Bernie Miklasz

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.

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...

YouTube video by STL Sports Central The Cardinals STUNNING Collapse: Receiving Revenue Sharing for the First Time

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?...

YouTube video by STL Sports Central Why Chaim Bloom MUST Trade Brendan Donovan

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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YouTube video by STL Sports Central Willson Contreras "Open" to Trade? Bernie Breaks Down the New Report

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?...

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...

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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YouTube video by STL Sports Central Eli Drinkwitz Contract Extension: Are the Stakes Too High for Mizzou?

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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YouTube video by STL Sports Central Chaim Bloom Just Did What John Mozeliak Couldn't | Bernie Talks Sonny Gray Trade

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?...

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.

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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YouTube video by STL Sports Central Is Eli Drinkwitz Overrated? The Truth About Mizzou’s Passing Attack

Bernie Show: is #Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz overrated?
Are teams reportedly interested in hiring him aware of the holes in his resume, including the worst passing offense in the SEC this season? Just wondering. youtu.be/brU2kqof8_8?...

YouTube video by STL Sports Central Why This Fan Favorite is Now the Cardinals #1 Trade Asset

Bernie Show: I selected the top 10 (actually 11) most valuable #STLCards trade chips in Chaim Bloom's 1st offseason as the new president of baseball ops. youtu.be/DUcsy7t1SG0?...

YouTube video by STL Sports Central Can Chaim Bloom’s New Regime Fix Jordan Walker?

Bernie Show: Can Chaim Bloom’s new regime save Jordan Walker -- the worst position player in MLB over the last two seasons -- and give the #STLCards the impact hitter they've dreamed of? youtu.be/M2mv9FVUQlc?...

YouTube video by STL Sports Central It's Time for Stan Kroenke to Save Mizzou Football

The Bernie Show: It's time for true-son Missouri alum Enos Stanley Kroenke to step forward financially and make the #Mizzou football program his sixth sports franchise.
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YouTube video by STL Sports Central The INSANITY of the SEC Coaching Carousel & Lane Kiffin

Bernie Show: on Lane Kiffin, (perhaps) Eli Drinkwitz and the current CFB system that allows teams to tamper with coaches under contract to other teams DURING the season. Insane. Contracts shouldn't be non-binding. What's tge point of having them? This is nuts.
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REDBIRD REVIEW: Impact of Homers on 2025 Cardinals In 2025, the Cardinals had a 28-12 record when homering at least twice in a game.

My Redbird Review: How a shortage of power doomed the 2025 #STLCards offense, and the trend goes back to 2023 -- and why adding power is such an important objective for POBO Chaim Bloom.
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YouTube video by STL Sports Central Are the Blues ACTUALLY Any Better Run Than the Cardinals?

Bernie Show: The #stlblues and the #STLCards have a lot in common. (Losing.) But there are also differences -- like the perception that one is committed to winning and the other is not. If the Blues blow up the roster, who is in charge of the dynamite? The same people? youtu.be/fx8cYCQvOZY?...

MIZZOU REVIEW: Can Mizzou Stop the Skid and Salvage the 2025 Season? For the Missouri Tigers, the 2025 season has come down to pride, purpose, and persistence. A big dream has been tackled for a big loss in recent weeks, and I wonder if Mizzou has the resolve to finish...

My #Mizzou column: the Tigers must dig in, have some pride and purpose and make the best of what's left of the 2025 season. Also: the case of the disappearing Missouri wide receivers in '25 -- including some distressing numbers. Have a nice weekend!
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YouTube video by STL Sports Central Chaim Bloom Faces His First Real Cardinals Test This Offseason

Bernie Show: Chaim Bloom is under pressure in his first offseason as #STLCards POBO. The work on the player development side has been terrific, but this is our first chance to see what Bloom does with the big-league roster. youtu.be/0cYEo4bXM3g?...

REDBIRD REVIEW: Can Joshua Baez End the Cardinals Righty Power Drought It’s been a while since the Cardinals drafted and developed a right-handed power hitter who can do serious damage against major-league pitchers. Baez could become that guy

Can rising prospect Joshua Baez end the #STLCards right-handed hitting power drought? Read about it in today’s Redbird Review.
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YouTube video by STL Sports Central Should the Cardinals Trade Ivan Herrera or Keep Their Best Hitter?

In today's Bernie Show I pose a question: Should the #STLCards consider trading Ivan Herrera? In this vid I look at "For" or "Against" cases and and explain why I feel strongly about one of those options.
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REDBIRD REVIEW: The Education of Alec Burleson In 2025, Alec Burleson put up the best power numbers of his MLB career.

My Redbird Review: now that his career has taken off and reached a higher performance level, should the #STLCards give serious consideration to trading Alec Burleson?
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YouTube video by STL Sports Central Why the Cardinals Should Trade Sonny Gray This Winter

Bernie Show: It makes sense for the #STLCards to trade starting pitcher Sonny Gray. That's my opinion -- but if you're looking for a reason to stay the course, there is some benefit to keeping Gray in 2026.
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REDBIRD REVIEW: Can Leahy Become a Starter? Leahy’s sturdiness in 2025 was essential in preventing others in the Redbird bullpen from being overworked.

Can Kyle Leahy win a spot in the 2026 #STLCards rotation? I think he can. And it isn’t because the Cardinals are bad. It’s because Leahy is good.
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YouTube video by STL Sports Central Bernie LOSES IT Over the Dumbest Cardinals Debate Yet!

Why are St. Louis media starting conversations about bringing Miles Mikolas back in 2026? Is it boredom? A content shortage? Or have we gone mad? Or is this a conspiracy to drive me cuckoo? #STLCards
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REDBIRD REVIEW: Do Great Players Make Great Managers? Pujols is the only MLB player to put together an illustrious resume that includes the combination of 3,000+ hits, 2,000+ runs batted in, 700+ homers and multiple league MVP awards.

Redbird Review: Taking a look at why Albert Pujols hasn't landed a big-league managing job, though he could have had the Angels' job if he wanted it. And do great players make good managers? It's happened more times than you would assume.
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YouTube video by STL Sports Central Bernie SOUNDS Off on Kirby Moore’s Incompetent Game Plan

Bernie Show: Mizzou's momentum has stalled under coach Eli Drinkwitz. He's done a fantastic job overall but can't break through to beat elite SEC teams. Also: what a terrible passing-game plan for freshman QB Matt Zollers in the 38-17 loss to Texas A&M.
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MIZZOU REVIEW: A Season on the Brink Saturday in CoMo, Missouri’s football team will dig in to protect the home field, mount a successful resistance against Texas A&M to repel the nation’s No. 3 team, and come away with a season-saving v...

My #Mizzou Preview: A season on the brink and a chance for the Tigers to change the doom-gloom script by knocking off No. 3 Texas A&M. Can't wait for this one!
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YouTube video by STL Sports Central Have We Underrated Alec Burleson? Bernie Explains Why He’s Changed His Mind

New Bernie Show video on #STLCards - have we underrated Alec Burleson? Well, I know I have. But not anymore. I explain why that's changed.
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REDBIRD REVIEW: Pitching is Offseason Priority Chaim Bloom has made no attempt to conceal, or otherwise downplay, the Cardinals’ desire to add pitching during his first offseason as the president of baseball operations.

Redbird Review: Chaim Bloom’s No. 1 priority for the #STLCards offseason. Pitching. And more pitching.
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YouTube video by STL Sports Central Are the Blues Falling Apart?! Bernie SOUNDS OFF on Binnington’s Brutal Start

Bernie Show: After another poor performance and his bizarre reaction to Ovechkin's 900th career goal, I must ask the question: Is Jordan Binnington cracking? #stlblues
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REDBIRD REVIEW: Winn Also Desires Offensive Gold Winn, 23, had one of the greatest defensive seasons by a shortstop since the Gold Glove was first awarded in 1957.

Redbird Review: #STLCards shortstop Masyn Winn may not be a Statcast Superstar, but he will improve offensively. Just give it some time.
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