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Sports Open Line

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St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
St. Louis Blues
Major League Baseball
City SC
St. Louis CITY SC
St. Louis Billikens
Mizzou Football
Nolan Arenado
NFL
Kansas City Chiefs
Brendan Donovan
Chaim Bloom
Battlehawks
St. Louis
World Baseball Classic
St. Louis Battlehawks
Baseball Winter Meetings
Cardinals Spring Training
Missouri State Football

The nightly program has been a fixture on KMOX for many years and features a variety of hosts.

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In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Nate Gatter, he opens the show by discussing the initial offers of MLB's labor negotiation, continues on that topic, along with Cardinals baseball with KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz. Then, a convers... more

In the second hour of the show, Nate Gatter chats with Mr. Soccer, Bill McDermott on the start of the World Cup, along with this weekend's match between Bosnia and Panama at Energizer Park! Then, a dive into more MLB labor issues and what negotiation... more

In the first hour of Sports Open Line with Nate Gatter, he opens the show by discussing the initial offers of MLB's labor negotiation, continues on that topic, along with Cardinals baseball with KMOX Sports Contributor Bernie Miklasz. Then, a convers... more

Matt Pauley brings you Sports Open Line tonight on KMOX, and hour one of the show features a long conversation with the great Bernie Miklasz, KMOX Sports and STL Sports Central Contributor! Then, the show keeps on rolling in hour two as Matt talks wi... more

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Recent Guests

Corey Chamblin
Defensive coordinator for the Battlehawks
Battlehawks (UFL)
Episode: Sports Open Line (5/28/26)
Greg Damon
KMOX Automotive Expert; Building Community interview guest
Sparks Tire and Auto; MICDS broadcaster
Episode: Sports Open Line (5/28/26)
Sincere Haynesworth
Battlehawks offensive lineman
Battlehawks
Episode: Hour 2: Battlehawks offensive lineman Sincere Haynesworth, Levi Weaver of MLB for The Athletic!
Will Saulsbery
Author of 50 Forgotten Cardinals
Author
Episode: Hour 1: Author Will Saulsbery in studio with us!
Rene Knott
Executive Director, Lift for Life Gym
Lift for Life Gym
Episode: Hour 2: Battlehawks LB Travis Feeney, Building Community with Rene Knott
Dale Schilly
St. Louis City SC analyst
Y98 / City SC
Episode: Sports Open Line (5/21/26)
Stu Durando
Billikens beat writer (Substack)
Stu Durando / SLU
Episode: Sports Open Line (5/21/26)
Mike Panasiuk
Lineman for the Battlehawks
St. Louis Battlehawks
Episode: Hour 2: Battlehawks offensive lineman Mike Panasiuk, reacting to Chaim Bloom's comments yesterday on KMOX!
Francisco X. Rivera
Broadcaster for Apple TV MLS package
Apple TV
Episode: Sports Open Line (5/14/26)

Hosts

Matt Pauley
Co-host known for leading discussions on Cardinals topics with occasional cross-sport input; associated with KMOX and local STL sports ecosystem.
Kyle Sixta
Co-host contributing to show format and cross-sport discussions; often involved in City SC/MLS and local sports commentary.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Big Fan of Kevin Wheeler

    I’ve been listening to Kevin Wheeler for close to a decade. I really enjoyed his work at 101ESPN, and I was thrilled to see him catch back on with a local station earlier last year. Whenever one of his shows is available in Podcast form, I listen. Sharpest, most level-headed baseball mind out there.

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    5
    AlexMa125
    United States5 years ago
  • Mike Petriello?

    Zero stars

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Champ $tyle
    United States6 years ago
  • Yikes

    If Hrabe is not talking baseball, look out. The lack of hockey knowledge immediately stands out, you can tell when someone doesn't care about hockey and only likes the most boring sport on earth baseball.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    KSEBLUES
    United States6 years ago
  • Great resource for Cardinals information

    This is a great recap of those shows, and as an out of town listener, I appreciate the chance to hear the news, interviews and recently the past season recaps. Especially needed in this time w/o games!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MD Norton
    United States6 years ago
  • Spectacular

    Glad I do not have to live in Saint Louis for stuff like this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kennewickmike
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise deep Cardinals insights and balanced analysis.
Fans appreciate multi-team coverage and local community angles.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hour 1: Author Will Saulsbery in studio with us!
Q: What was the process for choosing the 50 players featured in the book?
Saulsbery explains he reviewed every Cardinals roster the organization has fielded, weighed numbers like WAR, notable stats, and memorable names, then selected players who offered interesting stories or unique contributions, including those with obscure but compelling legacies.
Sports Open Line (5/27/26)
Q: How did it feel to turn around the loss and clinch a playoff spot after the previous week's setback?
Haynesworth described the relief and satisfaction of turning the page, applying corrections from the tape, and securing a victory that kept playoff hopes alive, while emphasizing continued focus and growth.
Hour 2: Battlehawks offensive lineman Sincere Haynesworth, Levi Weaver of MLB for The Athletic!
Q: What stood out to you about the NFL-style experimentation in the UFL and its potential impact on the NFL?
Haynesworth indicates the scoring and extra points in the UFL are intriguing and could inspire broader changes in the NFL, such as different point values and game dynamics.
Hour 2: Battlehawks offensive lineman Mike Panasiuk, reacting to Chaim Bloom's comments yesterday on KMOX!
Q: What does it mean for you now, as a veteran with multiple stints and a fourth year with the Battlehawks, to lead and guide the younger players?
It's about maintaining confidence, staying professional, and using the experiences from past NFL stints to set a standard for preparation, leadership, and consistency.
Hour 2: Battlehawks offensive lineman Mike Panasiuk, reacting to Chaim Bloom's comments yesterday on KMOX!
Q: Can you just put into words, the frustration that goes along with losing a game like that?
We're disappointed we fell short, but we still believe in the quality of our team and our playoff path; we'll go back, clean up what we need to, and attack the upcoming week.

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What is Sports Open Line about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Sports Open Line is a long-running local sports talk program delivering rapid-fire analysis of Cardinals' performances, bullpen trends, and broader MLB storylines, often weaving in cross-sport segments from City SC and Battlehawks coverage. Episodes typically feature multiple guests—from MLB writers and Cardinals insiders to local athletes and broadcasters—providing live reactions, strategic breakdowns, and community-interest features that connect team performance to the St. Louis sports ecosystem. Noteworthy aspects include rotating guest lineups, live event context, and a blend of analytics, insider perspectives, and human-interest stories that make it a go-to for regional sports fans seeking depth on baseball and nearby teams.

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Recent guests on Sports Open Line include:

1. Corey Chamblin
2. Greg Damon
3. Sincere Haynesworth
4. Will Saulsbery
5. Rene Knott
6. Dale Schilly
7. Stu Durando
8. Mike Panasiuk

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