In Hour 1, Tom Ackerman welcomes St. Louis Police Chief Robert Tracy to talk about his Yankees fandom, the Cardinals’ push in the wild card race, and how his department is ensuring safety at major St. Louis sporting events, including the Stifel Charity Classic and NASCAR at World Wide Technology Raceway. Tracy highlights a 58% reduction in downtown crime and proactive safety measures. Later, Chris Blair joins to preview NASCAR playoff weekend at WWT Raceway, featuring the return of the Xfinity Series and a packed music lineup.

In Hour 2, Ackerman opens with listener questions about the value of his weekly interviews with John Mozeliak. Lutz Pfannenstiel then reviews CITY SC’s match against Chicago Fire, late-game struggles, interim coach David Critchley, and the impact of new players like Fallou Fall. He also highlights City2’s 13-game unbeaten streak in MLS Next Pro and previews matchups against Sporting KC2 and Vancouver. John Mozeliak follows with updates on roster moves...Nathan Church replacing Victor Scott, Anthony Veneziano’s bullpen role, and decisions with Wilson Contreras and Brendan Donovan...as well as thoughts on Oliver Marmol’s growth, JJ Weatherholt, Paul Goldschmidt’s legacy, and Nolan Arenado’s rehab. Finally, Bernie Miklasz joins Ackerman to react to Mozeliak’s comments, analyze Miles Mikolas’ home/road splits, evaluate Sonny Gray’s season, and address the Cardinals’ ongoing pitching struggles.

In Hour 2, Tom Ackerman opens with listener questions on the value of weekly interviews with John Mozeliak and why they’re an essential part of the show’s format. Lutz Pfannenstiel then joins to review CITY SC’s recent match against Chicago Fire, the team’s struggles with late goals, interim coach David Critchley’s leadership, new additions like Fallou Fall, and City2’s 13-game unbeaten streak. John Mozeliak follows with insight on roster moves, including Nathan Church replacing Victor Scott, Anthony Veneziano’s addition to the bullpen, short bench decisions with Wilson Contreras and Brendan Donovan, Oliver Marmol’s growth, organizational outlook, and updates on Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. Finally, Bernie Miklasz joins Ackerman to react to Mozeliak’s recent comments, evaluate Miles Mikolas’ pitching splits, discuss Sonny Gray’s season, and break down the Cardinals’ ongoing pitching challenges.

Tom Ackerman and Bernie Miklasz discuss John Mozeliak’s recent comments and provide context around them. They analyze Miles Mikolas’ pitching, especially the contrast between his home and road ERA, and dive into the Cardinals’ rotation struggles with a rising team ERA since late June. The conversation also covers the impact of Michael McGreevy and other rotation adjustments, Sonny Gray’s inconsistent season and the excuse of the St. Louis heat, and the broader challenges facing the Cardinals’ pitching staff this year.

Tom Ackerman talks with John Mozeliak about the Cardinals’ latest roster moves, including Nathan Church being called up for the injured Victor Scott and Anthony Veneziano joining the bullpen. Mozeliak shares his thoughts on Church’s skills, the current state of the bullpen without Matz, Matan, and Helsley, and why Wilson Contreras and Brendan Donovan remain on the bench rather than the injured list. He also discusses Oliver Marmol’s growth as a manager, his own future with the organization, and the club’s long-term outlook with pitching prospects, recent draft picks, and excitement about JJ Weatherholt. Additional topics include Paul Goldschmidt’s legacy, Nolan Arenado’s rehab in Jupiter, and expectations for his return.

Tom Ackerman talks to Lutz Pfannenstiel about St. Louis City SC’s recent performance against Chicago Fire, the frustration of conceding late goals, and the mental aspect of closing out matches. Lutz also discusses interim coach David Critchley’s leadership, squad rotation, and the impact of new players like Fallou Fall. The conversation shifts to City2’s 13-game unbeaten streak in MLS Next Pro, highlighting their confidence and playoff push with an upcoming home game against Sporting KC2. Looking ahead, Lutz previews City SC’s next match against Vancouver, the challenge of facing a top team, the arrival of new signings like Thomas Müller, and the influence of a new coach.

Tom Ackerman talks with Chris Blair from World Wide Technology Raceway about the upcoming NASCAR playoff race. Blair previews the excitement at the track, including the return of the Xfinity Series and a packed music lineup to complement the racing action.

Tom Ackerman and St. Louis Police Chief Robert Tracy discussed the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees' performances, with the Yankees currently leading the Cardinals by two games in the wild card race. Tracy shared his experiences as a Yankees fan and his role in ensuring safety at major sporting events in St. Louis, including the upcoming Stifel Charity Classic and NASCAR races. He highlighted a 58% reduction in crime downtown and emphasized proactive measures to maintain safety. Chris Blair from World Wide Technology Raceway previewed the upcoming NASCAR playoff race, noting the return of the Xfinity Series and the extensive music lineup for the event.

On Sports on a Sunday Morning, Tom Ackerman is joined by Chief Robert Tracy to discuss public safety around major St. Louis sporting events, from Cardinals games at Busch Stadium to Blues hockey, STL City SC at CITYPARK, and Battlehawks football at The Dome. Chief Tracy highlights strategies to reduce crime, the importance of keeping fans safe, and his experiences policing at iconic venues like Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden. He also shares thoughts on New York Yankees great Don Mattingly, today’s Yankees lineup against the Cardinals, and how teamwork on and off the field drives success.

In Hour 2 of Sports on a Sunday Morning, Lutz Pfannenstiel discusses St. Louis City SC’s 3-1 victory over Nashville SC, focusing on team strategy, youth development, and roster updates. John Mozeliak weighs in on Yadier Molina’s return to the Cardinals, the team’s pitching challenges, and the balance between competing now and planning for the future. Bernie Miklasz joins Joe Pott to analyze Molina’s influence, review key player performances, and highlight the Cardinals’ draft strategy and acquisition of pitcher Jorge Alcalá.

Joe Pott and Bernie Miklasz dive into the impact of Yadier Molina’s return to the Cardinals’ dugout, emphasizing his historical significance and positive influence on younger players. They debate the performance and future potential of key players like Matthew Liberatore, Alec Burleson, and Jordan Walker, while discussing the inconsistency of Andre Pallante and the promise shown by Quinn Matthews and Liam Doyle. The conversation also highlights the Cardinals’ recent draft strategy focused on high-upside pitchers with swing-and-miss skills and covers the acquisition of pitcher Jorge Alcalá.