Best Brenden Schaeffer Podcasts (2025)

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Full Show: Brenden Schaeffer, Dax McCarty 1:02:31

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In tonight's edition of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, lots of Cardinals talk as they begin the second half of the MLB season tonight! Hear from Brenden Schaeffer, of KMOV and STL Sports Central, and Dax McCarty, of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. In the second hour of the show, leading up to Cardinals baseball on KMOX, Matt Pauley continues talki…

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Ep. 827: Michael McGreevy MUST Remain In Cardinals Rotation After Monday's Gem 13:57

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Michael McGreevy shoved for the Cardinals in a must-needed win over the lowly Rockies on Monday night. Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the McGreevy conundrum for the Cardinals as they look to find a spot in their rotation full time for the kid. Erick Fedde will start on Tuesday night, which, at this point, it makes sense to go ahead and do... But the…

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Ep. 826: Cardinals Nearing Point Of No Return For 2025 Hopes 26:16

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals nearing the point of no return on their hopes for the 2025 season. Even with lackluster pitching lined up for this week in Denver, anything less than a sweep of the Rockies should signal a full-scale sell-off of the short-term expiring assets. We discuss news of a rotation change with Michael McGr…

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Ep. 825: Are The Cardinals Fading Fast? Wetherholt Rising? 30:12

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals losing to the Arizona D-backs 7-3 on Friday night at Chase Field. Andre Pallante struggled in the team's first game following the long All-Star break. The offense could not take advantage of its opportunities until it was far too late. Is the negative trend becoming more of a reality for the Cardi…

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Hour 2: What to do about Cardinals middle infield log-jam? 26:04

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In the second hour of the show, leading up to Cardinals baseball on KMOX, Matt Pauley continues talking Cardinals baseball. A conversation about the redundancies of middle infielders the Cardinals have, and lack of outfield production the team has had. Plus, more talk about Liam Doyle and the Cardinals 2025 draft haul.…

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Hour 1: Cardinals resume second half tonight! 36:26

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In tonight's edition of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, lots of Cardinals talk as they begin the second half of the MLB season tonight! Hear from Brenden Schaeffer, of KMOV and STL Sports Central, and Dax McCarty, of MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

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Full Show: Cardinals Second Half, Open Championship & Mizzou Football 1:18:09

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In hour 1, Nate Gatter fills in for Matt Pauley this week, and on this edition of Sports Open Line, Nate talks to Sam Dykstra with MLB Pipeline and the Minor Leagues about the MLB Draft. He also speaks with Benjamin Hochman of the STL Post-Dispatch to continue the Cardinals conversation when he speaks about the Cardinals plans at the trade deadline…

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Hour 2: The Open Championship & Mizzou Football 40:20

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With Nate Gatter filling in for Matt Pauley, he talks to Dan Reardon, KMOX Golf Correspondent, about the first day of the Open Championship, as well as who is shaping up to make the cut, and who is in a hole too big to get out of. He is later joined by Zach Sweet, Mizzou Football reporter for the Columbia Missourian, to discuss the upcoming footbal…

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Hour 1: Cardinals Draft Picks & Cardinals Second Half 37:48

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Nate Gatter fills in for Matt Pauley this week, and on this edition of Sports Open Line, Nate talks to Sam Dykstra with MLB Pipeline and the Minor Leagues about the MLB Draft. He also speaks with Benjamin Hochman of the STL Post-Dispatch to continue the Cardinals conversation when he speaks about the Cardinals plans at the trade deadline and how th…

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Ep. 824: Donnie Shines In Atlanta! Trade Deadline Expectations For Cardinals? 25:15

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Brenden Schaeffer catches up after a long week in Atlanta to discuss the All-Star Game and Brendan Donovan's contributions to it. What did we think of the swing-off at the end? Plus, what do we look for now that the Cardinals are preparing to race to the trade deadline? There are so many types of moves that *could* be made, but do we expect such a …

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Full Show: Daniel Esteve, Derrick Goold, Cardinals head towards trade deadline post All Star Game 1:17:37

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Nate Gatter fills in for Matt Pauley in this edition of Sports Open Line. He talks with Dan Reardon to break down The Open Championship which begins tomorrow. Gatter also talks with Jonathan Mayo and Ed Wheatley, and many more guests on this edition of Sports Open Line.

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Hour 2: Dan Reardon talks The Open Championship, recap of the MLB All Star Game last night 40:09

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Nate Gatter fills in for Matt Pauley in this edition of Sports Open Line, and in this hour, he talks with Dan Reardon to break down The Open Championship which begins tomorrow. Gatter also talks with Jonathan Mayo and Ed Wheatley.

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Hour 1: Cards second half stretch approaches, Daniel Esteve previews City SC against FC Dallas 37:27

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Nate Gatter fills in for Matt Pauley this week, and on this edition of Sports Open Line, Nate talks with former FOX 2 sports reporter Daniel Esteve to preview City SC's upcoming game with FC Dallas, then he talks with Post-Dispatch beat writer Derrick Goold on the Cardinals as they approach the second half of the season.…

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Full Show: Brad Thompson, Tom Timmermann, Bill McDermott 1:16:29

7d ago1:16:29

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In the first hour of tonight's Sports Open Line, Nate Gatter reacts to the poll we asked online, about what the Cardinals should do at the trade deadline. Then, we are joined by Brad Thompson, Cardinals TV analyst for FanDuel Sports Network Midwest. Plus, lots of talk about the All-Star game and Home Run Derby.In the second hour of the show, we shi…

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Hour 2: Welcome to St. Louis, Fallou Fall! 39:19

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In the second hour of the show, we shift the focus over to soccer, where we are joined by Tom Timmermann, who covers STL City SC for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, to talk about their recent acquisitions. Then Mr. Soccer, Bill McDermott, to discuss the USMNT.

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Hour 1: Should the Cardinals buy or sell at the deadline? 37:09

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In the first hour of tonight's Sports Open Line, Nate Gatter reacts to the poll we asked online, about what the Cardinals should do at the trade deadline. Then, we are joined by Brad Thompson, Cardinals TV analyst for FanDuel Sports Network Midwest. Plus, lots of talk about the All-Star game and Home Run Derby.…

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Full Show: Jen Siess, Mike Monaco, Brian Walton 1:16:43

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Nate Gatter is your host for this week of Sports Open Line! We kick off the show with Nate being joined by Jen Siess, as they re-create the old duo that made up the St. Louis Soccer Report here on KMOX. Then, he is joined by Mike Monaco, play by play broadcaster for ESPN, as they discuss the results of Wimbledon. Then, we make our home run derby se…

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Hour 2: Liam Doyle is the Cardinals' selection at #5 overall in the MLB Draft! 39:51

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As we roll on in hour two of tonight's Sports Open Line, Nate Gatter ponders what course of action the Cardinals could take as the trade deadline approaches. We are joined by Brian Walton of TheCardinalNation.com to discuss the Cardinals' draft haul, led by LHP Liam Doyle!

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Hour 1: City SC gets into the win column! 36:51

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Nate Gatter is your host for this week of Sports Open Line! We kick off the show with Nate being joined by Jen Siess, as they re-create the old duo that made up the St. Louis Soccer Report here on KMOX. Then, he is joined by Mike Monaco, play by play broadcaster for ESPN, as they discuss the results of Wimbledon. Then, we make our home run derby se…

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Ep. 23: MLB Draft STEAL?! Cardinals Draft LHP Liam Doyle With Fifth Overall Pick! 20:48

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the St. Louis Cardinals drafting LHP Liam Doyle out of Tennessee, one of the most fiery players in the draft class, and a guy who certainly has the skill to back up his fire on the mound. We dive into how the selection was available despite most mock drafts expecting Doyle to go earlier in the round, plus give nuggets …

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Ep. 822: Who Should The Cardinals Draft With No. 5 Pick Sunday Night? 24:48

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The St. Louis Cardinals have a rare opportunity Sunday night to draft a difference-maker with a top 5 pick in the MLB Draft. We discuss the options and the direction we think the Cardinals should go. Follow this podcast for daily Cardinals coverage.

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Ep. 821: Will Arenado Need An IL Stint After Finger Injury Creeped Up Again Friday? 28:45

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals losing to the Atlanta Braves on Friday night by a 6-5 score. Matthew Liberatore struggled out of the gate and never really recovered. The bullpen was good, though, with Riley O'Brien and Matt Svanson throwing up zeroes to keep the Cards in the game. The offense posted five runs in the early inning…

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Ep. 820: Mikolas Bounces Back For Big Win | Cardinals Officially Sticking With Fedde For Saturday? 37:55

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the big rebound performance from Miles Mikolas as the Cardinals beat the Nationals 8-1 at Busch Stadium on Thursday night. Really solid collective display from the offense, as well. But we spend plenty of time in this episode discussing the news that Erick Fedde will start for the Cardinals again on Saturday despite prev…

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Ep. 819: More Pitching Woes For Cardinals, But JJ Wetherholt STARS In Memphis Debut! 32:52

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the 8-2 loss for the St. Louis Cardinals to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday at Busch Stadium, and puts the loss in the context of the season as it pertains to how the Cardinals should approach the deadline upcoming for trades. But then we get into more enjoyable topics, breaking down JJ Wetherholt's AAA debut with …

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Ep. 818: Cardinals Knock Off Nats Behind Sonny Gray's Short But Effective Outing 36:50

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the Cardinals 4-2 win over the Nationals from Tuesday night's game at Busch Stadium. We break down why Sonny Gray departed after five innings and 70 pitches in the game. We discuss the big swing by All-Star Brendan Donovan that got the Cardinals back into a tied game in the third inning, plus Lars Nootbaar's power stroke…

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Full Show: Sports Open Line (7/7/25) 1:17:37

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It's a full edition of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley on KMOX! The Cardinals had a rough weekend in Chicago, and Matt reacts to that, along with looking ahead to a home series against the Nationals. Matt discusses what went wrong in the previous series against the Cubs, as well as what is next for two members of the Cardinals pitching staff. Ber…

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Hour 2: The Nationals Come to Town 40:36

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In hour 2, Matt Pauley opens the phone lines, as well as taking your texts and comments to hear more from the viewers and what they think of the Cardinals. Ryan Clary, 1067theFan and @LO_Nationals host, joins the show to discuss the recent firing of the Nationals GM and manager, as well as previewing the upcoming series between the Cardinals and Na…

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Hour 1: Cardinals Get Smoked Twice by the Cubs in Chicago 37:01

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In hour 1, Matt discusses what went wrong in the previous series against the Cubs, as well as what is next for two members of the Cardinals pitching staff. Bernie Miklasz joins the show to discuss Mikolas and Fedde, as well as what the Cardinals need to do to turn things around moving forward. Benjamin Hochman, Post-Dispatch / @STL_SportsNews colum…

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Ep. 817: It's Time For John Mozeliak To Take Action On Erick Fedde Situation 24:32

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the rapid fall from grace for Erick Fedde and what John Mozeliak needs to now be willing to do about the current state of the St. Louis Cardinals rotation. Follow this feed for Cardinals coverage all year!

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Full Show: Scott Warmann, Max Bretos, Bengie Molina (7/3/25) 1:22:14

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It's a full edition of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley on KMOX! The Cardinals had a rough weekend in Pittsburgh, and Matt reacts to that, along with looking ahead to a weekend series with the Cubs. We are joined by Scott Warmann, studio host for FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, and KMOX Sports contributor. Then, Max Bretos joins us to talk everyth…

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Hour 2: Hear from Bengie Molina on Cards' struggles, Blues GM Doug Armstrong amid NHL offseason 42:41

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In hour two, Matt Pauley talks more Cardinals baseball, and what to do with Erick Fedde and Miles Mikolas as they continue to struggle in the Cardinals rotation. Former MLB catcher and Cardinals radio spanish broadcaster Bengie Molina joins us, and then we hear some audio cuts from Blues GM Doug Armstrong, as they have made a few offseason moves in…

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Hour 1: Cardinals don't score a single run in Pittsburgh, what do we takeaway? 39:32

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It's a full edition of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley on KMOX! The Cardinals had a rough weekend in Pittsburgh, and Matt reacts to that, along with looking ahead to a weekend series with the Cubs. We are joined by Scott Warmann, studio host for FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, and KMOX Sports contributor. Then, Max Bretos joins us to talk everyth…

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Hour 2- Saint Louis Blues Transactions 38:40

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In a loaded hour 2, Mike Meyer joins the show to discuss the recent transactions that are happening with the Blues. New Mizzou Women's Basketball Coach, Kellie Harper, joins to discuss her new role at the University. Brian Boitano, US Figure Skating legend, joins to discuss the upcoming figure skating event being held in Saint Louis.…

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Hour 1- Cards Swept By Pirates 34:05

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Matt Pauley discusses the Cardinals tough sweep to the Pirates, as well as them being shutout the whole series. The Cardinals have taken a step back from where they are, and he talks about what needs to improve from here. Bernie Miklasz also joins the show to discuss what went wrong for the Cardinals in a Cardinals heavy hour 1.…

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Full Show: Sports Open Line (7/2/25) 1:12:45

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In this Wednesday edition of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley discusses the Cardinals tough sweep to the Pirates, as well as them being shutout in the whole series. The Cardinals have taken a step back from where they are, and he talks about what needs to improve from here. Bernie Miklasz also joins the show to discuss what went wrong for the Cardinal…

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Ep. 816: So The Cardinals Just Got Shut Out For The Fourth Time In A Week... 21:01

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals losing in shutout fashion for the fourth time in the past week. What's going on with this offense that they are squandering a wonderful pitching performance like the one Andre Pallante delivered? Pallante honestly outdueled Paul Skenes. But in the battle of the bullpens, the Cardinals fell short, …

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Ep. 815: Do the Cardinals have an Erick Fedde problem? 20:43

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Brenden Schaeffer discusses the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 loss to the Pirates on Monday night in Pittsburgh as Erick Fedde blew up for the second straight start. Is this a real problem brewing for the Cardinals or can they afford to stay patient given their solutions for rotation woes beyond plugging in Michael McGreevy are slim? Follow this podcast …

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Ep. 814: GORM CRUSHES ONE! The Left-On-Left Homer Guides Cardinals To SWEEEP In Cleveland! 32:45

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the St. Louis Cardinals sweep of the Cleveland Guardians as the Cardinals won the finale of the series 7-0 on Sunday. Nolan Gorman set the tone of the game in the first inning, refusing to let lefty Logan Allen off the hook for his first inning troubles. A massive homer for Gorman gave the Cardinals the lead. Despite n…

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Ep. 813: Mikolas falters... Doesn't matter! These Cardinals always seem to find a way! 26:48

24d ago26:48

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the St. Louis Cardinals comeback win over the Guardians on Saturday, 9-6. After falling behind 6-1, the Cardinals figured out a way to battle back, chasing the Cleveland starter from the game and continuing to hammer away at the bullpen. Can the Cards find a sweep on Sunday morning? Checking in on the minor leagues, th…

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Ep. 812: ONE-HITTER! A MADDUX For Sonny Gray! HE Was SUPERB! 32:39

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Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the masterful Sonny Gray performance from Friday as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Guardians 5-0. Sonny threw a one-hitter, a shutout, a MADDUX (fewer than 100 pitches) by retiring the Cleveland lineup for 27 outs on just 89 pitches, walking none, giving up just one hit, and somehow doing those amazing efficient thin…

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Fighting Illini OL Brandon Henderson 5:21

26d ago5:21

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Matt talks some Illini football with Metro East native Brandon Henderson

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NASCAR driver Kyle Larson 8:39

26d ago8:39

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Matt Pauley is joined by NASCAR driver Kyle Larson

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Former St. Louis Blue Barret Jackman 7:53

26d ago7:53

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Barret Jackman joins Matt to talk about the Blues changing up the jersey & the logo & what the offseason could hold for the Blues future.

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Apple TV MLB broadcaster Wayne Randazzo 13:19

26d ago13:19

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Matt is joined by Wayne Randazzo to talk about the Cardinals upcoming matchup in Cleveland.

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Hour 2 - Cardinals onto Cleveland, New-look Blues, SACAR & Illini Football 35:13

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A jam-packed interview-only 2nd hour as Matt is joined by Apple TV broadcaster Wayne Randazzo to preview Cardinals-Guardians, the Blues remix & future with Barrett Jackman, a little racing with NASCAR driver Kyle Larson & some CFB talk with a hometown kid--the Illini's Brandon Henderson.

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Apple TV+ MLS Analyst Warren Barton 12:25

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Matt Pauley in joined by former EPL player & MLS analyst Warren Barton to talk about another CITY loss & their chances to find a win in the Houston heat over the weekend.

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Full Show: Sports Open Line (6/26/25) 1:08:16

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Matt Pauley continues to dive into a rough two day stretch for the Cardinals as they split their series with the Cubs, he's joined by Hall of Famer Tony LaRussa and Apple TV+ MLS analyst Warren Barton talks about CITY's chances in Houston.A jam-packed interview-only 2nd hour as Matt is joined by Apple TV broadcaster Wayne Randazzo to preview Cardin…

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Hall of Famer Tony LaRussa 10:22

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Matt Pauley was joined by multiple Hall of Famer, former Cardinals manager & World Series Champion to talk about the current state of baseball and the Cardinals building towards the future.

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Hour 1: Cardinals split Cubs series, TLR talks MLB & CITY's weekend ahead 33:03

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Matt Pauley continues to dive into a rough two day stretch for the Cardinals as they split their series with the Cubs, he's joined by Hall of Famer Tony LaRussa and Apple TV+ MLS analyst Warren Barton talks about CITY's chances in Houston.

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Ep. 811: A Philosophical Differences Reunion! Did The Cardinals Mess Up Not Trading Fedde Last Winter? 55:31

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Born of a small difference in philosophy on Twitter, Brenden Schaeffer and Josh Jacobs jumped into the podcast studio to debate whether the Cardinals should have traded Erick Fedde in the winter. Of course, this comes after a game in which Fedde gave up seven runs and did not get through the fourth inning, so it's going to be tougher for Brenden to…