reason to complain. But they're missing the real reason why it happened.
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Bonus Bernie column written earlier Friday: my picks for this weekend's college football conference championship games. Have a great weekend! www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/12/05/b...
Bernie's Picks: Conference Championship Edition
I’ll be burrowed inside The Lair inside my home this weekend to watch conference-championship football games on Friday and Saturday, then enjoy a Sunday feast of NFL action.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Bonus Bernie column written earlier Friday: my picks for this weekend's college football conference championship games. Have a great weekend! www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/12/05/b...
Bernie Show: Considering their greatness over a long stretch of time, the #STLCards collapse is stunning. The revenue has dropped so much, they'll be getting a revenue-sharing handout from MLB for for the 1st time. (hat tip @dgoold.bsky.social ) Yes, it's come to this. youtu.be/YnkA8o0gIhA?...
The Cardinals STUNNING Collapse: Receiving Revenue Sharing for the First Time
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December 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Bernie Show: Considering their greatness over a long stretch of time, the #STLCards collapse is stunning. The revenue has dropped so much, they'll be getting a revenue-sharing handout from MLB for for the 1st time. (hat tip @dgoold.bsky.social ) Yes, it's come to this. youtu.be/YnkA8o0gIhA?...
Bernie Show: There's a case to be made for the #STLCards to keep the fantastic Brendan Donovan -- but with an obvious and extensive rebuild underway, there's a much stronger case for trading him. And I say that as a Donny fan.
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Why Chaim Bloom MUST Trade Brendan Donovan
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December 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Bernie Show: There's a case to be made for the #STLCards to keep the fantastic Brendan Donovan -- but with an obvious and extensive rebuild underway, there's a much stronger case for trading him. And I say that as a Donny fan.
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New Bernie Show: What are the chances of the #STLCards trading Willson Contreras this offseason? A report from Katie Woo (The Athletic) casts new light. So here's my breakdown of an intriguing possibility. youtu.be/XmZsfOOnWD0?...
Willson Contreras "Open" to Trade? Bernie Breaks Down the New Report
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December 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
New Bernie Show: What are the chances of the #STLCards trading Willson Contreras this offseason? A report from Katie Woo (The Athletic) casts new light. So here's my breakdown of an intriguing possibility. youtu.be/XmZsfOOnWD0?...
My "free" Redbird Review column of the week: Chaim Bloom has made many hires and gotten a lot done as the new #STLCards president of baseball operations. Please sign up for "Insider" membership at STL Sports Central to access all of my columns. Thank you.
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REDBIRD REVIEW: Bloom's Work for Cardinals Started Last Year
Bloom’s first hires – made nearly a year ago, in December of 2024 – installed a leadership team that could focus on the crucial areas of player development, physical performance, advanced coaching, up...
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December 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
My "free" Redbird Review column of the week: Chaim Bloom has made many hires and gotten a lot done as the new #STLCards president of baseball operations. Please sign up for "Insider" membership at STL Sports Central to access all of my columns. Thank you.
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New Bernie Show: Congrats to Eli Drinkwitz for his new contract extension. And in the aftermath the level of expectations and pressure goes up. Can he turn his good #Mizzou program into a great one? Can he win more games against ranked teams? Can he find an elite QB?
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Eli Drinkwitz Contract Extension: Are the Stakes Too High for Mizzou?
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December 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
New Bernie Show: Congrats to Eli Drinkwitz for his new contract extension. And in the aftermath the level of expectations and pressure goes up. Can he turn his good #Mizzou program into a great one? Can he win more games against ranked teams? Can he find an elite QB?
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Bernie Show: A look at the #STLCards trade from all angles, including Chaim Bloom's decisiveness and how that contrasts with a lot of what we saw from John Mozeliak. The Rebuild is underway, and Bloom starts it by collecting more young pitching. youtu.be/DRwPuQibIUE?...
Chaim Bloom Just Did What John Mozeliak Couldn't | Bernie Talks Sonny Gray Trade
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November 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Bernie Show: A look at the #STLCards trade from all angles, including Chaim Bloom's decisiveness and how that contrasts with a lot of what we saw from John Mozeliak. The Rebuild is underway, and Bloom starts it by collecting more young pitching. youtu.be/DRwPuQibIUE?...
Can former #STLCards closer become a successful starting pitcher? He was a strong starter in the STL farm system. There are many questions including: would the Cardinals and Helsey be interested in a reunion.
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REDBIRD REVIEW: Is Helsley Return to Cardinals Fantasy Land?
I enjoy the St. Louis baseball tradition of fans and media pleading with the front office to bring back former Cardinals who were traded, or released, or allowed to walk away as a free agent.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Can former #STLCards closer become a successful starting pitcher? He was a strong starter in the STL farm system. There are many questions including: would the Cardinals and Helsey be interested in a reunion.
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