The Bernie Miklasz Show

Craig Berube, St. Louis Blues Head Coach and 2019 Stanley Cup Champion, joins Bernie and Michelle on the one-month anniversary of the Blues winning their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. Yadier Molina is headed to the 10-day Injured List with a “right thumb strain.” Bernie and Michelle break down this breaking news. Plus, we revisit some of our favorite stuff from our conversation with Craig Berube from earlier in the hour.

The Blues won "Best Comeback" at the 2019 ESPYs, and Bernie and Michelle took the opportunity to talk about how great Ryan O'Reilly has been for this organization. Bernie and Michelle talk about why we can't leave Bill DeWitt off the hook for the Cardinals' mediocrity in recent years. We continue our week-long mid-season review of the Cardinals, and today we talk about the Cardinals key position players. Plus, "You're Killing Me Smalls."

We hear from our listeners on how much blame they place on Bill DeWitt for the Cardinals' mediocrity over the past few years. Bernie and Michelle give their Mt. Rushmore moments for St. Louis sports for the 2000s in celebration of "Flashback Week." Plus, Tony La Russa joins Bernie and Michelle to reflect on an incredible decade of Cardinals baseball.

Bernie and Michelle talk about why they had no interest in the MLB All-Star Game last night in Cleveland. Each day during the All-Star break, we're reviewing a different aspect of the Cardinals. Today's review: the front office. We hear from our listeners on what they would add to the Cardinals if they had no restrictions in today's "Bernie Bits." Plus, "You're Killing Me Smalls."

Chris Pronger, Hockey Hall of Fame, joins Bernie and Michelle to reflect on his incredible career as a part of "Flashback Week" on 101 ESPN. Bernie and Michelle ponder the question: What move would they make for the Cardinals if they had no restrictions? We also hear from some of our listeners. Will Leitch, Seeing Red Podcast and MLB.com, joins Bernie and Michelle to talk about the struggling Cardinals. Plus, "Ask Bernie."

Dick Vermeil, Super Bowl XXXIV Champion, joins Bernie and Michelle to reflect on the 1999 Rams as a part of "Flashback Week" on 101 ESPN. Bernie and Michelle share some more thoughts about Coach Vermeil in today's "Back Page." Plus, we hear from our listeners: What move would they make for the Cardinals if they had no restrictions?

The Blues and Zach Sanford have agreed to a 2-year deal worth $3 million. Bernie and Michelle each give letter grades to Mike Shildt's first half, and have a conversation about him and his coaches. Jon "Boog" Sciambi, MLB on ESPN Radio, called the home run derby last night and is calling the All-Star game tonight. Bernie and Michelle chat with Boog LIVE from Cleveland. Plus, "You're Killing Me Smalls."

Bernie gives us an update on MLS expansion in today's "Bernie Bits." The proliferation of home runs is making baseball less fun to watch. Bernie and Michelle talk about why they feel this way. Sebastian Salazar, ESPN FC, joins Bernie and Michelle to talk about #MLS4theLou, USWNT, and all things soccer. Plus, "Ask Bernie."

We hear from our listeners on if they think the Cardinals will turn this thing around and make the playoffs in 2019. Bernie and Michelle talk about why the Cardinals are wasting money by not investing a better analytics/scouting team. Plus, Tim McCarver, St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, joins Bernie and Michelle to talk about the state of the Cardinals.

We check-in on where the Stanley Cup has visited so far this summer in today's "Back Page." The Cardinals sit at 44-44 at the All-Star break. Bernie and Michelle run through various categories to help us look back and forward at this mediocre Cardinals season. Plus, Bernie and Michelle talk about where the USWNT dynasty stacks up all-time.

Jack Flaherty brought a no-hitter into the 7th inning yesterday, but Evan Longoria snapped the bid with a solo homerun, and the Cardinals lost 1-0. We talk about the state of the Cardinals as they sit at 44-44 at the All-Star break. The USWNT won their second consecutive FIFA Women's World Cup, and Bernie and Michelle talk about their greatness. Plus, an NBA edition of "You're Killing Me Smalls."

Craig Edwards, FanGraphs, joins the show to talk about the .500 Cardinals. We take a quick trip back to the 1970s to celebrate "Flashback Week" in today's "Bernie Bits." Mike Claiborne, KMOX Sports, joins Bernie and Michelle to talk about the middling Cardinals. Plus, "Ask Bernie."

Matt Carpenter heads to the IL with "lower back spasms." Bernie and Michelle talk about why this trip to the IL is confusing. The Cardinals lost in Seattle last night 5-4, and we talk about the loss in today's "Redbird Review." Tim Kurkjian, ESPN, joins Bernie and Michelle to talk about the struggling Cardinals and NL Central. Plus, a USWNT edition of "You're Killing Me Smalls."

Bernie talks about the struggling Cubs in today's "Bernie Bits." Pat Maroon did something very special for the community yesterday, and Bernie and Michelle talk about his free agency as it relates to St. Louis. Taylor Twellman, ESPN Soccer Analyst, joins Bernie and Michelle to talk about the USWNT's semifinals win over England. Plus, "Ask Bernie."

We revisit the top stories of the day in today's "Back Page," including Tim Kurkjian telling us earlier in the show that the Cardinals should be "buyers" and that the NL Central is up for grabs. The Blues are rapidly becoming the identity of St. Louis, and the Cardinals are the last to know. Bernie and Michelle discuss. Plus, "YES or NO."