I'm Bernie Miklasz. I've been writing and talking about St. Louis sports since 1985. I've won multiple national awards for writing and talk-show hosting. I was the lead sports columnist at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch from 1989 through 2015. I was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023. I write tons of columns for the Scoops Network, and I'm a regular contributor at the legendary St. Louis radio station, KMOX. I believe in speaking my mind without filters and supporting my vie ...
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Weekdays Monday through Thursday from 3P-6P and Friday 4-6PM Bernie Miklasz will inform and entertain you for your ride home on 590 The Fan.
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Not your ordinary soccer show.. it will make you laugh.. maybe get angry but it will alway entertain get into all the stories going around the world of soccer..
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As the days and weeks go by, the odds of Nolan Arenado staying with the Cardinals will increase. In early December, I would have said there was a 90 percent chance of Arenado getting traded. But the third baseman -- as his right -- vetoed a trade to Houston, and the trade market for him is limited. I'd give it a 50-50 shot that he'll be moved by th…
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Episode 432.. you won’t believe the relegation fight..
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United in a relegation fight.. Forest fighting for the title.. the world is upside down.. Media runs cover for Arsenal & City.. Liverpool will have three stars ready to talk to new teams.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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Bernie Show: Are Cardinals Fans Spoiled?
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I'll answer the question: No, Cardinals fans are NOT spoiled. They have many reasons to be frustrated, angry, and demanding more from ownership and baseball management. That's why ESPN.com put Cardinals fans on The Top 10 list of the most aggrieved fan bases in the majors. But in this video, I wanted to make a few points: 1) The overwhelming percen…
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Episode 431.. I’ll tell you who’s to blame..
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Merry Christmas.. Media running the same playbook.. trust the manager.. how about no.. City & Pep can’t get out of their own way.. How would you like to see Celtic & Rangers in the Premiere League.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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Since Jim Montgomery became Blues 14 games ago on Nov. 25, the team has evolved into a top-three NHL team in goal prevention. This is a huge change from the first 22 games, before the coaching change. Under Drew Bannister were one of the worst teams in the NHL at preventing goals, and that made it difficult to win on a consistent basis. The Blues s…
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In this video I address several connected topics: Paul Goldschmidt is a New York Yankee for 2025 after signing a one-year deal for $12.5 million. Can Goldy have a bounce-back season in The Bronx? With Goldschmidt at first base, do the Yankees pursue a trade for Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado and reunite Goldy and 'Nado in Gotham? Does the ac…
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Episode 430.. when it went from bad to worse..
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Merry Christmas.. United found a way to get even worse..the manager needs to be blamed.. Liverpool running away with the title.. Simeone needs to get more credit.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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Episode 429.. was that a game or a clown show..
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United v Spurs League Cup.. I was ready for a game got a clown show.. Pep & City have a lot of questions to answer this weekend.. Barcelona say fatigue is reason for struggle.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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In a story first reported by MLB.com on Wednesday afternoon, Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado used his no-trade clause to block a potential trade with the Houston Astros. Arenado has every right to do so, and no one should hold that against him. Still, I wonder. What will make Arenado happy? What would motivate him to sign off and put down his…
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Bernie Show: Cards Short on Star-WAR Power
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Over the past two seasons, the Cardinals were short on star power. And they were short of WAR power. That's a bad combination. The Cardinals lacked charisma, didn't provide much entertainment, and didn't generate enough Wins Above Replacement on an individual basis. In other words the Redbirds didn't have the necessary star-WAR power. I explain all…
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Episode 428.. Has United had enough..
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United built Rashford into a star.. now they have a monster.. Will you be surprised who Garnacho has more goals then in Europe.. Arteta feeling the pressure.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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NL teams are spending more and more money. Eight of the top 10 largest contracts in the history of major-league baseball are held by players that currently work for National League teams. The top 10 team payroll list is loaded with National League teams, and stars continue to leave American League teams go head to the NL. Two recent examples (or ma…
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Over the weekend the Blues acquired left-shot defenseman Cam Fowler from the Anaheim Ducks, and he was ready to go and in uniform for The Note's games against Dallas (Saturday) and the NY Rangers (Sunday) mostly teaming with defenseman Colton Parayko. In this video I explain why this was a smart and obvious move by Blues hockey commander Doug Armst…
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On Saturday, The Athletic reported the Houston Astros have emerged as a "serious suitor" in a trade for Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. The report also noted that no deal is imminent. But this could lead to a trade; as I type this we just don't know the answer. And depending on when you choose to watch this video, we may have gotten the answ…
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Episode 427.. United pulled it off..
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Bold move by Amorim.. also bailed out by an injury.. City are a mess..Players too old, others not good, Pep is acting like a brat.. Two trendy managers get sacked.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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Bernie Show: Timid Cardinals, Bold Brewers
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The Brewers made a big trade Friday, sending the deluxe closer Devin Williams to the Yankees for starting pitcher Nestor Cortes and $4.5 million in cash. The Brewers were concerned about the rotation, so they traded a short-term reliever for a short-term starter. I say that because Williams and Cortes likely will become free agents after the 2025 s…
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Episode 426.. FIFA just got more corrupt..
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FIFA gave Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup with a vote like they were Caesar.. United v City.. both need this one.. Why aren’t Arsenal & Chelsea pulling away.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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Cardinals icon Albert Pujols is taking a lot of criticism from fans of the Leones del Escogido team in the Dominican Republic Winter League. As I type this, Pujols' club has lost 15 of its last 21 games to fall to fourth place in the six-team league and veteran reporter/broadcaster Mike Rodriguez said the rookie manager is being "severely criticize…
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The St. Louis Blues have experienced a dramatic transformation since Jim Montgomery replaced Drew Bannister as coach late last month. In seven games under Monty the Blues are 5-1-1 for the NHL's fifth-best points percentage since Nov. 25. The Blues have significantly increased their scoring rate. They have significantly lowered their goals-against …
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Episode 425..Media didn’t want you to notice..
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Media are ignoring the fact 3 key Liverpool players are out of contract.. City trial is over but it’s still a secret.. how is this possible.. Rashford up for sale.. can’t come soon enough.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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The St. Louis Cardinals almost certainly will trade third baseman Nolan Arenado before the calendar flips to 2025; president of baseball operations John Mozeliak expressed confidence in a deal getting done. OK, Cardinals fans ... what is your opinion of Arenado's four seasons in St. Louis? And what is your opinion on the four seasons that Arenado a…
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Obviously the St. Louis Cardinals were never going to be a factor in the bid for free-agent right fielder Juan Soto, who on Sunday agreed to terms with the NY Mets on a massive 15-year, $765 million deal that set a MLB record for the largest contract that doesn't contain deferred payments. But how does the Soto signing -- and the free-agent spendin…
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In this video, I contrast the respective approaches taken by the St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Blues and how each organization has handled a so-called retool, reset, or soft-rebuild situation. Blues GM Doug Armstrong didn't hesitate to offload pending free agents -- big-name players, popular players -- to enhance the Blues' future and short…
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Episode 424.. when is the Chaos going to stop..
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United lose again.. new manager same personality.. when you act small you look small.. Pep doesn’t know what to do & it shows.. I’m not surprised.. Arteta has hit a ceiling.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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Yadier Molina's brother, Bengie, stirred the pot Wednesday by answering questions from the gang who do the morning show on 101 ESPN. Bengie, who does an excellent job of promoting his little brother, was ready to deliver a message: 1) Yadier Molina wants to manage the Cardinals. 2) But if the Cardinals don't hire him Yadi has "offers" to manage oth…
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Episode 423.. Arsenal was prime Stoke..
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What did we learn from United v Arsenal.. United were lifeless.. Arsenal transformed into Stoke.. Pep is having a meltdown.. What is wrong at Madrid.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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The Cardinals announced three more hires Wednesday, as Chaim Bloom and Rob Cerfolio to continue to make moves to bring in smart baseball minds that will take the organization's collective Baseball IQ to a much higher level. In this video, I tell you all about the three new hires, and everything you should know about them, and why they appear to be …
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When NHL general managers and owners fire their head coach -- which happens every 27 seconds, or so it seems -- there's usually a positive response from the players, who pretend to be motivated for a few weeks until reverting to who they really are. For reasons that I explain in this video, I believe the situation is different for the St. Louis Blu…
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Episode.. will Arsenal prove they belong as favorite today..
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United v Arsenal.. all the pressure on Arsenal.. if media is wrong they will just change the story.. Pep being questioned for the first time.. he is reacting that well.. Mazaroui & United take a stance.. good for them.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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The St. Louis Cardinals still have a chance, an excellent chance, to "win" the Tommy Edman trade. As you know, at the 2024 trade deadline, the Cardinals were part of a three-team trade with the Dodgers and White Sox. The only aspect of this that still matters is that utility dude Tommy Edman went from the Cardinals to the Dodgers, and the White Sox…
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St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado posted a collection of family-and-friend photos on his Instagram account over the weekend that gave us a loom at his offseason life in his hometown Los Angeles area. The photos were lovely and reflected the sentimental, warm feelings that are part of the holiday season. So what's up with this? Why am …
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The Missouri Tigers closed the regular season Saturday with a 28-21 win over Arkansas at Faurot Field. Let it snow! The victory gave the Tigers a 9-3 record overall, and 5-3 in SEC play. Over the last two seasons, Mizzou ranks among highly among power-conference teams with 20 wins overall. In addition, the Tigers' 11-5 in record in SEC conflicts ov…
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Episode 421..Pep is having a meltdown..
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City & Pep acting out when things don’t go their way.. Liverpool put them in their place.. United hammer Everton.. must somehow the media didn’t see it that way.. When truth meets media.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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The St. Louis Cardinals plan to play the young dudes in 2025, giving them a much fuller opportunity instead of spending and wasting money on average-level free agents that won't elevate the quality of the team. After seeing the Cardinals going in the wrong direction with an outdated and ineffective model that has produced the worst two-season winni…
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Episode 420.. United is this working..
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United didn’t look right in this new formation.. Mbappe ignored in the tunnel.. maybe that’s why they aren’t clicking.. City v Liverpool.. will City get buried.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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We fans and media got into a full-blown tizzy when The Athletic reported on Nolan Arenado being willing to move to first base to fill a hole for a team that could have interest in him. This set off a maniacal reaction, with folks rushing to in to concoct fantasy trades and scenarios. It's all part of the fun of baseball's offseason ... I guess. But…
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Episode 419.. City hit a wall, bus, pole & more after last game..
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City throw away another lead.. Pep doesn’t know how to act.. Arsenal win in Europe but did we learn anything.. As usual rumors start right when a team is about to play Madrid.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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Bernie Show: Arenado & The Rolling Stones
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The Cardinals are testing the trade market to gauge interest in third baseman Nolan Arenado. He'll be 34 in the spring, he's stuck in a glaring two-year decline phase, and he's owed $74 million in guaranteed salary over the next three seasons. Plus, Arenado has full no-trade protection and can veto any trade proposal. Given that combination of fact…
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In this video, I follow up on the St. Louis Blues' hiring of Jim Montgomery as their new head coach following the dismissal dismissal of Drew Bannister after only 22 games. I explain why I've come to believe that this Montgomery-Blues reunion was in the works all along -- and I offer reasons why. The strong alliance between GM Doug Armstrong and Mo…
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Bernie Show: The Blues Go Full Monty!
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The St. Louis Blues made a predictable and inevitable move on Sunday, firing coach Drew Bannister and hiring Jim Montgomery. In this video, I praise GM Doug Armstrong for moving fast to make a deal with Montgomery, his No. 1 coaching choice since the end of last season. But Montgomery wasn't available last offseason because the Boston Bruins decide…
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Episode 418.. United, A New Manager same issues..
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United’s new manager did not bring any new ideas.. but same issues.. City & Pep .. cracks, issues, problems is this the start of the the end.. Salah hints he might be heading out the door.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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Bernie Show: Can Marmol save his job?
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol will enter the 2025 season in the first year of a two-year contract extension that expires after the 2026 campaign. But that doesn't mean Oli would make it to 2026. With Chaim Bloom taking over the baseball operations department after the '25 season, he'll be making the call on Marmol's future. In this video, …
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Episode 417..Ex US player makes a stupid statement about Pulisic..
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Tim Howard makes statement which basically insulted more then half of the US.. United’s new manager will already be under the microscope with his first lineup.. City fights against the Premier League vote.. but why.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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Bernie Show: Comebacks for Gorman & Walker?
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In 2023, Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman combined for a .256 average, .335 onbase percentage and .461 slugging percentage for a .796 OPS. They walloped a combined 43 homers and drove in 127 runs. This was a very good set of numbers for two hitters that were 21 (Walker) and 23 (Gorman) years old during the 2023 season. But in 2024, Gorman and Walker …
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Bernie Show: Montgomery to the Blues?
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Your St. Louis Blues are in a swoon, having gone 1-5-1 in the last seven games and straining to score enough goals to be competitive. This is part of a 3-8-1 stretch that has made the Blues the worst team in the NHL (.292 points percentage) since Oct. 26. As the Blues were playing against Minnesota at Enterprise Center Tuesday night, the news of a …
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Bernie Show: The '25 Cardinals, fun or dull?
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The St. Louis Cardinals are using 2025 as a showcase for their younger, less experienced players. The "play the kids" mantra s somewhat misleading because some of the guys that are part of a so-called youth movement have actually been in the majors for two or three seasons. Moreover, if the Cardinals aren't committed to giving abundant playing-time…
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Episode 416.. how do some managers keep failing up..
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Mangers lose, fail get relegated & get better job.. how does that happen.. United manager already under pressure from media telling him what he should do.. Christian Pulisic does the Trump dance.. Support the showAutor: Bernie Cuddy
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St. Louis Cardinals rookie shortstop did not receive a single vote -- nothing -- in the annual NL Rookie of the Year voting done by the Baseball Writers Association of America. I didn't think Winn had a chance to win the award; Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was an obvious choice, and Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill deserved to finish second. I …
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It makes a tremendous amount of sense for the St. Louis Cardinals to trade their elite closer, Ryan Helsley, this offseason. His value has never been higher than it is now. The Cardinals are highly unlikely to emerge as a legit contender for a 2025 postseason spot, and Helsley can walk as a free agent after the '25 season. This is the right time to…
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Bernie Show: Mizzou, a big disappointment.
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The Mizzou football coaches and players and backers expected big things from the Tigers in 2024. After last season's 11-2 emergence, Missouri entered this campaign with high hopes, enormous hype, raised expectations, higher standards and a relatively easy schedule. After losing at South Carolina 34-30, MU is 7-3 overall, 3-3 in the SEC, and 2-3 aga…
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