Bernie Central

Bernie Miklasz found the one number that explains the entire Cardinals season, and it has nothing to do with the standings. Randy Karraker brought a bullpen stat that might be even worse. On Bernie's Weekly Meeting on The Randy Karraker Show, Bernie and Randy break down where the St. Louis Cardinals actually stand at 48-43 heading into the All-Star break, why the offense at Busch Stadium is the difference between a playoff push and a fade, and how the Milwaukee Brewers have quietly built the smartest offense in Major League Baseball. Bernie also settles his long-running internal debate on the MLB salary cap, explains why the NHL model works for everybody, and pushes back hard on anyone calling the Brewers a failure. Plus: the delayed Luis Gastelum call-up, Chaim Bloom's handling of the 40-man roster, Jordan Walker in the Home Run Derby, and a World Cup match Bernie could not look away from. 🍺 STL Sports Central is brought to you in part by Budweiser. It's Budweiser's 150th Anniversary and they're celebrating with a Heritage Can Series that honors their legacy of being Made of America. Collect all four designs. For 150 years, This Bud’s For You. Enjoy Responsibly. Copyright 2026 Anheuser-Busch. Budweiser Lager Beer, St. Louis, MO.  Visit the Rawlings Experience at Westport Plaza in St. Louis. Explore the full lineup of gloves, bats, and gear, tour the Glove Vault, design your own custom glove, and take cuts in the Hit Lab The #1 baseball brand worldwide, home in St. Louis since 1887. Be one of "The Finest in the Field.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals were supposed to lose in 2026. Instead they won early, and Bernie Miklasz argues that surprise success may be the most dangerous thing that could have happened to this rebuild. In this episode, Bernie breaks down why flipped expectations have fans turning on Chaim Bloom, and why chasing a wild card now could sabotage the future. Bernie explains the "losing by winning" paradox, digs into the Cardinals' slide since May 20, and calls out a national-media trade proposal he says makes no sense. He also delivers pointed criticism of Bloom's reluctance to promote young pitching during a bullpen crisis, proving he is no rubber stamp for the front office. 🍺 STL Sports Central is brought to you in part by Budweiser. It's Budweiser's 150th Anniversary and they're celebrating with a Heritage Can Series that honors their legacy of being Made of America. Collect all four designs. For 150 years, This Bud’s For You. Enjoy Responsibly. Copyright 2026 Anheuser-Busch. Budweiser Lager Beer, St. Louis, MO.  🔥 Buy two months, get one free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He ranks third among all National League position players in WAR, yet his name is nowhere on the All-Star roster. Bernie Miklasz makes the passionate, numbers-backed case for why JJ Wetherholt is not just an All-Star snub, but quite possibly the best second baseman in all of baseball right now. In this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie breaks down exactly why Wetherholt's all-around value is being ignored nationally, from his elite defense to his historic rookie pace, and why the fake outrage over other Cardinals snubs is actually hurting the one case that truly matters. 🍺 STL Sports Central is brought to you in part by Budweiser. It's Budweiser's 150th Anniversary and they're celebrating with a Heritage Can Series that honors their legacy of being Made of America. Collect all four designs. For 150 years, This Bud’s For You. Enjoy Responsibly. Copyright 2026 Anheuser-Busch. Budweiser Lager Beer, St. Louis, MO. 🔥 Buy two months, get one free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everybody says these players are untouchable. Bernie says almost none of them are, and he has the names to prove his point. In a candid hot take, he makes the case that the Cardinals shouldn't stop at trading two players before the deadline, and explains why a winning record and empty seats tell a story most fans won't admit. Bernie breaks down the trade deadline strategy that could reshape the Cardinals' roster for 2028 and beyond, from front office philosophy to the prospect pipeline fueling the rebuild. 🍺 STL Sports Central is brought to you in part by Budweiser. It's Budweiser's 150th Anniversary and they're celebrating with a Heritage Can Series that honors their legacy of being Made of America. Collect all four designs. For 150 years, This Bud’s For You. Enjoy Responsibly. Copyright 2026 Anheuser-Busch. Budweiser Lager Beer, St. Louis, MO. 🔥 Buy two months, get one free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Bill DeWitt III really the "nepo baby" his critics claim, or has he quietly earned the most powerful seat in Cardinals baseball? Bernie Miklasz unloads on the front office shakeup and reveals the behind-the-scenes role DeWitt III played in pulling off one of the biggest trades in recent franchise history. In this week's conversation, Bernie Miklasz joins Randy Karraker on STL Sports Central to break down the St. Louis Cardinals leadership transition, with Bill DeWitt III named CEO and Anuk Karunaratne promoted to president of business operations. Bernie makes his case for why the criticism misses the mark, shares classic stories about Bill DeWitt Jr.'s baseball instincts, and explains what the change means for the Cardinals' approach to star players and big contracts. The guys also dig into Paul Goldschmidt's incredible Yankees resurgence since Aaron Judge went down, the truth behind the Cardinals' recent slide, and whether Busch Stadium can become a real home field advantage again with the red-hot Marlins coming to town. Plus, Bernie weighs in on the Blues trading Jordan Kyrou to Washington, why he thinks Doug Armstrong won the deal as the Alex Steen era begins, and the USMNT's electric World Cup run heading into the knockout rounds. Heading to a Cardinals game or anything in midtown St. Louis? Make The Key STL your spot. And if you are turning 65 or approaching retirement, get the facts on your Medicare options from Ryan Raphael, the Medicare Man. His help is no cost to you, since he is compensated by the insurance companies. Call 314-368-6808 or visit MedicareManSTL.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals have been one of the best surprises in baseball, so why is Bernie spending the halfway mark talking about what's wrong instead of what's right? The answer comes down to a ticking clock, a stadium that helps in one way and hurts in another, and a front office boss who keeps telling everyone exactly what he plans to do. In this Friday breakdown, Bernie Miklasz lays out the five concerns that will decide whether this wild card push is real or a mirage, from a vulnerable rotation to a power outage at home that almost nobody is talking about. 🔥 Buy two months, get one free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals just announced a major leadership change at the top of the franchise, and the DeWitt era as you know it is officially ending. Before everyone rushes to judge what comes next, Bernie Miklasz steps back to tell you what this ownership transition really means and why his verdict might surprise you. In this episode, Bernie reacts to the handoff from Bill DeWitt Jr. to Bill DeWitt III, breaks down why the timing makes sense, and delivers an honest, perspective-driven assessment of 30 years of Cardinals ownership. From the Chaim Bloom rebuild to the franchise's statistical dominance to the Hall of Fame moments that defined a generation, this is a candid look at a pivotal moment in St. Louis baseball history. 🔥 Buy two months, get one free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernie Miklasz says one talented Cardinals reliever is one phone call away from saving his career, and it has nothing to do with his arm. He also discusses the roster moves that rebuilt half of St. Louis' lineup. On this week's visit to The Randy Karraker Show, Bernie and Randy break down the Cardinals' fast-moving evaluation year: the decision to DFA Chris Roycroft, the MLB debut of 2023 Minor League Pitcher of the Year Max Rajcic, and what it all says about Chaim Bloom's disciplined plan. They dig into the dramatic June turnaround in the bottom of the order, Thomas Saggese's uncertain long-term role, and the franchise's remarkable run of pitcher health. Then it gets nostalgic with a Michael Wacha "what if" about the 2021 rotation that never came together, before closing with Weekly Wisdom on the biggest trade deadline question of the summer: extend Dustin May, or cash in? Presented by: The Medicare Man, Ryan Raphael. Expert Medicare help, at no cost to you, since 2003. Visit https://www.MedicareManSTL.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Most fans hear "ace" and instantly say no, not Dustin May. Bernie digs into the numbers and finds a case that might change your mind, then tackles the decision that could define the Cardinals' deadline. In this episode, Bernie breaks down May's remarkable run since April 10 and what it means for his future in St. Louis. From his elite pitch arsenal to the qualifying offer math, this is a clear-eyed look at one of the season's biggest questions, with no hot takes and no pandering. 🚗 Presented by Schicker Automotive Group https://www.schickerautomotive.com/ 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Walker is doing something so rare that Bernie Miklasz says almost no franchise ever manages to develop AND keep it. So is this breakout real, or are Cardinals fans setting themselves up for heartbreak again? Bernie joins Randy Karraker for their weekly visit on STL Sports Central, breaking down the surprising start to the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals season, the player development overhaul under Chaim Bloom, and why this young core might be built to last. The two dig into the pitching staff's month-over-month improvement, the prospects who could change the NL Central race, and the one contact-rate stat that has Bernie preaching patience on a fan favorite. Then it gets nostalgic with a Blues 2019 Stanley Cup retrospective, before turning to the World Cup landing in America, FIFA's money grab, and the Brendan Sorsby ruling that Bernie says just torched NCAA enforcement. The World Cup is HERE. ⚽ Catch every match at The Key STL Burger Bar & Boogie in the Grand Center Arts District: cold drinks, the best smashburgers in town, and an unreal atmosphere. Join STL Sports Central LIVE 🎙️ Matthew Rocchio and special guests broadcast at 12:30 before USA vs Australia on Friday, June 19 (kickoff at 2). 🇺🇸 Grab your group, score food and drink specials, win attendance prizes, and let's cheer on Team USA. 📍 3225 Olive Street. Presented by: The Medicare Man, Ryan Raphael. Expert Medicare help, at no cost to you, since 2003. Visit https://www.MedicareManSTL.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals lineup is finally raking, so why is Bernie sounding the alarm? Because the back of the rotation is quietly dragging this team down, and he names the two starters he thinks have to go. Bernie breaks down the analytics, the bullpen fallout, and a fix that helps both staffs at once. 🔥 Buy two months, get one free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices