In the first hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses Paul DeJong’s impressive return to the big leagues and why the XFL playoff format is goofy if the 7-3 St. Louis Battlehawks can’t get in. Frank Cusumano, sports director at KSDK, joins the show to elaborate on the Cardinals’ pitching woes, Paul DeJong, and the Battlehawks.

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