Joe Pott fills in for Matt Pauley tonight, and in the first hour of the show, shares the news that the Cardinals have signed manager Oliver Marmol to a 2-year extension and features the comments of President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak on the deal. Pat Rifino, writer at the UFL News Hub, then joins the show to discuss the St. Louis Battlehawks upcoming season which begins March 30th vs the Michigan Panthers, and the announcement of St. Louis hosting the 2024 UFL Championship Game at the Dome at America’s Center. Lou Korac, St. Louis Blues writer for NHL.com and The Hockey News, then joins the show to discuss the team in the latter half of the season and their performance under interim coach Drew Bannister. Joe wraps up the hour featuring KMOX reporter Sean Malone’s news story on a select group of City SC fans boycotting the MLS Leagues Cup after City was not selected for the US Open Cup.
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.