Cardinals Embarrass the $291 Million Mets: What Payroll Can't Buy

The Cardinals just went toe to toe with the $291 million Mets and came out on top, and Bernie explains why this rebuilding team might shock everyone in 2026. If you think payroll decides baseball games, this opening homestand proved otherwise, and Bernie has the receipts. Bernie breaks down every angle of the Cardinals' electric 4-2 opening homestand against the Rays and Mets. This was the first time since 2008 that the Cardinals opened a season with two consecutive home series victories, and it happened during a rebuilding year that most of baseball has already written off. Bernie explains why this is the most fun he's had watching Cardinals baseball since the 2022 season and what makes this group of young players so different from past rebuilding rosters around the league. The two series could not have been more different. Against the Rays, it was a high-scoring shootout with the two teams combining for an average of 15 runs per game. Against the Mets, the pitching took over and the two clubs averaged just four combined runs per game. The Cardinals won both series, proving they can beat you in any style of baseball. Bernie digs into what that kind of versatility says about this roster and its potential. 🚗 Presented by Schicker Automotive Group https://www.schickerautomotive.com/ 🔨 Powered by V3 Contracting https://v3contracting.com/ 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices