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.

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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.

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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.

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Joe Pott fills in for Matt Pauley tonight, and in the first hour of the show, features Blues head coach Craig Berube’s comments to the media after morning skate today. Chief speaks on the team wrapping up their road trip in Arizona and the promotion of Jake Neighbours to the second line. Joe is also joined by KMOV sports reporter Bryan Kennedy to talk Mizzou football, and Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to elaborate on the Cardinals’ reported deals with Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson.

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In the second hour of tonight’s show, Joe features the comments from newest Cardinals pitcher Kyle Gibson, who speaks on the impact Adam Wainwright had on him as a pitcher and as a philanthropist. Gibson pitched won 15 games and pitched 192 innings for the Orioles last season, and serves as the Vice President of Adam Wainwright’s charitable organization Big League Impact. Joe also shares the news that former Cardinals manager Mike Shildt has been named the new manager of the San Diego Padres, and features his comments to MLB Network on what he learned from his tenure with St. Louis. Bally Sports Midwest rinkside reporter for the St. Louis Blues Andy Strickland joins the show next to discuss the team, their struggles on the powerplay, and the "streakiness" of this season. Brett McMurphy, college football insider for Action Network, also joins the show to discuss the newly updated College Football Playoff rankings, the impressive season from Mizzou, and the future of ex-Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. Joe wraps up the hour talking shop with Hancock and Kelley.

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.

Joe Pott fills in for Matt Pauley tonight, and in the first hour of the show, features audio from Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak who speaks on the signings of pitchers Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson. To analyze the recent hot stove news, Joe Roderick of ClaibsOnline joins the show and shares the other free agent pitchers on his wish list. Sean Malone, KMOX reporter and Fantrax fantasy writer, also joins the show to give you this week’s fantasy football tips. Joe wraps up the hour updating you on the College Football Playoff rankings.

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 shares the breaking news that the St. Louis Cardinals have not tendered the contracts of Dakota Hudson, Andrew Knizner, Juan Yepez, and Jake Woodford. Steve Greenberg, sports columnist at the Chicago-Sun Times, then joins the show to discuss the possibility of Shohei Ohtani landing on the Cubs, the hiring of Craig Counsell, and how Illini basketball is faring this season. Matt is also joined by Melissa Lockard of The Athletic to discuss the Oakland A’s relocation to Vegas and how they might need to find a temporary home before the stadium in Vegas is completed. Lastly, Rachel Zimmerman and Kevin Wheeler of the Dave Glover Show pop in for a spell.

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 Pauley is joined by Mizzou broadcaster for KTGR and the Mizzou Radio Network Chris Gervino who discusses the men’s basketball team and their incredible comeback win over Minnesota Thursday night. The Tigers were down 20 points at one point in the second half and took their first lead of the game in the final 10 seconds and hung on for the victory. Matt also features the postgame comments from Craig Berube and Brayden Schenn who spoke on the Blues’ disappointing loss to the last place San Jose Sharks. Matt wraps up the hour by sharing the news of St. Louis University women’s soccer advancing to the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament.

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.

Tonight’s Sports Open Line is shortened as KMOX carries Westwood One’s coverage of Thursday Night Football between the Bengals and Ravens. Matt Pauley shares today’s announcement of the 2023 MVP winners: Shohei Ohtani for the American League and Ronald Acuna Jr for the National League. Matt also discusses the possibility of Ohtani landing with the Cubs, the Billikens who won in Myrtle Beach today, and the Blues who face the last place San Jose Sharks tonight.

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.

Tonight’s Sports Open Line is shortened to make room for KMOX’s broadcast of St. Louis University women’s basketball as they take on Missouri State University at Chaifetz Arena. Matt Pauley goes over today’s Cy Young Award winners: The Padres’ Blake Snell earns the National League distinction while the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole wins it in the American League. Matt also speaks with St. Louis University women’s soccer coach Katie Shields on the team advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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.