Bernie Bits: The Problem At Busch Stadium, Matthew Liberatore’s Potential Importance In 2022 — Plus Blue Notes.
BERNIE BITS Happy Friday! A lot of Cardinal-related material here; during the insanely-timed lockout led by the worst MLB commissioner in modern times, I’m just trying to do my share in the mission to keep baseball alive in St. Louis... 1) When we express our...
Ben Fred Friday- January 21, 2022
Ben summarizes his recent conversation with the lawyers in the Rams settlement suit. He says he learned a lot of things and feel St. Louis was likely wise to take the settlement based on the appeals process. Also, the fans that are disappointed that it didn't turn...
Bernie: Remembering Stan Musial. Major League Baseball Could Use Him Right About Now.
God Bless Stan Musial, who died on this day in 2013. What an honor it was to know him, spend time with him, write about him, and be at the White House to cover the ceremony on the day he received the Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. "There's my Polish...
Bernie’s Bird Bytes: O’Neill Is No. 1 MLB Left Fielder, Pondering The 2022 Lineup, Trade Talk + Notes
BIRD BYTES! ESPN’s Buster Olney is out with his annual offseason Top 10 rankings of players at each position. His breakdowns are behind the ESPN+ paywall, but as a longtime subscriber I give myself permission to share Cardinal-related information. And if you aren’t...
Wednesday with Walton – January 19, 2022
A look a the Cardinals recent international signings and where these players may be assigned to play. Who are some of the other players from past international signings that have had the most success? We hear about this year's Mejia (shortstop), Cho (OF) and the risk...
Bernie’s Rolling Four Lines: The Blues Have Two Talented Goaltenders, But Ville Husso Is Their Best Right Now.
On Chris Pronger Night the Blues relaxed and watched the pregame ceremonies as No. 44 was raised to the girders of Enterprise Center. Someone forgot to set the alarm for the wakeup, and the boys took time to get ready for the competition. True to their collective...
Bernie: A Tribute To Chris Pronger — Extreme Saltiness, Mad Skills And One Of The All-Time Great Blues.
Chris Pronger’s No. 44 will be retired into history on Monday night, permanently bedecked in the rafters at Enterprise Center. For sure it will be a beautiful sight and an official homecoming. But to truly honor Pronger and his playing style the banner should display...
Bernie Bits: Blues Clues, Laughable ‘Homefield Advantage’ For LA Rams, Tommy Edman, + Many Notes
BERNIE BITS So what happens when you move your NFL franchise to a front-running town that doesn’t particularly like NFL football? Well, let’s check in on the Los Angeles Rams. Last Sunday the Rams yakked up a 17-0 lead at SoFi Stadium, losing 27-24 in overtime to...
Bernie: As Jon Lester Retires, An Appreciation Of A Former Rival And His Brief But Special Time As A Cardinal.
Jon Lester announced his retirement this week. The decision was understandable, and Lester told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers that he knew it was time to go. The proud Lester wanted to leave on his terms instead of scrounging for a job and probably setting himself up for a sad...
Wednesday with Walton – January 12, 2022
A visit with Brian Walton about what's happening behind the scenes as baseball is still locked out. Next week's international signing day, a DH for 2022 and a few pitchers we could see this year not named Liberatore. Also, a look at the career of Jon Lester. Is he a...
Bernie On The Cardinals: Oliver Marmol Will Face Many Challenges In His Rookie Season As Manager
I’d like to check in with Oliver Marmol to see what he’s up to and find out more about his baseball philosophies and how he’ll implement them for the 2022 Cardinals. After being promoted to replace the deposed Mike Shildt, Marmol didn’t have much to offer or share...
Bernie’s Rolling Four Lines: The Hot, Hot, Hot Blues Are Thriving With Jordan Kyrou-Technics.
It was another fabulous weekend for your St. Louis Blues, who responded to the slap-down loss at Pittsburgh by coming home to their peoples and delivering a one–two punch that felled the Washington Capitals (5-1) and the whiny Dallas Stars (2-1.) The Blues are good …...