Episodes

  • Hour 2: CITY SC’s Lutz on RSL Loss, Mozeliak on Cards Injuries & Trades, Bernie’s Cardinals Breakdown
    Jul 6 2025
    Hour 2 begins with Lutz Pfannenstiel analyzing St. Louis CITY SC’s tight 3-2 loss to Real Salt Lake, discussing defensive challenges, standout young players like Jaziel Orozco and Tyson Pearce, squad depth, and coaching transitions. Next, John Mozeliak joins to update on the Cardinals’ inconsistent season, injury reports including Nolan Arenado and Ivan Herrera, pitching rotation struggles, bullpen management, and trade deadline strategy as the team pushes for postseason relevance. The hour wraps with Bernie Miklasz offering a critical take on the Cardinals’ offensive struggles, pitching rotation concerns, bullpen usage, player development, and realistic expectations for the Wild Card race and playoff contention.
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    40 mins
  • Bernie Miklasz on Cardinals’ Offensive Struggles and Pitching Rotation Challenges
    Jul 6 2025
    Bernie Miklasz delivers a thorough critique of the Cardinals’ offense, highlighting struggles with runners in scoring position and inconsistent batting performances from key players like Donovan, Gorman, and Burleson. He analyzes pitching rotation issues, including detailed breakdowns of Miles Mikolas and Jordan Hicks’ recent starts, and considers Steven Matz as a possible rotation addition. The discussion covers bullpen management, trade deadline moves, and tactical insights ahead of the upcoming Cubs series. Bernie evaluates player strengths and weaknesses, young talent potential, and the team’s competitiveness in the Wild Card race. He offers critical insights on managerial decisions and front office strategies, emphasizing the importance of long-term team building and realistic postseason expectations.
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    12 mins
  • John Mozeliak on Cardinals’ Performance, Injuries, and Trade Deadline Plans
    Jul 6 2025
    Tom Ackerman and John Mozeliak discuss the Cardinals’ inconsistent season and recent 8-6 win over the Cubs. Key topics include offensive struggles with runners in scoring position, contributions from Yohel Pozo and Brendan Donovan, and pitching rotation challenges with Miles Mikolas and Jordan Hicks. Injury updates cover Nolan Arenado, Jordan Walker, and Ivan Herrera. Mozeliak also shares insights on trade deadline plans, bullpen management, player development, and postseason hopes.
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    40 mins
  • Lutz Pfannenstiel Breaks Down CITY SC’s Loss, Youth Development, and Coaching Transitions
    Jul 6 2025
    Tom Ackerman discusses with Lutz Pfannenstiel CITY SC’s narrow 3-2 loss to Real Salt Lake. They highlight defensive challenges, key performances from young players like Jaziel Orozco, Tyson Pearce, and Makai Joyner, and tactical adjustments due to injuries. Lutz emphasizes the importance of squad depth, the role of CITY2, and the integration of academy players. He also touches on coaching transitions and the team's resilient mindset despite recent setbacks.
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    40 mins
  • Hour 1 - Cards vs. Cubs Fireworks, NASCAR at WWTR, and Blues Offseason Breakdown
    Jul 6 2025
    On this episode of Sports on a Sunday Morning, Tom Ackerman starts with a wide-angle look at the Cardinals’ post-2015 struggles and rivalry with the Cubs, then recaps their 11–3 loss on July 4 at Wrigley Field, a game highlighted by the Cubs’ franchise-record eight home runs. Next up, Brad Keselowski and Kyle Larson join the show to share insights on racing at Worldwide Technology Raceway. Chris Blair previews the upcoming Enjoy Illinois 300 and the Confluence Music Festival, which blends motorsports with music, food, and fan engagement. To wrap up, Tom plays audio from Blues GM Doug Armstrong on the team’s aggressive offseason. Armstrong explains the trade for right-shot defenseman Logan Mailloux (acquired from Montreal in exchange for winger Zack Bolduc), the signings of veteran forwards Nick Bjugstad and Matt Luff, and placing veteran defenseman Nick Leddy on waivers all part of a strategy to boost defensive depth, manage the $5 M salary cap (potentially rising), and build around younger talent
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    42 mins
  • Keselowski, Larson, and Blair Talk WWTR, Enjoy Illinois 300, and Confluence Fest
    Jul 6 2025
    On Sports on a Sunday Morning, Tom Ackerman talks with NASCAR stars Brad Keselowski and Kyle Larson about racing at Worldwide Technology Raceway and the importance of the Enjoy Illinois 300. Keselowski reflects on his first race at the track in 2004 and last year’s near win, while Larson applauds the passion of Midwest fans and the track’s growing momentum. Chris Blair, Executive VP of WWTR, highlights the excitement of the NASCAR playoff race, the energy of street races like the Grant Park 165, and the upcoming Confluence Music Festival featuring 30 acts across five stages combining racing, music, food, and community.
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    11 mins
  • Sports On A Sunday Morning: Lutz Pfannenstiel, Josh Schertz, Mark Boyle, Bernie Miklasz
    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Hour 2: Lutz Pfannenstiel breaks new on interim coach David Critchley, Bernie Miklasz talks Cardinal baseball
    Jun 22 2025
    Tom Ackerman talks to St. Louis City SC sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel as he breaks some news on the future of interim head coach David Critchley as City continues to struggle. Then Bernie Miklasz will be on to talk all things Cardinal baseball after the Redbirds have won 5 in a row.
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    38 mins