The Opening Drive

Chris joins "The Opening Drive" with a big announcement about the future of the Blues & their partnership here at 101 ESPN, look back at the last five year of Blues history broadcast here at ESPN, the excitement of adding Jaime Rivers to the TV crew in addition to his work on 'The Fast Lane', the unfortunate loss of Panger on the broadcast, the new additions to the coaching staff getting the team back to the level they want & the excitement coming up for the "Blues & Brews" festival.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg joined Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about something special going on in St. Charles with Lindenwood football, if he thinks the Cardinals posting for Imanaga would be a good plan, the Cardinals desperate need for three pitchers and why anything short will leave them in the same position as this past season, which MLB names fans should be looking for the Cardinals to target, why Gorman is an imperfect fit for the Cardinals current roster, why keeping Goldy for the long term is the best plan and why he thinks the Cardinals should be planning on moving Walker to 1B once Goldy leaves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Check out the full show on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Cardinals-11 Braves-6 - Another double-digit hit and run effort against the top team in the league - NFL Opener, Detroit at K.C.7:15 – Sick of it7:30 – Greg Amsinger talks about the Cardinals desperate need for pitchers & whether or not help from across the Pacific will be the answer7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – Fresh Take: Blues President Chris Zimmerman in studio to announce another 5-year partnership between the Blues & 101 ESPN8:15 - Bird Watch 8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Wednesdays with Waino talking about getting a last start in Atlanta, doing their fantasy draft the right way & if he's happy with his team this year9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - NFL News & Notes9:30 – Cardinals INF/CF Tommy Edman talks about his positional preference & how it feels to walk it off in back-to-back games9:45 – Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Waino joined the show before his start tonight to talk about his trip to Atlanta, getting to enjoy his time in his home state, how good Maddux/Glavine/Smoltz would be in today's game with all the changes, how control is still king, being known for control over speed & being biased towards late-career pitching speeds, how his fantasy draft went, how fun it was to do it all in Atlanta, if he plans on taking advantage of the younger players in fantasy football trades and everything coming up at Big League Impact, including the 'All Win' campaign.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lutz joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about a tough loss away in Kansas City, but coming away with another example of this fan base showing up at every opportunity, the current run CITY2 is on and how important their success is to the 1st team, how they found and brought Sam Adeniran into the fold, what makes him such a special player, his thoughts on Gregg Berhalter's "Soccer Capital" statement & what to expect this weekend versus LA Galaxy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Cardinals-10 Braves-6 -- O’Neill, Gorman & Walker all go yard–Gorman twice–& tally multi-rbi games, combining for 7 runs scored & 7 RBI7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy7:30 - USE IT OR LOSE IT: Which veteran QB will shock the doubters this season? 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 – Fresh Take: Should the Cardinals take a page from the Braves while in Atlanta and sign Walker & Winn to long-term contracts early?8:15 - STL CITY SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel on a growing rivalry across the state, the importance of CITY2's success and what they saw that made them believe in Sam Adeniran8:30 - The Fight8:45 - BIRD WATCH9:00 – Rush Hour Reset9:15 - Should the Cardinals go full youth movement or is resigning Goldy going into his age-37 season the best way to return to a winning plan?9:30 - OVER/UNDER: Which NFL teams are most likely to underachieve? Overachieve?9:45 - Rocc and RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Claibs joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about the growing excitement for the Ascension, Thompson continuing to impress and his place in the race for a '24 rotation spot, the pitching market continuing to get smaller, how much of a factor luck has ben in the Cardinals season, the Cardinals complete lack of bullpen arms looking forward towards next season, needing to fill out 7 spots for next year, how the Rangers have still have success despite leading the league in blown saves, why Colorado's early success doesn't surprise Claibs and make is coming up next on ClaibsOnline.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Pirates take 2 of 3 from the Cardinals, Cards now 4.5 games behind Pirates, in last place in NL Central. Zack Thompson terrific on Sunday→7 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 0 W, 6 K Sporting K.C. - 2 STLCitySC- 1Illini - 30 Toledo - 28Colorado-45 (17) TCU-42(8) FSU-45 (5) LSU-24(9) Clemson-7 Duke-287:15 - How much can facing the Braves help the young Cardinal players?7:30 - BIRD WATCH7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: In the playoff era in MLB, no manager has finished any season with a winning percentage as low as .431 and subsequently won a championship in the same stint with that team--With that history as a backdrop, what’s your confidence level in Oliver Marmol being able to win a title with the Cardinals?8:15 - Which (potential) Week 1 absence will have the biggest impact?8:30 - The Fight8:45 - STL CITY SC fans took it to another level, as Sporting KC needed a healthy chunk of STL fans to set their attendance record at 21,650. With a third match coming up in late September, are you enjoying having a sports-tied rivalry with Kansas City?9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 – Mike Claiborne on a shrinking pitching market & the Cardinals being left with a bare cupboard in the bullpen9:30 – Why do college coaches think that journalists’ and analysts’ jobs are to pump up their program?9:45 - Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chip joins the show to talk about his biggest interest in this last month of the season, what he says from Ronald Acuna from Day 1 in Atlanta, coming away with positives from the Cardinals young players, what he saw from Hudson's last night and what he wants to see in his start against the Pirates and giving the Angels some credit for trying to win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris joins Randy, Carey & Brooke in studio to talk about all your BBQ as your get ready for your Labor Day plans, the best way to cook the ultimate STL cut: the pork steak, being a champion griller and raising his daughter to be one as well, his best way to cook a burger, how he built his spice blends, why the different kind of wood/pellets is a huge factor in how you smoke and what the next steps are for his competition record and Heavy Smoke.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JR joins the show to rank the upcoming Blues players/legends in their golf game as they prepare to participate in the Ascension Pro-Am, his biggest takeaways from his recent conversation with Colton Parayko, how much the fans have affected Parayko's mindset and the official stance vs. the eye test when it comes to his injuries.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick joins the show to talk about the upcoming Ascension Charity Classic, dive into his thoughts on the Captain's picks for the US Ryder Cup and what's going to make the Pro-Am event at Norwood so much fun with legends like Pronger & Ozzie.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jay joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about the Captain's pick for the Ryder Cup, if they made the correct choice based on the results from this season and if Jay is ready for his rounds in the upcoming Ascension Charity Classic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Cardinals host Pirates for three -- Mizzou-35 South Dakota-10 -- Lindenwood-77 Wisconsin-Stevens Point-97:15 - Bird Watch7:30 - Jay Delsing talks about the captain's picks for the Ryder Cup and his personal expectations for his Ascension Charity performance7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: How concerned are you that the Pirates have passed and the Cardinals have fallen so far behind in the division that they’ll become perennial pretenders rather than contenders?8:15 - Ascension Charity Classic’s Nick Ragone in studio to talk Ryder cup, his expectations for Jay's performance and all the local stars involved in the Pro-Am8:30 – The Fight8:45 - Blues Insider Jeremy Rutherford talks about his new column on Colton Parayko9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Chris Schaefer from Heavy Smoke BBQ joins in studio to break down making the perfect pork steak & burger and how to know which pellets/wood to use when you smoke9:30 - Cardinals play by play man Chip Caray on the Cardinals three game set in Pittsburgh9:45 - Rocc and RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bradley joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about a tough win last night, why the red card changes the game in ways you don't expect, how they get new players into the fold so quickly with Markanich and Thorisson scoring goals last night, an update on Klauss as he continues to ramp up to full health ahead of this weekend, how last night's changes are going to help them going into a quick turnaround vs. Sporting KC & working through the problems and criticisms that the term has when it comes to breaking down opposing defense in their final third. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to talk about tonight's 9th Annual Cornhole Tournament hosted by the Jason Motte Foundation, the debate between 'bags' v 'cornhole', what to expect from the event tonight, why being a closer is a completely different job from other pitchers & all the work they're doing with the Jason Motte Foundation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach Stugart joins the show to preview another season of Lindenwood Football, kicking off tonight! The Lions have a new QB, and were the only D1 team in the country that didn't lose a single player to the transfer portal--how is coach feeling about the Lions upcoming 2nd-ever D1 season?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Padres-4 Cardinals-5 - Edman walks off the Padres for the second day in a row, with a two-run two-out HR to win the series for the CardinalsSTL CITY SC-2 Dallas FC-1Dallas gets a red card early when their GK gets a handball outside the box and then proceeded to park the bus for the rest of the game–BUT CITY finally broke through in the 82nd minute as newcomer Anthony Markanich scored his first career MLS goal, and fellow newcomer and substitute Thor made it 2-0 in the 85thMissouri kicks off their 2023 slate tonight vs. South Dakota7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!7:30 – Lindenwood Coach Jed Stugart talks about the Lions new QB and what to expect in tonight's season kick-off7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – Fresh Take: Does it make sense for the Cardinals to trade Gorman and Graceffo for Dylan Cease?8:15 - Former Cardinals RP Jason Motte talks about tonight's Cornhole tournament and how being a closer is a completely different game8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Bird Watch 9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - NFL News & Notes9:30 – STL CITY SC HC Bradley Carnell talks about a tough win, incorporating new players as quickly as possible and getting ready for a big rivalry matchup9:45 – Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Waino joins the show to talk about why he usually likes to pitch on his birthday, the big difference to his success in his late-30s compared to now, how he made the decision to change up the beard, why it felt so good to be rooting during a winner, his joy from watching other pitchers go for a no-hitter, the way he jinxes other pitchers if they're no-hitting the Cardinals, and big debate between wearing your pants long vs. short. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Howard joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about a couple of the big questions for Mizzou going into the 2023 season, mainly: how is the Tiger's QB-battle going to work during the games? And can a Missouri defense that has hype across every position group live up to the press? Plus a couple thoughts on how much last season's close loses against Kentucky & Georgia make you rethink your perception of this roster & Drinkwitz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about their favorite preschool horror stories, why he thinks the Cardinals are going to do some different things to try and get Waino wins #199 & #200, why a claim for Giolito would be a smart move for the Cardinals, why he likes the old wildcard way better than the new one and his plan for a quick visit to STL for Lindenwood's first game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Padres-5 Cardinals-6 - 10th inning walk-off win for PH Tommy Edman - How important was it to see this group play a balanced offensive game?7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy7:30 - Greg Amsinger joins the show a day early to talk about his visit to Lindenwood, getting Waino to 200 & why the Cardinals should think about a waiver claim for Giolito 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 – Fresh Take: Has CitySC surpassed the Cardinals in regards to how much attention you’re paying to them?8:15 - BIRD WATCH8:30 - The Fight8:45 - The Morning Zou: Mizzou radio analyst Howard Richards joins the show to break down how he sees the QB battle being handles and if the vaunted Mizzou defense can live up to all the preseason hype9:00 – Rush Hour Reset - How important was it to see this group play a balanced offensive game? 9:15 - Rocc and Roll 9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino with Adam Wainwright celebrating his 42nd birthday, trying to figure out how to get over the hump & an odd & lengthy discussion on pants9:55 - We gotta go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CLaibs joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about the excitement around Missouri as the season gets underway, why ranking teams in the preseason makes no sense, whether the Cardinals could realistically get both Snell & Nola in the offseason & where he puts the blame for the Cardinals struggles: the front office's roster construction or the players' performance?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jesse Rogers joins the show to break down how the Cubs were able to go from -18 to +14 in the win column in the same stretch the Cardinals only got worse, what kind of blueprint that sets for the Cardinals, if the Cardinals 'three pitcher' solution will be enough & if he can see the Cardinals playing three catchers heavily next season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Cardinals-1 Padres-4Cardinals offense wasted a shocking performance from Waino→6.0 IP 8 H 1 ER 3 BB 1 KWhere has the high-powered offense for the Cardinals gone?7:15 - The Cardinals offense seemed like a given going into 2024-but has a wallowing August given the Cardinals reason for concern?Cardinals runs per game thru July: 4.7Cardinals runs per game in August: 3.57:30 - BIRD WATCH7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: Does it concern you that the Cubs have played 18 games over .500 since June 8, but the Cardinals have continued to get worse. 8:15 - ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on what the Cubs did to manufacture their turnaround, and if the Cardinals can replicate it8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Are the Cardinals woes this year a product of Mozeliak’s roster construction or the players failing to perform?9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 – Mike Claiborne joins the show to break down an unfortunate loss for the Cardinals after the offense fizzles out...again. And some positive thoughts as Missouri opens the season later this week9:30 – Why have the Cubs gotten better and the Cards gotten worse since the Cubs hit Rock bottom on June 8--and what does it say about the 2024 Cardinals team building?9:45 - Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kerbs joins the show after a jaunt across the pond to tell us all about what catching a few EPL games is like and dive into a couple Blues questions as camp continues to get closer, just 25 days away!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 -Weekend Wrap-upCardinals outscored 22-3 across the weekendDrew Rom→5.1 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 6 K, 1 W with the one bright spot...Orlando City-2 CITY SC-1Scott Dixon wins Bommarito 500 Indy Car race at WWT Raceway.Victor Hovland wins tour championship. Louis Lappe hit a walk-off homer for California to beat Curacao 6-5 in the Little League World Series championship.7:15 - Things we loved from the Weekend7:30 - Will fans ever be able to reconcile players caring more about their career than their team?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 – Fresh Take: Since the trade deadline, the Cardinals have been the least competitive team in the N.L. Are you concerned?Last in run differential since August 1STL - minus-47COL- minus-31PIT - minus-28NYM- minus -28WSN- plus-1Is this a product of talent, or effort? The Cardinals traded lots of pitchers, and have many position players hurt. But the Nationals don’t appear to have a ton of talent, and they’re getting better. 8:15 - Without any changes at the top of the coaching staff, is it realistic to expect the Cardinals to bounce back and compete in 2024?8:30 - The Fight8:45 - BIRD WATCH9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET 9:15 - Chris Kerber regales us with tales from across the pond and looks towards the Blues as camp looms 25 days away9:30 - All three 1st round QBs will be starting on Day 1--which one has the best chance to hit the ground running and succeed in their rookie years?9:45 - Rocc & RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick joins the show in studio to talk about his favorite golf memories, the excitement starting to grow for the Ascension Charity Classic, how important it is for the tournament's main goal to be about the charities and all the different ways that the tournament helps St. Louis and the area.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jay joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about his favorite for the PGA championship, what the results could mean for the Captain's picks for the Ryder Cup teams & how Jay would handicap the Ryder Cup matchup with the tournament's first-ever appearance in Italy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Devon joins the show for a quick breakdown in STL City's matchup against Orlando City, why Orlando is the most consistent and balanced squad in the league & how CITY's healthy and depth could factor into the game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chip joins "The Opening Drive" to dive into the diametrically different paths for the Phillies and Cardinals since they faced off in the Wild Card, while everything comes down to pitching, what he's seeing from the young pitchers, why Palacios has been such an exciting moment for the Cardinals, the potential if Palacios continues to prove himself, why he thinks the Cardinals have struggles with the base loaded and had such trouble to start & finish games, why he believes the style of pitching has led to an increase in injuries & today's "Hot Girl Walk" plans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Cardinals at Phillies tonight - The fortunes of the two teams changed after the playoffs last year. The Phillies went to the World Series, and despite losing Bryce Harper for the first half of the season, are 69-58 and leading the NL Wild Card race…7:15 - Bird Watch7:30 - Jay Delsing has his favorite for the PGA Championship and his thoughts on the Ryder Cup matchup in Italy7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: How are the players the Cardinals traded at the deadline doing?8:15 - Ascension Charity Classic’s Nick Ragone in studio to talk about the upcoming events around the tournament8:30 – The Fight8:45 - Is Santa back to gifting present for St. Louis CITY?9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray joins the show from Philly to talk about the Cardinals struggles with the bases loaded and their inability to start or finish games consistently9:30 - Why do the Cardinals start and finish so poorly?Outscored 89-69 in the first inning.Outscored 200-172 in the seventh, eighth, ninth.9:45 - Rocc and Roll w/ special guest match analyst Devon Kerr breaking down St. Louis vs. OrlandoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JR joins Carey, Brooke & Randy with his favorite travel horror story--courtesy of Kelly Chase and dive into the big contract given out to Matthews, the Blues pipeline rankings after a rough season, what kind of decision the Maple Leafs have going forward after another big contract and what makes the Kevin Hayes story so incredible.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg joined "The Opening Drive" to talk about the moment he got the Ohtani, the seismic shift this will causes in free agency, why this is another great example of not blaming players for looking out for themselves, why the Cardinals struggle so much with RISP, why culture in the minors is so crucial for winning franchises and why it's so important--and so hard--to get former players to become coaches.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Cardinals-6 Pirates-4Shohei Ohtani is done pitching for 2023 because of a tear in the UCL in his right elbow–what does this mean for his FA deal?Oh hey look what Messi did again…7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!7:30 – Greg Amsinger talks about the shifts in MLB/FA following the Ohtani injury7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – Fresh Take: Why are the Cardinals so bad with runners in scoring position, and how can they improve?8:15 - The Cardinals have ten players on the IL. Why? Could the injuries have been prevented?8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Bird Watch 9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford tells his worst travel horror story (credit to Kelly Chase on the assist...)9:30 – NFL News & Notes9:45 – Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Cardinals-3 Pirates-6Wiano was cruising through 4.0IP with just 1ER when the bottom of the 5th happened.Final Line→4.2IP 7H 6ER 1BB 3K 1HRWhite Sox shake up their front office after another year of struggleshttps://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/38241494/white-sox-fire-vice-president-ken-williams-gm-rick-hahn7:15 - Ask Uncle Randy7:30 - Should other MLB franchises do a better job of emulating the Cardinals business model? Based on John Angelos saying the Orioles need to dramatically raise ticket prices to keep their players. 7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 – Fresh Take: How important is team chemistry? If Willson Contreras is on his own at events, is that a red flag?8:15 - BIRD WATCH8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Rush Hour Reset9:00 – New ESPN Radio morning show host Michelle Smallmon join her old time spot to talk about her journey from STL to weekends to the bigtime 9:15 - Rocc and Roll 9:30 - Wednesdays with Waino with Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright to talk about his struggles last night and tell a story that encapsulates all his reasons for his charity and outreach work9:50 - We gotta go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Smalls joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about her joining the new ESPN Radio lineup as our lead-in, as she'll be on every morning before 101 programming starts, her thoughts on the Cardinals, her journey back to Bristol from the weekends to primetime and he excitement for I-L-L-I-N-I this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Waino joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about his struggles last night, what led to his early success and what faltered in the 5th, his lobbying for a chance to hit and if he thinks it way happen, why he isn't completely in favr of robot umpires, why PNC Park is his favorite ballpark in the league and an incredible story about Adam's outreach and charity work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Claibs joins the show to make sure we'll all surviving the heat, try to figure out how the Cardinals will play all three catches next season, his takeaways from a rough debut for Rom, how Arenado & Goldy are handling the slogs of a lost season, how much the Helsley injury development matters, why the depth in the bullpen needs to be completely re-thought, the communication or philosophy issues between different levels of the Cardinals system & why the Ascension Charity Classic is one of Claib's favorite events in STL--plus a quick kicker on why the NFL preseason makes no sense.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bradley joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about a big win over Austin, wishing the team could've dominated the whole time, what he thinks happened with the defense in the last ~25 minutes, how they were able to hit the ground running after a so much time off, what kind of coach he is and why pushing buttons to get the most from our players is the most crucial part of his style, what makes Edu special and how there's even more room for him to grow, the growth of Niko and letting him play his style within the system, the importance of training be fun as well as productive and how the fans never stop impressing him as CITYPARK's homefield advantage gets better and better.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stan joins Carey, Brooke & Randy to talk about Masyn Winn's big debut, having something to get excited about during a less-than-exciting season, if he thinks the Cardinals could go big with pitching spending during the offseason, why the amount of competition on the market is always an unknown factor, the injury struggles with Helsley & what he thinks about the pitching and bullpen depth going forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Cardinals-1 Pirates-11 -- CD Rom struggles in his MLB debut7:15 - Who’s leading the race for #5 in the rotation for 2024?7:30 - Stan McNeal, Cardinals Magazine talks about the Cardinals recent struggles and finding the bright side with Winn + young pitchers7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 - Fresh Take: John Mozeliak says the FA class has depth but doesn’t have an ace—will that also describe the Cardinals movement in the offseason?8:15 - STL CITY SC HC Bradley Carnell on a big win, defensive lapse & the matchup in Orlando CIty8:30 - The Fight8:45 - BIRD WATCH9:00 - Rush Hour Reset9:15 – Mike Claiborne talks about the Cardinals biggest questions: pitching and infield rotations9:30 – Mo broke down the infield questions around Gorman and Edman—will the Cardinals plan get enough at-bats for Gorman while finding defensive balance? 9:45 - Rocc ‘n Roll TIX GIVEAWAYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 -Weekend Wrap-upCardinals avoid the sweep, get strong starts from Thompson & HudsonCITY SC-6 Austin FC-3New CITY debut for summer transfer move Nokkvi Thorisson (81’) and Joakim Nilsson debuted off the bench as well (87’) returning to game play since an injury in November 2022,7:15 - Things we loved from the WeekendBrooke → CITY dominates on the 4-year anniversary, Masyn "Blaze" WinnCarey → Football season is knocking, The Fight controversy on FridayRandy → Myles Jack -- LB, HB, Plumber, Battle for the '24 #5 spot7:30 - Drew “CD” Rom will make his MLB debut tonight for the Cardinals after Libby’s start was pushed because of back tightness–How much will a strong start affect your rankings for next year’s #5 spot vs. Hudson/Thompson/Libby?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 – Fresh Take: With one of the most disappointing FA groups in recent memory, is this the offseason where Mo bucks all of his previous history?Does this point to a trade being the big move?8:15 - Did Armstrong make a Mo-stake this offseason with the blueline? Did the Blues overlook their issues at defense the same way the Cardinals ignored pitching coming into this season–and will it lead to similar struggles?8:30 - The Fight8:45 - BIRD WATCH9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET 9:15 - Best CURRENT (and historical) Sports Villains9:30 - NFL News & Notes9:45 - Rocc & RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another driver from the upcoming Bommarito 500 joins Randy to talk about what makes this race so special, why he's been able to achieve so much success with multiple pole position finishes, what makes IndyCar so much fun for the fans and his expectations for another running of the Bommarito 500. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chip joins "The Opening Drive" to talk about getting back in the seat for today's game, his excitement for Winn's debut and time to grow with the Cardinals, why comparisons are tricky but there are skills from Wynn that remind you of certain names, why the philosophy change around outs vs. runs is so crucial, why young players are so fun to watch, his break down of Waino's stabilizing start versus the Mets and why a series against the Mets is a good time to learn some lessons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jay joins the show to talk about whether or not Justin Thomas can turn a rough year around, the decision Zack Johnson has left for the Ryder Cup team and his excitement continuing to grow as STL gets ready for the BMW in 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sonny joins Randy & Brooke to talk about the incredible impact of Messi, if this impact can have a positive affect on the MLS in the long-term, how Austin has played since the opening match of the season and why CITY's success despite injuries has been the most impressive part of their expansion campaign. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Cardinals lose 4-2 -- Masyn Winn selected from AAA -- The most exciting in-season call since when?7:15 - MLS, Apple TV+ analyst Sonny Guadarrama talks about what to expect from Austin & if Messi's affect on MLS will last long-term.7:30 - Jay Delsing talks about another upcoming update to the tour7:45 - TIOLI8:00 - Fresh Take: Have the Cardinals been victimized by poor roster construction?8:15 - Is Masyn Winn's arrival enough to get fans watching the Cardinals again>8:30 – The Fight8:45 - Bird Watch9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Cardinals broadcaster Chip Caray talks about the Cardinals calling up their big prospect and his thoughts on a solid outing from Waino9:30 - Indy car driver Will Power talks about what makes IndyCar so special and why the Bommarito 500 is such a special event9:45 - Rocc and RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JR joins Randy, Carey & Brooke to lay out the current battle he's fighting through, the special offseason work the players do to get ready for camp, the needs still left for the Blues to fill as the season gets close, trying to figure out how the Blues will find ice for all their defensemen & why for all the question marks the powerplay and the penalty kill are the biggest for JR. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Watch the show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 – Cardinals get blanked by the A's -- Libby's velo questions -- Where to point blame for the lack of consistency?7:15 – SICK OF IT!!!7:30 – Bird Watch7:45 – TIOLI8:00 – Fresh Take: Which young Cardinal position players are a part of the long term plan?8:15 - Which young core are you more excited about? The Blues top-heavy group of the Cardinals quantity and quality?8:30 - The Fight8:45 - What Mo said, What Mo meant9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford joins the show to talk about preparations & talk about his expectations for some of the young players as camp gets closer9:30 – NFL News & Notes9:45 – Rocc ‘n RollSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.