March Madness is here, and the Sportists are ready – even if some of it is played on glass.

Maddening Mizzou is doing everything possible to stay on the bubble. SLU is facing a troubling trend, and a key player suddenly has an unsettling injury. But the Illini – now there’s a group gelling at the right time.

The remaining St. Louis Blues go on a modest win streak only to be ended with help from the captain they traded days earlier. The one percent playoff chance guarantees playing time for many of the younger players, many of whom are playing very well.

The Cardinals send one of their leading Spring Training performers to the minor league camp. Are they gun-shy after the Jordan Walker experience? Will the starting rotation be improved simply because of who is NOT in the rotation?

The World Baseball Classic provides no shortage of storylines. Italy deals a stunning blow to the USA, who survives to the next round (during the podcast). And is a managerial change coming for the USA in the next classic?

As predicted here, the Chiefs move on a running back before the draft. Old friend Travis Kelce also returns. Are they contenders again? And Maxx confusion and frustration hits Baltimore.

It’s a somber week for St. Louis CITY ahead of the reunion with Klauss in LA this week. And the PGA heads to the “Fifth Major” as the tour heads to the island green at Sawgrass for the Tournament Player’s Championship this weekend.

All of this plus the NFL’s latest bit of hubris and how do you sweep a floor with no markings on this week’s speedy edition of The St. Louis Sportists Podcast.

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In this edition of The ST. Louis Sportists Podcast, the Blues face a trade deadline that could be one of the most impactful in franchise history. One trade – since rejected – would have sent Colton Parayko to Buffalo. The guys consider several players and if they will still be wearing the Bluenote after Friday at 2 p.m.

It’s officially March and Mizzou is no less Maddening. SLU, despite unique halftime programming is ascending again along with Illinois. Bracketology is all the rage as speculation grows as to where teams could be sent for round one of March Madness.

Cardinal spring training is underway, and JJ Wetherholt is getting on base more than he’s making outs. The World Baseball Classic is also starting and there are mercy rules – but will the rules impact gambling?

The Cardinals announce a $29 ticket that offers an all-you-can eat menu for 2026 that leads to many questions. Will there be food cops? What if Joey Chestnut approaches?

The Chiefs make a shocking trade – was it entirely salary cap-driven? And are the Lenexa/Overland Park Chiefs looking to add running backs through free agency as well as the draft. Speaking of the draft, it was the fastest combine ever. Does it matter? And never fear – Johnny Manzel is giving advice to Diego Pavia. What could go wrong?

St. Louis City is shut out in San Diego 2-0. Keith suggests that farm equipment might be more effective in the striker role than certain options.

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The Sportists discuss the first signature event of 2026 - the Miracle in Milan. The thrilling US win over Canada takes its place in hockey history and Canadians are unhappy - even with their stuffed animals.

Maddening Mizzou continues to ride the season-long roller coaster and SLU has entered a troubling slide. Illinois gets "Tyus Ednied" in UCLA and bracketology is shuffled across the board.

Spring training continues for the Cardinals and some are asking where the power will come from. Thomas Saggese and Ivan Herrera have bats that could play, but where? The Angels owner thinks winning doesn't matter to fans and The Sportists wonder if he's seen one-too-many PowerPoint presentations - or perhaps not enough.

Travis Kelce may return for one more ride with the Chiefs but offensive line continues to be an obvious need. Will the Chiefs continue their string of drafting and starting running backs?

The Blues are back and their playoff chances are close to Bluto's GPA in Animal House. Is this the time to get experimental? St. Louis CITY has a hopeful debut, even if it ends in a draw.

All of this plus experimental rule changes and imagining Rickey Henderson being able to challenge pitches on this week's episode of the St. Louis Sportists Podcast.

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