Gashouse Gang

Chris Rongey and Mike Claiborne host The Gashouse Gang and are joined by Sports Open Line host Matt Pauley to discuss KMOX’s legacy as the station celebrates its 100th anniversary. The guys also discuss yet another loss by the St. Louis Blues, this time falling in overtime to the Philadelphia Flyers. Vince Pellegrino, Vice President of Tournaments with the Western Golf Association, then joins the show to discusses the BMW Championship coming to Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis in August of 2026.

Tom Ackerman and Chris Rongey host The Gashouse Gang and share the news that JJ Wetherholt has been named the Cardinals Minor League Player of the Year, and Brycen Mautz has been named Cardinals Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Wetherholt then joins the show to discuss the honor, how he avoids the distractions of social media, and what he plans to bring to spring training next year.

Tom Ackerman, Chris Rongey, and Bernie Miklasz host The Gashouse Gang and speculate the St. Louis Cardinals’ offseason which is underway but has yet to showcase any moves. When will the Cardinals start making moves? Who is on the guys’ wish list? Who is off limits on the current Cardinals roster? Listen and find out!

Tom Ackerman and Chris Rongey host The Gashouse Gang and recap another pitiful weekend for the St. Louis Blues who lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 4-1. Defenseman Justin Faulk said the team played “on autopilot” which is not resonating well with fans. The voice of the Billikens Bob Ramsey also joins the show to discuss the undefeated men’s basketball team, and Gabe DeArmond of PowerMizzou.com joins to discuss Mizzou’s win over Mississippi State.

In today’s show, Chris Rongey and Mike Claiborne are joined by Brenden Schaeffer of STL Sports Central and KTGR Radio in Columbia to discuss Mizzou’s loss to Texas A&M and upcoming game vs Mississippi State. Also on the show….Brendan Donovan may be on the Cardinals’ trading block, and St. Louis CITY SC President and GM Diego Gigliani joins the show to discuss Major League Soccer’s calendar shift and new Apple TV deal.

Chris Rongey and Bernie Miklasz host The Gashouse Gang and speak to senior writer for The Athletic Tyler Kepner on the MLB offseason, his thoughts on Chaim Bloom, and the betting scandal involving pitchers from the Cleveland Guardians. Hall of Famer and former Cardinals pitcher Jim Kaat also joins the show to discuss his time with St. Louis, the evolution of the game, and his personal baseball memorabilia being auctioned off at the Louisville Slugger Museum in Louisville.

Tom Ackerman and Chris Rongey host The Gashouse Gang and speak with USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale on the MLB offseason, the Cardinals’ direction under new President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom, a potential lockout, and sports betting scandals across ALL sports. Also on the show: The TWA Dome in St. Louis turns 30; a fun survey shows what Missourians would give up for their favorite team to win another championship; and a check-up on the guys' favorite football teams.

Tom Ackerman, Bernie Miklasz, and Chris Rongey honor Veterans Day with stories celebrating service and a spotlight on The Kaufman Fund’s work supporting veterans’ mental health and community needs. The conversation then shifts to the St. Louis Cardinals and the organization’s new direction under Chaim Bloom. They break down Bloom’s moderate rebuild strategy, focused on modernizing drafting, player development, and front-office intelligence while keeping core players intact. They also cover the Cardinals’ GM meetings, the search for controllable starting pitching, and which players might be on the trade radar as the offseason heats up.

Tom Ackerman and Chris Rongey discuss the news of the day plus are joined by Amy Marxkors discussing Blues and Bob Ramsey talks Billikens.

Chris Rongey, Mike Claiborne, and Matt Pauley dive into the Cardinals offseason plans, including the need for controllable starting pitching, possible big name trades, and a long term development approach under Oli Marmol. They touch on the NL Central landscape and why the division feels wide open. The Blues struggles continue after Jordan Binnington was a healthy scratch, plus a look at Mizzou football as the Tigers sit at 22 ahead of a big matchup with Texas A and M.

Alec Burleson then joins the show after winning a Silver Slugger and becoming a new father to baby Braxton. He talks about sharpening his defensive versatility, improving his mental approach at the plate, and his goal to be in the lineup every day as a utility player. Alec also shares excitement about coaching staff continuity heading into 2026.