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Cardinals HOFer and broadcaster, Jim Edmonds joins me today to talk about his experience battling the coronavirus. He also shares his thoughts on baseball's return and the strange state we're all in as Americans. Listen here:

Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com has some different takes on the proposals lofted by MLB in recent weeks. We talk how the AZ/FL split would work, if minor leaguers will have a season at all and which teams are on the bubble of existing in 2021. We also get into the possibility of MLB expansion in the coming years? Which cities could get a team?

Mark Saxon, senior MLB writer covering the Cardinals, joins me today with insight into the potential return of baseball for 2020. What is he hearing from MLB officials, players and players association about the possibility of the AZ bubble or AZ/FL split? How long does he think the players will take to get ready for a season if one does happen? He has some great information. Listen here:

Will all sports come back at once? Will we see MLB first or a different one first? Ben says the NHL and NBA are under more pressure since they’re trying to finish a season and postseason revenues are so high. NHL salary cap is also directly correlated to how much they make the previous season. Returning non-contact sports may be less frowned upon than sports like football, wrestling, etc. Too, as far as quarantining teams, Ben says to look at this from the players eyes. Are they willing to give up seeing their families and homes for months on end? We tunnel into more questions regarding the AZ bio-dome idea lofted by MLB this week. Fans or not, dugouts and more.

Head football coach, Mike Gundy, at OK State made an ear-catching quote this week. Ben Fred gives his take on it. Is Darwinism part of his angle? Or is it only about the money? Ben’s take is that these NCAA coaches and programs should use their platforms for good instead.

Some confusion may surround Hasahn French and others college basketball players declaring for the draft. We clear up the newer rules allowing their return for college eligibility next season.

And finally, it’s on. We talk MU vs. KU border war and more: Listen here:

We catch up with Derrick Goold under much different circumstances than last time we chatted. How has the stoppage been for him and what is he working on to report on sports? He's had some great stories in recent weeks about athletes and programs that we might not hear about in normal times. He's pulling on history, personal interest and more. Does he think the Cardinals play this year? Why or why not? His opinion on playing without fans is different than mine. Listen here:

We follow the money today with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com. We dive into the financial aspects of baseball trying to start ASAP as well as how the stoppage will affect minor league teams, players and owners. What are Brian’s thoughts on salary percentage, options and risk for players returning in a quarantine environment? Listen here:

A new book is out on the history of baseball in STL. From little league to the pros, the best players to come from our town, and all the teams that have defined the history of the game. Enjoy my visit with author Ed Wheatley.

Today we talk to Bill Dewitt Jr. as he gets settled in for his 25th year in charge of the Cardinals franchise. On what should have been opening day in St. Louis, we have a lot to talk about regarding this year's (potential) season. Listen here as we visit with him from Jupiter, FL.

We talk to Ben Frederickson this morning about John Mozeliak’s press conference yesterday. Ben’s take- not nearly as many answers as Mo wants right now. Baseball is making incredibly difficult decisions right now because they have to. Normally, MLB is meticulous is their planning so not having clear calendar is especially trying. We dive into the human aspect of it too. Can Kim go back to South Korea to see his wife and kids?

We switch gears to hockey and discuss a potential playoff format and Pietrangelo’s future... Ben thinks this dent in the NHL’s wallet will be a detriment to him.

A disappointment for the Illini and teams across college this spring. How did Coach Underwood team take the news that March Madness was cancelled? How does it affect next season?

Could college football be the next to get cut? How will colleges survive losing the income of NCAA football? Listen here:

We talk to Big Walt, Keith Tkachuk, about having his sons home during the 2020 #stayathome campaign. He's got a full-house having his NHL sons home during the cease. He's got a lot of time for family now. What are they doing together? Listen here: