The Bernie Show

Bernie talks about how Dylan Carlson's sprained AC joint forced the Cardinals to make the move they should have made a week ago in having Victor Scott II open the season on the 26-man roster as the starting center fielder.

Bernie checks in on the conferences remaining in the NCAA Tournament, and especially the Fighting Illini. Bernie points out how Brad Underwood has admitted that he had to learn a different formula to win in the NCAA Tournament versus Big Ten play.

Bernie visits with Fangraphs senior writer Dan Szymborski. Dan talks about his expectations for the Cardinals and the rest of the NL Central. He also sums up Shohei Ohtani's presentation to assembled media at Dodger Stadium.

Bernie reacts to Shohei Ohtani's lengthy statement he delivered to the media and how the Ohtani circus will impact the Cardinals in their opening series in Los Angeles.

Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland ahead of the Blues' pivotal matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Andy talks about the impact of Vegas being without Alex Pietrangelo and the importance of the matchup in the Wild Card standings.

Longtime college basketball writer Eamonn Brennan who's publishing his Buzzer substack at eamonnbrennan.com joins Bernie to recap the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Eamonn also reveals who he likes to emerge out of the Sweet 16.

Bernie questions the Cardinals' decision to have Victor Scott II open the season in Memphis when he can provide a skill set that cannot currently be found on the 26-man roster. Bernie also says the time will come when injuries force Scott into the lineup in the wake of Dylan Carlson leaving Monday's Spring Training game.

Bernie opens the show with his reactions to the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament before being interrupted by Dylan Carlson leaving the Cardinals' Spring Training game against the Cubs with an injury after colliding with Jordan Walker in the outfield.

Bernie talks about why the Cardinals lineup should improve in 2024....if it stays healthy. He points to Nolan Gorman and Willson Contreras as two players who can take a step forward this upcoming season.

MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins Bernie for his weekly visit sponsored by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John offers updates on the five Cardinals, including Sonny Gray, who will open the season on the injured list. John also weighs in on Victor Scott II's chances of making the Opening Day roster and if Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan...

Bernie reacts to the news that RHPs Sonny Gray and Keynan Middleton, LHP Drew Rom, and OFs Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar will open the season on the IL. Bernie examines who's in line to replace them including if Victor Scott II could open the season with the big league club.

Bernie talks about what has stood out to him almost midway through the second day of March Madness. He also makes a plea for Greg Sankey to sit down and shut up after he bemoaned not having more power conference teams in the NCAA Tournament.

Bernie recaps Illinois' first round win over Morehead State, previews the Blues contest at Ottawa and offers up his takes on who he does and does not want to see on the Cardinals Opening Day roster.

Bernie highlights how the Cardinals' inability to develop starting pitching in recent years has hurt the club off the field as well as on it. Bernie points out how homegrown pitching had previously given the Cardinals flexibility to make bigger moves when needed.

With former Cardinals pitcher Jordan Montgomery still unsigned, Bernie takes a look at Scott Boras' impact on the free agent market and questions if his sometimes self-serving tactics are coming back to bite the MLBPA. Bernie points to Boras' handling of Tyler O'Neill going to arbitration as a prime example of where Boras isn't looking for his client's best interest.

Bernie checks in on the Saint Louis University coaching search to replace Travis Ford as he admonishes fans who are quick to rule out a lesser known candidate like Blake Ahearn.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie from Spring Training in Florida. Derrick talks about Victor Scott II's chances of making the Opening Day roster and if Dylan Carlson has finally turned the corner offensively.

Bernie visits with ESPN senior MLB writer David Schoenfield. David makes his predictions for the NL Central and highlights what teams to watch for in 2024.

Bernie previews the first full day of the NCAA Tournament and what teams he likes including what to be concerned about with the Fighting Illini.

Bernie reacts to the Blues just falling short against the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday night, and he complains about how the NCAA is denying fans glorious upset opportunities by keeping mid-majors like Indiana State out of the NCAA Tournament.

Bernie provides a primer for picking upsets in the 2024 NCAA Tournament including why 11-6 upsets are a much better bet than 12-5 and what former SEC coach could make some noise with his surging team.

With Cardinals nation hyperventilating over a rough start for Kyle Gibson, Bernie talks about why it's important to just throw out Spring Training stats, especially for established veterans.

Bernie chats with The Analyst freelance writer Ryan Fagan. Ryan talks about his TRACR inspried March Madness bracket and why it's hard to bet against UCONN to be the NCAA's first back-to-back champion since 2007. Ryan also previews the upcoming MLB season including who could be some of this year's breakout players.

Bernie chats with The Score basketball editor and college basketball betting expert Matthew Winick ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Matthew talks about why UConn may have a treacherous path to repeat, and he reveals what teams he thinks are under and over seeded.

After Blake Snell finally signed with the San Francisco Giants, Bernie asks where former Cardinals pitcher Jordan Montgomery will land. Bernie explains why it won't be St. Louis and why fans shouldn't even remotely think Trevor Bauer will wear a Cardinals uniform.