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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
Bernie Show: After so many changes this offseason the #STLCards are the second-youngest team in MLB. And will probably get even younger. (I have some great numbers in here about their aging curve.) Question: who will lead them?
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Bernie Show: The #STLCards biggest problem is away from the field. The instability of a volatile TV and streaming industry is a threat to their future success. At least they have the right guy in place (Chaim Bloom) to lead the rebuild.
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Bernie Show: Chaim Bloom is attacking the #STLCards full-rebuild with impressive urgency; the new POBO has gotten a lot done in a short time. It all began with his remarkable 3 and 1/2 hour presentation to the DeWitts that sealed his hiring.
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Bernie Show: Chaim Bloom's patience paid off. The #STLCards traded Brendan Donovan to collect a bundle of five assets for their rebuild: 3 prospects that were drafted in the 1st-2nd round + two draft picks that give STL 6 of the first 86 selections in the '26 MLB Draft.
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Bernie Show: Is a Brendan Donovan trade by the #STLCards heating up again? youtu.be/7oEkwNAQlcE?...
02.02.2026 19:50 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bernie Show: To have a successful rebuild, a team better have a successful player-development operation. And the #STLCards are making excellent progress down on the prospect farm under Chaim Bloom and associates.
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Bernie Show: This disturbing trend proves that the #STLCards were absolutely correct in the decision to rebuild. I offer the details in this Thursday video.
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Bernie Show: the #STLCards are smart to emulate the Brewers' intelligent front-office operation, especially during a rebuild. But not all the way. There is an exception. And it has to do with money.
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High on my wish list for #STLCards boss Chaim Bloom: acquire a prospect or inexperienced MLB power hitter in a home-run of a trade that can lead to more HRs for the Cards in the future. Many other teams have done it. So why not the St. Louis? I present some examples.
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Outstanding, sir.
27.01.2026 00:17 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Redbird Review: a comprehensive recap on #STLCards prospect rankings from multiple sites. Plus: some Bird Bytes, with notes on the summer of 2021, former Cardinals, Brendan Donovan, and a prediction of sorts on a Cards-Giants trade.
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Bernie Show for Monday: The clock is ticking away on a Brendan Donovan trade. What will Chaim Bloom do, and what would it mean to the #STLCards (good and bad) if Donny stays?
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Indiana's incredible CFP championship in coach Curt Cignetti's 2nd season will crank up the pressure and lower the patience level for coaches like #Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz and many, many others. youtu.be/565ZA497Ghk?...
23.01.2026 20:07 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
As the #STLCards go into a full-on rebuild season, I look at this question: what would qualify as a successful 2026 season for the Redbirds? I have many opinions. It's all about the development (or not!) of their players. The win/lose record is secondary. youtu.be/LsJ56wKXcqQ?...
22.01.2026 19:57 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bernie Show: As usual, Baseball Hall of Fame voters were a study in contradictions and double standards. Two center fielders are in (C. Beltran + A. Jones). But who but who will take up the Hall of Fame cause for the sadly overlooked Jim Edmonds? #STLCards
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Bernie Show: The #STLCards have their next star in JJ Wetherholt, and he can handle it. Plug him into the Opening Day lineup and turn him loose. Enough with this nonsensical "he's gotta make the club" undertone. Does this team want to sell tickets, or not? youtu.be/qC5ETewfrDE?...
20.01.2026 19:59 — 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bernie Show: The DeWitt family is here to stay as owners of the #STLCards -- and I for one am happy about that because their overall record is exceptional. (Fact.) But some serious challenges await. And there will be a credibility test after the rebuild. youtu.be/llgnHyJD_dk?...
19.01.2026 18:27 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0
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?...
16.01.2026 19:43 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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?...
14.01.2026 20:39 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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?...
13.01.2026 22:44 — 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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 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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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?...
06.01.2026 19:26 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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?...
05.01.2026 19:49 — 👍 9 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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