In this segment of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley brings his producer, Ethan Hannaford, into the conversation to discuss if they think that Dylan Cease is a realistic option for the Cardinals to acquire via trade this offseason.

In hour 2 of Sports Open Line on KMOX, Matt Pauley and his producer, Ethan, discuss whether or not the Cardinals are really in on Dylan Cease. They then discuss Lindenwood cutting ten of their athletic programs. They are then joined by Former NFL Player Ed Smith, who shares his thoughts throughout the league. To wrap the show, he is joined by Rachel Zimmerman, host of the Rachel Zimmerman Show to preview her weekend show.

In hour 1 of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley is joined by Cardinals Spanish Broadcaster Bengie Molina and discusses his upcoming toy drive as well as his brother, Yadier Molina, electing to not join the Cardinals coaching staff in 2024. He is later joined by Ben Arnet, the Sports Director for KOMU News. He talks Mizzou football and basketball as well as Conference Championship weekend.

Sports Open Line is shortened tonight as KMOX carries Westwood One’s coverage of Thursday Night Football between the Seahawks and Cowboys. Matt Pauley shares the news that Yadier Molina will not be joining the Cardinals full-time coaching staff and will instead serve as a special assistant with scheduled visits to spring training and regular season games. Matt also features Ted Simmons’ appearance on MLB Network today where he claimed pitchers should not face more than ten batters.

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

In the second hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley goes over the details of Sonny Gray’s 3year, $75 million deal, which calls for only $10 million in his first year. Lou Korac of NHL.com and The Hockey News also joins the show to discuss the ups and downs of this Blues season, their playoff hopes, and how they need to improve their powerplay to compete with the tough teams of this league. Matt also touches on the disconcerting news surrounding Bally Sports and how they may lose the rights to broadcasting local sports.

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

In the first hour of tonight’s show, Matt recaps the Blues 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild and continues discussion on the Sonny Gray deal with Danny Vietti of CBS Sports. Is Sonny Gray a number one, or a number two pitcher? Do the Cardinals have any interest in making trades for another starter? Matt and Danny fill you in. Eli Hoff, Mizzou athletics writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, also joins the show to provide insight into Mizzou football who remains at #9 in the College Football Playoff rankings and Mizzou basketball who are fresh off a win over Pitt. The hour wraps up featuring today’s St. Louis City SC roster news.

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

Sports Open Line is shortened tonight to make room for KMOX’s broadcast of tonight’s Billikens basketball game vs Utah. Matt Pauley ponders what’s next in store for the Cardinals and explains why he’d be surprised if outfielders Tyler O’Neill and Dylan Carlson are both on the team next year. Matt also touches on SLU men’s basketball so far this season and updates you on the College Football Playoff rankings. To wrap up the show, Matt replays his one-on-one interview with the Cardinals newest pitcher, Sonny Gray.

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

In the second hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley continues to take your calls on today’s Cardinals news of the three-year contract agreement with pitcher Sonny Gray. Scott Warmann, studio host on Bally Sports Midwest, then joins the show to discuss the deal, what other piece he would acquire if he was GM for a day, and of course, some Blues hockey and Billikens basketball. Matt also dives into Sonny Gray the person rather than the pitcher, and references his comments in today’s press conference that show what great of a teammate he will be. Tonight’s show wraps up with Hancock and Kelley in-studio to opine on the deal.

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

In the first hour of tonight’s jam-packed show, Matt features his interview with the Cardinals’ newest pitcher, Sonny Gray. Gray, who agreed to a three-year contract with the team, was the runner-up in AL Cy Young Award voting this past season. To elaborate on today’s big news, Matt is joined by Cardinals Spanish play-by-play announcer Polo Ascencio, and USA Today sports columnist Bob Nightengale. The show wraps up with your calls and texts on the deal.

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

In the second hour of tonight’s show, Joe features clips from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol’s interview with Tom Ackerman. Oli speaks on the Lance and Gibson deals, the hiring of Daniel Descalso as bench coach, and his outlook on the 2024 club he will be managing. Kiley McDaniel, ESPN baseball insider, also joins the show to discuss MLB free agency at the national level and the pitchers likely (or unlikely) to land with the Cardinals next season. Randy Moehlman, PA voice of Mizzou athletics and play-by-play voice of SIUE athletics, also joins the show to discuss Mizzou’s win over Florida and the outstanding performances put on by SIUE women’s basketball player, KK Rodriguez. Joe wraps up the hour being joined by Brad Young who hosts At Your Service following the show.

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