The Bernie Miklasz Show

Another offseason, another procedure for Carlos Martinez. John Mozeliak tells KMOX its a "small procedure" that won't setback his offseason preparation. Bernie tells us why he's skeptical of this sentiment from Mo. Marcell Ozuna's impending free agency was a topic of conversation all season long. Dan McLaughlin, voice of the Cardinals on FOX Sports Midwest, gives his thoughts on what the Cardinals should do with their free agent outfielder. The Blues' early season struggles continue. Chris Kerber, 101 ESPN, joins Bernie to try to explain it. Plus, our local college football teams go in different directions over the weekend, as Illinois upsets #6 Wisconsin, and #22 Mizzou loses to a dreadful Vanderbilt team in Nashville. We talk about both games with ESPN's Adam Rittenberg.

Of the 10 National League Championship Series the St. Louis Cardinals have played in this century, the 2019 NLCS had the lowest television ratings. This coincides with a 20-year low for Cardinals ratings on FOX Sports Midwest. Bernie tries to figure out why there is growing ambivalence among the "Best Fans in Baseball." Bernie is joined by Derrick Goold (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) to help talk about the Cardinals' upcoming offseason. The Blues continued their shaky start to the 2019-2020 season with a 4-3 shootout-loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Joey Vitale (101 ESPN) joins Bernie to talk about the Blues' problems. Plus, Bernie's weekly chat with Sean Kelley, the voice of college football on ESPN Radio.

The Cardinals offense needs to get better, but how do they do it? Bernie takes a look at the Cardinals current roster, and tries to figure out where they can improve ahead of next season. We chat with Pedro Gomez (ESPN) and Mark Saxon (The Athletic St. Louis) as we take a look at the Cardinals' offseason. The Blues are back at home after an early season road trip. Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic St. Louis joins us to talk about it in our weekly chat on all things Blues. Plus, Mizzou has a real path to winning the SEC East. Bernie talks about how this is possible.

The St. Louis Cardinals get swept out of the NLCS, losing last night in Washington D.C. 7-4 to the Nationals. Bernie helps put this series in perspective all morning long. Jon "Boog" Sciambi, ESPN, called the NLCS for ESPN Radio. He joins Bernie the morning after game 4, and tells why the Nationals were such a bad match-up for St. Louis. Bernie tells us why the Cardinals season can be a success, and - at the same time - the NLCS can be an epic failure. We take a brief look at the offseason for the Cardinals' front office. Plus, we talk about the Blues' visit with President Donald Trump at the White House yesterday. And, John Clayton joins Bernie for his weekly chat on the NFL.

The Cardinals' futility at the plate continues, and St. Louis loses to Washington 8-1. The Nationals now have a stranglehold on the NLCS, taking a 3-0 series lead heading into tonight's game 4. Bernie tells us why we should've seen this coming, and uses a Cardinals' team of old to explain why this series is probably over. Will Leitch, Seeing Red Podcast and MLB.com, joins Bernie to commiserate about the Cardinals. Brian Anderson, MLB on TBS, joins Bernie to help us preview NLCS Game 4. Plus, we talk Blues with 101 ESPN's Alex Ferrario.

The St. Louis Cardinals fall behind 2-0 to the Washington Nationals in the 2019 NLCS, after almost being no-hit in consecutive games at Busch Stadium on Friday and Saturday. Bernie talks about the Cardinals' struggling offense, and what needs to be done to get something going as the series shifts to D.C. for games 3, 4 and 5. Bernie talks about Mike Shildt, and why he needs to stop with the "hero ball managing." Dan McLaughlin, voice of the Cardinals on FOX Sports Midwest, joins Bernie to help us breakdown a quiet weekend for Cardinals' bats, and preview tonight's game 3. In today's "Bernie Bits," Bernie gives us perspective on the career of David Freese, who announced his retirement on social media over the weekend. Plus, Mizzou cracks the AP Top 25 after a homecoming-win over Ole Miss on Saturday, and the Blues suffer their first regulation loss of the 2019-2020 season.

The NLCS has arrived, and Bernie gets you ready for game 1 all morning long. Bernie gives his keys to the series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals. Mike Shildt addressed his epic rant with the media yesterday. Bernie talks about why he liked Shildty's comments to the media, and we hear Miles Mikolas' response when asked about the rant. Mark Saxon, The Athletic St. Louis, joins Bernie in-studio for our entire 9 o'clock hour to help us get ready for tonight's NLCS Game 1. Plus, Blues talk with Joey Vitale (101 ESPN) and college football with Sean Kelley (ESPN Radio).

The Cardinals offense erupts in Atlanta, and St. Louis is headed to their 5th NLCS in 9 years. Bernie talks about an epic night for the Cardinals. Randy Arozarena shares an Instagram Live of Mike Shildt giving an epic postgame speech filled with expletives. Bernie loves the speech, and we have fun with it all morning long. Despite his dominant performance, Bernie tells us why Mike Shildt left Jack Flaherty in the game too long. Bob Costas, MLB Network, joins Bernie to talk about the Cardinals incredible run to the NLCS. We hear your Mic-Drops on your reaction to Shildt's epic speech. Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic St. Louis, joins Bernie to preview the Blues game tonight in Ottawa. Plus, a quick visit in-studio with Dan McLaughlin of FOX Sports Midwest.

The Cardinals and Braves will play a winner-take-all game in Atlanta, as NLDS Game 5 gets underway this afternoon. Bernie gets you ready for today's decisive game 5 all morning long. We have representatives from both the TV and radio broadcasts of today's game join us LIVE from Atlanta: Lauren Shehadi (MLB on TBS) and Rick Sutcliffe (ESPN Radio). Bernie talks about the intensity of Jack Flaherty, and gives his keys to what COULD be the Cardinals' final game of the 2019 season. Plus, we talk Blues with Emily Kaplan of ESPN and NFL with John Clayton.

With the 2019 season on the line, Yadier Molina came through in the clutch. We spend all morning praising the living legend, and talk about a WILD game 4 at Busch Stadium on Monday afternoon. With the series now tied at 2-2, Bernie takes a look at the Braves' struggling offense as we start to look ahead at game 5 on Wednesday night. Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY Sports, joins Bernie to talk about the greatness of Yadi as well as all things MLB Postseason. Will Leitch, Seeing Red Podcast and MLB.com, somehow survived that one, and joins Bernie for his weekly visit with the show. We hear from our listeners on what Yadier Molina means to to them as a Cardinals fan. Plus, the Blues get an impressive win in Toronto, and we talk about it with Bernie Federko of FOX Sports Midwest.

The Cardinals lose in dramatic fashion at Busch Stadium, losing game 3 of the NLDS 3-1 to the Braves. The Cardinals are now down 2-1 in their series with Atlanta, and today's game 4 is officially the first must-win-game of the season for St. Louis. Bernie is joined by Dan McLaughlin, voice of the Cardinals on FOX Sports Midwest, and Mike Claiborne, Cardinals Radio Network, to talk about yesterday's stunner, and preview today's pivotal game 4. Plus, we hear from you: Who do you blame for yesterday's loss? Carlos Martinez? Mike Shildt? The offense? Our listeners weigh-in.

The Cardinals rally and win a WILD game 1 in Atlanta, beating the Braves 7-6. Bernie talks about a crazy night in today's "Redbird Review." We talk about heroics from Ozuna and Goldy, and look ahead at Jack Flaherty taking the mound in game 2. Brian Anderson, MLB on TBS, is calling the Cardinals-Braves series on TBS, and he joins Bernie to recap game 1 and preview game 2. We hear from our listeners on how they're feeling after Carlos Martinez almost coughing up a win. The Blues and Brayden Schenn agree to an 8-year extension. We talk with our own Joey Vitale about the deal. Plus, our weekly chat with Sean Kelley on all things college football.

Playoff baseball has finally arrived for the St. Louis Cardinals. We get you ready for game 1 against the Braves all morning long. Bernie gives you his keys to the series, we hear from the team's press conferences from yesterday, and check-in with Rick Ankiel for his thoughts on the series. We also hear some listener Mic-Drops with predictions for the series. Plus, the Blues raised their championship banner to the rafters last night at Enterprise Center, but lose to the Capitals 3-2 in overtime. We check-in with Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic St. Louis to talk about the loss. Plus, Bill Bidwill passed away yesterday at the age of 88. We're joined by St. Louis Football Cardinals legend Dan Dierdorf to talk about the passing of one of the most important figures in the St. Louis sports history.

As the Blues get ready to raise a championship banner, Bernie gets you ready for the Blues regular season! He talks about what lies ahead for the St. Louis Blues as they begin their repeat-campaign tonight at Enterprise Center against the Washington Capitals. Doug Armstrong, St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, joins Bernie to talk about the upcoming season. Plus, we're only one day away from postseason baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals! We check-in with Jon Sciambi, ESPN Radio, to talk about the Cards chances against the Braves. Bernie talks about why starting Miles Mikolas in game 1 of the NLDS is the correct move, and explains what he thinks could be the main key to the Cardinals upsetting Atlanta. And, we check-in with John Clayton for his weekly chat on the NFL.

Bernie starts to look ahead at the Cardinals NLDS series with the Braves. He explains why people should not be giving the Braves the obvious edge JUST yet. He also gives his top 5 surprises from the 2019 Cardinals regular season. Will Leitch, Seeing Red Podcast and MLB.com, joins Bernie for his weekly visit on the Cardinals. Plus, we are one day away from the Blues raising their Stanley Cup Championship banner. We're joined in-studio by Alex Ferrario, and on the phone by John Kelly to help us get ready for a historic night in St. Louis.