Bernie Miklasz
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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
The Dodgers gave $60 million a year to free-agent Kyle Tucker. Including luxury-tax penalties, the Dodgers will spend a projected $575.6 million on players in '26. The sky ain't falling, but I do wonder if the DeWitts will think about selling the #STLCards at some point. youtu.be/9pSK7WE55Lw?...
Why the Cardinals Can’t Compete With the Dodgers Anymore
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January 16, 2026 at 7:43 PM
The Dodgers gave $60 million a year to free-agent Kyle Tucker. Including luxury-tax penalties, the Dodgers will spend a projected $575.6 million on players in '26. The sky ain't falling, but I do wonder if the DeWitts will think about selling the #STLCards at some point. youtu.be/9pSK7WE55Lw?...
Bernie Show: 2026 looms as a last-chance season for Nolan Gorman as a #STLCards player, but in a rebuilding year this is absolutely the ideal time to play Gorman extensively -- and that way he alone will determine whether the Cards will stay with him beyond 2026.
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Is 2026 Nolan Gorman’s Last Chance with the Cardinals?
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January 15, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Bernie Show: 2026 looms as a last-chance season for Nolan Gorman as a #STLCards player, but in a rebuilding year this is absolutely the ideal time to play Gorman extensively -- and that way he alone will determine whether the Cards will stay with him beyond 2026.
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Bernie Show: How Chaim Bloom reset the #STLCards by clearing clutter, age, onerous contracts and other obstacles to a rebuild to create a blank canvas -- one that he will fill in for a new era of STL baseball. youtu.be/W4KE3QVGxeM?...
How Chaim Bloom Reset the Cardinals Future in One Offseason
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January 14, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Bernie Show: How Chaim Bloom reset the #STLCards by clearing clutter, age, onerous contracts and other obstacles to a rebuild to create a blank canvas -- one that he will fill in for a new era of STL baseball. youtu.be/W4KE3QVGxeM?...
My Redbird Review: Closing the book on The Nolan Arenado Chronicles in St. Louis #STLCards
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REDBIRD REVIEW: Closing the Book on the Arenado Chronicles
We can now close the book on the Nolan Arenado Chronicles in St. Louis.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:19 AM
My Redbird Review: Closing the book on The Nolan Arenado Chronicles in St. Louis #STLCards
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Bernie Show: The #STLCards trade Nolan Arenado to Arizona, and remove the last obstacle in the way of a full-on rebuild. This wasn't a baseball trade; it was a cold, empty but necessary business transaction. What's next? And how do we judge the Arenado years in STL? youtu.be/WrGyj-mDFbQ?...
Cardinals Move On From Nolan Arenado. What Comes Next?
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January 13, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Bernie Show: The #STLCards trade Nolan Arenado to Arizona, and remove the last obstacle in the way of a full-on rebuild. This wasn't a baseball trade; it was a cold, empty but necessary business transaction. What's next? And how do we judge the Arenado years in STL? youtu.be/WrGyj-mDFbQ?...
Bernie Show: The Cubs go all-in with the expensive signing of free-agent 3B Alex Bregman. What does it mean for Chaim Bloom's efforts to trade Brendan Donovan and Nolan Arenado? I'm not jumping to conclusions. #STLCards
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Cubs Sign Alex Bregman: What It Means for Cardinals Trade Plans
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January 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Bernie Show: The Cubs go all-in with the expensive signing of free-agent 3B Alex Bregman. What does it mean for Chaim Bloom's efforts to trade Brendan Donovan and Nolan Arenado? I'm not jumping to conclusions. #STLCards
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In Friday's Bernie Show, I tried to project the 2026 Cardinals lineup and rotation -- but only for the games after the '26 All-Star break. I did my sincere best; some of the projections may surprise you! #STLCards
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Bernie’s 2026 Cardinals Projections Will Surprise You!
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January 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM
In Friday's Bernie Show, I tried to project the 2026 Cardinals lineup and rotation -- but only for the games after the '26 All-Star break. I did my sincere best; some of the projections may surprise you! #STLCards
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BERNIE BITS: Free! Come And Get It! #STLCards Trades to Come, Baez Leap, Down On The Farm, Binnington’s Horrendous Decline + Random Music References.
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BERNIE BITS: Cards Trades to Come, Baez Leap and Binnington Decline
Greetings. Welcome to The Bits. I’m happy. And I hope you are too. Lots of good stuff to write and talk about… STILL WAITING FOR A BRENDAN DONOVAN TRADEChaim Bloo
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January 9, 2026 at 12:03 AM
BERNIE BITS: Free! Come And Get It! #STLCards Trades to Come, Baez Leap, Down On The Farm, Binnington’s Horrendous Decline + Random Music References.
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Bernie Show for Thursday: The #STLCards ongoing TV mess is a lingering problem that could impact their future -- and not in a positive way. $$$
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Cardinals TV Crisis Is BIGGER Than You Think
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January 8, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Bernie Show for Thursday: The #STLCards ongoing TV mess is a lingering problem that could impact their future -- and not in a positive way. $$$
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Today's Bernie Show: This opinion may surprise you, but I believe manager Oli Marmol’s job will be HARDER and come with more pressure 2026, and I explain why. #STLCards
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Oli Marmol’s Job Just Got HARDER in 2026, And Here’s Why!
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January 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Today's Bernie Show: This opinion may surprise you, but I believe manager Oli Marmol’s job will be HARDER and come with more pressure 2026, and I explain why. #STLCards
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Something a little different in Tuesday's Bernie Show: most underrated #STLCards since 2000, and a couple of names may surprise you. youtu.be/1N4kFq--NkQ?...
The 5 Most Underrated Cardinals Since 2000
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January 6, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Something a little different in Tuesday's Bernie Show: most underrated #STLCards since 2000, and a couple of names may surprise you. youtu.be/1N4kFq--NkQ?...
Bernie Show for 1-5-26: #STLCards can't move forward with a true rebuild unless they trade Arenado, and collect future assets for Donovan. But if Donovan stays here, not a real problem. If Arenado stays here, big problem. youtu.be/nypw7KrRLRg?...
Arenado's $37M Problem Could Wreck the Cardinals Rebuild
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January 5, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Bernie Show for 1-5-26: #STLCards can't move forward with a true rebuild unless they trade Arenado, and collect future assets for Donovan. But if Donovan stays here, not a real problem. If Arenado stays here, big problem. youtu.be/nypw7KrRLRg?...
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?...
You need to experiment with a Blaze Jordan cocktail.
December 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
You need to experiment with a Blaze Jordan cocktail.
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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