The St. Louis Cardinals BROKE Their Best Reliever | The Bernie Show

Bernie Miklasz takes a deep, data-driven dive into the mysterious decline of Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley. From a dominant 2024 campaign to one of the worst fastballs in baseball this season, Bernie breaks down the alarming trends, pitch selection issues, and organizational failures holding Helsley back. With the trade deadline looming, is it too late for the Cardinals to salvage his value? And will the front office make another short-sighted mistake? 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-central/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=1dc9263dc5f34bbce 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 – Bernie’s Intro & Lou Gehrig Hat Story 01:20 – The Mystery of Ryan Helsley Begins 02:46 – Why His Fastball Has Become a Liability 04:28 – Stat Breakdown: From Top 36% to Bottom 13% 06:00 – Decline in Whiff Rate & Release Point Issues 08:06 – Predictable Pitching Patterns: Hitter Advantage 10:59 – Bernie Rants on Cardinals Ignoring the Problem 13:02 – Curveball Stats: Why Won’t They Use It? 19:31 – Part 2: What This Means for Helsley’s Trade Value 24:52 – Bubble Wrap Treatment & Trade Deadline Dilemma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices