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Rob Rains, Cardinals Beat Writer and Founder of STLSportsPage.com joins to discuss spring training storylines from Wetherholt, to the battle of left field and the extension for Manager Oli Marmol.

The Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol, Tarik Skubal has high praise for Tigers' prospect Kevin McGonigle, and the World Baseball Classic is about to begin. Buster Olney and David Schoenfield discuss. Plus, the guys draft World Series hopefuls that have the best chances of unseat the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about how his perspective on the WBC has changed, recruiting Alex Bregman, what to expect from Pete Crow-Armstrong after a tough second half of 2025, and why Michael Busch is one of the league's most underrated players. Later, Buster previews the Cleveland Guardians and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 David Schoenfield 9:45 Non-Dodger Contender Draft 20:19 Cubs GM Jed Hoyer 37:01 Headlines 38:15 Cleveland Guardians preview 39:39 Pittsburgh Pirates preview 40:51 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol, Tarik Skubal has high praise for Tigers' prospect Kevin McGonigle, and the World Baseball Classic is about to begin. Buster Olney and David Schoenfield discuss. Plus, the guys draft World Series hopefuls that have the best chances of unseat the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about how his perspective on the WBC has changed, recruiting Alex Bregman, what to expect from Pete Crow-Armstrong after a tough second half of 2025, and why Michael Busch is one of the league's most underrated players. Later, Buster previews the Cleveland Guardians and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 David Schoenfield 9:45 Non-Dodger Contender Draft 20:19 Cubs GM Jed Hoyer 37:01 Headlines 38:15 Cleveland Guardians preview 39:39 Pittsburgh Pirates preview 40:51 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEET Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00-17:40) Jackson was thinking about changing text names on the drive in. No patience for bits. Everybody's losing money around here. What's the lede: college basketball, Marmol extension, or ice hockey? When in doubt, go Cardinals. Different circumstances from the last time Marmol got extended. PAWGs enjoy burgers.(17:48-45:46) A good old fashioned ass whooping in Champaign. Brad Underwood talking about what his team needs following the beatdown on Friday night. Mizzou rolls. SLU falls behind but covers the 14.5 late. Mizzou surging heading into March. Does saliva come from any other orifice? Don't tell us what to look up. Mizzou ticket most likely already punched. Bruce Pearl talking about undefeated Miami (Ohio) and other mid majors getting into the tournament. I thought Master took a vow of silence.(45:54-1:08:03) TMA Float Trip Music. Robert Thomas's name creeping up on the trade deadline lists. Audio of Elliotte Friedman talking about the chances of Thomas being dealt. Over/Under on Blues players traded by the deadline. Jack Hughes going from Enterprise Center to SNL on Saturday Night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-13:41) It's like a little key bump of energy. Gator69 rarely drives. Reaction to the Oli Marmol extension. Audio of Chaim Bloom on why last year was important for building a relationship with Marmol. Oli is well liked and respected in the clubhouse. Comparing LaRussa and Marmol's first 4 years with the Cardinals.(13:49-18:21) Robby Thomas is #3 on The Athletic's trade board. Audio of Jim Montgomery talking about Thomas returning from his absence. Thomas talking about how he felt coming back and the difficulty of a month off and building on wins like that one.(18:31-20:28) And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You can't win a baseball game without scoring runs, and since it's such a pivotal part of winning, it's time to take a look at all 30 teams and who might have the best offensive production this season. With the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers leading their respective leagues last season, will another team be able to outslug them this year? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman draft all 30 teams based on who they think will score the most runs this season, from most to least. While the Dodgers and Yankees may be taken early, there are a few picks (looking at you, Sacramento Athletics and Atlanta Braves) that may surprise you. Could the new additions to the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox push them higher in the draft? Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the St. Louis Cardinals giving a two-year extension to manager Oliver Marmol and the possible reasoning behind GM Chaim Bloom's decision to make this move now. Then, the guys talk about the pandemonium surrounding Shohei Ohtani during his return to Japan as he goes out and about with his World Baseball Classic club. 1:56 - The Opener: 2026 offense draft 22:25 - Teams 1–10 recap 44:56 - Teams 11–20 recap 56:53 - Teams 21–30 recap 57:56 - Around The League: Cardinals extend Marmol 1:04:26 - Shohei Ohtani makes noise in Japan Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Amy has returned to the show; Chris and Amy react to US attacks on Iran over the weekend; Oli Marmol has a new contract extension; Amy has shingles; Did you see this?

Live from Jupiter, the Cardinals extend Oli Marmol through 2028 with a 2029 club option, reinforcing alignment between Bill DeWitt Jr., Chaim Bloom, and the manager during a pivotal franchise reset. Bernie Miklasz reacts to the move, while Bloom joins to detail why continuity, honesty, and top-to-bottom organizational alignment matter in a true rebuild. Plus, Josh Schertz breaks down SLU's 91–76 win over Duquesne as the Billikens sit at 26–3 and chase an A-10 title, Jason Coomer highlights Lindenwood's OVC surge and Division I hockey growth, and Chris Blair previews a massive year at World Wide Technology Raceway, including the IndyCar prime-time night race and NASCAR playoff weekend that could coincide with a major Cardinals Hall of Fame celebration.

Tom Ackerman opens with reaction to Oli Marmol's two-year extension plus a 2029 club option, along with Billikens and NCAA Tournament talk, Arch Madness in St. Louis, and local sports previews. Chris Blair joins to discuss Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing at COTA, the NASCAR playoff weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway in September, the IndyCar night race in June, and a potential Cardinals Hall of Fame crossover weekend. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom then explains why he believes in Marmol, the importance of organizational alignment, the club's reset with a young core, JJ Wetherholt's development, and early impressions of the pitching staff as spring battles continue.

Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom explains the two-year extension for Oli Marmol with a 2029 club option, detailing why continuity and alignment were critical during a franchise reset. Bloom discusses Marmol's growth, open communication, and deep involvement in player development as the club builds its next core. He also evaluates top prospect JJ Wetherholt's spring progress and shares early impressions of a competitive pitching staff as tough rotation decisions loom.

Hour 1 opens in Jupiter with the Cardinals extending Ollie Marmol through 2028 with a 2029 club option, reinforcing alignment between Bill DeWitt Jr., Chaim Bloom, and the manager during a pivotal rebuild. Bernie Miklasz reacts to the decision and explains why Bloom chose continuity over a splash move. Plus, Josh Schertz breaks down SLU's 91–76 win over Duquesne as the Billikens sit at 26–3 and chase an A-10 title, and Lindenwood AD Jason Coomer discusses OVC success, Division I hockey growth, and the program's push to hang banners.

Bernie Miklasz breaks down Oli Marmol's contract extension through 2028, why Chaim Bloom chose continuity over a splash hire, and what true front office alignment means during the Cardinals' first real rebuild in more than 30 years. Plus, context on fan perception, comparisons to Tony La Russa, and what Marmol must prove in the years ahead.

In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley is joined by Sacha Kljestan, matchday and studio analyst for MLS on Apple TV, who will be on the call this weekend. Then, audio from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol!

The Accidental Empire: Marmol Radziner on Preservation, Prefab, and Fighting the Tyranny of the Nimby. Leo Marmol and Ron Radziner discuss the 36-year evolution of their design-build firm, tracing its roots in a student co-op to becoming a leader in modern residential architecture, restoration, and the urgent need for sustainable urban density in Los Angeles. The conversation features Leo Marmol and Ron Radziner, co-founders of Marmol Radziner, detailing the firm’s history, their design philosophy, and their views on the current state of preservation and sustainability in LA. Origin Story and The Return to Modernism: The co-founders met as students at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, living in “The Ark,” a condemned co-op. This environment of free rein to alter the building foreshadowed their later design-build approach. They founded their firm in 1989 during the “dying days of postmodernism,” quickly committing to the modernist ideal of clarity, reduction, and the connection between design and craft (Bauhaus). They attribute the firm’s early success to aligning with the eventual return to California modernism, driven by its rich history in the region. Milestone Projects and Preservation: The first major flag-planting project was the Gutentag Studio (a small, pure concrete block and cedar studio), followed by the new Ward Residence. Their watershed moment in preservation was the Kaufmann House restoration (1993) in Palm Springs. At the time, there was virtually no industry for modern restoration, forcing the firm to develop the roadmap for approaching these aging buildings. They view restorations as “classrooms” that inform their new work, maintaining a healthy split of one-third restoration and two-thirds new construction. Preservation Today: The Fetish vs. Functionality: Marmol and Radziner argue they are often at odds with the preservation community because they believe historic properties must evolve to remain functional and relevant, cautioning against a “fetish” that prevents necessary change. They criticize the current situation where every modern building is deemed “sacred,” citing the contentious, successful fight to demolish the Barry Building on San Vicente as an example of overreach where the building’s significance did not rise to the level requiring preservation. The Problem of Scale (“McModerns”) and Efficiency: They express concern over the proliferation of “McModerns” and elephantine houses, driven by high property values and the pressure to “max out the buildable area” on a site. They emphasize that their modern perspective is less about style and more about the fundamental importance of connection—internal open plans and connecting the home to the landscape and exterior rhythm of nature (a concept that is lost when properties are overbuilt). Sustainability and the Nimby Problem: While California leads the country in robust, fire-resilient, and energy-efficient building codes (which have been a success), they gave the state’s housing policy an “F.” Leo Marmol asserted that the greenest thing the city can do is densify and allow more housing in the urban core, calling out the NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) mentality as the primary political failure that forces sprawl and long commutes. The Return to Prefabrication (Prefab 2.0): Marmol Radziner initially experimented with prefab from 2004–2012 but stopped after the 2008 crash. They are now returning to prefabrication—Prefab 2.0—as a response to the current “crisis of construction costs” and the need for quick, affordable, and sustainable housing solutions, particularly for fire rebuilds in Altadena and the Palisades. Design-Build Practice Scale: The firm combines Architecture, Construction Services (design-build), Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design under one roof. They support their construction services with their own dedicated cabinet shop and metal shop in El Segundo, allowing for control over craft and execution. Fire Resilience and Landscape: The fires are affecting landscape rules, particularly regarding Zone Zero (the 0–5 feet immediately surrounding the building). They argue against the extreme position of “no planting” in Zone Zero, believing the right, well-irrigated planting can help against embers, which they identify as the biggest culprit in mass fires, more so than direct flame. Home hardening (sealing every vulnerability) is considered the single most important factor, with modern energy codes being an accidental but highly effective form of fire hardening.

In tonight's one hour Sports Open Line from Jupiter, Florida, Matt Pauley breaks down how the signing of infielder Ramon Urias will change expected playing time for the rest of the roster, comment on JJ Wetherholt's defense so far in spring, and audio from Cards Manager Oliver Marmol!

(00:00-12:12) Where's Martin? Reading some feedback from the Marmol interview. Oli really seems to enjoy the back and forth. #StopTheSqueak. Jackson puts a puck on net with Masyn Winn. No dice. Gotta shoot to score.(12:20-18:04) Masyn Winn said he'll get us later. Jackson got a private tip from Michael Wellington that he's not willing to share. I guess people are looking up Tim's GHIN. Tim's not feeling great about his game.(18:14-31:02) Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-14:27) The sun starting to peek out this morning. Did Doug have a dungeon put in? Doug being held accountable for his Springfield, MO and MO State takes. Claibs stops by to talk in code. Jackson is denying there's a GoFundMe for him to go play golf. Claibs believes in Marmol.(14:35-29:30) Nothing wrong with a little jazz flute. Jordan Walker and Chaim Bloom will join us tomorrow. I don't negotiate with Hoosiers. Martin sent an aggressive text to Oli Marmol.(29:40-1:03:07) Cardinal manager Oli Marmol joins the show and starts of talking parking spots. Interacting with media and fans. Not worried about the outside noise or proving anyone wrong. His relationship with Chaim Bloom. Who does he see stepping up with a lot of experienced players gone? What he likes about JJ Wetherholt. Oli digs into the YouTube chat. His playing career. The art of the ejection. He won't be checking out Movie Boi. He will be holding McGreevy accountable for not playing a $500 round of golf. What are the indicators of success for this season? Having former players at camp. What makes him the right man to lead the team through this rebuild? Misconceptions about him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-30:38) What a pro move by Tim leading into the McGreevy interview. The Mayor of Spring Training, Mike Clairborne stops by. Claibs is the senior media member down at Spring Training. Old school sports radio stories. Amateur Night. Mike Shannon and the Bella Twins. His outlook for the 2026 Cardinals. The new facilities at Roger Dean. Missing the Live from Mike Shannon's show. Shannon may be the best storyteller in STL sports history.(30:46-56:41) 20+ years since TMA's first trip to Spring Training. Non sequitur birthday texts from Jim Edmonds. Edmonds doesn't wanna talk baseball but he did have a list of topics he'd talk about. Real or fake? Did Nevin Shapiro reach out to Tim about being on TMA? What seeds has Jackson been planting?(56:51-1:19:37) Martin has left the show apparently. A hoosier version of Trackman. Structural integrity of foods. Martin's back after hearing Marmol talk with the media. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about addressing the room and starting a new chapter of Cardinal baseball. Marmol talking about what we can expect out of Yadier Molina working with the team. Can Papers land Molina?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In tonight's short show, Matt Pauley is in Jupiter, Florida, bringing us the latest from Cardinals Spring Training. Hear from Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol as camp has officially begun, and Matt discusses changes regarding the ABS challenge system, and MLB labor issues.

In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley has a conversation in Jupiter with Joe Roderick, of STL Sports Central. Then, we wrap up the show by hearing from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, as he updates us on the team at Spring Training!

(00:00-22:06) Joined by Greg Amsinger of the MLB Network. Heading to St. Louis on Wednesday. Talking Chaim Bloom and the need to focus on starting pitching. Nolan Arenado getting moved. Alex Bregman to the Cubs. Wanting to believe in the idea that Bloom and Marmol have something special here. Lindenwood athletics. Heading towards a work stoppage? Rob Manfred and the players. The Cardinals TV situation.(22:14-48:25) Lix isn't on but Shrewsbury Seminary Student is on hold with questions about drops. Whoa, new cat, take it easy. Nobody cares about your parlay. Save us, Mr. Lix. Uh oh, Lix lost his spot reading. Talking PGA vs. LIV. No one pivots like Tim. Jackson explains majority rules to Lix. American Fraudster. Audio of Nevin Shapiro and he sounds intense. The Hoosiers vs. Nicaraguans. We're hot pink, mister. Cuban sandwiches. A soppings elitist.(48:35-1:03:44) Tupac night at Camden Yards. Celebrating the ten year anniversary of the Rams leaving St. Louis. Stan Kroenke in litigation with the city of Inglewood. Hunting for PAWGs. Velvet monkeys running around St. Louis. Vervet, not velvet, Doug.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MLB Network studio host Greg Amsinger joins the show to preview the upcoming Amsinger Series: New Cardinals Baseball Era event on January 16 at Lindenwood University, featuring Oliver Marmol and Chaim Bloom. Amsinger reflects on his roots at KMOX and Lindenwood, his lifelong love of the Cardinals, and the state of the franchise heading into 2026. The conversation covers transparency and direction under Bloom, roster decisions involving Brendan Donovan, JoJo Romero, and Nolan Arenado, the long-term vision toward 2028, and the importance of building a young core around players like Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson, and Matthew Liberatore. Amsinger also explains why Cardinal Nation still matters in free agency and how a packed Busch Stadium can help shape the future of the franchise.

(00:00-20:14) Ed and Brody in studio. Brody's in a good mood this morning. Brody's got Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman. Brody called Matt Campbell to Penn State. Fired up for Jeff Kent going into the Hall of Fame. MLB HoF discussion. Ed wants Jim Edmonds in the HOF. Lots of Hall of Fame talk.(20:22-32:50) Joe Lunardi has released his latest bracketology. Missouri is in the first four out. Damnit Doug, you're ruining this. Can't wait to see Lipscomb. Caller Adam wants to talk bracketology. Adam's not happy with Doug's videos of the inside of his house. Top 5 call of the year. Jackson's fighting the sun. Doug's chandelier issue.(33:00-48:54) Let's go see Pearl Jam. Audio of Oli Marmol on Foul Territory talking about Wilson Contreras feeling at home in St. Louis but being willing to have the conversation about being moved elsewhere. Greg Amsinger and Marmol talking about Victor Scott moving to the leadoff spot. Jackson doesn't sound optimistic about the Braggin' Rights game. Caller on the line has a Ohio State vs. Indiana clock question.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the second hour of the show, Matt Pauley plays audio cuts from both Cardinals President of Baseball Operations, Chaim Bloom, and Cardinals Manager, Oliver Marmol.

Brenden Schaeffer discusses the recent podcast appearance by Oli Marmol on Foul Territory in which the Cardinals manager hinted at the team's upcoming moves that we could see this off-season.It's not necessarily anything ground-breaking, but it matches what we've been told within the vision of Chaim Bloom as he and Marmol look to bring the Cardinals forward into the future.

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(00:00-29:00) Nobu Nobu Nobu Nobu. What a time to be alive. Audio of Chaim Bloom talking about getting to know the players and staffing going forward. Announced that Oli will be back for next season. Albert Pujols is a possible candidate to replace Ron Washington as the manager of the Angels. Best players to become managers. Caller Ellen is on the line but someone stole Jackson's phone pot. Ellen's got questions about Marmol. The timing of the extension. Ellen says Martin can be a little prickly. Uh oh, mom and dad are fighting.(29:08-40:50) Mike Francesa's not happy, Doug. Audio of Mike letting Aaron Boone have it for how he handled his bullpen. Doug agrees with Francesa. Next up is audio of Francesa unhappy with tickets being withheld from Boston fans. Tell me it's not true! Cactus Kilycoyne.(41:00-1:02:08) What else do you want for next weekend, Doug? Jeremy Rutherford joins us in studio. Doug's ready for a rebuild after how this preseason has gone so far. Who's going to be the third line right winger? Most of the roster is probably set save for the last couple of spots. The team needs a good start and not find themselves behind the eight ball early. Looking forward to seeing what Tucker and Mailloux do as a defensive pairing. JR has a JeffCo question for The Chairman. JR keeps all his receipts. Torey Krug is done.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A look at the Cardinals press conference as they move from Mozeliak to Bloom running the ship. What are the key takeaways? Thoughts on keeping Marmol, downtown safety, player development and more. We also chat about the team's rebuild in comparison to other clubs like the Red Sox. We talk about the Blues preseason games and where they are in the rebuild process too. Fans seems to be more onboard with the Blues and CITY SC even though their teams haven't been top notch. Why then is fan apathy so high for the Cardinals? Some notes on Blues preseason too. Listen here thanks to Lou Fusz Automotive group:

In the first hour of Sports Open Line on this Wednesday night. Matt responds to some fans' displeasure with the announcement that Oliver Marmol will be back as the Cardinals manager in 2026. We welcome in KMOX Sports contributor and long-time Cardinals writer, Bernie Miklasz, and then shift the conversation briefly to City SC, as Matt talks with Kaylyn Kyle, host and analyst for MLS 360.

Bernie Miklasz joined Tom Ackerman to reflect on John Mozeliak's 18-year tenure leading the Cardinals front office. He highlighted Mozeliak's impact on the organization, from maintaining stability after Walt Jocketty's departure to drafting and developing cornerstone players such as Yadier Molina, and making major acquisitions like Matt Holliday and Nolan Arenado. They discussed managerial hires including Mike Matheny, Mike Shildt, and Oli Marmol, each of whom won division titles, and the recent scrutiny of Marmol's decision to intentionally walk Michael Bush at Wrigley Field, a move some fans criticized but Miklasz defended as strategically sound.

(00:00-38:23) Continuing the conversation with John Mozeliak. 80% positivity in the text inbox. His opinion of what we've seen from Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman. Mo's view of the Mike Shildt situation. Some confusion on how long Mo is gonna hang out. The Marmol extension. Was Terry Francona a serious candidate back in 2011-2012? Noteworthy moves from his tenure. The Randy Arozarena situation. Losses that have stuck with him. Mo's favorite pizza. His sleep schedule. What's next? Salary cap and a possible work stoppage. Some of the moves that didn't happen. How the passing of Oscar Tavares affected the franchise. Martin dresses frumpy.(38:31-46:27) Martin's been recording the off-air conversation and plans to leak it. A listener offers Mo a spot on his trivia night team. Greatest moment during his Cardinal tenure. The relentless nature of the job.(46:37-51:09) Cardinal broadcaster Brad Thompson joins us on the phone lines fresh off of hitting one into the woods. He's on hole 2 at TPC Harding Park and it's not looking great. Still .1% chance to make the playoffs, time to shock the world. Going short with BT today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First up, the legendary Yadier Molina is back in the dugout as a guest coach for the entire weekend series against the San Francisco Giants. We break down what his presence means for the young catchers and the team's morale—could this be a hint at a bigger role for Yadi in the future?Then, we celebrate a gritty series win over the Giants, pushing the Cardinals back to .500 and keeping those faint playoff hopes alive. From Sonny Gray's no-hit bid in the finale to key hits that sealed the 2-1 series victory, we recap the highs, lows, and standout performances that made this homestand memorable. Finally, the big debate: Should Oli Marmol return as manager in 2026? With his contract expiring and Chaim Bloom set to take over baseball ops, we weigh the pros and cons—from Marmol's growth as a skipper to fan calls for change, including potential replacements like Yadi himself.

We break down the candid and eye-opening comments from manager Oli Marmol and hitting coach Brant Brown about young outfielder Jordan Walker's persistent struggles at the plate and his lackluster approach to preparation. During their recent appearance on the Gashouse Gang radio show on KMOX with host Bernie Miklasz, Brown emphasized Walker's need for a "full commitment" to daily routines like studying film on starters and relievers, warning that the slugger is caught in a "game of tennis" between his own ideas and what the coaching staff recommends, and that true improvement requires getting "a little bit more uncomfortable." Marmol echoed these concerns, noting Walker's early MLB success has given way to failures in adjusting to pitchers' strategies, but stressed that better pregame work and pitch recognition could turn things around—while insisting he's "nowhere close to giving up" on the talented 23-year-old. We dissect Walker's dismal 2025 stats, including a .220 batting average and 31.7% strikeout rate, explore what this public critique means for his development and the Cardinals' floundering offense, and debate whether this tough love from the coaches will spark a turnaround or signal deeper issues in the organization's player development pipeline.

(00:00-31:13) Sweet, sweet James. Hello Wild Card. Fun with contract talks. Are we gonna get a QB announcement from Columbia today? Very sassy Colonel. Audio of Drink chomping ice during an interview talking about his quarterbacks. MASSIVE media chuckle. Vision boards and such. Predictionary for the Central Arkansas game. Olivia Rodrigo. Gabe's topless post game show. Doug likes Gabe's topless business model.(31:21-58:10) We Are The World. Doug sees a sweep coming today. You like this Pallante fella, do ya? Nolan Arenado gotta be itching to come back seeing where this team is. Up in Jupiter? Martin's not gonna step down on this one. 47th Anniversary Meatloaf. Thank you, farmers. Ken Rosenthal follows up his article on Marmol by saying he expects him back at the helm next year. Pegged into tomorrow. Talking Santas.(58:20-1:23:40) Did Martin cross paths with Chris Farley at Marquette? The Matt Foley character was inspired by Farley's dad. Notable Marquette alumni. Jackson doesn't like cameo porn. Keith is on the line still trying to get Martin to road trip to Milwaukee with him. Jeffrey Dahmer jokes. Jackson sniped him. Fungo is next up. Trying to recruit Doug to the St. Gabe's Golf Tournament. Big Al wraps up the trifecta.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-25:40) What a Stifel dossier we have today. Adam Waingwright and Matt Holliday will join us. Kissed by the blue devil. Gareth returns. Bullpen collapses lead to celibacy. Those pesky Rockies did it again. Topless coaches. Marmol talking about the bullpen. Audio of Waino on MLB Network defending his take that the Cardinals can be the third wildcard team. Do the Cardinals have a team pet?(25:48-59:04) Does Martin hate Jackson now? Adam Wainwright joins us. Getting Adam's perspective on the disappointing series loss to the Rockies. A broadcasting perspective. His interaction with opposing fan bases. Playing some Mets fan audio from WFAN for Waino. His thoughts on declining attendance. The possibility of a looming work stoppage. Does he think there will be a 2027 season? Adam's fantasy football league benefiting Big League Impact.(59:14-1:16:18) I guess you don't need health insurance, huh? Some Waino pushback in the text inbox. Salary cap and competitive balance conversation. The bottom five payrolls in MLB. Borderline Imus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-12:40) Have you run into friends destroying your relationships? Does a lawnmower count as heavy machinery? Foot rubs, but now lawn mowing. The Cottleville Webster Groves war continues. It's a good day to go see Austin Gomber. Shout out to Private Citizen Pete. Will Gomber get a standing ovation today?(12:48-26:46) Not a bad weather day for today's Busman's Special. Bucket hats & School Boy Q. Audio of Marmol talking about the Contreras injury. There's room for Jackson in the Tim and Chairman alliance. A White Castle Festival. The griddle ain't the only thing that's hot. What happened to Zaxby's.(26:56-34:45) Well, we were on time. The level of interest with where the team sits in the wild card race. The drop off of the Minor League system.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-19:02) Boosie isn't happy. Big X Tha Plug. John Mozeliak joining us at 10. Reading Martin's Twitter replies. One more loss and we want em all out. Yasiel The Boy Puig has been holding Martin accountable.(19:10--35:04) Doug's boy Shaboozey. Nobody takes polaroids anymore, do they? A soft hostage situation. The State of the Wild Card. Audio of Oli talking about the loss and being shut out. Brewers just keep on winning. Franchises with the most and fewest postseason wins all time. You double down, and you move the goal line.(35:14-47:06) Wishing New Edition into existence. Didja get it yet? Audio of Greg Amsinger, possibly at a Speakeasy, talking about the Cardials getting that last wild card spot. LIberatore struggling to go deep into games. Marmol talking about Liberatore's performance and pitch count.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-20:48) Wild card, here we come. Thought that rain delay was gonna snag Sonny Gray. Audio of Gray talking about the not trying to "look like an idiot" last night. Some positives out of Jordan Walker. Martin's holding rights for Gorman. Time for Slurpees. Shout out Herb in Greece. City Connect uniforms. Craig T. Nelson. St. Louis, we're an impacted colon.(20:57-39:46) Here come the Rockies. Is tonight a night to hammer the over? How often does Doug have a sports-related cry? Just the sight of Yadier Molina makes people weep. Which local athletes took poor performances and tough games the hardest? It all goes back to money, sex, or religion. Marmol got a peek at the text line when he was in with BK & Ferrario on Friday.(39:56-59:27) Is this the heavy petting anthem? What are the Cardinals' current odds to make the playoffs. Holes are tightening in New York. Quite a few games against teams ahead of them in the wild card. Good morning, Pestus. Pestus thinks it's gonna be a magic week. Pestus wants to know why Jackson doesn't like dogs. Pestus is an emotional fella. Herb's brown shirts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-9:23) Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber joins us. Sending kids off to school. Hockey teams playing a role in the grass roots growth of the sport in their city. The Tkachuks. How guys are using their offseason to get ready for the upcoming season.(9:32-27:42) Ranking the cuteness of the members of Poison. Audio of Oli on with BK and Ferrario seeing the text inbox on Friday. The customer service part of onboarding. Audio of Marmol talking about inviting Yadi into the clubhouse. Don't say "org." Audio of Molina talking about returning to St. Louis and Busch Stadium and the 2025 team. Doug declares the Rockies out of it.(27:52-36:27) Poison Monday continues. Jackson can't identify 1986 Bret Michaels. Mariano Rivera tore his achilles at the Yankees old-timers game. Workshopping bringing back a Cardinals Old Timers Homerun Derby. Maybe the worst text ever read. Schnitzel. Brady Cook looked good in his Jets debut.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In hour 1 of Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley, we first hear from Sam Dykstra of the MLB pipeline, and he talks about the Cardinals new additions at the trade deadline and what we can expect from them. He also discusses the type of player that each player is that the Cardinals received. We also hear from Oliver Marmol, courtesy of the Gashouse Gang, for his thoughts today on the team and the current series against the Dodgers.

(00:00-26:24) Doug's not sure the Cardinals are gonna be able to do it this year. It's name-change week for Jackson. Sometimes texts lead to soliciting a John in a rest area. Weekend at the lake. Didn't pay with money. National Swingers Weekend at LOTO. Theme nights. Over/Under .5 at bats for Arenado for the rest of the season. HOW MUCH DID THE GOLF COST? Never been injured by a movie. Doin' it big and takin' it all the way home.(26:33-38:39) 2025 Cardinals: It's Almost Over. Looks like this may be your team next year. Audio of John Mozeliak talking about the veterans not waiving their no-trade clause. This cat's go claws. Doug, you wanna hear from Barge Guy? He's been promoted to Barge Manager. No one on the river listens to this show.(38:49-1:04:22) Good crowd in San Diego. What's the Cards Cubs attendance going to look like? More Cubs than Cards fans? Next year status quo? Could Pujols be a name that's in the mix to follow Marmol? Hold My Rights. Thompson Twins. Bad take by Harrison's Brother Master.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-25:08) Blues broadcaster Joey Vitale joins us for his Friday hit. His friend Sidney Crosby has a birthday coming up but he hasn't gotten him a gift. Protecting his chickens. Was that a spittoon? Learning about adversity thru chickens. Joey's excited about the hockey season. Excited to see this team progress and move forward. Jim Montgomery holds people accountable but doesn't alienate them. Back to chicken talk. How much coffee does Joey drink before these calls? Who do the Blues need to see step up and emerge this season?(25:16-38:15) Our Twitter poll on which coach is more liked: Drink or Marmol? Which local coach do you trust most including Montgomery, Gates, Drinkwitz, Marmol, Schertz, Underwood, and Bielema? Rehashing the white food discussion from yesterday.(38:25-53:48) RHWOFTMA still in pre pre-production. Gabe says the Drink extension had to be done. Mizzou athletics spent $31.7M in NIL. The NIL effect on college sports. College athletes and agents.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-29:06) Doug wants to do this program for another 20 years. Whataburger. Rest in peace to the queens. Timmy Two Gloves. Do you like a good burger? RIP Ozzy Osbourne. The sought after Erick Fedde start. Audio of Oli Marmol on the Gashouse Gang on KMOX talking about wanting McGreevy to stay on the big league team. Apathy is a real problem. They picked a lane and haven't stuck to it. Marmol in job saving mode. Mount Rushmore of Aaliyah songs.(29:15-44:07) We're gonna let people air some Cardinal grievances. Little Dutch Boy is first up. Did the 06 and 11 World Series change the team's mindset? Overrating prospects or having them come into their own after they leave the organization. Spending money poorly: i.e. Sonny Gray, Fowler, Cecil, etc.(34:17-54:30) Did the Cardinals ruin downtown or did downtown ruin the Cardinals? The Cardinals made downtown. Nobody hits Bradley Blaylock.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-12:44) Doug has an airing of grievances with tennis scoring. The Gentlemen's Finals. Doug's lost remote update. John McEnroe.(12:52-34:41) Marvin Gaye. iPods. This show's all over the place. Marmol audio talking about Mikolas's bounceback start. Cardinal rotation talk. MLB Draft. Ozuna climbing the wall. Doug's scouting report as a player. Re-do's. A carafe of salsa. Glue guys.(34:51-47:37) E-Mail of the Day See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-12:43) Yesterday: Great Good. Today: No Good. Another Cardinal pitcher to be shipped off to the sun. Pribula Time. MIkolas due for a no-hitter tonight. Sparse attendance last night. Every team is getting a Pirate.(12:51-33:25) Barge Guy on the phone lines back from Louisville. Bar Guy has some takes on the Cardinals starting pitching. Lisa is up next on the phone lines and she's down on the Cards. Hey, watch it gal. MIles Mikolas. Still have faith in His Majesty.(33:35-42:57) Julian Tavarez weeing on his hands. Keaton is up next and he's fired up about the Cardinals and Marmol. The Keaton splits. Steven is next on the phone lines with some attendance thoughts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-26:16) It's a foggy Wednesday; be careful driving. Martin gave up on the Redbirds with the rain delay and power outage. Sonny Gray needs to pitch every game. The Pirates haven't won since sweeping the Cardinals. What's the difference in a B+ and an A-? Not many people at the game last night. Wireless electricity.(26:24-58:08) Carpen, Carpen, Carpenter. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about the starting rotation. I'm confused, Doug, I don't understand. More Marmol audio talking about the Fedde and MIkolas situation. Marmol on Sonny Gray's regiment and going 5 innings. Happy Jeff Fisher Day.(58:18-1:18:34) What are you, a Motley Crue guy? Early-era Plowsy. Sailor tattoos. Jack LaLanne. Roger Clemens has a case for the best pitcher of all time. Chat GPT's best pitchers ever.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-32:34) Tough when you get curb stomped like that. Who can stop the Pirates? Rough couple starts for Erick Fedde. Audio of Marmol on Fedde's performance. DFA Showdown. Controversy in the EMOTD with Marlin's Family BBQ. Mike Mankini. Congrats to Big Tuft for winning the Listener of the Month for June. XPs in the YouTube Chat. Jordan Kyrou still a Blue. Petro out for the entirety of next season. Tarasenko to the Wild.(32:42-52:34) Doug chastises Spencer Horowitz. Audio of Oli Marmol talking about needing to bounce back after a bad loss. Paul Skenes and his struggles against the Cardinals. Audio of the guys on Foul Territory talking about Rob Manfred, the players, and a new CBA. Forward vs. Backward hats. Spanky from Lil Rascals. Mutton chops. What else should we take away from youngsters?(52:44-1:11:02) Ed Hermann in studio. Iggy going to be on Ed's podcast. Brody with a little programming announcement. Ed's history in the sweet science of professional wrestling. A little baseball chatter. Pitching a "Maddux."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-23:19) Camping out for tickets. NBA Finals vs. Stanley Cup Finals ratings. QFTA affects the bulges. The show ends when Jackson wets himself. Marquee's Lady Cat at the pool at One Cardinal Way. Audio of Lady Cat sarting a Let's Go Cubbies chant. Classic, Go To Bat. Doug's given up at this point. Rough offensive performance yesterday. Marmol on the offense going dry the last two days.(23:27-39:35) Like, duh. Audio of the Cubs radio call of tempers flaring at the end of yesterday's game. Audio of Wilson Contreras's post game comments on the situation. Respect the crown, man. Cone-treras. Best man speeches.(39:46 -1:06:45) Latest on the Jordan Kyrou situation. Three way deal? Blules draft spot and the Vaughn Index. Allen Craig. News on the Royals and Chiefs stadium situation. Bengals aren't coming home to St. Louis. 10 year $470M stadium deal to stay in Cincinnati. We need a 30 For 30 on the highway situation. Jackson's enzymes are all lined up. Happy Birthday, Jimmy Ballgame.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00-17:24) So What'd Your Grandma Think? Colin Morikawa talking with a media member over his caddie situation. Not a lot of sympathy for Morikawa in the text inbox. Gentle parenting. Jackson had a baseball teammate whose dad would come console him during mound visits. No thanks, Goon.(17:32-42:21) Sean Paul takes us back to simpler times. Audio of John Mozeliak on BK & Ferrario talking about the front office and their stance on 'runway.' Also discussing the spot Marmol is in trying to balance finding opportunities for guys and still trying to win games. Expectations affecting excitement. On pace for 88 wins and exceeding expectations. Playoff system devaluing the regular season. Fans view of the Cardinals vs. the Blues. Bussman's Special. Pony?(42:30-56:47) High on Alex Smalley at the Rocket Mortgage. Mexican soccer bets somehow happened on Tim's account. What if the bets would have hit? Credit card fraud. Will wife pics from listeners get the money back?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.