Gashouse Gang

Chris Rongey and Bernie Miklasz break down the St. Louis Cardinals offseason and the deliberate pace under Chaim Bloom, including the trade market for Nolan Arenado, potential fits for Brendan Donovan, and how much money the Cardinals might be willing to eat in a deal. Also, Aaron Schatz of FTN Fantasy joins to analyze a wide open NFL playoff picture, Bears expectations with Caleb Williams, Eagles concerns, new contenders in the AFC, and why the Chiefs still profile as dangerous if healthy.

The Gashouse Gang with Chris Rongey and Nate Gatter surveys the NFL’s wide-open playoff picture, seeding races, and whether playoff experience matters for young quarterbacks. The Battlehawks have named Ricky Proehl head coach, and he joins the show to discuss his time playing for the Rams and what he'll bring to his new role. Plus, Bob Ramsey breaks down the 12–1 Billikens and their NCAA tournament outlook.

Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne host a holiday edition of The Gashouse Gang, starting with Christmas traditions, day after Christmas routines, and the challenges of watching sports in the streaming era. The conversation turns to the NFL pushing into Christmas Day, the lasting appeal of Inside the NBA, and why stars like Shaq and Barkley remain so recognizable compared to today’s athletes. The focus then shifts to the Cardinals, including Chaim Bloom’s comments on 2026, roster needs, Jordan Walker’s development, and how spring training and new pitching technology really factor into building the next rotation.

Tom Ackerman, Chris Rongey, and Bernie Miklasz host The Gashouse Gang and share the news that the Kansas City Chiefs will be leaving Missouri for a new stadium in Kansas. The guys also discuss the Cardinals offseason and interview the team’s Senior Vice President of Business Anuk Karunaratne on the future of FanDuel’s regional sports networks and how he plans to revitalize the fan experience at Busch Stadium.

Tom Ackerman and Chris Rongey host The Gashouse Gang and share the news that Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras has been traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-hander Hunter Dobbins and pitching prospects Yhoiker Fajardo and Blake Aita. Also in today's show....Amy Marxkors discuss the Blues' big win over the Panthers, Bob Ramsey discusses the Billikens' win over New Hampshire, and WEEI's Rob Bradford dives in to the Contreras trade.