Hour 1 of “Sports on a Sunday Morning” on KMOX features Tom Ackerman recapping the Cardinals’ dramatic doubleheader against the Reds and the unforgettable MLB debut of Bryan Torres, who reached the majors after 11 years and more than 900 games in professional baseball. Tom also reacts to Jordan Walker’s continued breakout season and the Cardinals remaining in the thick of the NL Central race.
Bernie Miklasz joins the show to discuss Walker’s growth into one of baseball’s top hitters, Brycen Mautz being called up, bullpen depth concerns, the extra-innings ghost-runner rule, and why the Cardinals continue to prove they are a legitimate contender.
Later, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt joins the program to talk about potential NIL regulation, the transfer portal, athlete protections, and the future structure of college sports. Schmitt also discusses SLU basketball under Josh Schertz, the push toward the Big East, the Congressional Baseball Game, and why St. Louis continues to establish itself as one of America’s premier sports cities.
May 24, 2026
