This is a segment from the second hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley.

Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio joins the show to discuss recent free agency signings across the league and what catchers may be the best fit for the Cardinals.

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 shares the news that Adam Wainwright will pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in March, and opines that Sean Murphy would be a better replacement for Yadier Molina than Willson Contreras. Matt is also joined by Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio to discuss free agency and the Cardinals’ pursuit of a catcher. Later, we hear the post-practice comments from St. Louis Blues head coach Craig Berube, who gives an update on the injured Robert Thomas and explains what went wrong in the 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars Monday.

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.

This is a segment from the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley.

Gary Parrish, CBS Sports college basketball columnist and TV analyst, joins the show to talk about his big expectations for the Billikens who play in a tough Atlantic-10 conference, how Mizzou can be an NCAA tournament team, and more.

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 previews tonight’s local college basketball match ups before being joined by Gary Parrish, CBS Sports college basketball columnist and TV analyst, to talk all things SLU, Mizzou, and Illini basketball. Matt also discusses the College Football Playoffs, championship weekend, Mizzou football, and Auburn coach Hugh Freeze seemingly giving up control of his Twitter account.

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.

This is a segment from the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley.

Matt Stahl, Mizzou Athletics writer for the Columbia Tribune, joins the show to discuss how important it was for Mizzou to get six wins on the season, players entering the transfer portal, Eli Drinkwitz’s contract extension, Luther Burden’s announcement of his return for 2023, and even a little Mizzou basketball!

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 recaps the Billikens’ tough loss over the Auburn Tigers- a game they should have won, Matt says. SLU went 4 for 14 in free throws! Matt also shares today’s Blues news: Robert Thomas is out of the lineup tonight with a lower body injury and is considered day-to-day; Brayden Schenn, who also sustained a lower body injury recently, is “good to go” says coach Craig Berube; Justin Faulk’s wife had a baby this morning but he remains in the lineup; and Jake Neighbours has been recalled from Springfield. Matt Stahl, Mizzou Athletics writer for the Columbia Tribune, then joins the show to discuss how important it was for Mizzou to get six wins on the season, players entering the transfer portal, Eli Drinkwitz’s contract extension, Luther Burden’s announcement of his return for 2023, and even a little Mizzou basketball!

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.

Sports Open Line is abridged tonight due to KMOX’s broadcast of the Billikens basketball game. Matt Pauley is live from Chaifetz Arena where he previews SLU’s matchup vs Paul Quinn College and the Blues’ battle against Buffalo. Benjamin Hochman, sports columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, then joins the show to explain why the Cardinals should be hesitant about pursuing shortstop free agent Dansby Swanson, the dangers of anti-Semitism in sports, and the Blues’ touching ceremony honoring those who lost their lives at the CVPA school shooting.

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.

This is a segment from the second hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley.

Stu Durando, St. Louis University sports reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, joins the show to discuss all things Billikens basketball- their game tomorrow vs Paul Quinn College, Yuri Collins being named A10 Player of the Week, how the team may fare in non-conference matchups, and more!

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 speculates whether the Cardinals should pursue a top tier free agent shortstop like Dansby Swanson or Xander Bogaerts. Matt is then joined by Police Sergeant Ed Fingers of the St. Louis County Police Department to preview the annual charity boxing match between police officers and fire fighters, Guns ‘N Hoses which takes place Wednesday night at 5pm at Enterprise Center. Matt is also joined by Stu Durando, SLU sports writer at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, to discuss all things Billikens basketball- their game tomorrow vs Paul Quinn College, Yuri Collins being named A10 Player of the Week, and how the team may fare in non-conference matchups.

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.

This is a segment from the first hour of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley.

Brenden Schaeffer, Cardinals writer at KMOV, joins the show to marvel at Pujols’ remarkable comeback story after he was named National League Comeback Player of the Year and to speculate how the Cardinals might handle the off-season in terms of pursuing free agents.

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.