MLB's extra innings 'ghost runner' now a permanent change

In the first hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley explains why MLB’s arbitration process is so uncomfortable, citing the Brewers’ Corbin Burnes and the Cardinals’ own Ryan Helsley as examples. ESPN Baseball Insider Jesse Rogers then joins the show to discuss Scott Rolen entering the Hall of Fame as a Cardinal, whether a Corbin Burnes trade is a possibility, how Cubs fans feels seeing Willson Contreras in a Cardinals jersey, the now-permanent ghost runner on second base in extra innings, and the future of regional sports networks. Matt also features audio from Blues coach Craig Berube who spoke with the media on the team’s win vs New Jersey, Torey Krug’s status, and their next game against a tough Colorado Avalanche team.

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