In the first hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley shares the news that the Cardinals are reportedly in agreement with relief pitcher Keynan Middleton. In 2023, Middleton recorded a 3.38 ERA over 50.2 innings pitched between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees. Matt is then joined by Bob Lutz, Founder and Executive Director of the League 42 Foundation, to provide updates on the continued efforts to restore the vandalized Jackie Robinson statue at a youth baseball complex in Wichita, Kansas. ESPN Baseball Insider Kiley McDaniel also joins the show to discuss his farm system rankings across Major League Baseball and to share which Cardinals prospects stand out the most to him.

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.