Bernie On The Cardinals: Twenty-Three Predictions For 2023.

1. The Cardinals will win 89 games and the NL Central division. But it will be closer than expected, with the Brewers finishing only two games behind the Redbirds. Milwaukee’s edge in starting pitching will keep the race tight. But I have a caveat: if the St. Louis...
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Bernie: St. Louis City SC And a Hungry, Inspired Group Of Players Have Created Something Special.

“As the man once said, the harder you work, the luckier you get.” – Ted Lasso By now, it’s obvious that St. Louis City SC likes to work … and work … and work. These dudes run so much, City SC would win an MLS-sponsored marathon race on the way to running into the MLS...
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Bernie On The Cardinals: The Reality and Fantasy Of Spring Training. What’s The Truth?

After playing their final springtime exhibition game Monday afternoon, the Cardinals vacate Florida and head to St. Louis to face the truth. Face the truth? What do I mean by that? The annual spring-training ritual is a time of hype, hope and speculation. It is a safe...
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Bernie: A Contract Extension For Miles Mikolas. And A Symbolic Passing Of The Torch.

The pitcher from Jupiter – the Florida town, not the planet – will be with the Cardinals for three more seasons. The team and the righthander agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $40 million. Mikolas already was under contract for 2023, but will be...
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