Bernie Names His ONE Real Worry About 2026

The Prospect Move The Cardinals Can No Longer Avoid | Bernie Miklasz + Randy Karraker

The Cubs are paying five struggling hitters more than $570 million, so how on earth are the Cardinals tied with them heading into this weekend? Bernie Miklasz joins Randy Karraker to unpack the stat nobody is talking about and the real reason St. Louis keeps winning the pitching-health battle. In this week's visit, Bernie and Randy break down the Cardinals' brutal May offensive slump, including a home run rate down nearly 57 percent and a historically bad mark with runners in scoring position. They make the case for promoting prospects Joshua Baez and Jimmy Crooks, debate playing time for Victor Scott II under Oli Marmol, and dig into the young power arms (Tanner Franklin and Liam Doyle) rising up Keith Law's top prospect list. Plus: why Milwaukee's front office, not Craig Counsell, deserves the credit, and a full NL Central outlook with the Reds and Pirates as the wild cards. Presented by: The Medicare Man, Ryan Raphael. Expert Medicare help, at no cost to you, since 2003. Visit https://www.MedicareManSTL.com. Follow STL Sports Central: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stlsportscentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stlsportscentral TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stlsportscentral Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/STLSprtsCntrl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Slugger Pounding on the Big League Door!

Joshua Baez just smashed five home runs in three games, and the Cardinals still won't make the call. Bernie Miklasz breaks down why the hottest bat in the organization is stuck in Triple-A while the big league offense quietly falls apart. In this episode, Bernie lays out the full statistical case for promoting the 22-year-old slugger and challenges the front office's cautious approach during what looks like a rebuilding season. 🚗 Presented by Schicker Automotive Group https://www.schickerautomotive.com/ 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Bernie's Take NOBODY in St. Louis Wants to Hear Right Now

Bernie is asking the question no fan wants to consider: what if winning is actually the wrong goal for this Cardinals team right now? After a promising start, a May tailspin has exposed something deeper, and the smartest path forward might be the one that stings the most. In this episode, Bernie Miklasz breaks down the Cardinals' May slide, the collapsing offense, and the bigger-picture argument for embracing a rebuild season on the youngest roster in baseball. 🔥 Buy two months, get one free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Join STL Sports Central this Thursday, May 28th from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Key STL in the Grand Central Arts District for a Cards/Cubs Rivalry Roundtable featuring Mike Claiborne, Bernie Miklasz, and special guest Chip Caray. Come hear stories, analysis, and plenty of opinions on one of baseball's greatest rivalries. The first 20 fans through the door get a free Tarps Off t-shirt, plus $10 cheesesteaks and $2 off all house cocktails. Key STL is located at 3225 Olive Street, right behind the Chaifetz parking garage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Marmol's Quote Just Painted a TARGET on His Hitters!

Bernie Miklasz has covered Cardinals baseball for over four decades, and what happened in Milwaukee this week pushed him to the edge. After Abner Uribe's "clown show" and a three-game Brewers sweep, he asks the question every Cardinals fan is afraid to ask: did Oli Marmol just give every opposing pitcher in baseball permission to throw at his hitters? 🚗 Presented by Schicker Automotive Group https://www.schickerautomotive.com/ 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Join STL Sports Central this Thursday, May 28th from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Key STL in the Grand Central Arts District for a Cards/Cubs Rivalry Roundtable featuring Mike Claiborne, Bernie Miklasz, and special guest Chip Caray. Come hear stories, analysis, and plenty of opinions on one of baseball's greatest rivalries. The first 20 fans through the door get a free Tarps Off t-shirt, plus $10 cheesesteaks and $2 off all house cocktails. Key STL is located at 3225 Olive Street, right behind the Shaft's parking garage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

He Was the Worst Position Player in Baseball. Now He's Beating Aaron Judge.

Two months ago Jordan Walker looked like the same lost hitter Cardinals fans watched in 2024 and 2025. Now Bernie Miklasz is putting his age-24 season next to Albert Pujols, and the Statcast profile might be the most ridiculous thing you'll see all year. Bernie breaks down why Walker's 2026 turnaround isn't a hot streak, why the mid-April slump actually made him a believer, and why the Cardinals might already be on the clock for a contract extension. Includes the one stat that puts Walker ahead of Aaron Judge among right-handed hitters and Bernie's full criteria for what separates a good player from a true franchise player. Join STL Sports Central this Thursday, May 28th from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Key STL in the Grand Central Arts District for a Cards/Cubs Rivalry Roundtable featuring Mike Claiborne, Bernie Miklasz, and special guest Chip Caray. Come hear stories, analysis, and plenty of opinions on one of baseball's greatest rivalries. The first 20 fans through the door get a free Tarps Off t-shirt, plus $10 cheesesteaks and $2 off all house cocktails. Key STL is located at 3225 Olive Street, right behind the Shaft's parking garage. 🔥 Buy two months, get one free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]