The Bernie Show 590 The Fan - KFNS

Bernie talks about how Sonny Gray, Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn have made the Cardinals better by going deep enough into games to minimize having to use fringe relievers.

Bernie chats with longtime friend and horse racing handicapper Dick Jerardi ahead of Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Dick reveals what horses are catching his eye for the Derby and Friday's Kentucky Oaks race.

While the upgraded pitching staff has been a bright spot of this Cardinals season, Bernie takes a look if the success is a result of quality work or an overall downtick in offense across MLB.

MLS360 analyst Bradley Wright-Phillips joins Bernie ahead of St. Louis CITY SC facing Houston Dynamo FC on the road Saturday night in a match that will be televised for free on Apple TV with no subscription or credit card info required as part of MLS Season Pass' free preview weekend. Bradley talks about the challenge St. Louis SC will face in trying to contain Dynamo captain Hector Herrera.

Bernie chats with Chicago-based MLB writer Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com. Jesse talks about how the NL Central is shaping up one month into the season. Jesse examines if the best is yet to come for the Cubs and if the Brewers can sustain their early season success. He also looks at what the Cardinals need to do to gain ground.

Ahead of his upcoming interview with Dick Jerardi, Bernie runs down what horses have caught his eye ahead of Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Bernie also shares some of his favorite Derby memories.