Gashouse Gang

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.

Matt Pauley and Bernie Miklasz host The Gashouse Gang and ponder…could the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals be more competitive than expected? Maybe, but don’t get carried away! The Cards, having only moved Sonny Gray so far, still have lots of work to do before Opening Day. Dani Wexelman, reporter for MLB Network and SNY TV, joins the show to give her thoughts on the signing of Dustin May and remainder of the offseason.

Chris Rongey and Bernie Miklasz host The Gashouse Gang and share the news that Mizzou QB Beau Pribula has entered the transfer portal. The guys also speak on today’s Cardinals press conference where President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom introduced new pitcher Dustin May to the St. Louis media. Guests include Sam Dykstra, minor league reporter for MLB Pipeline; and Mike Kelly, the radio voice of the Missouri Tigers.