The Bernie Miklasz Show

Bernie Miklasz assesses the Cardinals and Marlins as trade partners, why Marcell Ozuna and Christian Yelich would fit the mold, why Giancarlo Stanton and his contract DOES NOT fit the mold for the Cardinals and Bill DeWitt. Ask Bernie - his favorite appetizers on the Big Green Egg, and have the Tony La Russa haters converted since Mike Matheny Joe Sheehan joined Bernie Miklasz to discuss the Cubs and their outlook after the trade for Jose Quintana, the Pirates and their opportunity with Starling Marte returning, the Brewers and their approach to the trade deadline, and is Giancarlo Stanton's contract a scare for most teams.

Bernie Miklasz starts the show talking about the Cardinals win, Adam Wainwright's impressive offensive season, DeJong and Pham's role in the win...he also briefly discusses Zach Duke on the mend, Kirk Cousin's situation in Washington, and LeBron not happy with the Cavs. Adam Wainwright has had a confounding season in the Cardinals rotation, but Bernie Miklasz warns that his baseball card stats don't tell the whole story and explains how Waino is giving the team a chance every time out. The Pittsburgh Pirates are still 6 games back in the NL Central, but Bernie explains why this week is a HUGE one for the Buccos and the return of Starling Marte could turn them into sleepers.

Joel Sherman joined Bernie Miklasz to talk about the trade deadline, Washington improving the bullpen, what the Cubs trade did for them and the rest of the trade market, and then he discussed the Cardinals and hot commodities like Giancarlo Stanton and Manny Machado, but also proposed an idea that surrounds trading a guy like Carlos Martinez. Bernie Miklasz details the greatness of Roger Federer and his comeback from last year's Wimbledon and his amazing accomplishments at the age of 35. "Athletes aren't suppose to be getting better at 35." Bernie wraps up Hour 2 with part 2 of assessing Mike Matheny and his bullpen management. But he says with Bill DeWitt's backing of the manager, at some point we have to question their standards instead of putting it all on Matheny.

Bernie Miklasz talks about the Mizzou Tigers being selected to finish 7th in the SEC East, which would be the 3rd year in a row that would happen. Bernie briefly details what it would mean for Barry Odom, but explains what needs to go right for the offense if they are to prove the "experts" wrong. Bernie Miklasz is joined by Dan McLaughlin for a 2-part interview to talk about the Cardinals start of their 10-game road-trip, Mags Sierra and why he needs to remain in St. Louis, the importance of the rest of the July schedule, and the Cardinals as we head into the trade deadline. Crossover with Kevin Wheeler talking about Matheny's decision to go to Seung-Hwan Oh in the 9th of Friday's game and bringing a left-hander up to boot.

Bernie Miklasz kicked off the show talking about another blown opportunity in Pittsburgh for the Cardinals, killing the optimism around the team at the break, continuing to waste Martinez's great starts, and why the woes in the division and on the road could be the death knell for this team. Mags Sierra is in his 3rd stint with the Cardinals and Bernie says it's time for them let it ride for a while...at least until some of the magic and infield hits wear off. As he explains the alternatives are not lighting it up at the MLB level. Bernie wraps up hour one with part one of assessing Mike Matheny and his poor bullpen management. "Six years into the job, and the training wheels should have been off a long time ago, yet he continues to make mind-boggling decisions."

Bernie Miklasz kicked off the show talking about the 2010s and the Cardinals in this decade, he talked about the change the Cards are going through as they head into the 2nd half of the season, and Jontay Porter to Mizzou. Bernie details how the pressure is now on Mo and Girsch as well as the front office in Milwaukee now that Theo makes his move. Whether the team's want to talk about it or not, there is pressure there. Bernie give a 3 key guide for each NL Central team to win the division, outside of the Cincinnati Reds. As he mentions these keys are subject to change.

Bill DeWitt Jr. joined Bernie Miklasz to talk about the first half of the season, his thoughts on the sloppy play we've seen at times, his thoughts on Mike Matheny's first half, the team's recent front office change, why they lost in the Luis Robert sweepstakes, and their approach to the trade deadline. Bernie Miklasz details Cardinals on the spot as we head into the 2nd half and it is led by Stephen Pisotty but a few of the other names might surprise you. While there are MANY players that will be feeling the pressure in the 2nd half no one is on the spot more than anybody are Mozeliak-Girsch AND Matheny. Bernie details why a big emphasis will be put on the manager.

With the Cardinals sitting 5 1/2 games back of Milwaukee and under .500 but playing good ball before the end of the first half, Bernie Miklasz takes the fans pulse on the 2nd half expectations. Bernie Miklasz gives 3 keys to the Cardinals 2nd half success starting with the pitching, playing well on the road, and maybe most importantly playing better in the division. Ask Bernie - what is his favorite Jack Buck story and building a starting rotation from the Cardinals since the start of 2000 Bernie Miklasz revisits his interview with Bill DeWitt Jr. and explains why there were some encouraging things he heard in the interview like the Chairman saying "they're dealers" as the trade deadline approaches.

Bernie Miklasz started off the show talking about the 2000s and the St. Louis Cardinals teams that dominated the decade, he talked about Mizzou and SEC Media Days, and the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline. Bernie detailed the soaring offense for the Cardinals and how the numbers are even better than he thought. He detailed why this further proves the team transitioning to guys like Pham, DeJong, and Voit was the right decision and could propel them in the 2nd half. Bernie wrapped up the hour talking about the Rams in the 2000s, a decade that started with a Super Bowl, the Greatest Show on Turf moniker, and all the memories they created in St. Louis. But he also discussed the ultimate demise after 2004.

Bernie Miklasz talks about the Commissioner Rob Manfred's comments about teams like the Dodgers taking advantage of the 10-day DL, but he says while the system is broken maybe it is time for the Cardinals to utilize it and take advantage as well by giving guys like Michael Wacha and Lance Lynn rest. Bernie gives a handful of things that he learned about the Cardinals 43-45 first half of the season. Among those things listed was just how unlucky the Cardinals and their offense has been these first few months. Jen Langosch joined Bernie Miklasz to talk about the 2000s, her favorites Braves player, and wrapping up her years at Mizzou. They also discussed the Cardinals coming back and starting out on the road, the young guys stepping up, and how Mike Matheny will handle the logjam of players in the 2nd half. Bernie flashes back to the 2000s where the Blues experience the highs of the President's trophy and the lows of having Mike Sullinger be their leading goal scorer in 2005...as Bernie said "it was a strange decade for the Blues"

Gary Pinkel joined Bernie Miklasz to talk about the state of the program he took over at Mizzou, the difficulty of the job, the things he's most proud of at Mizzou, what he misses about coaching. Pinkel gave an update on his health and says his leukemia is still in remission, and gives his thoughts on Barry Odom. Bernie Miklasz assesses Mike Matheny's recent handling of putting his best lineup out on the field. He notes guys like Pham, DeJong, and Voit all getting more playing time BUT Bernie points out the real test is still to come. Walt Jocketty joined Bernie Miklasz to talk about his time in St. Louis, what he's most proud of, the 2006 World Series runs, all the pieces he added to those teams in 00s that push them over the top. But they also discussed the trials and tribulations he had as a GM including the death of Daryl Kile in 2002.

Bernie Miklasz and Mike Claiborne discussed the Cardinals plan at the trade deadline and why it is not as simple as being buyers or sellers, and why Bernie thinks they could be a little bit of both. They also discussed why a guy like Josh Donaldson would have to be surrounded other corresponding moves if he were to come to STL. Ask Bernie featured a question about Seinfeld and Randal Grichuk and Tommy Pham as trade pieces for the Cardinals. Bernie wrapped up 1990s day with a story about Mike Keenan's arrival to St. Louis and how he found out the Blues were going to hire the reigning Stanley Cup winning coach before anyone did.

Bernie Miklasz talks about the All-Star game that was "boring," but all the events surrounding that was just what baseball needed. He also praised Yadier Molina's performance and took note of Carlos Martinez's two inning outing. Coming into the 2017, the Cardinals were a team in transition by allowing Matt Holliday to walk and moving on from Brandon Moss. But Bernie Miklasz explains why now they are a team in transition from the transition with guys like Paul DeJong, Luke Voit, and Tommy Pham. Rob Manfred doesn't understand the need for the "face of baseball" mantra and Bernie Miklasz doesn't understand it either. He explains this isn't the Kardashian reality show. It's a much different sport than NFL or NBA. The baseball culture is much different.

Larry Pleau joined Bernie Miklasz to talk about his post-GM life, his time as Blues GM, the heat the GMs take from the Blues fan base, firing Coach Q, and why they were never able to get over the hump with him as GM. Mike Claiborne joined Bernie Miklasz in-studio to talk about the 1990s in St. Louis and the launch of sports talk radio in the area. Claibs and Bernie talked about the return of football to St. Louis, the Rams and the start of the Greatest Show on Turf. They wrapped up the hour talking about another lost decade with the Cardinals until Bill DeWitt Jr. purchased the team and their fortunes changed going into the 2000s.

Bernie Miklasz details the damage Aaron Judge did at the Home Run derby, all the talk of the lack of a face in baseball and how he is one of those faces, and Max Scherzer starts vs. Chris Sale in the ASG. Bernie Miklasz details the pleasant surprises of the 1st half which includes of course Tommy Pham and the three Memphis call-ups. Comparing the franchise moves of the Baltimore Colts, St. Louis football Cardinals, and St. Louis Rams and why each one is very different because of the owner involved.