Bernie: HERE'S How the St. Louis Cardinals Can Compete with the Dodgers

The World Champion Dodgers roll into Busch Stadium this weekend, and the timing couldn’t be worse for the struggling Cardinals. Bernie Miklasz breaks down the series, explains why L.A.’s lineup is so dangerous, how the Dodgers’ payroll dwarfs St. Louis, and what realistic steps the Cardinals must take to close the gap. Plus: why smarter front office decisions—not bigger spending alone—are the key to future success. 🔥 Get your first month free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ https://bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-hub/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=fe0e4e7bdc754d5e 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://sportshubstl.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://sportshubstl.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 — Intro + Dodgers-Cardinals Series Preview 00:27 — STL Sports Central: Name Change Announcement 01:37 — Dodgers’ Loaded Lineup: Why It’s a Nightmare for STL Pitching 02:49 — Dodgers’ Offensive Stats: The Best in MLB 04:34 — Dodgers’ Pitching Injuries: Is This a Weakness? 08:40 — Dodgers’ Massive Payroll vs Cardinals 10:03 — Why Dodgers Also Out-Smart the League (Analytics & Scouting) 12:14 — How Cardinals Should Compete: The Chaim Bloom Blueprint 15:15 — What Payroll Efficiency Really Means for STL 18:02 — Final Thoughts: Why Smart Front Office Moves Matter Most Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices