The Opening Drive

Greg joins the show to talk about MLB Networks coverage from Rickwood Field, the interviews that gave everyone a different perspective, taking a different long-view of baseball and why recognizing the history and the past is so important for the future of the game.

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7:00 - Cardinals-6 Giants-5 -- MLB did an incredible job with its coverage at Rickwood Field -- Stanley Cup Finals Game 6 tonight

7:15 - Willson Contreras returns tomorrow. How should the Cardinals handle their backup catcher situation moving forward?

7:30 - MLB Network host Greg Amsinger talks about the network's coverage from Rickwood Field and the Cardinals recent stretch of 10-over-.500 baseball

7:45 - TIOLI

8:00 - Fresh Take: How did MLB do with the Rickwood game?

8:15 - Jay Delsing breaks down what the future could look like for Rory after another heart-breaking loss

8:30 - The Fight

8:45 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford on what the plan is for Buch & how the draft is shaping up for the Blues

9:00 - Rush Hour Reset

9:15 - We gotta start giving people their flowers before they die…What living players could other sports honor?

9:30 - Steve Sarkisian is a !v(I

9:45 - Rocc and Roll

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Gibby joins the show to talk about the surprising late-second injury that knocked him out of the series finale against the Cubs, how a routine pre-game stretch turned into a big problem, the conversation that went down following his issue, how he's feeling now, if he'll potentially get a start this weekend, how that would affect the rest of the starters, his advice for a player like Klofenstein who might make his debut, his memories from his MLB debut and the upcoming event with Lance Lynn & Alec Burleson.

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7:00 – Cardinals-3 Marlins-4 -- Cardinals will play the special game at Rickwood Field -- STL CITY SC-0 Colorado Rapids-3

7:15 – Sick of It!!!

7:30 – John Mozeliak broke down their view of the deadline from 30 days out--do you see an obvious deal? Is this team WORTH a deal?

7:45 – TIOLI

8:00 – Fresh Take: What is Steven Mat’s role when he comes back? Starter or reliever?

8:15 - MLB Storylines

8:30 - The Fight

8:45 - Cardinal righthander Kyle Gibson on his surprising late-second injury and how's he's feeling today

9:00 - Rush Hour Reset

9:15 - What does this special Rickwood Field game say about baseball trying to ignite the interest in its history?

9:30 - Willson Contreras is on a rehab assignment in Memphis. Steven Matz, Giovanny Gallegos, Riley O’Brien and Tommy Edman are also on the comeback trail. Which injured Cardinal are you most excited about seeing return?

9:45 - Rocc and Roll

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Bradley joins Randy & Danny to break down the biggest difference in CITY from last year, where the frustrations are starting to appear, what to make of CITY's pair of moves from Tuesday, how difficult the acclimation to the MLS can be, the ups and downs of the strikers position, if Klauss' underlying numbers should give confidence towards a breakthrough and what to watch for in tonight's matchup against the Rapids.

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7:00 - Cardinals-8 Marlins-9 (f/10th) -- Florida Panthers-3 Edmonton Oilers-5 -- CITY made two moves yesterday --

7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy!

7:30 - Has St. Louis ever had more of an impact on the National Sports scene? Tatum is one of the faces of the Celtics & NBA, Tkachuk with the Panthers.

7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

8:00 - Fresh Take: Does Willie Mays have the best, most complete argument to be MLB's GOAT?

8:15 - MLS 360 analyst, former EPL, MLS striker Bradley Wright-Phillips breaks down the finishing issues for CITY & Klauss and the biggest difference from last year's surprise success

8:30 - The Fight 

8:45 - Where does the Rory collapse rank this century?

9:00 – Rush Hour Reset

9:15 – The Cowboys have signed a sponsorship deal with a slot machine company. Every professional league has interests in Vegas. Everyone has deals with gambling interests. So why are players being suspended for gambling?

9:30 - Cardinals-Marlins Lineup Game!

9:45 - Rocc and Roll

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Michael joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the upcoming YMCA-Cardinals Care effort to built Paul Goldschmidt stadium, how the plan grew from just a playground to a full multi-purpose field, putting in a field for the first time in a few years, growing the initiative to more events like this and how people can get involved with Cardinals Care.

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Stan joins Randy & Danny to talk about the Cardinals magazine special edition on Whitey Herzog, the way that he stayed locked into the game throughout his entire life, how players loved to play for him because he was a baseball genius & a great person, a memorable conversation between Joe Torre & Whitey Herzog and if he thinks this run for the Cardinals since May can be sustainable into a playoff spot.

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7:00 - Cardinals-7 Marlins-6 (F/12th) -- Did Oli pull Sonny too early? -- Tatum & the Celtics finish off the Mavs 4-1

7:15 - What does this NBA Finals say for the Tatum & Brown combo?

7:30 - Cardinals Magazine’s Stan McNeal on the newest issue remembering Whitey Herzog

7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT

8:00 - Fresh Take: Does there come a point where the Cardinals need to take playing time away from Goldy?

8:15 - What starting pitcher (reasonable) would you like to see the Cardinals acquire?

8:30 - The Fight

8:45 - Ryan Helsley has been mentioned as a possible trade piece, but can they win without him?

9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET

9:15 - Cardinals Care VP Michael Hall joins the show to talk about how the Paul Goldschmidt field innovation came into fruition

9:30 - Doug Armstrong broke down a new role for an old player and laid out the plan for the future at the center spot...

9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll

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Chip Caray is out on his "hot girl walk" with his newer healed ankle, one of the most exciting games in his Cardinals time against the Cubs, a big win last week over the Pirates, Pedro Pages stepping up and earning more time, why pitchers seem to love throwing to him so much, the surprise that Contreras is already back on a rehab assignment, and what the upcoming special game for the Cardinals in Birmingham means for MLB.

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