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In the second and final hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley is joined by Tamar Sher, KMOV sports anchor and reporter, to discuss the latest in St. Louis sports, from the Cardinals to City SC. Tamar also previews a special event she is hosting at the Enterprise Center tomorrow called “Women in Sports” that highlights prominent local and national women in sports. Clayton Trutor, author of to discuss his book. Matt wraps up the hour providing updates on the Cardinals’ injuries. 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 ESPN play-by-play college sports announcer James Westling to discuss the NCAA Tournament; and MLS Season Pass announcer Max Bretos to discuss St. Louis City SC, who have yet to lose a game. Also on the show: The Cardinals fall to the Dodgers 7-1 on Opening Day…Is this the 2023 season bleeding into 2024, or are we overreacting far too early? 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.
Following Cardinals postgame, Matt Pauley has a shortened Sports Open Line, and Matt continues to take your calls and texts about the Cardinals Opening Day loss to the Dodgers. Jen Siess joins for the last segment to preview tonight's Soccer Report.
In this clip from Sports Open Line, Matt is joined by friend-of-the-program Dani Wexelman, who is an analyst for MLB Network Radio and ESPN, to give her take on the Cardinals’ offseason moves. 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 this clip from Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley speaks with former Cardinals catcher Tom Pagnozzi on the injuries that plague the Cardinal outfield which spurred the call-up of Victor Scott II. If Scott shines all season long, he his ticket to the big leagues might be one-way! 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 and final hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley begs the question, “What are legitimate expectations of the Cardinals this year?” In an NL Central that is not teeming with powerhouse teams, the Cardinals have a clear path to the top- will their injuries and aged rotation hold them back? Matt is joined by friend-of-the-program Dani Wexelman, who is an analyst for MLB Network Radio and ESPN, to discuss Opening Day, the Cardinals’ offseason moves, and the city of Balitmore’s response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge. Matt wraps up the hour conversing with KMOX’s own Kevin Wheeler on Victor Scott II’s call-up to the majors. 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.
Happy “Opening Day Eve!” We are Cardinals-heavy for the next two hours as we get ready for the first game of the season tomorrow in Los Angeles vs the Dodgers. In the first hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley is joined by former Cardinals John Tudor and Tom Pagnozzi to discuss their time in the Redbirds uniform and to preview Opening Day. Matt wraps up the hour sharing the unfortunate news that St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundvist will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. Cardinals vs Dodgers pregame begins tomorrow at 2:15PM CT with the first pitch at 3:10PM CT. 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 this clip from Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley is joined by former Cardinal center fielder and 1997 All-Star Ray Lankford to discuss the emergence of Victor Scott II who will be making his major league debut on Opening Day after Dylan Carlson suffered a sprained AC joint. 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 and final hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley features audio from Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak who addresses the media on team injuries, the most recent being Dylan Carlson whose sprained AC joint spurred the call-up of Victor Scott II. Matt is joined by former Cardinal reliever and current minor league pitching instructor Jason Isringhausen to preview Opening Day and this year’s club; and KMOX’s own Kevin Wheeler to discuss bullpen construction. Matt wraps up the hour featuring the comments from St. Louis City SC head coach Bradley Carnell who spoke on the team’s draw to D.C. United. 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 shares the news of center fielder Victor Scott II’s call up to the Major League roster after the announcement of Dylan Carlson’s sprained AC joint. Speaking of center field, former Cardinal CF Ray Lankford joins the show to discuss the pageantry of Opening Day and to give his advice to the emerging Scott. New Bally Sports Midwest studio analyst and former Cardinal Mark Sweeney then joins the show to discuss his time donning the birds on the bat and his new role in broadcasting. Matt wraps up the hour going over the St. Louis Blues' 2-1 loss in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights. 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 and final hour of tonight’s show, Matt Pauley explains why Jordan Walker giving his full effort in today’s Spring Training game is not to blame for Dylan Carlson getting tripped up in right centerfield this afternoon. Will we see Victor Scott II in center field after all? The phone lines open up to hear your thoughts! Brian Barnhart, the play-by-play voice of Illini basketball and football then joins the show to discuss Illinois advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA Tournament. The dynamic duo Hancock and Kelley join Pauley in-studio to close out the hour! 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 discusses the Cardinals 6-3 win over the Cubs at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona that saw outfielder Dylan Carlson leave the game with a left shoulder injury after colliding with Jordan Walker. Will yet ANOTHER Cardinal outfielder start the season on the injured list? Former Cardinal second baseman Tom Herr also joins the show to discuss the pageantry of Opening Day, what makes a great second baseman, and his infield chemistry with Ozzie Smith. Also in tonight’s show: Kevin Wheeler joins to talk Cardinals ball; Derrick Goold of the Post-Dispatch has an update on Dylan Carlson’s injury; St. Louis University continues their search for a new men’s basketball head coach; and Cuonzo Martin returns to Missouri State to coach. 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 this clip from Sports Open Line, Joe Pott speaks with college basketball statistician Ken Pomeroy to discuss the factors he uses when creating his power rankings on KenPom.com. 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 this clip from Sports Open Line, Joe Pott speaks with Tom Timmerman of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, who elaborates on the news of upset City SC fans who plan to boycott the Leagues Cup at CITYPARK after the team 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.
In the second and final hour of the show, Joe Pott features St. Louis City SC goalkeeper Roman Burki’s comments to the media today, where he spoke on the team’s 3-3 draw vs the LA Galaxy and his conversation with St. Louis Blues goaltending coach. Joe is also joined by Tom Timmerman of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch to continue discussion on City SC, where he elaborates on the status of the injured Eduard Lowen and Tim Parker, and news of fans wanting to boycott the Leagues Cup game after the team was not selected for the US Open Cup. College basketball statistician and the namesake of KenPom.com Ken Pomeroy also joins the show to discuss March Madness and the formulas he uses to create his power rankings. Joe wraps up the hour sharing the results of our Twitter poll that asked, “Who you would you rather see start in centerfield for the Cardinals, Dylan Carlson or Victor Scott II?” 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 this clip from Sports Open Line, Joe Pott speaks with Randy Moehlman, play-by-play announcer for SIUE athletics and PA announcer for Mizzou football and basketball, to discuss his early takeaways from the Mizzou spring football game and the local kids making good impressions. 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 this clip from Sports Open Line, Joe Pott speaks with Rob Rains, founder of STLSportsPage.com, on Victor Scott II’s chances to make the big league roster come Opening Day as Tommy Edman continues to recover from wrist surgery. 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 again for Matt Pauley, and in the first hour of the show, features Blues coach Drew Bannister’s comments to the media after morning skate as the team faces a tough Colorado Avalanche team. Rob Rains, founder of STLSportsPage.com, then joins the show from Jupiter, Florida to provide updates on Cardinals spring training, like Sonny Gray’s recovery and the outfield construction with injuries to Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar. Randy Moehlman, play-by-play announcer for SIUE athletics and PA announcer for Mizzou football and basketball also joins the show to discuss Mizzou’s spring football game and 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.
In this clip from Sports Open Line, Joe speaks with Joe Roderick of ClaibsOnline on the outfield injuries that plague the Cardinals, and discuss whether Dylan Carlson or Victor Scott II should take Tommy Edman's spot in center field come Opening Day. 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 this clip from Sports Open Line, Joe Pott is joined by St. Louis University athletics writer for the Post-Dispatch to discuss the school's search for a new men's basketball coach after the firing of Travis Ford. 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 this clip from Sports Open Line, Joe Pott speaks with St. Louis Blues writer for NHL.com and The Hockey News Lou Korac to discuss the upcoming stretch for the Blues, who are currently 4 points out of a Wild Card spot. 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 this clip from Sports Open Line, Joe Pott speaks with Pat Rifino of the UFL News Hub on the decision for St. Louis to host the 2024 UFL Championship game at the Dome at America's Center. 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 and final hour of the show, Joe Pott shares Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol’s comments to the media on his recently signed 2-year extension. Joe is then joined by Stu Durando, St. Louis University athletics writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, to discuss the firing of men’s basketball coach Travis Ford and the search for his replacement. Joe Roderick of ClaibsOnline also joins the show to discuss the Cardinals’ injuries and Victor Scott II’s chances to make the Opening Day roster. Lastly, John Hancock pops by in-studio to discuss 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.
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.
In this clip from Sports Open Line, Matt explains how veteran Brandon Crawford’s role as a backup shortstop helps the Cards stay healthier for a full 162 game season and as a mentor to Masyn Winn. 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 this clip from Sports Open Line, Matt explains why Victor Scott II is making a case for an outfielder spot on the Opening Day roster, especially in light of injuries to Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar. 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 and final hour of the show, Matt is joined by Cardinals minor league writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Daniel Guerrero to discuss minor league camp, prospects that stand out to him, and whether or not Victor Scott II has a chance to make the Cardinals’ Opening Day roster in light of Tommy Edman’s injury. Matt also explains why veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford helps the Cardinals get through 162 games, and shares St. Louis City SC head coach Bradley Carnell’s comments to the media on the 2024 MLS season so far. 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.
Matt Pauley is back in St. Louis! The first hour of tonight’s show is shortened as KMOX wraps up the broadcast of Billikens game, who defeated Rhode Island 74-71 in the first round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament in Brooklyn, NY. SLU will now face Duquesne tomorrow at 6:30PM CT. Matt discusses the win, whether there’s a chance they can make a run in the A10 Tournament, and Coach Travis Ford’s seat getting hot after a disappointing season. Matt wraps up Hour 1 with the latest from Cardinals Spring Training. 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.
This is a clip from Sports Open Line. Tom Ackerman is joined by St. Louis University men’s basketball head coach Travis Ford who shares what he is most proud of from the 2023-24 season despite the lackluster results.
This is a clip from Sports Open Line. Tom Ackerman is joined by St. Louis City SC head coach Bradley Carnell to discuss the team’s mood shift from its inaugural season to its second. 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.
