07/20/26 Hour 2: Cardinals Trade Deadline Decisions, Angels Series Preview, Ryan Clark Out at ESPN
About this episode
The episode discusses the Cardinals' trade deadline decisions, previews the upcoming Angels series, and reacts to Ryan Clark's departure from ESPN.
Hour 2 of The Drive focuses on the biggest questions surrounding the Cardinals as the MLB trade deadline approaches. Kurtis Allen and Pierce "The Fierce" discuss which players could be on the move, whether St. Louis should buy, sell, or try to thread the needle, and which potential trades would make the most sense as the front office evaluates its playoff chances. The guys also preview the Cardinals' upcoming series against the Los Angeles Angels, breaking down the key pitching matchups, players to watch, and what St. Louis needs to accomplish to build momentum after a frustrating weekend against Arizona. Later in the hour, Kurtis and Pierce react to the news that Ryan Clark is out at ESPN, discussing his impact on the network, what may have led to the move, and what it could mean for ESPN's NFL coverage moving forward. The show wraps up with another unforgettable Pierce the Intern moment after he somehow manages to upset professional wrestling legend Billy Gunn, leading to a hilarious discussion about wrestling, fan interactions, and yet another memorable story from the studio.
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