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Brad Thompson touches on the MLB trade deadline, what it's like pitching in St. Louis in July, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-22:17) Cardinal broadcaster, Brad Thompson joins us from the Magic House. The Touch Tunnel. Trade Deadline Week. Expecting some turnover in the bullpen. Will a position player be moved? The organization's mindset with the attendance as of late. Putting out a good product while building for the future. Hug Watch for the next few days. Who are the untouchables?(22:25-28:01) What will the 'Gers be wearing against KU? Will the Sigma Chis be welcoming Tim back to campus? Audio of Charles Barkley on Pardon My Take talking bars of soap and vaseline in his belly button. Tekoah Roby's Tommy Johns surgery.(28:11-36:30) E-Mail of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins the show to talk all things Cardinal baseball as the trade deadline looms. Brad talks about Fedde being picked up by the Braves, Nolan Arenado's possibility of being traded, and other target/trade pieces that could be moved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BT explores Cardinals ace Sonny Gray's recent decline in production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson touches on Erick Fedde, young pitchers in the organization, and the trade deadlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Former Cardinals pitcher, Brad Thompson on how the Cardinals fix the starting rotation- Sports Six Pack Part I- Sports Six-Pack Part II- Should we trust the front office heading into the trade deadline?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-10:44) James Carlton joins us in studio. Talking the pre-season 12th ranked Tigers Football team. James thinks there's a true QB competition between Pribula and Sam Horn. The Tigers schedule. Warson Woods Wacko has a mole in the room and says Sam Horn will be the starter.(10:52-32:43) Doug's ready to hold people accountable if the Cardinals don't win the series against the Rockies. Cardinal broadcaster, Brad Thompson joins the show. Brad with a stat about the Cardinals starting pitching ERA over the last 20 games. Not great. Players and their no-trade clauses in the spot the Cardinals are in. Any untouchables on the Cardinal roster? Jordan Walker upside. Brad's thoughts on the Savannah Bananas.(32:53-47:34) Why was it performed in a round? Jackson's dossier question. Which image from the last decade defines the St. Louis area sports scene? Is it your favorite or the one that provides the best commentary on the last decade? Now that you mention it, Jackson's question was kind of a downer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins the program to talk about all things Cardinals baseball. Brad talks about the struggles this weekend in Arizona, the starting pitching woes, and the general vibe of the team. Brad also shares his perspective on the upcoming trade deadline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins BK & Ferrario to discuss where Jordan Walker is at right now, and where the Cardinals find themselves following the All-Star break.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson offers his post-All-Star Game thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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 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.
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.
(00:00-11:04) Martin's daily drop request. Favorite noodles. Angel hair is the shoestring fry of pasta. Noodle takes a plenty. Hardos on the text line.(11:12-20:06) They're talking meat temperatures in the YouTube chat. Cards limping into the All-Star break. Odds of the Cardinals making the playoffs this year. Doug doesn't like the Cardinals Sunday caps. Maton and Helsley struggled on Saturday. They want more pasta talk.(20:16-40:50) Brad Thompson joins the show after the four hour rain delay yesterday. Good time for the All-Star break with the guys being banged up and tired. Mikolas and Fedde looked better over the weekend. Michael McGreevy. Jordan Walker. How long will it take Liam Doyle to get to the Majors?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins the show to talk about the weekend that was and some missed opportunities. Brad also talks a big picture look at the team as they head into the All-Star break and answers questions from the audience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- The Gauntlet- Has the Nolan Arenado trade window officially closed?- Who will be this year's Indiana in college football?- Former Cardinals pitcher, Brad Thompson on what the Cardinals plan could be for Erick Fedde & Miles MikolasSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-31:01) Brad Thompson joins us. Cards pitching woes. Manipulating the IL. Pozo, Pages, and the Cardinals catchers. AAA stats are hard to judge. Flushing that trip to Chicago and moving on. Compartmentalizing the wins and losses as a broadcaster. Players mic'd up during games. Good for fan access.(31:09-42:46) Peace and love, peace and love. The Home Run Thief. Diamondbacks fan has been banned for the season for reaching over the wall to grab a ball. Ohtani's 50th homerun in 2024 was the most expensive ball ever sold at $4.39M. We just have to break.(42:56-44:38) Doug meant a million, not a billion baseballs per year. We gotta get that clock right.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins the show to discuss the disappointing weekend that was in Chicago. Brad talks about the losses over the weekend, Erick Fedde and his struggles, and where things stand as the deadline approaches. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson previews this holiday weekend's critical Cardinals-Cubs showdown at Wrigley Field.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- What type of player does Logan Mailloux have to be for the Blues in order to call the trade a success?- Are the Cardinals protecting their star players?- Former Cardinals pitcher, Brad Thompson on the Cardinals scoring zero runs and being swept by the Pirates- Prove Me WrongSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-14:40) James Carlton stopping by. The Carlton Brothers. Mizzou and Illinois shrinking their football series. James likes the Mizzou football schedule this season. Can Indiana and SMU sustain last year's success? Martin and Doug looking back at old sportscasts. Great question in last week's QFTA.(14:48-36:01) Brad Thompson joins the show of the sweep in Cleveland and some great starting pitching. Sonny Gray not getting a start against the Cubs. Nolan Gorman swinging the bat better. Brad's perspective on a potential work stoppage and a salary cap in MLB. Cardinals direction at the trade deadline. Swing and miss starter. Back end of the bullpen help.(36:11-44:37) Think about this, Doug. Some breaking news for the EMOTD. Adam Sandler tickets on the line. St. Louis on the outside looking in for WNBA expansion. New teams in Detroit, Philly, and Cleveland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins the show to talk about the three game sweep in Cleveland over he weekend. BT also talks about Sonny Gray's dominance on Friday. Nolan Gorman's hot hitting and what that can mean for the team. The possibility of another work stoppage in the coming years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Having watched the Redbirds suffer back-to-back-shutout losses, color analyst Brad Thompson outlines what must happen to rectify matters in Cleveland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- The Gauntlet- Sports Six-Pack Part II- Is the NL Central turning into an arms race? - Former Cardinals pitcher, Brad Thompson on the Cardinals offense under Brant BrownSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson speaks on Brant Brown, Nolan Arenado, and the different elements the Cardinals need & have already in order to be a championship caliber teamSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-6:09). Did Doug see Alexandria Daddario at the Pirates game? Lots of speculation going on.(6:17-26:54) Brad Thompson joins us talking high school dances in the late 90's. Edmonds and Speizio loved hanging with Nick Lachey. Finally getting around to talking Cardinals and Cubs. Umpires and players alike trying to stay cool in this STL heat wave. The Ivan Herrera injury. Other players stepping up in his absence. What stands out about the Cubs success so far this season. Needing more offense out of the outfield.(27:04-36:42) E-Mail of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins us talking high school dances in the late 90's. Ttalking Cardinals and Cubs. Umpires and players alike trying to stay cool in this STL heat wave. The Ivan Herrera injury. Other players stepping up in his absence. What stands out about the Cubs success so far this season? Needing more offense out of the outfield.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As the Redbirds prepare to open a seven-game homestand, Brad Thompson pays particular attention to Alec Burleson, Michael McGreevy and Andre Pallante.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson speaks on the win against the White Sox as well as some of the struggles Lars Nootbaar has facedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Former Cardinals pitcher, Brad Thompson on Lars Nootbaar struggling at the plate- Did these last two Stanley Cup Finals tell us more about Connor McDavid or the Florida Panthers?- NFC North in 2025: Case for & against the Bears and Vikings to win the division- NFC North in 2025: Case for & against the Packers and Lions to win the divisionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-24:16) Former Cardinal pitcher Brad Thompson joins the show from the golf course again. Brad hands the phone over to Rick Horton so he can tee off. What's been the theme over the last eight games during this rough stretch? Brad's take on Contreras's dust up with the Brewers. Devers to the Giants.(24:24-36:44) Did Tupac fake his own death to avoid Twitter? Rory's on and off course struggles since winning The Masters. Audio of Rory's comments from over the weekend. Bay of Men. What's the largest collection of men of all-time? Schism and chasm. Lunch time at Delmar Gardens. Feels like we're all about to eat pudding.(36:52-43:41) Audio of Oli Marmol talking about the GM transition and how he keeps a level head with the uncertainty of the future. Did he say org? The players seem to like Marmol. Would Yadi have been voted a hated player? Rinse and repeat baby, rinse and repeat.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins the program to talk about the Cardinals and the week that started on a high after the series with LA and finishing 1-7 over their last 8. Brad discusses some of the offensive issues as well as the starting pitching starting to trend down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BT joins the show to discuss the Cardinals struggles of late, and talks about the season we have seen from Alec Burleson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson speaks on some of the struggles Matthew Liberatore has faced in his last few outingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- The Gauntlet- Former Cardinals pitcher, Brad Thompson on Matthew Liberatore's latest starts- Battlehawks' Head Coach, Anthony Becht on the team's season coming to an end- Priority number one for the Blues: Adding to the forward group or the defense?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins the program to talk about the weekend that was against the Dodgers and the positive takeaways from the series win. BT also shares his perspective on the energy at Busch, Clayton Kershaw's comments about the video played pregame, and Michael McGreevy's outing on Sunday and the pitching staff as a whole.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins the program to talk about the weekend that was against the Dodgers and the positive takeaways from the series win. BT also shares his perspective on the energy at Busch, Clayton Kershaw's comments about the video played pregame, and Michael McGreevy's outing on Sunday and the pitching staff as a whole. Happy Birthday Aaron Sorkin. Mount Rushmore of Sorkin projects. Jackson's theory on Halloween in STL improving kids public speaking abilities. The text line isn't on board. Boof. Wedding Speeches. Father-Son golf tournament. Doug giggle fit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in former Twins GM Thad Levine (1:20) to share his thoughts on the Red Sox calling up MLB's no. 1 ranked prospect Roman Anthony, the impact of A.J. Hinch's experience in Detroit, the challenge of winning with high expectations, the Jays' options for the struggling Bowden Francis, and why GMs are more focussed on 'platoon players.' Later, Cardinals analyst and former MLB pitcher Brad Thompson joins the show (29:36) ahead of the Cards' series against the Jays to discuss how they have defied expectations this season, the biggest surprises for St. Louis this year, and where they can improve.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Brad Thompson dives into the Cards' upcoming series against Los Angeles and reviews what went wrong for Matthew Liberatore last night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson speaks on some of the struggles Andre Pallante faced against Kansas City in his last startSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- The Gauntlet- What's Trending- Battlehawks' Head Coach, Anthony Becht on reaching the XFL Conference Championship Game- Former Cardinals pitcher, Brad Thompson on what went wrong for Andre Pallante against the RoyalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-11:16) The Colorado Rockies continue to make history. Four eight-game losing streaks. Worst record through 59 games in the modern MLB era. Rockies Marlins could get a dozen or so fans. Class warfare on a meat and potatoes show. Scottie Scheffler with as many wins since May 2nd as the Rockies.(11:25-28:09) Brad Thompson joins the show from the golf course. Not real bullish on his game. Brad is pro retractable roof. He's gotta put the phone down to tee off for a moment. His stock 7-iron. Encouraged with the way this Cardinals team has been playing. Jordan Walker on the IL. Cubs looking like the class of the NL Central. Brad's gotta tee off again.(28:19-34:15) Chappell Roan. Intense anger in the text inbox on Jackson's Sportscenter Update. Saquon Barkley on the cover of the new Madden video game. Audio of Keith Hernandez and Gary Cohen talking Blue Chew during the Mets broadcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins the program live from a golf tournament where he talks about the weekend that was for the Cardinals and his golf game (or lack thereof). BT talks about Jordan Walker's injury, the offense as a whole, and Sonny Gray's dominance as of late. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- The Gauntlet- Former Cardinals pitcher, Brad Thompson on the importance of Matthew Liberatore and Brendan Donovan- Battlehawks' Head Coach, Anthony Becht on wanting to earn home field advantage in the UFL Playoffs- Beat the Streak & Bet the BoardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson speaks on the importance of Matthew Liberatore and Brendan Donovan for the CardinalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins the show to discuss the weekend that was for the Cardinals, sweeping the Diamondbacks. BT also talks about the loss in Baltimore yesterday and the energy over the weekend at Busch Stadium. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-14:06) Happy Birthday, Jadakiss. Doug had some grilled chicken on pizza. Shuffleboard. The Carolina Hurricanes staving off elimination. Audio of Paul Maurice talking about Bob The Goalie. Shotgunning beers at church. Audio of Rod Brind'Amour talking about breaking their 15 game Conference Finals losing streak. Why is Chairman dressed like a NASA scientist?(14:14-34:55) Can you have abs in your fifties? Brad Thompson joins us and he likes food too much for abs. Cards get a sweep of the Diamondbacks but drop the first game in Baltimore. Dylan Carlson. The possibility of the Yankees being interested in Nolan Arenado. Energy in the fan base.(35:05-00:00) Left Eye would have been 54 years old today. Jackson doesn't shoot off fireworks. They sure shoot em off in Wentzville. Martin wants to meet the people at The Dotem this week. Fans calling for a Doggies walk out. Changeable skies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-17:56) Thank you. Thank you for the delicious golf talk. Highest paid athletes of 2024. Tatum, Beale, and Scherzer made the top 51. Fun with checking text history. Doug goes into inbreed dialect when talking tornadoes. The inexact science of weather. Sharon has a shed. Detached garages.(18:05-36:03) Cardinals broadcaster, Brad Thompson joins the show and he's having some computer popup problems. Doug's still upset about not getting the sweep in KC. The Cards are a complete team right now and are in every game. Miles Mikolas deserves credit for what he's done this season. Do crowds affect player's mindsets. Arenado enjoying himself.(36:13-43:20) Sam Smith just puts it all in perspective. Jackson would rather the Cardinals play the Tigers than the Yankees in the World Series. Audio of Charles Barkley on Spittin Chiclets talking about being drunk vs. being hungover. He also doesn't wear underwear. Fun life that Chuck lives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Brad Thompson joins the show to discuss the series win in Kansas City and how the Cardinals seem like a much more complete team. BT also talks about the pitching improvements that go under the radar relative to the offensive growth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.