In the first hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley shares the news that the Cardinals have traded outfielder Richie Palacios to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for reliever Andrew Kittredge. Andrew Aydt, Hitting Coordinator at Driveline Baseball, then joins the show to discuss his science-based batting cage work with Paul Goldschmidt and how the 36-year-old is constantly looking to take his game to the next level. Later, CBS college sports writer Jerry Palm joins the show to discuss Illinois and Purdue facing off tonight amid star Terrence Shannon Jr.’s suspension, and of course the College Football Playoff National Championship game between Michigan and Washington.

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.