Cardinals Conversations

Kevin Wheeler and Matt Pauley bring you Rush Hour Sports, where they talk through the news of the Cardinals and other MLB teams opting out of their TV deals with FanDuel Sports Network. Listen to learn more about that story, plus discussion on whether Cardinals hitting prospects have been rushed, how the game has changed, as well as a Miami-Ole Miss preview!

In this edition of Rush Hour Sports, Kevin Wheeler and Matt Pauley discuss the Cardinals' 2026 projected win total of 73.5, and whether we think if they will go over or under that number. Plus, the acquisition of Justin Bruihl, Wetherholt's Rookie of the Year odds, and why low payroll teams are spending.

In this edition of Rush Hour Sports, Kevin Wheeler, Matt Pauley, and Bernie Miklasz talk through the Cardinals offense, being patient in the trade market, and which hitting prospects we could see in 2026. Then, has NIL and the portal evened the playing field in college football, and the NFL playoffs are set!

We are 86 days away from Opening Day at Busch Stadium! In this edition of the Countdown to Opening Day show, Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne talk with Reds legend Barry Larkin, former Cardinal and now MLB Network analyst, Xavier Scruggs, former St. Louis media personality Chris Dimino, as well as play an interview between John Rooney and Rob Cerfolio and Randy Flores!

In this edition of Rush Hour Sports, we have Kevin Wheeler, Matt Pauley, and Nate Gatter bringing you sports talk on the Cardinals possibly being passed up by the Pirates in 2026, whether they will spend when it's time to compete, and a full breakdown of this weekend's college football playoff games!

Matt Pauley and Bernie Miklasz host this edition of Rush Hour Sports, and they discuss the program's future under Eliah Drinkwitz, and the hiring of Ricky Proehl as the new head coach of the Battlehawks.

Matt Pauley and Nate Gatter have you for another edition of Rush Hour Sports, talking all things about what's next for the Cardinals after the Wilson Contreras trade, the Chiefs making it official that they plan on moving to Kansas by 2031, and much more.

We are now 92 days away from Cardinals Opening Day! In our third show of the year, Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne talk with former Cardinal Matt Adams, Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom, Harold Reynolds, Patrick Mooney, Brett Phillips and more conversation that you don't want to miss out on!

Matt Pauley and Bernie Miklasz detail what's next for Chaim Bloom and the Cardinals after signing Dustin May, as well as how to respond to some fans who believe Chaim has not been doing a good job so far in St. Louis.

In this edition of Rush Hour Sports, Kevin Wheeler and Matt Pauley talk through updated rumors across the hot stove, including Nolan Arenado possibly to the Angels? College football playoff preview, is the 12 team playoff the best format?

Kevin Wheeler and Matt Pauley are your hosts for this edition of Rush Hour Sports, and they discuss the details of the Dustin May contract, how the Cards will acquire power, and expectations of fan bases.

In tonight's show, Kevin Wheeler and Matt Pauley discuss the best argument for keeping Brendan Donovan, how soon a rebuilding team can contend, and whether it's time for the Blues to blow it up.

After a busy weekend of Cardinals news and rumors...Kevin Wheeler, Matt Pauley, and Bernie Miklasz discuss the Dustin May signing, Brendan Donovan rumors, and stockpiling prospects in a rebuild.

In Rush Hour Sports with Kevin Wheeler and Bernie Miklasz, the guys discuss what it should look like if Nolan Arenado is once again a Cardinal in 2026. More hot stove/Cardinals trade talk, plus Week 15 NFL storylines!

We are 105 days away from Cardinals Opening Day! In our first countdown show of the year, it kicks off from Orlando and the MLB Winter Meetings! Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne talk with Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom, Cardinals play by play broadcaster Chip Caray, MLB Insider JP Morosi, and much more you don't want to miss!

Kevin Wheeler is flying solo in this edition of Rush Hour Sports on KMOX! Are the Cardinals and Mets a trade fit? Kevin also discusses Cardinals we should be confident in, as well as Cardinals we should we worried about.

In today's Rush Hour Sports, Kevin Wheeler and Matt Pauley discuss the Cardinals Rule 5 selection, RHP Matthew Pushard, and what we could add to the bullpen mix. Plus, more free agent signings and other happenings at the MLB Winter Meetings!

In the show today, Kevin Wheeler is with Matt Pauley, who is once again in Orlando for the MLB Winter Meetings. Matt gives us the latest, and discuss the Cardinals falling in the MLB Draft Lottery to pick 13. Plus, a conversation on Edwin Diaz and Kyle Schwarber signing, and is it time to re-think college football bowl games?

In the first show of the week, Matt Pauley is live from Orlando at MLB's Winter Meetings, along with Kevin Wheeler and Bernie Miklasz, regarding any updates from the Winter Meetings, what Chaim Bloom had to say, and then move the conversation over to college football, as the playoff bracket has been released.

Matt Pauley and Kevin Wheeler talk all Cardinals today, as the Winter Meetings are around the corner. What moves could be coming and what should we expect Chaim Bloom to do over the next few weeks?

It's a Thanksgiving Eve edition of Rush Hour Sports on KMOX! Matt Pauley and Bernie Miklasz lead the conversation, with the main topic still being the Sonny Gray trade with the Red Sox.

It's another edition of Rush Hour Sports on KMOX! This time, hosts Matt Pauley and Nate Gatter break down the first major move in the Chaim Bloom era in Saint Louis. Sonny Gray has been traded, and the guys discuss the trade and if this sets the tone for the rest of the offseason.

In this edition of Rush Hour Sports, Kevin Wheeler, Matt Pauley, and Bernie Miklasz discuss Yohel Pozo returning to the Cardinals on a minor league deal, and if that makes it easier for the Cardinals to trade a catcher. Plus, Ryan Helsley possibly becoming a starting pitcher, and possibilities for Mizzou at QB next year.

In today's edition of Rush Hour Sports, Kevin Wheeler, Matt Pauley, and Bernie Miklasz talk through the 4 players who were non-tendered by today's deadline, and then potential trade chips for the Cardinals. Plus, game previews of Mizzou-Oklahoma, and Chiefs-Colts this weekend!

In Rush Hour Sports with Kevin Wheeler and Matt Pauley, they discuss what a potential Brendan Donovan trade could look like, and the Cardinals reportedly being in discussions with a top international free agent.