Hour 3: Bob Nightengale Discusses the World Baseball Classic and Potential MLB Rule Changes, Howard Balzer Analyzes the Post-Kyler Murray Era for the Cardinals, and the State 48 Roofing Question of the Day Results Are Revealed.

Thursday, March 05, 2026 | 49:11

The third and final hour of the program, broadcast live from Twin Peaks in Tempe, featured USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale on the Right Toyota Guest Line. Nightengale shared insights into ongoing discussions within Major League Baseball regarding a potential shortening of the 162-game regular season and provided an update on the 2026 World Baseball Classic. He identified several international rosters capable of challenging Team USA and detailed how MLB front offices currently evaluate the injury risks and development benefits of the tournament. Following the interview, Roc and Manuch revisited the Arizona Cardinals’ recent decision to release Kyler Murray, debating whether the former No. 1 overall pick should consider a return to the Oakland Athletics to pursue a dual-sport career in the MLB. Later, Howard Balzer of Cardswire.com joined the Right Toyota Guest Line to evaluate the Cardinals' quarterback strategy following the Murray fallout. Balzer identified key free-agent targets and draft prospects for the front office to consider and discussed the significance of the Cardinals being selected to play the Carolina Panthers in the 2026 Hall of Fame Game in Canton. The broadcast concluded with the Lerner & Rowe “One Call That’s All,” a preview of the evening’s sports slate in “What’s on Tap,” and the reveal of the final results from the State 48 Roofing Question of the Day.