Sports on a Sunday Morning

Tom Ackerman recaps the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years and the Cardinals' comeback win over the Twins. Mike Claiborne provides a Flag Day assessment of the Cardinals, while Chris May, Director of Athletics at Saint Louis University, discusses Billikens basketball, the SLU-Mizzou series, and the future of SLU Athletics. Jennifer Siess breaks down Team USA's World Cup-opening victory and the soccer excitement across St. Louis. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom discusses Blaze Jordan, Nolan Gorman, Victor Scott, Joshua Baez, bullpen depth, and the trade deadline outlook, while Bernie Miklasz analyzes the Cardinals' revamped lineup and pitching concerns.

Jennifer Siess joins Tom Ackerman to break down Team USA's strong start to the World Cup and the atmosphere surrounding soccer in St. Louis. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom discusses Blaze Jordan, Nolan Gorman, Victor Scott, Joshua Baez, bullpen depth, and the club's trade deadline outlook. Later, Bernie Miklasz analyzes the Cardinals' revamped lineup, organizational flexibility, and the growing strain on the pitching staff.

Bernie Miklasz joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the Cardinals' recent roster makeover, including Blaze Jordan's emergence, improved production from the bottom half of the lineup, and the organization's willingness to rethink player development plans. Bernie also explains why short starts from the rotation are putting too much pressure on the bullpen and what must improve as the season moves forward.

Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to discuss Blaze Jordan's impressive start in St. Louis, Nolan Gorman's development plan in Memphis, Victor Scott and Joshua Baez's progress, bullpen reinforcements, and the club's approach to building rotation depth. Bloom also shares his long-term vision as the trade deadline approaches and explains how the Cardinals are balancing today's success with sustained contention.

Jennifer Siess joins Tom Ackerman to break down Team USA's 4-1 World Cup opening win over Paraguay. She discusses Mauricio Pochettino's impact, Christian Pulisic's standout performance, the challenges ahead against Australia and Turkey, and the importance of winning the group. Plus, a look at the electric atmosphere surrounding World Cup watch parties in St. Louis and what's next at Energizer Park.

Tom Ackerman recaps the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years and the Cardinals' comeback win over the Twins. Mike Claiborne joins the show for a Flag Day assessment of the Cardinals, discussing the club's strengths, weaknesses, and pitching needs. Chris May, Director of Athletics at Saint Louis University, shares the latest on Billikens basketball, the new SLU-Mizzou series, and the future of SLU Athletics. Plus, a look ahead to World Cup coverage later in the program.

Chris May, Director of Athletics at Saint Louis University, joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the outlook for Billikens basketball, the investment behind the program's growth, the upcoming SLU-Mizzou matchup at Enterprise Center, and the latest updates from across SLU Athletics.

Mike Claiborne joins Tom Ackerman to assess the Cardinals at the traditional Flag Day checkpoint. Claibs discusses the team's position-by-position progress, Jordan Walker's emergence as a star, ongoing questions behind the plate, and why pitching remains the club's biggest need. He also examines the bullpen, potential trade deadline moves, internal options at Memphis, Joshua Báez's development, and why the upcoming stretch against San Diego and Kansas City could be a defining moment in the Cardinals' season.

Tom Ackerman goes through highlights of the Cardinals win against the Reds. Battlehawks host playoff game tonight. Kyle Kirkwood and Graham Rahal talk about the Bommarito Automotive Group 500. Finally, Dan Dierdorf talks about going into the Missouri Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Hour starts with headlines of the day. St. Louis lands Olympic Marathon trails in 2028. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to talk about the start for Nootbaar, if anything concerns him right now, Gorman and Scott, plus an update on injured players and draft prep. Bernie Miklasz talks Cardinals doing a 6-man rotation, Baez and Blaze Jordan.

Hour starts with headlines of the day. St. Louis lands Olympic Marathon trails in 2028. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to talk about the start for Nootbaar, if anything concerns him right now, Gorman and Scott, plus an update on injured players and draft prep. Bernie Miklasz talks Cardinals doing a 6-man rotation, Baez and Blaze Jordan.

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to talk about the start for Nootbaar, if anything concerns him right now, Gorman and Scott, plus an update on injured players and draft prep.

Tom Ackerman goes through highlights of the Cardinals win against the Reds. Battlehawks host playoff game tonight. Kyle Kirkwood and Graham Rahal talk about the Bommarito Automotive Group 500. Finally, Dan Dierdorf talks about going into the Missouri Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Bernie Miklasz joins to talk about the series against the Cubs and the teams struggle in the month of May. Baseball Hall of Famer and KMOX Alum Bob Costas talks Knicks being back in NBA finals plus his thoughts on the Cardinals and CBA in MLB and possibility of a salary cap. Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong talks about the Blues off season, plan going into the draft and more. City 2 Assistant Coach Elvir Kafedzic talk about the City 2 season, Bosnia and Herzegovina National team playing a friendly match at Energizer Park, starting the Bosnia youth soccer club and more. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to discuss the series against the Cubs, Gorman struggles, Crooks and Velazquez getting the call up and more.

City 2 Assistant Coach Elvir Kafedzic talk about the City 2 season, Bosnia and Herzegovina National team playing a friendly match at Energizer Park, starting the Bosnia youth soccer club and more. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to discuss the series against the Cubs, Gorman struggles, Crooks and Velazquez getting the call up and more. Plus Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist and Battlehawks.

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to discuss the series against the Cubs, Gorman struggles, Crooks and Velazquez getting the call up and more.

City 2 Assistant Coach Elvir Kafedzic talk about the City 2 season, Bosnia and Herzegovina National team playing a friendly match at Energizer Park, starting the Bosnia youth soccer club and more.

Bernie Miklasz joins to talk about the series against the Cubs and the teams struggle in the month of May. Baseball Hall of Famer and KMOX Alum Bob Costas talks Knicks being back in NBA finals plus his thoughts on the Cardinals and CBA in MLB and possibility of a salary cap. Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong talks about the Blues off season, plan going into the draft and more.

Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong talks about the Blues off season, plan going into the draft and more.

Baseball Hall of Famer and KMOX Alum Bob Costas talks Knicks being back in NBA finals plus his thoughts on the Cardinals and CBA in MLB and possibility of a salary cap.

Chris Blair previews the Indy 500, the growing excitement around the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, and reflects on NASCAR star Kyle Busch and the atmosphere surrounding race weekend. Then, Diego Gigliani discusses St. Louis CITY SC's 3–0 win over Austin FC, the club's “Summer of Soccer” plans, and World Cup activations across St. Louis. Finally, Chaim Bloom breaks down Bryan Torres' inspiring MLB journey, Jordan Walker's recent surge, and the Cardinals' evolving pitching plans with Bryson Mautz joining the rotation.

Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to discuss the Cardinals' doubleheader split with the Reds, Bryan Torres' emotional breakthrough to the major leagues, and Jordan Walker continuing to show growth with quality at-bats and power. Bloom also breaks down the promotion of Bryson Mautz, roster moves involving Ryan Fernandez and Matt Svanson, plus rehab updates on pitching prospects Tekoah Roby, Cooper Hjerpe, and Brandon Clarke.

Diego Gigliani joins Tom Ackerman to discuss St. Louis CITY SC's 3–0 win over Austin FC, Roman Bürki's recovery progress, Ben Lundt stepping up in goal, and the club's approach heading into the summer transfer window. Gigliani also previews the “Summer of Soccer” in St. Louis, including Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Panama at Energizer Park, World Cup watch parties, and the club's vision for growing soccer across the entire region.

Chris Blair joins Tom Ackerman to discuss Indy 500 weather concerns, sleeper picks for the race, and the growing excitement around the 2026 Bommarito Automotive Group 500. Blair also reflects on Kyle Busch, NASCAR at Worldwide Technology Raceway, and the atmosphere surrounding race weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Hour 1 of “Sports on a Sunday Morning” on KMOX features Tom Ackerman recapping the Cardinals' dramatic doubleheader against the Reds and the unforgettable MLB debut of Bryan Torres, who reached the majors after 11 years and more than 900 games in professional baseball. Tom also reacts to Jordan Walker's continued breakout season and the Cardinals remaining in the thick of the NL Central race. Bernie Miklasz joins the show to discuss Walker's growth into one of baseball's top hitters, Brycen Mautz being called up, bullpen depth concerns, the extra-innings ghost-runner rule, and why the Cardinals continue to prove they are a legitimate contender. Later, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt joins the program to talk about potential NIL regulation, the transfer portal, athlete protections, and the future structure of college sports. Schmitt also discusses SLU basketball under Josh Schertz, the push toward the Big East, the Congressional Baseball Game, and why St. Louis continues to establish itself as one of America's premier sports cities.

Bernie Miklasz joins “Sports on a Sunday Morning” on KMOX to break down Jordan Walker's dominant stretch, including his improved plate discipline, two-home run doubleheader against the Reds, and emergence as one of the top hitters in baseball this season. Bernie also discusses Bryan Torres' emotional MLB debut after 11 years in professional baseball, the Cardinals' latest pitching moves with Brycen Mautz getting called up, and concerns surrounding the bullpen's left-handed depth. Plus, Bernie and Tom Ackerman react to the Cardinals' wild doubleheader split with Cincinnati, the controversial ghost-runner rule in extra innings, and where the Cardinals stand in the NL Central race heading into a crucial stretch of games.

U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt joins “Sports on a Sunday Morning” to discuss potential NIL regulation, federal oversight in college athletics, athlete protections, revenue sharing, and the evolving transfer portal landscape. Schmitt also talks about SLU basketball and the university's push toward the Big East, Josh Schertz building the Billikens program, and the growing financial gap in college sports. Plus, he shares stories from the Congressional Baseball Game and why he believes St. Louis continues to stand out as a premier sports city.

Tom Ackerman begins the show talking about "Tarps Off" at Busch and goes through the highlights of the Cardinals win against rival Royals. KMOX Golf Correspondent Dan Reardon joins to talk about the crazy PGA Championship which has a lot of players within reach of winning the major tournament. An update on City SC and the Battlehawks. Sports Columnist for the St. Louis Sports Dispatch Lynn Worthy joins to talk about the reports of Mizzou and SLU getting close to agreeing to a matchup. Cardinals take first two against Royals thanks to the tarps off crew. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins the show to talk about fans going tarps off, updates on Nootbaar and Urias and his thoughts on Pallante and more. KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz gives his thoughts on "tarps off" and the Cardinals this weekend.

Sports Columnist for the St. Louis Sports Dispatch Lynn Worthy joins to talk about the reports of Mizzou and SLU getting close to agreeing to a matchup. Cardinals take first two against Royals thanks to the tarps off crew. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins the show to talk about fans going tarps off, updates on Nootbaar and Urias and his thoughts on Pallante and more. KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz gives his thoughts on "tarps off" and the Cardinals this weekend.

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins the show to talk about fans going tarps off, updates on Nootbaar and Urias and his thoughts on Pallante and more.

Sports Columnist for the St. Louis Sports Dispatch Lynn Worthy joins to talk about the reports of Mizzou and SLU getting close to agreeing to a matchup. Cardinals take first two against Royals thanks to the tarps off crew.

Tom Ackerman begins the show talking about "Tarps Off" at Busch and goes through the highlights of the Cardinals win against rival Royals. KMOX Golf Correspondent Dan Reardon joins to talk about the crazy PGA Championship which has a lot of players within reach of winning the major tournament. Finally an update on City SC and the Battlehawks.

KMOX Golf Correspondent Dan Reardon joins to talk about the crazy PGA Championship which has a lot of players within reach of winning the major tournament.

Hour 2 of “Sports on a Sunday Morning” begins with Diego Gigliani discussing St. Louis CITY SC earning its first road win of the season, Roman Bürki's clean sheet, and the club's continued focus on improving finishing in the final third. Gigliani also previews the upcoming Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Panama match at Energizer Park, Edin Džeko returning to St. Louis, and downtown World Cup watch party plans. Then, Chaim Bloom joins the show to break down the Cardinals' recent pitching success, the development of young starters like Michael McGreevy and Kyle Leahy, Riley O'Brien's emergence in the bullpen, and Lars Nootbaar's recovery timeline. Later, Bernie Miklasz discusses the Cardinals' evolving team identity, the pitching staff carrying the club during an offensive slowdown, the Nolan Gorman debate, and why Blaze Jordan is a prospect worth watching moving forward.

Bernie Miklasz joins “Sports on a Sunday Morning” to discuss the evolving identity of the St. Louis Cardinals, why this team feels more resilient and connected, and how strong pitching has helped carry the club during a recent offensive slowdown. Bernie breaks down standout performances from Matthew Liberatore and Michael McGreevy, the impact of the bullpen, and why the current stretch could reshape expectations for the season.

Chaim Bloom joins “Sports on a Sunday Morning” to discuss the evolving identity of the St. Louis Cardinals and the club's recent stretch driven by strong pitching. Bloom talks about the emergence of Riley O'Brien in the closer role, Michael McGreevy's dominant outing at Petco Park, and the continued development of young arms like Kyle Leahy, Andre Pallante, Liam Doyle, and Tink Hence. Bloom also shares thoughts on the Cardinals' offensive balance, the competitiveness of the Padres series, and Lars Nootbaar's rehab timeline as the club looks to maintain momentum with a young roster continuing to grow.

Diego Gigliani joins “Sports on a Sunday Morning” to discuss St. Louis CITY SC earning its first road win of the season, Roman Bürki's clean sheet, and the club's need to improve finishing in the final third. He also previews the Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Panama match at Energizer Park, Edin Džeko returning to St. Louis, and upcoming World Cup watch party plans downtown.

Hour 1 of “Sports on a Sunday Morning” features golf analyst Dan Reardon breaking down PGA Championship storylines, Cameron Young's rise, Scottie Scheffler's form, and the latest around LIV Golf. Then, Josh Schertz joins the show to discuss SLU returning nine players from its NCAA Tournament team, roster continuity, portal additions including Alon Michaeli and Sheek Pearson, and the future of Billikens basketball. Later, Chris Zimmerman talks about the future of the St. Louis Blues, the team's young core, Springfield Thunderbirds development, draft capital, and the organization's evolving TV and broadcast plans.

Chris Zimmerman joins “Sports on a Sunday Morning” to discuss the promising future of the St. Louis Blues after a strong finish to the season. Zimmerman talks about young players like Otto Stenberg, Theo Lindstein, Jimmy Snuggerud, and Logan Mailloux stepping up, the Springfield Thunderbirds' historic playoff upset, and the importance of the Blues' draft capital moving forward.

Dan Reardon joins “Sports on a Sunday Morning” to discuss Cameron Young's recent rise entering the PGA Championship at Aronimink, Scottie Scheffler's form heading into major week, and the biggest storylines surrounding the golf world. Reardon also talks St. Louis golf connections tied to Wake Forest coach Jerry Haas, memories from Bellerive, and the uncertain future surrounding LIV Golf and players like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Tyrrell Hatton

Josh Schertz joins “Sports on a Sunday Morning” to discuss keeping nine returners from SLU's NCAA Tournament team, roster continuity, and new additions including Alon Michaeli, Elijah Strong, Sheek Pearson, Jamison White, and Yousaf Ahmad heading into the 2026-27 season.

SLU Softball Coach Christy Connoyer joins to talk about the recent success they have had in the A10 and hosting the A10 tournament. World Wide Technology Raceway Executive Vice President & General Manager Chris Blair joins to promote the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 being about a month away. Plus Cardinals and more. Sporting Director for St. Louis City SC Corey Wray joins to talk about advancing to the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup, the return of Eduard Löwen, how much depth is tested with multiple matches in a week and more. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to talk about the streak that they are on, McGreevy pitching well, Jordan Walker on another level, plus Dobbins and Matthews. KMOX Correspondent Bernie Miklasz talks Cardinals.

Sporting Director for St. Louis City SC Corey Wray joins to talk about advancing to the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup, the return of Eduard Löwen, how much depth is tested with multiple matches in a week and more. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to talk about the streak that they are on, McGreevy pitching well, Jordan Walker on another level, plus Dobbins and Matthews. KMOX Correspondent Bernie Miklasz talks Cardinals.