Sports Open Line

Matt Pauley previews Illinois v. Ohio State with Jeremy Werner of the Illini Inquirer. Is this a prove-it game for the Illini? Plus we hear a weely conversation with Patrick Mahomes courtesy of 96.5 The Fan in Kansas City as the Chiefs are set to take on the Lions Sunday night.

In hour 1, Matt Pauley talks about the latest news regarding Albert Pujols and his ongoing negotiations on potentially becoming the next manager of the Angels, as well preview the upcoming powerhouse matchup between Mizzou and Alabama.

In a shortened edition of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses the rumors of Yadier Molina potentially joining the Cardinals' coaching staff, and then hear audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery as they prepare for the Blues' first game of the season.

On the eve of the Blues first game of the NFL season, Matt Pauley talks some Blues hockey as they face the Minnesota Wild tomorrow night. Bernie Miklasz joins the show, as he breaks down how the hiring of Jim Montgomery has transformed the team, and some reasons to be optimistic about the Blues heading into the season. Plus, discussing the effects of the NCAA possibly being able to bet on professional sports. In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley continues the discussion of possible players the Cardinals could decide not to tender a contract to for next season. Then, we talk with our good friend Mike Meyer, who covers the St. Louis Blues for STL Sports Central, for a Blues season preview. Hear some audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery, and then Matt wraps up the show by commenting on the Bill Belichick's disastrous start at UNC and all the drama that has come with it.

In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley continues the discussion of possible players the Cardinals could decide not to tender a contract to for next season. Then, we talk with our good friend Mike Meyer, who covers the St. Louis Blues for STL Sports Central, for a Blues season preview. Hear some audio from Blues Head Coach Jim Montgomery, and then Matt wraps up the show by commenting on the Bill Belichick's disastrous start at UNC and all the drama that has come with it.

On the eve of the Blues first game of the NFL season, Matt Pauley talks some Blues hockey as they face the Minnesota Wild tomorrow night. Bernie Miklasz joins the show, as he breaks down how the hiring of Jim Montgomery has transformed the team, and some reasons to be optimistic about the Blues heading into the season. Plus, discussing the effects of the NCAA possibly being able to bet on professional sports.

In hour 2 of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley is first joined by Rob Rains. Rob discusses his newest piece on stlsportspage.com involving Chaim Bloom. He discusses Chaim's past and what struck him when he was talking to people who have worked with Chaim for multiple years. Later on in the hour, we hear comments from Chaim Bloom, Cardinals new President of Baseball Operations, from his interview this afternoon on The Gashouse Gang.

In hour 1 on Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley begins by talking to Amy Marxkors, who previews opening night for the Blues, and how the team is looking at this point. Amy also shares an exciting opportunity that she has taken to discuss the Blues on TV once a week. Then, Matt is joined by former Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher, Jerry Augustine, who discusses the scenes of the NLDS between the Cubs and Brewers and how hot the Brewers bats have been to start off the season. In hour 2 of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley is first joined by Rob Rains. Rob discusses his newest piece on stlsportspage.com involving Chaim Bloom. He discusses Chaim's past and what struck him when he was talking to people who have worked with Chaim for multiple years. Later on in the hour, we hear comments from Chaim Bloom, Cardinals new President of Baseball Operations, from his interview this afternoon on The Gashouse Gang.

In hour 1 on Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley begins by talking to Amy Marxkors, who previews opening night for the Blues, and how the team is looking at this point. Amy also shares an exciting opportunity that she has taken to discuss the Blues on TV once a week. Then, Matt is joined by former Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher, Jerry Augustine, who discusses the scenes of the NLDS between the Cubs and Brewers and how hot the Brewers bats have been to start off the season.

Happy Friday! In the first hour of Sports Open Line on KMOX, Matt Pauley ponders a couple of questions regarding the Cardinals. Did the Cardinals maximize results regarding their payroll, especially compared to the team like the Mets? And with a rebuild looming, could the Cardinals look at bridge players in free agency, and would it be smart? Lastly, Matt previews the Brewers-Cubs series, beginning with the Brewers side, with Andrew Wagner, who covers the Brewers on 105.7 the Fan Milwaukee. In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley begins by now looking at the other side of the Brewers-Cubs division series, by talking with Jared Wyllys, Cubs writer for CHGO Sports. Then, we finish off the show by hearing Patrick Mahomes' weekly conversation with Carrington Harrison, courtesy of 96.5 The Fan in Kansas City!

In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley begins by now looking at the other side of the Brewers-Cubs division series, by talking with Jared Wyllys, Cubs writer for CHGO Sports. Then, we finish off the show by hearing Patrick Mahomes' weekly conversation with Carrington Harrison, courtesy of 96.5 The Fan in Kansas City!

Happy Friday! In the first hour of Sports Open Line on KMOX, Matt Pauley ponders a couple of questions regarding the Cardinals. Did the Cardinals maximize results regarding their payroll, especially compared to the team like the Mets? And with a rebuild looming, could the Cardinals look at bridge players in free agency, and would it be smart? Lastly, Matt previews the Brewers-Cubs series, beginning with the Brewers side, with Andrew Wagner, who covers the Brewers on 105.7 the Fan Milwaukee.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line on this Wednesday night. Matt responds to some fans' displeasure with the announcement that Oliver Marmol will be back as the Cardinals manager in 2026. We welcome in KMOX Sports contributor and long-time Cardinals writer, Bernie Miklasz, and then shift the conversation briefly to City SC, as Matt talks with Kaylyn Kyle, host and analyst for MLS 360. In the second hour, we open up the phone and text lines to you! Hear lots of fans' opinions on the change or lack thereof happening with the St. Louis Cardinals. Plus, hear from Daniel Guerrero, Cardinals beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to discuss what went down yesterday at Chaim Bloom's introduction as President of Baseball Operations.

In the second hour, we open up the phone and text lines to you! Hear lots of fans' opinions on the change or lack thereof happening with the St. Louis Cardinals. Plus, hear from Daniel Guerrero, Cardinals beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to discuss what went down yesterday at Chaim Bloom's introduction as President of Baseball Operations.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line on this Wednesday night. Matt responds to some fans' displeasure with the announcement that Oliver Marmol will be back as the Cardinals manager in 2026. We welcome in KMOX Sports contributor and long-time Cardinals writer, Bernie Miklasz, and then shift the conversation briefly to City SC, as Matt talks with Kaylyn Kyle, host and analyst for MLS 360.

A new era begins in Cardinals baseball today, as new President of Baseball Operations, Chaim Bloom, was introduced earlier today. Matt Pauley breaks down the biggest takeaways from a big day for the Cardinals future. We are joined by KMOX Sports Director, Tom Ackerman, to give his comments as well, and also talk on Oliver Marmol remaining with the Redbirds for the 2026 season. Then, hear Chaim Bloom's first radio interview with the Voice of the Cardinals, John Rooney. In the second hour of tonight's edition of Sports Open Line, hear more from Chaim Bloom's conversation with John Rooney. Plus, another exclusive interview of Chaim Bloom with Matt Pauley!

In the second hour of tonight's edition of Sports Open Line, hear more from Chaim Bloom's conversation with John Rooney. Plus, another exclusive interview of Chaim Bloom with Matt Pauley!

A new era begins in Cardinals baseball today, as new President of Baseball Operations, Chaim Bloom, was introduced earlier today. Matt Pauley breaks down the biggest takeaways from a big day for the Cardinals future. We are joined by KMOX Sports Director, Tom Ackerman, to give his comments as well, and also talk on Oliver Marmol remaining with the Redbirds for the 2026 season. Then, hear Chaim Bloom's first radio interview with the Voice of the Cardinals, John Rooney.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line on KMOX, Matt Pauley reacts to John Mozeliak's final Cardinals press conference earlier today, as we also prepare for new President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom's first press conference tomorrow morning as well. We are joined by Brenden Schaeffer, Cardinals writer for KMOV and STL Sports Central, who was also at the presser, and he discusses what we can expect in Bloom's first offseason, where the Redbirds are expected to embrace a full rebuild. Lastly, we open up the phone lines and hear from you! In the second hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley talks with Chris Gervino, of the Mizzou Athletics Radio Network, to break down Mizzou football's 42-6 win over UMass. Then, hear the most important audio from John Mozeliak's final press conference earlier today.

In the second hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley talks with Chris Gervino, of the Mizzou Athletics Radio Network, to break down Mizzou football's 42-6 win over UMass. Then, hear the most important audio from John Mozeliak's final press conference earlier today.