Baseball Fans Rejoice! WGEM Delivers More Cardinals and Royals Action
In a thrilling announcement, WGEM, part of Gray Media, has committed to providing Tri-State fans with an enhanced baseball experience for the 2026 season. This includes extended partnerships with the beloved St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, bringing the excitement of the diamond closer to home.
But wait, there's more!
These partnerships offer fans a treasure trove of baseball action, all free and over-the-air. This means that viewers across the Tri-States can catch select games from both teams during spring training and the regular season without paying a dime.
The games will be broadcast across the WGEM network, including WGEM (NBC) 10.1, The Tri-States’ CW 10.2, WGEM FOX 10.3, and MeTV Tri-States 10.4, ensuring maximum accessibility.
Here's the lineup:
Spring Training:
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins, Feb. 23, 12 p.m. CT
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets, March 7, 12 p.m. CT
- ...and more exciting matchups!
Regular Season:
- Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, March 30, 3 p.m. CT (WGEM 10.1)
- St. Louis Cardinals vs. Seattle Mariners, April 24, 7 p.m. CT (WGEM 10.1)
- Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Angels, April 24, 6:30 p.m. CT (WGEM CW 10.2)
- ...and many more thrilling games!
And this is where it gets even better:
Every St. Louis Cardinals regular season game will be broadcast on WGEM SportsRadio 105.1FM, so fans can catch all the action on the go. This comprehensive coverage ensures that fans don't miss a single moment of their favorite teams' journeys.
But here's where it gets controversial...
The expanded partnership with the St. Louis Cardinals includes spring training games and select regular season matchups, but will it be enough to satisfy die-hard fans? And for Kansas City Royals enthusiasts, the historic broadcast of their home opener is a treat, but will it be a one-off or the start of a new tradition?
Ben Van Ness, WGEM's general manager and vice-president, expressed his enthusiasm: "The WGEM family is thrilled to offer these incredible baseball experiences to our viewers. With games throughout the season, we're helping families create lasting memories."
As the season approaches, baseball fans in the Tri-States can look forward to an exciting lineup of games. But will these expanded partnerships live up to the hype? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
