Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne are broadcasting live from the MLB Winter Meetings in San Diego to discuss today’s hot stove news and to speculate what moves John Mozeliak and the Cardinals may make this week. It's no secret the Cardinals are in need of a catcher to replace Yadier Molina, and reports from San Diego state they are in the shortstop market as well. Stay tuned throughout the week and check out the Cardinals Conversations podcast on KMOX.com and the Audacy app for the latest news from the Winter Meetings.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any 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.

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Brian Barnhart, the play-by-play voice of Fighting Illini football and basketball, joins the show to discuss Big 10 Conference basketball, college football playoff expansion, and all things University of Illinois athletics.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any 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 Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses an odd tweet claiming Mizzou football doesn’t want to meet Kansas in a bowl game; Illini athletics with football and basketball play-by-play voice Brian Barnhart; Jacob DeGrom signing with the Texas Rangers, and the Blues giving up 3 goals in 64 seconds to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any 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.

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Radio personality and former NFL tight end Ed Smith joins the show to discuss the New England Patriots’ continued instability without Tom Brady, the Chiefs’ likelihood of another Super Bowl appearance, and whether Aaron Rodgers should still be considered an elite quarterback.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any 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 tonight’s Sports Open Line, Matt begs the question, “What do you anticipate will come of the Cardinals Winter Meetings?” We take your calls to get your thoughts. Matt also explains why he’d rather have Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy on the Cardinals rather than the Cubs’ Willson Contreras. Former NFL tight end and radio personality Ed Smith then joins the show to discuss the New England Patriots’ continued instability without Tom Brady, the Chiefs’ likelihood of another Super Bowl appearance, and whether Aaron Rodgers should still be considered an elite quarterback. Also discussed on Sports Open Line: The Brewers have traded Kolten Wong and some cash to the Seattle Mariners for Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro; and the Blues suffer a tough loss to the Carolina Hurricanes;

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any 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 tonight’s Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses the incredible record-breaking performance Yuri Collins had in last night’s Billikens game as they matched up against the Tennessee State Tigers. Collins notched a school record 20 assists (with only 1 turnover) in SLU’s 80-63 victory over the Tigers. Hear the comments from teammate Javon Pickett, color commentator Earl Austin, Jr., and coach Travis Ford who marvel at Yuri’s game. Matt is then joined by New York Times contributor and MLB Network Radio analyst Scott Miller to commemorate the life of Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry who passed away today at the age of 84. Perry won the Cy Young Award twice (once in each league), was a 5-time All-Star, and was known for his infamous spitball. Also on Sports Open Line: Craig Berube previews the Blues-Hurricanes game; Antonio Brown finds himself caught in a stand-off with the police; and producer Matt Podjeski gets on Matt Pauley’s nerves.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any 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.

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New York Times contributor and MLB Network Radio analyst Scott Miller joins the show to commemorate the life of Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry who passed away today at the age of 84. Perry won the Cy Young Award twice (once in each league), was a 5-time All-Star, and was known for his infamous spitball. Matt and Scott also discuss the new school vs old school philosophies of baseball, upcoming winter meetings, and free agency.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any 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 Sports Open Line (which is shortened due to KMOX’s broadcast of the Billikens-Tennessee State basketball game), Matt Pauley shares Blues coach Craig Berube’s update on the injured Robert Thomas and his comments on a daunting Carolina Hurricanes team who they will face tomorrow. Carter Chapley of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch then joins the show to discuss the Billikens-Tennessee game, what the team can do to improve upon since their last loss to Auburn, and even a little MLB free agency.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any 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.

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Ben Arnet, KOMU TV Sports Director in Columbia, joins the show to discuss Mizzou basketball’s impressive victory over Wichita State in overtime despite missing Isiaih Mosley.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any 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 tonight’s Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley features clips from former Cardinals pitching coach Mike Maddux’s interview with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo on MLB Network. Maddux speaks candidly on the Cardinals postseason failure, including how Ryan Helsley’s finger injury was handled and why Jose Quintana was taken out of Game 1 when he was. Matt is then joined by Ben Arnet, KOMU TV Sports Director in Columbia, to discuss Mizzou basketball’s impressive victory over Wichita State in overtime despite missing Isiaih Mosley. Matt caps off the hour sharing the news that Boston Bruins announcer Jack Edwards is in hot water for making fat jokes towards former Blue-now-Lightning forward Pat Maroon live on-air.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any 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.