In this episode, Bernie Miklasz dives into the Kansas City Royals' surprising postseason run, crediting their success to a strong pitching staff, an innovative analytics-driven strategy, and a contact-heavy hitting approach. He contrasts the Royals' 86-win season with the St. Louis Cardinals' 83 wins, suggesting a soft rebuild is necessary for the Cards. Bernie also discusses the St. Louis Blues' offseason improvements, including key player acquisitions and strategic signings, predicting their competitiveness in a challenging Western Conference. Additionally, he critiques Mizzou's lackluster performance against Texas A&M, pointing to poor preparation and distractions as key issues.