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Bernie Show for Friday: if the #STLCards want to establish a core that can stay together, that starts by giving Alec Burleson the contract extension he's earned and deserves.
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Bernie Show for Wednesday: The #STLCards will make progress and get better in 2027 -- but it won't be through payroll enlargement and big trades. No rebuild is completed on one year.
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Bernie Show video for Monday: was the #STLCards 2026 eason a failure? Believe it or not, I have opinions!
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Bernie Show: Have #STLCards fans seen The Oli Marmol Story Before? Why yes, they have. Say hello to Joe Torre! youtu.be/ll-xM8RYHrk?si=KwD2… via @YouTube
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Bonus Bernie Show today, presented by @DraftKings -Are the #STLCards getting too much credit already? No. But I'll explain what matters most. youtu.be/ZVBkErh4NZQ?si=71PI… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show: the #STLCards changed almost everything over the last two years. So why is manager Oli Marmol staying put? youtu.be/8djH78u9scc?si=tdT7… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show for Monday: Is the "old" Jordan Walker back? My answer is No. But MLB is a prove-it game, and we'll be interested to see if Walker's September struggles carry over to next season. youtu.be/vxCqWCF5FeY?si=ORqR… via @YouTube
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New Bernie Show: #STLCards cannot hand the closer's job to Riley O'Brien in 2027. But he has the talent to compete for it, especially if he can bring his sinker pitch back to life. Can O'Brien handle the pressure? That's a key question.
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Bernie Show: is Masyn Winn the #STLCards long-term starter at shortstop? In this era, it's not that difficult to have very good defense AND good offense from the shortstop position. The position has evolved.
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Bernie Show: There will never be another Pujols-Molina brotherhood to set the standard and provide the elite performance and leadership that lifted the franchise. Can #STLCards ever get there again?
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Bernie Show: As they prepare to stand together for induction into the #STLCards Hall of Fame, let's give thanks to Albert Pujols & Yadier Molina -- and what they did for the team, for fans of all ages, and for STL's baseball brand and prestige.
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Bernie Show for Friday. A deeper look at a popular question: should the Cardinals move in the fences at Busch Stadium? Good info in here about the short carrying distance of flyballs hit at Busch in the current setup. youtu.be/nbzySk_g5NY?si=ygc2… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show: St. Louis sports fans, we must evict Stan Kroenke from that living space inside of our heads. youtu.be/JqMqBRkUDQA?si=P4dl… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show: What Leo Bernal’s Call-Up Really Means. Big Decisions Coming! youtu.be/wgizeEbq98Y?si=jKkz… via @YouTube
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Will JJ Wetherholt's downturn on offense cost him the NL Rookie of the Year award? That's a strong possibility. Even the prediction markets have turned against him. #STLCards
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New Bernie Show: Now we're understanding what a rebuild looks like. And that's fine; 2026 is already a success for the #STLCards because of the quick development of a top-five farm system and a competitive MLB team. No 100-loss seasons.
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Latest Bernie Show, on the collapse of the #STLCardinals pitching -- which led to the collapse of their season. Related: thoughts on Chaim Bloom and Oli Marmol. youtu.be/HsDy0YPkM8k?si=s5wR… via @YouTube
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Incredibly grateful to see this today. A massive thank you to everyone who has subscribed and read so far. We are building something good in my corner of Substack and I'm thrilled you're along for the ride:
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Bernie Show: #STLCards keep "Redbirding" and won't go away. It's been a wild ride for a rebuilding team that has flaws -- and a huge heart. The strong culture shaped by Oli Marmol, the coaches and players keeps them in the wild-card hunt. youtu.be/C06CsBkbAtE?si=kwfc… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show for Monday: Joshua Baez put 3 home runs and lots of shock into the stands at Wrigley Field on Saturday. But even though JB went 0 for 5 with 3 strikeouts in Sunday's win, that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. I explain why.
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Bernie Show video: As I've said before, I was wrong earlier this season in urging the #STLCards to promote Joshua Baez. Even now, I understand why the Cards are holding off on calling him up just yet. His time will come. youtu.be/u6mbxtEMNkg?si=oZnr… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show for 8-12/ Blue caps are back, as the rebuild continues on and off the field. But what does the long-term future hold? #STLCards
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Bernie Show: If the #STLCards truly cared about Matthew Liberatore, they would stop the fight and give him a chance to regroup and reset. What is the point of a near constant barrage of beatdowns? youtu.be/yGpStkOWQUA?si=zBXX… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show: I don't think Nolan Gorman is ready to return to the #STLCards just yet, but he's made real progress over the last 2 weeks and could get the call later in August. And that's OK. youtu.be/6uarBlViiNg?si=e_gw… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show: We love prospects. Oh, how we love them. Unless they fail. For the #STLCards there's a cautionary tale in Baltimore. youtu.be/j3_bWzDH2Nk?si=J6tj… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show: What Chaim Bloom got from Milwaukee for rental pitchers Dustin May and JoJo Romero left one baseball pundit labeling the #STLCards as "thieves." youtu.be/_ljcjIX9H-g?si=_SNL… via @YouTube
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I did a short video for STL Sports central -- @STLSprtsCntrl -- talking about my future with the site and other related matters. You can count on videos from me. youtu.be/F51CbfFqKjI?si=K_fO… via @YouTube
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Appreciate your kindness. We still have 5 other cats. We saved a little one earlier this year. She had terrible health issues but we pulled her through and she’s healthy and happy. (Knocks on wood). Her spirit energizes our home.
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It was an immensely sad day at our home Friday. We lost one of the all-time great cats. She enriched our lives for 13 wonderful years and it was devastating to say goodbye.
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Bernie Show: I've debated this in my head -- but unless Chaim Bloom gets a phenomenal offer, it would be a mistake to trade Ivan Herrera. There's one particular factor that I couldn't overlook. youtu.be/yHwmRs_EbxM?si=DH-4… via @YouTube
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The #STLCards have no identity on offense, so instead of thinking about moving in fences at Busch Stadium it's better to think about creating a new offensive identity that that can thrive without HRs. (See: Brewers.)
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Bernie Show for 7-28: What we've learned about the 2026 #STLCards with the primary focus on the position players and pitchers. I also address what the #STLCards have ignored.
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Bernie Show: one week before the trade deadline, here's what I think Chaim Bloom should do. #STLCards youtu.be/H9Ko1lvp9X0?si=Tn36… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show: I bought into the #STLCards fast start; they aren't as good as I hoped. But given the obvious upswing of the farm-development system and talent on way, this is a successful year for the org -- with or without a wild-card
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Bernie Show for Thursday: Ivan Herrera is cratering offensively, so it's fair to wonder if this could have been avoided or lessened by giving him some game-days off this season. He's started every game. #STLCards youtu.be/_0vgcbZb890?si=7aUL… via @YouTube
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Today's Bernie Show: I worry about the #STLCards inability to fix hitters, especially the younger hitters. This also applies to prospects who get off track in the minors. youtu.be/eqTYzWkHBdQ?si=ozlE… via @YouTube
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The #STLCards have won only 11 of their last 28 games and rank 25th overall in win% since June 17. Everyone is yelling "Sell!" ... OK ... but sell what? Not a lot there.
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Bernie Show for Monday: Playoffs? Don't talk about playoffs. Are you kidding me? Playoffs? (Thank you, coach Jim Mora.) No, the #STLCards didn't look like a playoff team at Arizona.
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Bernie Show for Friday: Can the #STLCards go 35-32 the rest of the way? If so, a wild-card ticket could be theirs. But there's a wild-card factor: the Aug. 3 trading deadline. youtu.be/8U_4zMsTlHI?si=DbIL… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show for 7-16: The #STLCards are already in the playoffs. What the heck am I talking about? I'll explain. youtu.be/PLA9Q3pDQo4?si=hYGz… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show for 7-15: Why the timing is ideal for a Jordan Walker contract extension. What would it cost the #STLCards ? I have ideas and discuss the possibilities in this vid. Giancarlo Stanton may offer a clue.
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Bernie Show for Tuesday, July 14: A Star Was Born In Philadelphia On Monday Night. And now everyone knows his name. Jordan Walker. youtu.be/vLRUkztNja4?si=p_tp… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show for Monday, July 13: the #STLCards 8-year contract extension with rookie JJ Wetherholt could be a franchise-changing move. I explain why in my new video youtu.be/93xpOCV9QRM?si=xgVo… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show, recorded this morning: The #STLCards are caught in some ominous trends, and have lost ground in the standings, and that's why snatching a wild-card spot isn't nearly as easy as many seem to believe.
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Bernie Show: Stay with the plan, Chaim Bloom. Do what you gotta do to build a team capable of high-level, sustained success. You lose by straying from the plan. Block out the noise. youtu.be/bgi4jcNvRY8?si=TFq5… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show for 7-8: Why winning more than expected in 2026 may actually be bad for the #STLCards especially Chaim Bloom. Sound crazy? Yes, I agree. But I'm happy to explain.
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Bernie Show: I don’t live in the past but I’m hoping the #STLCards can make Busch Stadium come alive again. All season. Yeah, just the way it used to be.
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Bernie Show: The best all-around 2nd baseman in MLB got snubbed in the NL All-Star roster process. He plays for the #STLCards
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Bernie Show for July 2: In an 8-game stretch that begins Friday, the #STLCards will play 3 at the Cubs then 5 at home vs. the Brewers. The Redbirds will show us who they are. Drama!
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Bernie Show: Would the #STLCards ' future benefit from a more aggressive sell-off by Chaim Bloom at the trade deadline? More trades. Bigger trades. Just a thought. Putting it there on the table. It's OK to hate me.
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Bernie Show: Chaim Bloom must stay the course, stick with the plan and keep his eye on bigger prizes instead of craving a wild-card sugar high. If fans wanted to support a wild-card caliber team we’d see be bigger crowds at Busch. #STLCards
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Bernie Show for 6-29: Why the former longtime and successful #STLCards baseball exec John Mozeliak just signed on for a risky and possibly thankless job with the LA Angels - and how it could pay off. youtu.be/YSqpVdPbdIg?si=yfGJ… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show: The #STLCards have stalled and are in a race against the clock. Make a move, fellas. Because if you don't make a move, Chaim Bloom will.
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Busy day, so I forgot to post this in a timely fashion. Bernie Show: Trade Deadline Day, Graduation Day. How these different days are linked for two #STLCards players. Nootbaar + Baez. Please watch.
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The Bernie Show: The Bill DeWitt Jr. Era is winding down, with Bill Dewitt 3 becoming CEO. But take a few moments to think about the impact DeWitt Jr. made on baseball in St. Louis, and in so many ways. An incredible legacy.
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Bernie Show video for Tuesday: there are identifiable reasons why #STLCards players are trailing in the All-Star voting, and it doesn't have much to do with talent & performance. youtu.be/vWuKbR5vhZU?si=AXHi… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show: Buyers or sellers? The answer is: hold onto your shorts. Forget about concocting ludicrous fantasy trades that have 0% chance of happening. The #STLCards next 21 games will tell us a lot about their direction. youtu.be/FgItfPTOQlI?si=th8Z… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show: A rotation change is in order. We've seen what M. Liberatore can do, and statistically he's one of the worst starting pitchers in MLB -- and getting worse. Time to give another #STLCards pitcher a chance in the rotation.
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Bernie Show: Chaim Bloom has several ways to go with SP Dustin May and #STLCards fans probably won't like the likely outcome. youtu.be/ZUHiRtXppOk?si=PwLp… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show: 4 home runs in one game for Triple A Memphis. So why no promotion for #STLCards slugging sensation Joshua Baez? youtu.be/tetGQhCn1hI?is=68Tp… via @YouTube
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Thanks to Chaim Bloom, the #STLCards are wildly exceeding expectations in 2026, and doing while building and preserving a bright future. youtu.be/M0tDSy-BOBE?si=DFgM… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show: To "fix" the bullpen the #STLCards first must fix the starting rotation by putting two starters IN that bullpen. The innings shortage is wearing down the 'pen. youtu.be/jxIRa9gwrPA?si=nCHr… via @YouTube
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Bernie Show: Is Blaze Jordan coming soon to a ballpark near you? And playing 3rd base? As the late great Joe Strauss would say "developing." #STLCards youtu.be/jzGpvsejE40?si=Kykc… via @YouTube
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The Bernie Show, for your post-game viewing. For the #STLCards and in the matter of Jordan Walker, my message is simple: PAY THE MAN! youtu.be/z1l1Y4ZCUik?si=-fR6… via @YouTube
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