The Opening Drive

Voice of the Cardinals, Chip Caray

Chip joins the show from the “Queen City” to decry Skyline Chili, why these next few series essentially decide the Cardinals season, the Cardinals lack of consistency and troubles while hitting w/ RISP, it’s put-up-or-shut-up time for the team and the recent stretch, the incredible young shortstop talent across MLB with Witt/Winn/Crus/etc., the best ways to fix the schedule and how expansion will change things around AGAIN... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber

Kerbs joins Randy & Brooke to talk about the chances that Dvorsky has to make the roster, why the offseason work could be crucial to him making an early jump, Bannister building relationships over the summer with the veterans as they prepare for the season and how he felt about Tim Ream coming to the MLS—but not to STL CITY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Opening Drive - August 12th, 2024

Watch the full show replay on our YouTube channel!7:00 - Weekend Wrapup – Cardinals split with Royals over the weekend -- Start a 3-game series tonight vs. Reds -- CITY moves on the Round of 16 in the Leagues Cup with a 3-1 win over Portland -- US sweeps France for a pair of basketball golds7:15 - Three Things we loved from the Weekend7:30 - Is this the best men’s TEAM the USA has had? And what was your favorite moment from the Olympics?7:45 - TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT8:00 – Fresh Take: If the Brewers go 23-22 the rest of the way, the Cardinals would have to go 30-14 to tie. Are either of those scenarios plausible?8:15 - KerbSide: Radio Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber, breaks down the ways Bannister is connecting with his team's veterans8:30 - The Fight8:45 - Paul Goldschmidt has hit 5 home runs in his last 19 games. If he stays hot and leads the team with 25 homers and 50 XBH, does that color your thoughts about re-signing him?9:00 - RUSH HOUR RESET9:15 - TV Voice of the Cardinals, Chip Caray, breaks down a make-or-break stretch for the Cardinals9:30 - Deion Sanders is into it with Denver media. After last season’s Buffalo campaign, is that a smart tack to take?9:45 - Rocc & Roll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's Blues insider Jeremy Rutherford

JR offers a peek at his upcoming stories and even addresses the hot-button topic of dwindling attendance at Busch Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former PGA Pro Jay Delsing

Jay joins Randy, Dan and Brooke to reflect on the life of golf legend Chi Chi Rodriguez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices