The Bernie Miklasz Show

Dexter Fowler returns to Wrigley Field for the first time since winning the 2016 World Series and the Cubs sorely miss him. Bernie details the Cubs' lack of giddy-up in Fowler's absence as well as whether Paul DeJong has MLB staying power. He also lists reasons why Albert Pujols 600 HR chase isn't getting the attention others have.

Former MLB player and current broadcaster Aaron Boone talks this weekend's Cards-Cubs series and Bernie talks everything Blues with owner, Tom Stillman, who joins your host in the studio.

The Cardinals finally found a way to back up Carlos Martinez en route to Wednesday's win, as C-Mart continues proving he's the staff ace. Bernie covers this along with Jonathan Broxton's dismissal and welcomes former Blue Joe Micheletti.

Bernie looks at the Cavaliers-Warriors rubber match and wonders whether it will match everyone's expectations and also talks Ted Simmons' and Yadier Molina's Hall-of-Fame resumes with Cooperstown expert Jay Jaffe. Your host also looks at Stephen Piscotty's return following his recent family leave.

Cards broadcaster and former pitcher Rick Horton shares what he's seen in Adam Wainwright's turnaround and Bernie talks Seung-Hwan Oh's recent outings. The closer's getting things done, but sure is making things interesting.

Most folks put the Cardinals' struggles on poor fundamentals, but why does the offense get a pass? Bernie wonders this out loud this hour and also delves into Bryce Harper and Hunter Strickland's suspensions following their "brawl."

Michael Wacha didn't make it to Tuesday's fourth inning after giving up 4 runs in the third. Should we be concerned? Bernie dissects this topic and talks NBA Finals with Dan Dakich and Albert Pujols' quest for 600 homers with David Schoenfield.

Bernie comments on the Cardinals' lack of a cornerstone player they can rely on for years to come. He also welcomes 1984 Cy Young Award winner, Rick Sutcliffe.

The Cardinals and Cubs are both .500 teams after Monday and Bernie covers both clubs in separate segments on Tuesday's show. Your host also talks the Stanley Cup Finals with USA Today's Kevin Allen.

Is Randal Grichuk capable of turning things around? Bernie delves into Grichuk's Class A demotion and shares why Tiger Woods had already hit rock bottom before his DUI. Your host also talks Paul DeJong's Cardinal call-up and why MLB's Memorial Day "patriotism" was mainly a cash grab.

The most frustrating thing about the Cardinals' past 3-9 stretch is their inability to leave the dumb mistakes behind. Bernie vents on this and welcomes Sports Illustrated contributor and expert baseball analyst Joe Sheehan.

Bernie recaps Thursday's 7-3 Cards loss to the Dodgers and goes around MLB with the New York Times' Tyler Kepner. Your host also gives some thoughts on the actual origins of Memorial Day.

Stephen Piscotty was supposed to be the go-to cleanup man this season and his issues only add to a largely struggling lineup. Bernie looks at the analytics and also devotes time to whether Cardinal Nation is souring toward club ownership and management. Yahoo Sports' Greg Wyshynski joins to talk the Pens-Preds Stanley Cup Finals.

If Dexter Fowler's shoulder is still an issue, why not sit him until it gets better? What's going on our Redbirds and their thought process? Bernie ponders these questions and looks around the league as we enter Memorial Day weekend.

Mike Leake continued his great start Wednesday in LA and Bernie takes a look at the righty's 2017 redemption tour. Your host also goes around the NFL and talks Leake and Lance Lynn with MLB.com's Richard Justice.