Sports on a Sunday Morning

Hours 1 and 2 of Sports on a Sunday Morning cover a hot start for the St. Louis Cardinals, including a win streak, standout performances, and a full game recap. The show also includes updates on St. Louis City SC and the St. Louis Battlehawks, along with college basketball headlines and local events. Doug Armstrong wraps Hour 1 with insight on the St. Louis Blues season, young core, and future direction. Hour 2 features Jim Brennan on Glennon Live and St. Louis philanthropy, David Malukas on his rise with Team Penske, and Chaim Bloom breaking down bullpen performance, player development, and roster outlook. Bernie Miklasz wraps the hour with analysis of the Cardinals' aggressive style and long-term trajectory.

Hour 2 features Jim Brennan on Glennon Live raising nearly $3 million for SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, along with St. Louis philanthropy and housing initiatives. David Malukas joins to talk about his journey to Team Penske and racing at World Wide Technology Raceway. Chaim Bloom breaks down the St. Louis Cardinals recent success, bullpen performance, and future outlook, while Bernie Miklasz wraps the hour with analysis on the team's aggressive style, offensive surge, and long-term trajectory.

Chaim Bloom discusses the St. Louis Cardinals recent success, emphasizing team-wide contributions from a young roster. He breaks down the bullpen, including Riley O'Brien, JoJo Romero, George Soriano, and Matt Svanson, while highlighting the importance of multi-inning arms like Gordon Graceffo. Bloom also touches on emerging AI tools in MLB, the philosophy behind contract extensions, and provides injury updates on Richard Fitts and Hunter Dobbins. He wraps with thoughts on upcoming series and keeping momentum going.

David Malukas shares his journey from karting to Team Penske, detailing his Midwest roots, racing background, and the moment he committed to pursuing IndyCar professionally. He talks about the pride and pressure of driving the No. 12 car, inspired by Will Power. Malukas also breaks down racing at World Wide Technology Raceway, calling it “beautiful chaos,” and explains strategy changes for a primetime race. He highlights IndyCar's fan access and global growth while emphasizing his strong connection to St. Louis, calling it a second home.

Jim Brennan joins Sports on a Sunday Morning to recap Glennon Live and its impact on SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, raising nearly $3 million with help from performances and community support. He shares his decades-long connection to the hospital and highlights the generosity across St. Louis. The conversation also covers McKelvey Homes' charitable efforts supporting housing initiatives, the Moog Center for Deaf Education, and how stable housing helps families thrive. Brennan also provides business updates on new communities, special financing offers, and upcoming developments.

Hour 1 of Sports on a Sunday Morning features a strong stretch from the St. Louis Cardinals, a recap of St. Louis City SC in Seattle, and Battlehawks coverage. The hour also includes college basketball headlines and local updates before Doug Armstrong joins to wrap the hour with thoughts on the St. Louis Blues season and future direction.

Doug Armstrong reflects on the St. Louis Blues missing the playoffs, early-season struggles, and lessons learned. He highlights the growth of the young core, coaching changes under Jim Montgomery, draft strategy, and the transition to Alex Steen as GM.

Today on Sports On a Sunday Morning KMOX Golf Correspondent talking about The Masters, Ron Edgar from the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. Finally, Blues have been eliminated from the playoffs and we hear from Coach Jim Montgomery. City SC Sporting Director Corey Wray to talk about getting a point in Dallas and the Open Cup. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom to talk Walker, Svanson and catching. KMOX Contributor Bernie Miklasz talks Cardinals.

In this hour Tom Ackerman is joined by City SC Sporting Director Corey Wray to talk about getting a point in Dallas and the Open Cup. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom to talk Walker, Svanson and catching. KMOX Contributor Bernie Miklasz talks Cardinals.

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to talk about facing his former club, the start for Walker, Svanson struggle plus catching depth.

City SC Sporting Director Corey Wray joins to talk about getting a point in Dallas for the first time. The US Open Cup starts on Wednesday and more.

Tom Ackerman is joined by KMOX Golf Correspondent talking about The Masters, Ron Edgar from the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame. Finally, Blues have been eliminated from the playoffs and we hear from Coach Jim Montgomery.

Ron Edgar, St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall joins to talk about the amateur baseball in the area and Cardinals.

KMOX Golf Correspondent Dan Reardon is live from The Masters and joins to talk about the final round and what happened to Rory McIlroy.

Tom Ackerman recaps Illinois' Final Four run with Brian Barnhart, previews The Masters with Dan Reardon, and breaks down the Blues' playoff push with Chris Kerber. In Hour 2, Ron Kruszewski discusses the U.S. Ski Team event in St. Louis, Diego Gigliani talks STL City SC and World Cup excitement, Chaim Bloom analyzes the Cardinals' young core and pitching, and Bernie Miklasz previews the Michigan vs. UConn national championship while diving into early-season MLB storylines.

Tom Ackerman starts with Ron Kruszewski discussing the U.S. Ski Team event and Olympic athlete impact in St. Louis. Diego Gigliani follows with insight on St. Louis CITY SC's draw vs. NYCFC, squad depth, and World Cup excitement. Chaim Bloom then breaks down the St. Louis Cardinals' young core, pitching evaluations, and farm system progress, before Bernie Miklasz closes the hour with analysis of the Michigan vs. UConn national championship and early Cardinals storylines.

Bernie Miklasz joins Tom Ackerman to break down the national championship matchup between Michigan and UConn, including Dan Hurley's legacy and the Big Ten's potential historic run. He also dives into the St. Louis Cardinals' early-season performance, highlighting inconsistent starting pitching, bullpen usage, and why this season remains an evolving and intriguing story.

Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to discuss Jordan Walker's hot start and how his offseason work is translating at the plate. He also provides updates on Masyn Winn's health, evaluates early pitching performances from Dustin May, Kyle Leahy, and Andre Pallante, and breaks down the organization's minor league progress and catching depth.

Diego Gigliani joins Tom Ackerman to break down St. Louis CITY SC's 1–1 draw vs. NYCFC, including Brendan McSorley's late goal and the impact of key substitutes. He also discusses internal competition within the squad, confidence in head coach Yoann Damet, and how the club is preparing St. Louis for the 2026 World Cup with its “Summer of Soccer” initiative.

Ron Kruszewski joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the ESPN “On the Edge” premiere at Stifel Theatre supporting the U.S. Ski Team, including stories of Olympic athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin and Noah Elliott. He also shares insight on Stifel's role in the St. Louis community, the Cardinals' young roster, the Blues' playoff push, and how adapting to change is key in both sports and business.

Tom Ackerman recaps Illinois' Final Four run with Brian Barnhart, including the loss to UConn and what's next for the Illini. Dan Reardon previews The Masters at Augusta National, breaking down course conditions and top contenders. Chris Kerber joins to discuss the Blues' playoff push, strong goaltending, and a key matchup against the Colorado Avalanche.

Chris Kerber joins Tom Ackerman to break down the Blues' late playoff push, improved goaltending from Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer, and a critical matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. He also discusses Dylan Holloway's impact, Robert Thomas' strong response after trade rumors, and the transition from Doug Armstrong to Alex Steen.

Dan Reardon joins Tom Ackerman to break down The Masters, including Augusta National's ideal setup, why it remains golf's cathedral, and how this year's conditions could shape the tournament. They also dive into top contenders like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Ludvig Åberg, along with storylines surrounding Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, and what makes this year's field unique.

Brian Barnhart joins Tom Ackerman to break down Illinois' Final Four loss to UConn, Michigan's title outlook, Brad Underwood's journey, and what's next for the Illini roster.

The show opens with the Battlehawks' win over DC and an emotional Ricky Proehl interview, plus a look at NASCAR and IndyCar headlines. Steve Kelly breaks down Illinois' Final Four run and Brad Underwood's journey, while Chris May discusses SLU basketball, Josh Schertz, and the program's future. Chris Pronger joins to talk Blues playoff momentum and leadership, along with his new book Earned. The Cardinals take center stage with JJ Wetherholt's breakout debut, Michael McGreevy's strong start, and the energy around Busch Stadium. Chaim Bloom discusses the team's early identity, lineup strategy, pitching evaluation, and long-term vision. Bernie Miklasz closes the show with insight on improved plate discipline, young player impact, and why it's too early to judge the bullpen.

Tom Ackerman opens Hour 2 with the Battlehawks' win over DC and Ricky Proehl's emotional interview before recapping Hour 1. The focus shifts to the Cardinals, highlighting JJ Wetherholt's electric start and Michael McGreevy's strong outing. Chaim Bloom joins to discuss the team's identity, lineup decisions, pitching evaluation, and long-term vision. Bernie Miklasz wraps the hour with insight on improved plate discipline, Wetherholt's impact, lineup strategy, and early bullpen reactions.

Bernie Miklasz breaks down the Cardinals' improved plate discipline, early production from Jordan Walker and Victor Scott, and JJ Wetherholt's strong debut. He also discusses lineup strategy, platoon advantages, and why it's too early to worry about the bullpen.

Chaim Bloom breaks down the Cardinals' early season start, highlighting the energy, approach, and competitive at-bats that carried over from spring training. He discusses the Opening Day atmosphere at Busch Stadium and the sense that fans are buying into the team's new direction. Bloom dives into managing a young roster over a 162-game season, lineup decisions like Masyn Winn hitting cleanup, and how the organization balances analytics with real-time performance. He also evaluates early pitching results from Matthew Liberatore and Michael McGreevy, while emphasizing the importance of not overreacting to small sample sizes.

Hour 1 covers a wide range of St. Louis and national storylines. The show opens with Cardinals talk and early season outlook. Steve Kelly joins to break down Illinois' run to the Final Four, highlighting key wins, team identity, and Brad Underwood's journey. Chris May discusses SLU basketball, including national interest in Josh Schertz, the program's strength, and what's needed to take the next step. Chris Pronger wraps the hour with insight on the Blues' playoff push, improved team play, and lessons from his career tied to his new book Earned: The True Cost of Greatness.

Chris May joins the show to address national interest in SLU head coach Josh Schertz, confirming contact with NC State while emphasizing that Schertz remains the Billikens' coach. May discusses the strength of the SLU program, pointing to strong NIL support, resources, and a growing foundation that can compete nationally. He also breaks down what the team needs to take the next step after the NCAA Tournament loss to Michigan, with a focus on adding size and physicality through the transfer portal. The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of college basketball, mid-major opportunities in the NIL era, and the overall health of SLU athletics.

Steve Kelly breaks down Illinois' return to the Final Four for the first time since 2005 and what's fueled this tournament run. He highlights key wins, including a statement victory over Houston, and how the Illini have adapted their style, using size and toughness when shots aren't falling. Kelly also dives into Brad Underwood's emotional journey, calling Illinois his dream job and finally reaching this moment after nearly four decades in coaching.

Chris Pronger joins the show to break down the St. Louis Blues' late-season surge and why the team is suddenly back in the playoff race. He dives into improved team defense, confidence, and the impact of a younger, more balanced lineup. Pronger also discusses his new book Earned: The True Cost of Greatness, sharing lessons on adversity, leadership, and the mindset that shaped his career and life after hockey.

Tom Ackerman breaks down the Cardinals' final spring training decisions, including Matthew Liberatore as Opening Day starter, Andre Pallante earning a rotation spot, and key roster battles. Bernie Miklasz joins to discuss Nelson Velázquez's breakout potential and roster strategy, while Chaim Bloom explains pitching development, bullpen depth, and the team's vision heading into the season. Plus, a look at SLU, Mizzou, and Illinois in the NCAA Tournament.

Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to break down the Cardinals' final roster decisions, including Matthew Liberatore as Opening Day starter and Andre Pallante earning the fifth rotation spot. He discusses Dustin May's strong spring, bullpen depth, and the team's strategy of developing undervalued arms like George Soriano, while emphasizing competition and depth heading into the season.

Bernie Miklasz joins Tom Ackerman to break down the Cardinals' latest roster moves, including the Soriano trade, Andre Pallante winning the fifth starter spot, and why Nelson Velázquez looks set for a breakout in left field. They also discuss Lars Nootbaar's injury and hit on SLU, Mizzou, and Illinois in the NCAA Tournament.

Tom Ackerman hosts Sports on a Sunday Morning live from Jupiter, Florida. Bernie Miklasz breaks down Cardinals spring training, including Jordan Walker's hitting lab reset and roster battles. Jerry Palm previews Selection Sunday with SLU and Missouri's NCAA Tournament outlook, while Andy Strickland discusses the Blues' late playoff push. Joe Roderick joins to preview the World Baseball Classic semifinal between Team USA and the Dominican Republic, Dan Reardon talks The Players Championship and the road to the Masters, and Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom shares insight on pitching depth, young players, and the team's direction heading toward Opening Day.

Tom Ackerman continues Sports on a Sunday Morning live from Jupiter, Florida. Joe Roderick previews the World Baseball Classic semifinal between Team USA and the Dominican Republic and the atmosphere surrounding international baseball. Dan Reardon breaks down The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, Ludvig Åberg's lead, and early Masters contenders. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to discuss spring training progress, pitching depth, Jordan Walker's development, and the evolving roster picture heading toward Opening Day.

Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to discuss the Cardinals' progress in spring training. Bloom talks about the outlook for the starting rotation, bullpen flexibility without a set closer, and encouraging signs from players like Nolan Gorman, Alec Burleson, and JJ Wetherholt. He also addresses Jordan Walker stepping away from games to work on his swing, the evolving outfield picture with Lars Nootbaar and Thomas Saggese, and how the organization wants to reconnect with Cardinals fans through young talent and a relentless style of play.

Dan Reardon joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to discuss The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass and whether it should be considered golf's “fifth major.” They break down Ludvig Åberg's three-shot lead, the difficulty of Sawgrass' closing stretch, and the challengers trying to chase him down.

Joe Roderick joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to preview the World Baseball Classic semifinal between Team USA and the Dominican Republic in Miami. They discuss the matchup of Paul Skenes against the powerful Dominican lineup, the electric international atmosphere surrounding the WBC, and Italy's surprising run to the semifinals.

Tom Ackerman hosts Sports on a Sunday Morning live from Jupiter, Florida. Bernie Miklasz joins to discuss Cardinals spring training, Jordan Walker's hitting lab reset, and roster battles heading toward Opening Day. Jerry Palm breaks down the NCAA Tournament outlook for SLU and Missouri on Selection Sunday, and Andy Strickland talks Blues hockey, their late playoff push, and what it will take down the stretch.

Andy Strickland joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to discuss the St. Louis Blues' late-season push toward the playoffs. They break down the team's recent surge, strong play from Robert Thomas, Jimmy Snuggerud, and Dylan Holloway, and why tanking isn't realistic with solid goaltending from Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer. Strickland also looks at the Blues' critical road trip through Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver and what it will take down the stretch to stay in the playoff race.