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We check in with Martin Kilcoyne in the carpool lane today with great Rushmore movie quotes. We also talk a little baseball and fans reaction to the Cardinals moves, or lack of, this Spring. A look at the team's focus on player development over trades and free agents. Who fills that fifth starter spot now? Woodford, Oviedo and more to consider on the bubble. How about the resurgence and importance of Adam Wainwright? A look back at how sports stopped in 2020 and how great it is to get back. Listen here:

From Jupiter, Florida, Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com gives us the rundown on some of the prospects we’ve seen playing with the Cardinals at camp so far. Details on Jordan Walker, Juan Yepez plus Andre Pallante and some pitchers vying for those last few roster spots. Will we see the emergence of Jake Walsh or Connor Thomas this year? We talk a little about the expanded April rosters too. Listen here:

We dive into the Corey Dickerson signing, the injuries to Flaherty and Reyes, the platoon at shortstop and more Cardinals news with Ben Frederickson of the Post Dispatch. We also, take a look at the NCAA tournament and how it will play into the Mizzou coaching search. What are Ben's thoughts on Cuonzo Martin coaching again?  Many rumors are flying about the next to fill Martin's shoes in Columbia but the school has been tight-lipped. Spring Football starts tomorrow for Mizzou- Ben talks about the quarterback storylines for Eli Drinkwitz. What will the St. Louis Blues do to bolster their defense? Listen here:

We talk about the abysmal conditions at the Players Championship and the unexpected results. Jay also gives a behind the scenes look at the upcoming PGA tour events and also gives his pick to win the Valspar. Jay recently visited with Wayne Gretzky, and talked about his son-in-law, Dustin Johnson. Gretzky called Johnson a "golf savant". We get into the complicated golf rules and how the PGA officials enforce those rules. We visit about this year's Ascension Charity Classic and the big names coming to St. Louis. Listen here:

This week on the Inside the Lines High School Sports Podcast, Jim Powers talks with three coaches that have led their teams to the MSHSAA State Final Four in Springfield, Mo. First, we chat with Whitfield girl’s head coach Mike Slater about the Warriors season and their attempt to repeat as Class 5 state champions. Next, Julie Matheny from St. Joseph Academy joins the show to talk about the outstanding run that the Angels are on in making back to the semifinals. We finish up with Webster Groves boy’s head coach Justin Mathes as we discuss the Statesmen season and their return to Springfield for the first time since 2018.

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with my Fox 2 colleague Chris Hayes about his decade long coverage of Pam Hupp.  Long before it was a tv mini-series.

How much does the shortened spring training affect the top Cardinals prospects? Those that are in the major league camp but will play in the minor leagues may not get as much attention as they would have with a full length camp. We visit with Brian Walton about that plus questions about roster expansion. We talk about the injured Alex Reyes and Jack Flaherty. Will Mozeliak backfill for those positions? Brian gives us insight into the potential rule changes and more. Listen here:

Let's talk spring training! We visit with Martin Kilcoyne on this Monday as Cardinals spring games are set to begin on Friday. We talk lockout resolution and free agency market. Also, a few jabs at some media friends and a look at the madness of March hoops tournament seeding.

A great look into the St. Louis Browns with historical society and fan club president, Ed Wheatley. His book and the subsequent PBS specials on the team are a must-see for baseball fans. We talk about Ed's incredible artifacts and stories on some of the most famous Browns players like, George Sisler, Rogers Hornsby, Jim Delsing and more. Also, the team's history with the St. Louis Cardinals. Scoops with Danny Mac airs Sunday nights on Fox 2.

 

Baseball is back. Ben Frederickson talks about the process to get here, the animosity built up in the bargaining and how the sport can win fans back. We talk about Mozeliak's zoom call with media last night and what the free agency deals could look like for the Cardinals. Ben brings up Ryan Fagan's pitch for "The year of the fan". Could bringing in a big name save some fans in St. Louis? We talk about the Opening Day crowd in St. Louis this year? Is it less than normal and who is the starter? We also visit about SLU in the A-10 and the future of Cuonzo Martin at Mizzou. Could a different direction be announced in the coming days? Blues with a dominant win last night against the Rangers. Where do they go from here at this month's trade deadline? Ben sticks to the need for a left-handed defenseman. A look at the great St. Louis Browns show on Scoops TV this Sunday too. Listen here: