It didn’t seem like it would ever happen, what with COVID-19 and the infighting between the owners and the MLB Players Association, but finally, it’s almost time to PLAY BALL! The St. Louis Cardinals will hit the diamond for an exhibition game Wednesday versus the Royals, then start the shortened 60-game regular season at home on Friday evening against Pittsburgh. Tuesday afternoon, “The Drive with Brad Bobo” welcomed back to the show KMOX Sports Director and Cardinals’ broadcaster Tom Ackerman to preview the upcoming year.