Sports Open Line

In this clip from Sports Open Line, Matt explains how veteran Brandon Crawford’s role as a backup shortstop helps the Cards stay healthier for a full 162 game season and as a mentor to Masyn Winn.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In this clip from Sports Open Line, Matt explains why Victor Scott II is making a case for an outfielder spot on the Opening Day roster, especially in light of injuries to Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the second and final hour of the show, Matt is joined by Cardinals minor league writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Daniel Guerrero to discuss minor league camp, prospects that stand out to him, and whether or not Victor Scott II has a chance to make the Cardinals’ Opening Day roster in light of Tommy Edman’s injury. Matt also explains why veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford helps the Cardinals get through 162 games, and shares St. Louis City SC head coach Bradley Carnell’s comments to the media on the 2024 MLS season so far.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Matt Pauley is back in St. Louis! The first hour of tonight’s show is shortened as KMOX wraps up the broadcast of Billikens game, who defeated Rhode Island 74-71 in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Brooklyn, NY. SLU will now face Duquesne tomorrow at 6:30PM CT. Matt discusses the win, whether there’s a chance they can make a run in the A10 Tournament, and Coach Travis Ford’s seat getting hot after a disappointing season. Matt wraps up Hour 1 with the latest from Cardinals Spring Training.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

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Tom Ackerman is joined by St. Louis University men’s basketball head coach Travis Ford who shares what he is most proud of from the 2023-24 season despite the lackluster results.

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Tom Ackerman is joined by St. Louis City SC head coach Bradley Carnell to discuss the team’s mood shift from its inaugural season to its second.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Tom Ackerman fills in for Matt Pauley, and in the second and final hour of the show, features his interviews with St. Louis City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel and head coach Bradley Carnell, who speak on the team’s last minute heroics that resulted in a draw vs Austin FC. Also featured is Tom’s interview with Travis Ford, St. Louis University men’s basketball coach, who discusses the team’s season-finale-win over St. Bonaventure and the upcoming Atlantic 10 tournament.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

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Tom Ackerman is joined by Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak who explains why we shouldn’t put much stock into Spring Training pitching performances.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

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Tom Ackerman fills in for Matt Pauley and features his interview with Cardinals utiltyman Brendan Donovan who shares how he supports veterans through the organization Team Red, White & Blue.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Tom Ackerman fills in for Matt Pauley, and in the first hour of the show, shares the news that Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray is recovering quickly through his hamstring strain and was back on the mound throwing a bullpen session today. Tom then features his interview with utiltyman Brendan Donovan who dives into his game and his support for veterans through the organization Team Red, White, and Blue. Also featured is Tom’s interview with President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak, who speaks on Gray, as well as Lance Lynn’s performance, competition in the bullpen, and more.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

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Brian Dunseth, former MLS player and current MLS analyst for Apple TV+, to discuss St. Louis City SC and their resilience despite last year's disappointing loss in the playoffs and this year's elimination from the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

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Matt is joined by Rob Rains, founder and writer at STLSportsPage.com, to discuss the lefty-righty balance the Cardinals lineup currently has and whether Dylan Carlson's switch-hitting abilities are up to snuff.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Sports Open Line is shortened to one hour tonight to make room for a special mid-week edition of the St. Louis City Soccer Report with Nate Gatter and Jen Siess. Matt is joined by Rob Rains, founder and writer at STLSportsPage.com, to discuss Cardinals Spring Training. The Cards have an off day today but will be back in action Thursday vs the Astros. Matt is also joined by Brian Dunseth, former MLS player and current MLS analyst for Apple TV+, to discuss St. Louis City SC and their determination to bounce back from last season despite their tough schedule and CONCACAF elimination. To wrap up the hour, Matt cross-talks with Nate and Jen to preview the Soccer Report.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

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Matt features Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol's comments to the media today, where he spoke on how the team will respond to Sonny Gray's hamstring injury which is putting his Opening Day start in question.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

The second and final hour of tonight’s show is shortened as KMOX makes room for Billikens basketball. Matt Pauley features the comments of Sonny Gray, John Mozeliak, and Oli Marmol who spoke earlier today on Gray’s hamstring diagnosis, how the team will move forward, and the timeline on his recovery. Matt wraps up the hour previewing SLU’s game vs #25 Dayton.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

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Matt is joined by Bally Sports Midwest studio host Scott Warmann to discuss a St. Louis staple: Arch Madness! The Missouri Valley Conference tournament begins Thursday, March 7th at the Enterprise Center.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

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Matt is joined by Bally Sports Midwest studio host Scott Warmann to discuss Sonny Gray's hamstring strain and the team's comfort level in the rotation without Gray.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the first hour of tonight’s show, Matt recaps the Cardinals’ Spring Training win over the Twins that saw Paul Goldschmidt hit a home run- the Redbirds’ first this Spring. Matt also dives into Sonny Gray’s hamstring tightness which may possibly delay the start of his season and takes your calls to get your thoughts. Bally Sports Midwest studio host Scott Warmann then joins the show to discuss the Cardinals’ plans in amid Gray’s injury and the Missouri Valley Conference basketball tournament beginning Thursday. Are the Cardinals likely to sign more pitching in wake of Gray's injury? Matt gives his take in this hour of Sports Open Line.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

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Matt debates how the Cardinals pitching staff can tackle a potential dilemma if starter Sonny Gray misses an extended period of time due to injury.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

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Matt catches up with Joe Roderick of ClaibsOnline team to discuss the generational talent that is always present at Cardinals Spring Training, whether they be on the field hoping to make the big league roster, or as a mentor and former player like Ozzie Smith.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals, Billikens, or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.