Bernie's Final Thoughts - Segment 5 6-27-24

Bernie welcomes his final guest and MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton. John and Bernie discuss the Cardinals' recent moves to call-up Gordon Graceffo and move Steven Matz to the 60-day IL. Bernie and John also chat about the cause for the Cardinals turnaround and what the next moves are for the future. 

Bernie gives his thoughts on the Blues' most recent trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets prior to the NHL Draft. Bernie talks about the horrendous outing from Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas in game one of a four game set against the Cincinnati Reds. Bernie also runs down a list of the worst outing in Cardinals history. 

Bernie opens the show by reflecting on his career in sports media and at 590 The Fan. Bernie breaks down the Cardinals lineup and praises rookie Michael Siani for his improved hitting stats over the last month. Bernie also gives his biggest surprises of the season for the Cardinals. 

Bernie rants about the social media "flip-floppers" and praises Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol for his ability to make decisions without regret. 

Bernie welcomes CBSSports.com writer Dayn Perry to the show. Dayn and Bernie take a deep dive into the story behind Jordan Walker’s down year from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Memphis Redbirds. Dayn breaks down the way in which the organization is handling the situation with Walker and how they are letting the young hitter develop slowly. 

Bernie chats with Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Bernie and Andy chat about the recent moves from the Blues front office and coaching staff. Andy also breaks down what moves the Blues should make in regards to the NHL draft, free-agency, and potential trades. 

Bernie welcomes ESPN.com senior writer David Schoenfield to the show. David and Bernie discuss different elite pitchers around the league including former Cardinal Jack Flaherty and Kansas City Royals ace Seth Lugo. David and Bernie also chat about the mediocrity surrounding the National League due to lack of consistent offensive production.

Bernie gives his thoughts on Matthew Liberatore’s six-inning shutout of the Atlanta Braves to win the series at home. Bernie chats about the potential of the starting rotation if they could get this much consistency out of the fifth spot. Bernie also praises the aggresiveness and confidence shown by Matthew Liberatore.

Bernie welcomes TheCardinalNation.com's Publisher and Editor Brian Walton. Brian breaks down the rapid growth from Cardinals pitching prospect Quinn Matthews and makes a prediction of where he will end up by the end of the minor league season. Brian also gives an update on top prospects Tink Hence, Cooper Hjerpe, and Adam Kloffenstein as they have been in the headlines for multiple reasons.  

Bernie reviews game 2 from the three game series between the Cardinals and Braves. Bernie breaks down postgame interviews from Manager Oli Marmol and starting pitcher Kyle Gibson. Bernie also dives into the outing from Gibson and gives his prediction for the rubber match between Matthew Liberatore and Bryce Elder.