Matt Pauley and Mike Claiborne host a holiday edition of The Gashouse Gang, starting with Christmas traditions, day after Christmas routines, and the challenges of watching sports in the streaming era. The conversation turns to the NFL pushing into Christmas Day, the lasting appeal of Inside the NBA, and why stars like Shaq and Barkley remain so recognizable compared to today’s athletes.

The focus then shifts to the Cardinals, including Chaim Bloom’s comments on 2026, roster needs, Jordan Walker’s development, and how spring training and new pitching technology really factor into building the next rotation.