In the first hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley shares the news that Cardinals rookie Jordan Walker has been optioned to Memphis AAA and Taylor Motter has been recalled. To elaborate on this transaction, Rob Rains of STLSportsPage.com joins the show. Matt also features his interview with Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol after last night’s walk-off loss to the Giants, and Tom Ackerman’s interview with St. Louis City SC head coach Bradley Carnell after their win over Union Omaha in the U.S. Open Cup.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals 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.