In this hour, Tom Ackerman covers the Cardinals vs. Padres lineup, key MLB trade updates involving the Yankees, Royals, Mets, and Mariners, recent Hall of Fame inductions, NASCAR and IndyCar results, and Caitlin Clark’s latest game.

Lutz Pfannenstiel discusses St. Louis CITY SC’s first-half strength, second-half struggles, and integration of new players ahead of their Aston Villa friendly.

John Mozeliak shares the Cardinals’ trade deadline strategy, with a focus on pitching, minor league prospects like Michael McGreevy, Gordon Graceffo, Forrest Swanson, and Quinn Matthews, as well as Eric Fedde’s DFA and the team’s push for a wild card spot.

Bernie Miklasz analyzes the National League wild card race, the Cardinals’ starting pitching issues, possible trade scenarios, and the transition in the team’s baseball operations leadership.