Sports Open Line is shortened tonight due to KMOX’s broadcast of the Billikens Coaches Show. Matt Pauley discusses St. Louis City SC’s season opening win over Austin, Cardinals spring training thus far, and is then joined by Cardinals Spanish broadcaster Polo Ascencio to discuss the first ever Spanish-language broadcast of Cardinals spring training games. Matt also features manager Oliver Marmol's comments to the media today, and unpacks the tension between Marmol and umpire C.B. Bucknor.


Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or Cardinals games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.