Sports Open Line

In hour two, it's all baseball as Spring Training ramps up, and listen to a conversation between Matt Pauley and KMOV's Brenden Schaeffer. Also, Oli Marmol addressed the media and we play some audio from the Cardinals manager.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line from Jupiter, Florida, Matt Pauley previews a big day for St. Louis sports tomorrow. The Cardinals play a split squad doubleheader to begin their Spring Training slate of games, and City SC have their first MLS regular season game. Hear more about City from Charles Boehm, writer for MLSSoccer.com. Mike Mitchell, pro football writer, joins the show to discuss everything Battlehawks.

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Matt Pauley asks you, "Who will be the next great Cardinal?" An easy answer may be already-established cornerstone players like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt, but it's hard to ignore the promising potential of young guns like Jordan Walker, Masyn Winn, and Nolan Gorman.

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 FOX 2 and KPLR 11 sports reporter Kevin Ryans to discuss the competition among the starting rotation and the “ace mentality” Sonny Gray will bring to the 2024 club.

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 tonight’s show, Matt is joined by FOX 2 and KPLR 11 sports reporter Kevin Ryans to discuss the latest storylines from Cardinals spring training, like Tommy Edman’s recovery from wrist surgery, Masyn Winn’s readiness for a full regular season, competition among the starting rotation, and the “ace mentality” Sonny Gray will bring to the club. Matt also features manager Oli Marmol’s comments to the media today, where he speaks on Nolan Gorman’s potential, his excitement for Thomas Saggese and Victor Scott II, 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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Matt recaps the disappointing losses of St. Louis University and Mizzou. SLU continues to struggle in A10 play under Coach Travis Ford, and Mizzou has yet to win a game in the SEC.

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 Nate Gatter, host of KMOX’s St. Louis City Soccer Report, to discuss City SC defeating the Houston Dynamo 2-1 in Round One of the CONCACAF Champions Cup at CITYPARK and to find out if this win helps alleviate the sting of last season's early playoff exit.

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 hosts Sports Open Line live from Cardinals spring training in Jupiter, Florida, and recaps the latest happenings from camp and St. Louis sports: Cardinals center fielder Tommy Edman is limited in his mobility after his offseason wrist surgery; the futures of MLB agent Scott Boras’ remaining free agents are still up in the air; the St. Louis University Billikens fall to Duquesne last night 81-66; and Mizzou basketball comes up short to No. 5 Tennessee 72-67 and have yet to win a game in the SEC. Matt is also joined by Nate Gatter, host of KMOX’s St. Louis City Soccer Report, to discuss City SC defeating the Houston Dynamo 2-1 in Round One of the CONCACAF Champions Cup at CITYPARK, and Mizzou Athletic Director Desiree Reed-Francois has left the program for the University of Arizona.

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 joins from Jupiter, FL to talk about Spring Training and Mizzou Athletic Director Desireé Reed-Francois leaving for Arizona, Paul Goldschmidt gives a veteran players perspective on how they should play and on Carpenter heading back, Marmol gives his daily audio and more.

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Marmol doesn't mince words in saying that the main goal is to win a world series.

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Cardinals First Baseman Paul Goldschmidt says that he can play better this season and focus more on the positives as they begin spring training for the 2024 season.

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Matt features audio from Cardinals manager Oli Marmol, who speaks on this team's skill level and his confidence in 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.

Sports Open Line is abridged tonight as KMOX broadcasts the St. Louis University vs Loyola women’s basketball game. In tonight’s show, Matt takes a look at the NL Central as Spring Training embarks, and features the comments of Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak and manager Oliver Marmol. Hear Mozeliak's comments on the health of the team and recent bullpen additions, and Marmol's comments on this team's skill level and his confidence in 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.

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Matt features Spring Training sound from Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas who speaks on his hopes for his catcher Willson Contreras.

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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Jay Binkley, Kansas City Chiefs postgame host for 610 Sports Radio in Kansas City, joins the show to the discuss the new development coming to downtown KC.

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 tonight’s show, Matt Pauley relays the news that certain Cardinals players are not too happy with the new line of Fanatics jerseys that are set to roll out this year. Jay Binkley, Kansas City Chiefs postgame host for 610 Sports Radio in KC, then joins the show to discuss the Chiefs winning back-to-back Super Bowls and the Royals unveiling their new ballpark plans downtown. Matt also features audio from Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas who speaks on his game plan heading into 2024 and his new counterparts in the starting rotation; and designated hitter Matt Carpenter, who speaks on how he can help the team bounce back this season.

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 shares what he observed watching Sonny Gray during his first bullpen session today at day 1 of camp.

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 First Alert 4 sports reporter Tamar Sher to share her experience covering Super Bowl LVIII and the ensuing pageantry in Las Vegas.

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 is joined by First Alert 4 sports reporter Tamar Sher to discuss day 1 of Cardinals spring training and her experience covering the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. Matt also features audio from pitcher Sonny Gray, who speaks on his bullpen session today; and catcher Willson Contreras, who touches on his new relationship with Gray and how he plans to build off certain aspects of his game last year.

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 voice of the Billikens Bob Ramsey is joined by men’s basketball coach Travis Ford at Humphrey’s in Midtown to discuss the team’s Philadelphia road trip, upcoming home game vs VCU, and SLU alum Jordan Goodwin signing with the Memphis Grizzlies. Guard Sincere Parker also joins the show to discuss his impressive numbers in the most recent games vs La Salle and Saint Joseph’s and the parts of his game he wants to improve.