The Bernie Miklasz Show

Dan O'Neill, longtime sports columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and author of books on both the Cardinals and Blues, joins Bernie in-studio for the entire 9 o'clock hour. They reminisce about their times together at the paper, talk about the current state of the Blues, and answer some listener questions.

Adam Wainwright will be on the mound today against the Tigers. Matt Wieters will be getting his first Spring Training start at catcher. For the first time in a long time, the Blues had a bad weekend. They lost on the road in Carolina on Friday night, 5-2. Then on Saturday at home, they lost to Dallas 4-1, ending their 7-game home winning streak. Bernie talks about why Tyler O'Neill needs to be a big part of this Cardinals team in 2019. Plus, "You're Killing Me Smalls."

Dabo Swinney was invited to Cardinals camp by Mike Shildt, where he spoke to the team for 50 minutes, took batting practice and hung out with the team for the day. Dan McLaughlin, Voice of the Cardinals on FOX Sports Midwest, joined Bernie and Michelle for his weekly chat on the Cardinals. Plus, "Ask Bernie."

For the first time in a long time, the Blues had a bad weekend. They lost on the road in Carolina on Friday night, 5-2. Then on Saturday at home, they lost to Dallas 4-1, ending their 7-game home winning streak. Drew Lock had a big weekend at the NFL Combine. Darren Pang, FOX Sports Midwest, joins Bernie and Michelle to talk Blues after a tough weekend for the team.

Blues are back in action tonight. They’re on the road for a tough battle with a talented Carolina team. It finally happened - Bryce Harper to the Phillies (13-years, $330 million). Mark Saxon, The Athletic St. Louis, joins us for his weekly conversation on the Cardinals, and talks about how the Harper contract effects Paul Goldschmidt's free agency next summer. Plus, "Boiling Point, Part 1."

Emily Kaplan, ESPN NHL Writer, joins the show to talk about the Blues, and she explains why team chemistry can't be undervalued when looking at this team's turnaround. Bernie explains how one national writer connected "The Babadook" to this year's Cardinals. Bernie and Michelle talk about why the Harper contract will have an impact on Paul Goldschmidt's free agency next summer. Plus, "Boiling Point, Part 2."

The Cowboys announce that Jason Witten will be coming out of retirement to rejoin the team on a one-year deal. How could this move effect Kurt Warner's broadcasting career? Don Garber had some interesting things to say to our friend Taylor Twellman about MLS expansion. Bob Nightengale, USA Today, joins the show to take a victory lap for his November prediction of Bryce Harper-to-Philly.

We revisit the NFL Combine numbers from Tom Brady to explain why we hate the event. Bernie and Michelle want to shift the question surrounding the Cardinals pitching rotation as we advance through Spring Training. Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, joins Bernie and Michelle for his weekly hit on the Blues. Plus, "Ask Bernie."

David Perron and Brayden Schenn both practiced Wednesday in Hazelwood, and Craig Berube says there’s a chance both could play on Friday in Carolina. Mark Teixeira: down on Cubs, up on Cards. Plus, "YES or NO."

Dakota Hudson, Austin Gomber, and Yairo Munoz all shined on the mound yesterday for the Cards in a 4-0 Spring Training loss to the Braves. David Perron and Brayden Schenn both practiced Wednesday in Hazelwood, and Craig Berube says there’s a chance both could play on Friday in Carolina. Craig Edwards, FanGraphs Baseball, joins Bernie and Michelle to talk Cardinals. Plus, "You're Killing Me Smalls."

The Cardinals announced a 4-year extension for Miles Mikolas yesterday worth $68 million. The deal begins in 2020 and runs through 2023. The Blues won a thriller last night at Enterprise Center, as they beat the Central Division-leading Nashville Predators 2-0. Goals coming from Tyler Bozak and Alex Pietrangelo. Jordan Binnington with a shut-out on 19 shots. Jon "Boog" Sciambi, ESPN MLB, joins Bernie and Michelle to talk Cards, Arenado and Harper. Plus, "You're Killing Me Smalls."

Bernie compares Miles Mikolas and Dallas Keuchel. Bernie and Michelle breakdown the Mikolas 4-year contract extension, and why we love the deal for more than just on-the-field reasons. Scott Burnside, The Athletic NHL, joins the show to talk Blues after a thrilling win last night at Enterprise Center over the Preds. Plus, "Ask Bernie."

We revisit the Blues big victory over the Preds at Enterprise Center on Tuesday night. We talk about how Arenado's historic contract will impact the free agent market next offseason, namely Paul Goldschmidt. John Clayton, Pro Football Hall of Fame Writer, checks in for his weekly chat on the NFL.

The NHL Trade Deadline came and went yesterday afternoon, and the Blues made a minor move – St. Louis acquired Ducks defenseman Michael Del Zotto in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in the 2019 draft. We talk about why it's OK that the Blues were quiet at the deadline. Rick Horton, FOX Sports Midwest, joins us to talk all things Cardinals Spring Training. Plus, "You're Killing Me Smalls."

We talk about one national writer's opinion on why Goldschmidt coming to the Cardinals creates an awkward situation. Marcell Ozuna won't make an appearance in the field in a Spring Training game until after March 14th. What gives? Will Leitch, MLB.com and Seeing Red Podcast, joins the show to talk about all the injury news surrounding the Cards. Plus, "Ask Bernie."