Bernie Bits: Will Yadier Molina Retire? Let’s Discuss The Yadi Predicament, Losing An NFL Franchise, And Browse Through Many Notes!
BERNIE BITS As you’ve likely heard by now, free-agent Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina would consider retiring instead of accepting an unsatisfactory contract offer. Yadi revealed his thinking in an interview with Cardinals broadcaster Polo Ascencio for La Vida...
Ben Fred Friday – January 15, 2021
Hot start for the Blues this week. Ben Fred talks to us today about Binnington looking like the good ole days and the depth on offense. Even without Hoffman, the team had energy and confidence. What does Ben think about the team moving forward in a tough division?...
Bernie: This Just In! Blues Refuse To Concede Division To The Avalanche; Colorado’s Stanley Cup Parade Put On Hold
Good day. There’s a lot of sickness and sadness and divisiveness out there, but I hope the Blues gave you a chance to relax and spend a few hours in a happier place. The Blues made the blues go away during Wednesday’s 4-1 victory in a delightful season-opener at...
Bill Dewitt III – Cardinals Winter Warm Up and progress for 2021
Bill Dewitt III, Cardinals President, talks about the winter warmup, progress on Ballpark Village, and the hopes of the start of spring training and MLB season.
Bernie: For The Blues To Go Far, Jordan Binnington Must Bounce Back And Show The Way
BLUES BITS I was going to write a typical “Keys to the Blues Season” column, and really load the thing up with a double-batch of stats and hot-take add-ons. But really there’s no reason to waste a substantial volume of words. We all know the consequential factors in...
Bernie: As A New NHL Season Begins, The Blues Are The No. 1 Sports Team In Town
As a new NHL season begins, let us first pause and declare: The St. Louis Blues have become the standard-setting franchise in our town. It isn’t that the Cardinals are terrible, or mediocre, or just merely average. Despite the disproportionate level of whining on...
Wednesday with Walton – January 13, 2021
Just a little over a month away from the scheduled start of spring training 2021. We talk to Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com today about that and how it timing could trickle down to the minor leagues differently this year. We also get an update on when we could...
Mark Saxon – MLB Off-Season and Spring Training News
News yesterday about the start of spring training and MLB trying to get in a full season. Where does that put teams as far as timing goes and what does Mark Saxon think will happen between now and then? Does this give team a green light to set up their teams with free...
Bernie: Another Slugging Free Agent Has Signed Elsewhere. Will The Cardinals Make A Move?
The Washington Nationals signed Kyle Schwarber over the weekend, giving the former Cubs’ burly man a one-year deal for $10 million. Schwarber will receive a base salary of $7 million, with a $3 million buyout. The contract includes an $11 million mutual option for...
Bernie Bits: Drew Lock On Thin Ice In Denver? Plus Notes On Cardinals, Blues Watchability, Joe Buck, Busch Stadium
BERNIE BITS A day after the Denver Broncos completed a dreary 5-11 season, team general manager John Elway announced his decision to step away from the GM role. Elway isn’t leaving the Broncos; he’ll remain in his post as team president. But when Elway fired himself...
Bernie: The Cardinals Are Running Low On Star Power
When the New York Mets made a huge trade on Thursday by bartering four prospects to Cleveland for elite shortstop Francisco Lindor and solid starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco, I had a three-part reaction: 1. Finally, some big-time action to break the tedium of a...
Ben Fred Friday – January 8, 2021
Mets making a splash for fans this week by trading for Lindor. What does Ben Fred say about the trade and what it means for baseball in 2021? Did Cardinals miss an opportunity not getting him? Do fans have a reason to worry that the St. Louis team won't be competitive...