Get ready for some exciting baseball action as WGEM is set to bring you an expanded lineup of Cardinals and Royals games! But here's where it gets controversial... Are you ready to dive into the details of this partnership and discover how it might change the way you watch your favorite teams?
WGEM, a Gray Media station, has announced a thrilling expansion of their partnership with the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals. This means that baseball fans across the Tri-States will have access to more games than ever before! From spring training to the regular season, you won't want to miss a single pitch.
The expanded programming will be available across the WGEM family of stations, including WGEM (NBC) 10.1, The Tri-States’ CW 10.2, WGEM FOX 10.3, and MeTV Tri-States 10.4. This means that Cardinals and Royals baseball will be accessible to viewers throughout the Tri-States, making it easier than ever to catch all the action.
But here's the part most people miss... Every St. Louis Cardinal regular season game will be heard on WGEM SportsRadio 105.1FM, so you can listen to the games even if you can't watch them live. And the best part? All games will be available free and over-the-air, ensuring fans across the Tri-States can enjoy the teams they love without any additional cost.
Now, let's talk about the schedule. Spring training games will be broadcasted at specific times, with the St. Louis Cardinals taking on the Miami Marlins, New York Mets, and more. And the regular season games? Well, those will be announced later, but you can expect to see some exciting matchups like the Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals vs. Seattle Mariners.
But here's where it gets controversial again... Some might argue that this partnership could change the way baseball is watched in the region. Will it lead to a shift in viewer habits? Will it impact the way local teams are supported? These are the questions that will be asked as the partnership unfolds. So, what do you think? Will you be tuning in to catch all the action? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
In the meantime, let's dive into the partnership details. Ben Van Ness, WGEM general manager and vice-president, expressed his excitement about the expansion, stating that the WGEM family of stations is proud to bring fans these exceptional baseball experiences free and over-the-air. The expanded Home Plate programming partnership with the St. Louis Cardinals brings fans free and over-the-air access to the team at every level of the organization, including spring training games and select regular season matchups.
The continued partnership with the Kansas City Royals features the historic broadcast of the team's home opener, the first free over-the-air home opener broadcast since 2007. So, get ready to cheer on your favorite teams and make some lasting baseball memories with your family and friends. Copyright 2026 WGEM. All rights reserved.
