Gashouse Gang

In this episode of GasHouse Gang, Miklasz and Wheeler dive into the latest on the Cardinals, from the ongoing Nolan Arenado trade saga to how they should handle playing time for Pedro Pagés and Ivan Herrera. The conversation also turns to the team's struggles in developing quality starting pitching, especially when compared to the Walt Jocketty era. We also break down potential lineup moves, including whether Lars Nootbaar should get more time in center field. Plus, we cover the Blues’ upcoming home-heavy schedule and the Cardinals’ decision to avoid arbitration with Ryan Helsley by signing him to an $8.2 million deal.

In Gashouse Gang Ep. 44, Tom Ackerman and Kevin Wheeler discuss Nolan Arenado's uncertain future with the Cardinals, including his potential participation in the Winter Warm-Up event and trade rumors. The show highlights the autograph ticket sales for stars like Masyn Winn and Jordan Walker and explores the team's pitching staff, stressing the need for adaptability and modern technologies to boost performance. Excitement surrounds young prospects like Quinn Matthews and Michael McGreevy, and the hosts also delve into Carolyn Kindle’s investment as a minority owner of the St. Louis Blues. They wrap up with a look at SLU basketball's pivotal game against St. Bonaventure and explore the possibility of bringing an NBA team to St. Louis.

Tom Ackerman and Kevin Wheeler break down the biggest stories in sports, starting with the Cardinals’ dilemma over trading Nolan Arenado. With 68% of fans in a Twitter poll favoring a trade, the cohosts discuss potential destinations like the Red Sox and Astros and the impact on younger players like Nolan Gorman and Brendan Donovan. In the NFL, they analyze key matchups, including Chargers vs. Texans, Ravens vs. Steelers, Bills vs. Broncos, and Packers vs. Eagles. Shifting to hockey, they evaluate the Blues' inconsistent performance under Jim Montgomery and their playoff hopes. On the college basketball front, the spotlight is on SLU’s strong showing in the A-10, Mizzou’s SEC run, and Illinois’ season, with an emphasis on SLU’s upcoming game against St. Bonaventure.

In this episode, Tom Ackerman is joined by Kevin Wheeler and Bernie Miklasz to discuss the St. Louis Cardinals' quiet offseason, trade rumors around Nolan Arenado, and struggles with free-agent signings. They dive into the team’s offensive challenges, pitching depth, and the development of young players like Nolan Gorman and Iván Herrera. The conversation also touches on the Detroit Lions' dominant 15-2 season despite defensive injuries.

On this episode of Gashouse Gang (Ep. 41), Bernie Miklasz and Matt Pauley dive into the uncertainty surrounding Nolan Arenado’s future with the St. Louis Cardinals. Will he be traded or stick around? We explore the potential ramifications if he stays, from roster changes to the impact on other players.

The conversation shifts to college football, discussing potential changes to the College Football Playoff format and how to make the system more fair and equitable. Finally, we take a deep dive into the SEC’s decline in the postseason, looking at the effects of NIL, the transfer portal, and increased competitiveness from other conferences.

The Gashouse Gang is back! On today’s episode, Bernie Miklasz and Kevin Wheeler break down the College Football Playoff action:

Penn State vs. Boise State—turnovers and penalties hurt Boise, but they fought hard.

Arizona State vs. Texas—closer than expected.

Ohio State vs. Oregon—a total blowout that caught everyone off guard.

Kevin and Bernie also predict Notre Dame will take down Georgia, citing the Bulldogs' backup quarterback as a key factor. Then, the guys discuss Nolan Arenado’s trade market with teams like the Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox in the mix. They also dive into the Cardinals’ prospects, like JJ Wetherholt and Quinn Matthews, and the need to give young talent a shot in 2025. Plus, a look at the Blues’ improvement under Jim Montgomery, with hopes of a playoff push despite some inconsistency.

In this episode of The Gashouse Gang, Tom Ackerman and Kevin Wheeler break down the state of college football as bowl games flood the postseason, with a focus on the lack of meaning in many of these matchups, except for a few key games. They dive into the predictions for the upcoming College Football Playoff, with special attention to the Ohio State vs. Oregon and Notre Dame vs. Georgia games. The discussion then shifts to the competitive balance in major professional sports leagues, addressing how better revenue sharing, rather than salary caps, could improve parity. The guys also analyze the Detroit Lions’ current chances in the NFC North amidst their defensive injury issues and debate whether anyone can beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC playoffs, given their dominance.

As 2024 comes to a close, Kevin Wheeler, Matt Pauley, Tom Ackerman, and Bernie Miklasz recap the past year in terms of St. Louis sports, and made some takeaways from each of our teams. We then look to the future to predict what 2025 may have in store.

Matt Pauley & Bernie Miklasz take over the Dave Glover Show for four hours of Gashouse Gang fun talking baseball and 2025 Cardinals expectations with Will Leitch, the Tigers new QB, a potential future for the Rams Settlement Fund, Cam Janssen breaks down all the different boost that Monty has brought to the Blues, NFL Network's Jeffri Chadiha breaks down the top teams in each conference as the playoffs close in and a quick tap into the biggest news in movies!

In this Christmas Eve edition of Gashouse Gang, Tom Ackerman and Bernie Miklasz reflect on their relationships with coaching legends like Norm Stewart, Tony La Russa, and Jack Buck. They discuss challenges facing Oli Marmol as the Cardinals' manager and analyze Bill DeWitt's leadership during the team's struggles. They critique ESPN's negative reactions to CFP selections and emphasize the need for credibility in sports media. Plus, insights on the Blues’ improved defense under Jim Montgomery and Dylan Holloway's impressive performance.