The Opening Drive

The Opening Drive - May 8th, 2024

05.08.2024 - By 101 ESPN | Hubbard RadioPlay

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7:00 - Cardinals again as Willson Contreras arm is fractured during the game -- NHL Playoffs - NBA Playoffs

7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!

7:30 - Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong talks about the decision to stay with Bannister and the expectations of having to juggle two different paths

7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

8:00 - Fresh Take: After missing the playoffs and getting off to a bad start, the Blues fired Craig Berube–After missing the playoffs and getting off to a bad start, the Cardinals are preaching patience. 

What approach is the one you prefer?

8:15 - What do the Cardinals do at catcher moving forward, and does the Willson Contreras injury change the way they approach the season? Is urgency even necessary any more, or do they sit back and hope for a high draft pick in 2025?

8:30 - The Fight 

8:45 - Cardinal pitcher Kyle Gibson talks about his last start, how the young pitchers are improving & what's new with Big League Impact

9:00 – Rush Hour Reset

9:15 – Sonny Gray is undoubtedly effective on the mound and maybe just a little odd off of it…so what are YOUR superstitions…

9:30 - How can the Blues balance a veteran core with a larger group of crucial young players?

9:45 - Rocc and Roll

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