Sports on a Sunday Morning

Chris May joins the show to address national interest in SLU head coach Josh Schertz, confirming contact with NC State while emphasizing that Schertz remains the Billikens’ coach. May discusses the strength of the SLU program, pointing to strong NIL support, resources, and a growing foundation that can compete nationally. He also breaks down what the team needs to take the next step after the NCAA...

Steve Kelly breaks down Illinois’ return to the Final Four for the first time since 2005 and what’s fueled this tournament run. He highlights key wins, including a statement victory over Houston, and how the Illini have adapted their style, using size and toughness when shots aren’t falling. Kelly also dives into Brad Underwood’s emotional journey, calling Illinois his dream job and finally reachi...

Chris Pronger joins the show to break down the St. Louis Blues’ late-season surge and why the team is suddenly back in the playoff race. He dives into improved team defense, confidence, and the impact of a younger, more balanced lineup. Pronger also discusses his new book Earned: The True Cost of Greatness, sharing lessons on adversity, leadership, and the mindset that shaped his career and life a...

Tom Ackerman breaks down the Cardinals’ final spring training decisions, including Matthew Liberatore as Opening Day starter, Andre Pallante earning a rotation spot, and key roster battles. Bernie Miklasz joins to discuss Nelson Velázquez’s breakout potential and roster strategy, while Chaim Bloom explains pitching development, bullpen depth, and the team’s vision heading into the season. Plus, a...

Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman to break down the Cardinals’ final roster decisions, including Matthew Liberatore as Opening Day starter and Andre Pallante earning the fifth rotation spot. He discusses Dustin May’s strong spring, bullpen depth, and the team’s strategy of developing undervalued arms like George Soriano, while emphasizing competition and depth heading into the season.

Bernie Miklasz joins Tom Ackerman to break down the Cardinals’ latest roster moves, including the Soriano trade, Andre Pallante winning the fifth starter spot, and why Nelson Velázquez looks set for a breakout in left field. They also discuss Lars Nootbaar’s injury and hit on SLU, Mizzou, and Illinois in the NCAA Tournament.

Tom Ackerman hosts Sports on a Sunday Morning live from Jupiter, Florida. Bernie Miklasz breaks down Cardinals spring training, including Jordan Walker’s hitting lab reset and roster battles. Jerry Palm previews Selection Sunday with SLU and Missouri’s NCAA Tournament outlook, while Andy Strickland discusses the Blues’ late playoff push. Joe Roderick joins to preview the World Baseball Classic sem...

Tom Ackerman continues Sports on a Sunday Morning live from Jupiter, Florida. Joe Roderick previews the World Baseball Classic semifinal between Team USA and the Dominican Republic and the atmosphere surrounding international baseball. Dan Reardon breaks down The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, Ludvig Åberg’s lead, and early Masters contenders. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chai...

Chaim Bloom joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to discuss the Cardinals’ progress in spring training. Bloom talks about the outlook for the starting rotation, bullpen flexibility without a set closer, and encouraging signs from players like Nolan Gorman, Alec Burleson, and JJ Wetherholt. He also addresses Jordan Walker stepping away from games to work on his swing, the evolving outfi...

Dan Reardon joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to discuss The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass and whether it should be considered golf’s “fifth major.” They break down Ludvig Åberg’s three-shot lead, the difficulty of Sawgrass’ closing stretch, and the challengers trying to chase him down.

Joe Roderick joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to preview the World Baseball Classic semifinal between Team USA and the Dominican Republic in Miami. They discuss the matchup of Paul Skenes against the powerful Dominican lineup, the electric international atmosphere surrounding the WBC, and Italy’s surprising run to the semifinals.

Tom Ackerman hosts Sports on a Sunday Morning live from Jupiter, Florida. Bernie Miklasz joins to discuss Cardinals spring training, Jordan Walker’s hitting lab reset, and roster battles heading toward Opening Day. Jerry Palm breaks down the NCAA Tournament outlook for SLU and Missouri on Selection Sunday, and Andy Strickland talks Blues hockey, their late playoff push, and what it will take down...

Andy Strickland joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to discuss the St. Louis Blues’ late-season push toward the playoffs. They break down the team’s recent surge, strong play from Robert Thomas, Jimmy Snuggerud, and Dylan Holloway, and why tanking isn’t realistic with solid goaltending from Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer. Strickland also looks at the Blues’ critical road trip throug...

Bernie Miklasz joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to discuss the Cardinals’ spring training storylines in Jupiter. They talk about Oli Marmol’s push for transparency and collaboration within the organization, Jordan Walker stepping away from games to work in the hitting lab, and the roster competition in the outfield. Bernie also breaks down Victor Scott II’s improved bat speed, the...

Jerry Palm joins Tom Ackerman on Sports on a Sunday Morning to break down the latest NCAA Tournament projections. They discuss SLU’s bubble outlook, Missouri potentially landing in the First Four vs. SMU, and how the bracket could set up a possible Illinois vs. Mizzou matchup in St. Louis. Palm also looks at top seeds, Iowa State’s Final Four potential, and how much of the bracket is already set o...

Tom Ackerman hosts Sports on a Sunday Morning live from the Cardinals spring training complex in Jupiter, Florida. Bernie Miklasz joins to discuss the Cardinals’ revamped facility and the organization’s long term direction, while former Billiken Troy Robertson breaks down SLU’s recent struggles and what the Billikens must fix before the A-10 tournament. Mike Palm of Circa Sports explains why confe...

Live from the Cardinals’ spring complex in Jupiter, the hour opens with news that Oli Marmol will return to KMOX’s Gas House Gang in 2026, plus reaction to St. Louis City SC’s 1–0 loss to Seattle. Sporting director Corey Wray joins to detail City SC’s aggressive identity, roster resets, ownership support, and long-term plan to contend for trophies. Then Cardinals president of baseball operations C...

Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom joins from Jupiter to discuss the club’s revamped spring training complex, player development, and how young talent could shape the 2026 roster. He shares early impressions of Andre Pallante and Matthew Liberatore, emerging hitters like Victor Scott II and Joshua Báez, and the tough roster decisions facing the team this spring.

St. Louis CITY SC sporting director Corey Wray discusses the club’s identity in the final third, the physical demands of their style, and how the organization is balancing results with a long term plan to compete for trophies. He also talks about roster decisions, ownership support, and the standards set by Yoann Damet and Roman Bürki after the 1-0 loss to Seattle.

Tom Ackerman talks Cardinals spring training and the franchise’s long term direction with Bernie Miklasz. Former Billiken Troy Robertson breaks down SLU’s recent struggles and what must change before the A-10 tournament. Plus Mike Palm of Circa Sports explains why conference tournament week is one of the biggest betting stretches of the college basketball season.

Tom Ackerman talks with Mike Palm, Vice President of Operations at Circa Sports, about why conference tournament week is the best stretch of the year for college basketball bettors and how Circa designs its offerings “by bettors, for bettors.”

Tom Ackerman is joined by former Billiken and TV analyst Troy Robertson to diagnose SLU’s recent skid, including three road losses. They break down issues like turnovers, defensive breakdowns, and paint penetration, then look ahead to the A-10 tournament: how concerned Josh Schertz is, what needs to change in practice this week, how injuries to Robbie Avila and his plantar fasciitis impact SLU’s c...

Tom Ackerman talks with Bernie Miklasz about the Cardinals’ revamped spring training facility in Jupiter, what the sweeping organizational changes mean for the club’s future, and a realistic timeline for returning to World Series contention. They also dive into college basketball in March, breaking down SLU’s recent road struggles, Mizzou’s inconsistency heading into tournament play, and how both...

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 w...

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 o...