The Bernie Show

MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton makes his weekly appearance on The Bernie Show brought to you by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John provides updates on the statuses of outfielders Lars Nootbaar and Tommy Edman and predicts which one could return first. John also weighs in on his observations of the Cardinals pitching staff.

Bernie examines how the remaining teams without a legitimate starting quarterback will fill their vacancies including what will Denver do to replace Russell Wilson with limited cap space. Bernie also offers a cautionary tale for what can happen if a young quarterback is thrown to the wolves.

Bernie checks in with The Athletic Boston columnist Steve Buckley. Steve talks about what life has been like post-Belichick for the Patriots, and provides updates on Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics.

Bernie reacts to some of the notable moves on Day 2 of the NFL's legal tampering period leading up to Wednesday's official start to free agency including Drew Lock signing with the New York Giants.

Bernie allows himself to wonder what Victor Scott II can accomplish in the big leagues this year as his skillset renders comparisons to Vince Coleman and how he forced his way onto the roster to stay in 1985.

Bernie calls out all of the haters who are complaining about Indiana State likely receiving an at-large NCAA Tournament berth with its #29 NET ranking. Bernie then directs his attention to St. Louis CITY SC's 2-2 draw in Austin and what he liked in that performance.

The Hockey News and NHL.com Blues correspondent Lou Korac joins the show. Lou talks about what he's looking to see as the Blues start inserting younger players into the lineup for remaining few weeks of the season. Lou also explains just what needs to happen if the Blues even want to have a chance at earning a spot in the playoffs.

Bernie checks in on the Blues after another lackluster performance on Saturday, and points out how the same issues that plagued the Blues under Craig Berube have re-emerged. He also explains how the Stanley Cup pedigree is gone with so few players remaining who played in the postseason in 2019.

Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens. Ben provides insight on how he expects Victor Scott II to perform if he has to spend the season on the major league club. Ben also analyzes the Cardinals recent acquisitions of Matt Carpenter and Brandon Crawford.

With Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar in serious doubt for Opening Day, Bernie examines who the Cardinals might turn to on the grass as he hopes the answer does not lie in injured players.

Bernie reacts to the flurry of moves leaking out during the NFL's legal tampering period ahead of free agency including Kirk Cousins heading to Atlanta and Saquon Barkley signing with the Eagles.

With injuries dominating the headlines coming out of Cardinals Spring Training, Bernie talks about why Cardinals fans should be thankful not to have to worry the injuries that come with relying on younger pitchers.

Bernie listens into and analyzes Doug Armstrong's comments he made in his media session after Friday's 2 p.m. NHL Trade Deadline. Bernie also makes the case that there's no sugarcoating that the Blues are in a rebuild.

MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins the show from Florida thanks to The Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the official cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John provides updates on Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar and talks about the opportunities the injuries could provide for Victor Scott II and Alec Burleson.

Bernie reacts to the news that Lars Nootbaar will miss at least 10-14 days with fractured ribs and that Tommy Edman is doubtful to be ready on Opening Day. Bernie also comments on why the Blues' inactivity at the NHL Trade Deadline wasn't a surprise.

Bernie turns back the clock to 2015, as he points out just how talented that pitching staff was en route to carrying the Cardinals, without the services of Adam Wainwright for most of the season, to 100 wins and a NL Central title.

590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland makes his weekly appearance on The Bernie Show. Andy talks about what the Blues could do ahead of Friday's NHL Trade Deadline and he forecasts Drew Bannister's chances of earning the right to stay on as the Blues' permanent coach. Bernie also touches on a few Cardinals topics including the importance of a quality pitching staff.

Bernie sounds the alarm bells on Lars Nootbaar after he has been sdielined by another seemingly "minor" injury. Bernie then chats with CBSSports.com MLB writer and analyst R.J. Anderson about where the Cardinals stack up with their veteran-laden roster in the NL Central and what prospects could make an impact this season in St. Louis.

Nick Hester of STLTerm.com joins Bernie to chat about term life insurance.

Bernie weighs in on the day's top stories including Jordan Walker and Matt Carpenter both homering in Spring Training, what moves the Blues could make before Friday's deadline, and Jake Paul thinking he's accomplishing something fighting Mike Tyson.

Bernie and Jim Heuer breakdown a busy day of NHL trades that saw Vladimir Tarasenko get shipped to the Florida Panthers. They also analyze who Doug Armstrong could move ahead of Friday's deadline.

Bernie chats with USA TODAY national baseball writer Gabe Lacques. Gabe weighs in on why the free agent market has stagnated in recent years with Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell remaining unsigned. Gabe also explains why no MLB team has wanted to take a flier on Trevor Bauer.

Bernie talks about how the last thing John Mozeliak needs to do is overreact to Sonny Gray's injury and race out to sign an injury prone veteran. Bernie points out how some of the "younger" options on the market pose as many or more risk than the Cardinals' current veteran rotation.

Bernie chats with ESPN college football and soccer writer Bill Connelly. After talking about his recent European soccer trip, Bill evaluates how Mizzou prospects may fare in the NFL Draft, and why the future is still bright for the Tigers. He also details where Brad Smith and Chase Daniel slot in as top college QBs in the 2000s.

Bernie goes into detail on how Dennis Gates' Mizzou basketball team is hitting historic lows with its winless SEC performance to date this season. Bernie then dives into why the Illini could be in trouble heading into the NCAA Tournament.