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We visit with Brian Walton about what happens with the DH in St. Louis. Also news on the coaching staff- Ryan Ludwick, Jose Oquendo, Jason Isringhausen and more. We've learned there's some discussion in MLB's CBA proposal about reducing minor league roster spots too. We look at the latest pitcher signing as well. Listen here:

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Joe Buck on calling Rams games, his future with Fox Sports, what’s next for Troy Aikman, and MLB lockout.

We visit with Ben Frederickson about the big game this Sunday and many St. Louis fans on the Cincinnati bandwagon. Can Joe Burrow defeat Kroenke in his shiny new stadium?

We also take a look at Blues' extension for Coach Berube. Ben says he's weathered so many challenged over the years and this deal is a reward. From winning as interim, to covid and not letting Tarasenko's trade request become a dark cloud. At the trade deadline, do they give up a first round pick to make a big push?

Can baseball make a deal? Rob Manfred with some controversial statements yesterday saying that spring training and a full season are a must. Also, he casually mentioned the universal DH has been approved. What could that mean for the Cardinals? We talk about how crazy it could be for free agent signings once a deal is reached. How about the players from outside the US getting Visas and travel approved?

Is SLU a tournament team if decided right now? They face St. Bonaventure tonight. Listen here:

Andy strickland, Blues hockey insider, talks to us about the extension for Coach Berube, the team's second half, the goalie situation moving forward, and the trade deadline.

In this week’s Inside the Lines High School Sports podcast, Jim Powers talks with Ursuline Athletic Director Jen Brooks about how we can get more girls and women involved in athletics. She chats about her journey as an AD and what she is doing on both the state level and nationally to raise awareness about the need to get more females involved in sports. Jom then checks in with John Burroughs girls basketball coach Jacob Yorg about the outstanding season that the Bombers are having.

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with Adam Wainwright on his charity work, MLB lockout, and a cameo by Jim Edmonds.

We talk about Keith Law's rankings of the Cardinals farm system. Last year the club was 11th, this year 13th. Brian Walton agrees with his list of top players, but especially Gorman being higher than Walker. Liberatore and Herrera are next but how about details on Masyn Winn? Will he be pitcher or position player? Walton talks about about Zack Thompson's role with the club going forward. He was a first rounder then fell a bit from grace though made a better name for himself last year. We get into Michael McGreevy's start for 2022 as well. Josh Baez does not lack confidence and could be characterized as high risk, high reward. Andre Pallante has deceptive delivery and could make an impact as a pitcher in Memphis. We also examine the minor league teams that have no affiliation with MLB now. Listen here:

Ben Frederickson talks to us about the Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL. As a class action suit, will anyone join him alleging racial hiring issues? How does the gambling play into it with Flores getting 100k to lose? This looks like one more instance of the NFL doing whatever it wants with no repercussions.

SLU and Dayton play tomorrow and Yuri Collins is lighting it up. Ben talks how the Billikens should finish the season. We also talk about Mizzou's hoops season.

Ben delves into the St. Louis Cardinals top prospects in Keith Law's list this week. The team needs a full spring training with all the injured players trying to return this year. Will they get a spring training at all? Where do the top minor leagues fit in for this year if the club can't get enough of rehab for others?

Jordan Kyrou in the All-Star game, and a much needed break for the Blues. We talk it over here:

The second edition of "Inside the Lines" features Executive Director of the (MSHSAA) Missouri State High School Activities Association, Dr. Kerwin Urhahn, and DeSmet head basketball coach, Kent Williams.

Dr. Urhahn talks about how the pandemic has affected his association, student-athletes along with staff in school sports programs. He delves into the upcoming end to basketball season and getting started with Missouri spring sports. Girls wrestling has exploded in Missouri- we hear about it's popularity and how its gone in its first year dealing with infectious disease. How soon before they have as many classes for girls as they do boys? State records, the return of a packed-house and more. Dr. Urhahn also tells us about the return of theatre and the excellent programs outside of sports that the state looks to celebrate again this spring.

No one better to talk to about high school basketball in St. Louis than DeSmet coach Kent Williams. His season has been very successful so far. We learn all about it here and how its different than previous seasons:

With another tough road test ahead for the Billikens, Petey Buckets of GMU Giant Killer joins Carter on Billiken Babble to help prepare for the Billikens game against George Mason. Petey fills us in on how new Head Coach Kim English has faired, the drastic change in style the offense has brought, and what the future may hold for the Patriots.