In the first hour of tonight’s show, Matt recaps the tough series the Cardinals played in Chicago, losing three of four games to the Cubs. This disastrous series may have killed any semblance of hope of a possible late-season push that may have affected John Mozeliak’s mindset going into the trade deadline. Matt also shares Bob Nightengale’s report which stated that catcher Willson Contreras is indeed on the trading block, and the phone lines open up to get your thoughts on the situation. Matt is then joined by Walt Ferber, the play-by-play announcer who called Scott Rolen’s high school career, to discuss the player Rolen matured to be and his Hall of Fame induction.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals 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.