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Cleveland.com and Plain Dealer columnist Terry Pluto talks Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Northeast Ohio college basketball with host David Campbell.
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Terry has an appearance coming up on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Dover Public Library in Dover, Ohio, at 6:30 p.m. You can sign up here.
What Matthew Boyd and Alex Cobb have meant to the Guardians' pitching staff;
What Alex Cobb's approach to his perfect game says about the Guardians;
Kyle Manzardo's arrival; a potential nickname for him; and who's winning the Aaron Civale deal;
Who should play center field? Lane Thomas or ......
Terry's report on No. 1 overall pick Travis Bazzana;
The greatness of Jim Donovan;
Browns 2024 season predictions;
Some listener emails on foul balls from dad; a sports cliche; and a book suggestion for Terry to write.
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Highlights:
Terry will be appearing on Thursday (Aug. 29) at the Niles McKinley Library, 6 p.m. It's free. The address is 40 N. Main Street, Niles, Ohio.
What can Chris Antonetti and the front office do, if anything, to help the Guardians win the division?
Inside the numbers, which are rough;
Why Terry thinks the Guardians shouldn't try José Ramírez at the leadoff spot and give Steven Kwan a different look;
One small statistical reason for Guardians fans to be encouraged;
Was not playing Deshaun Watson in Seattle still the right move? Terry weighs in;
The biggest areas of concern for the Browns heading into the season are ....;
Terry senses a "strange vibe" within the Browns;
A listener idea: the two-point football field goal, and the three-point safety;
A listener question about why the zone defense wasn't allowed in the old NBA:
Terry discusses his Faith & You column for this week, about "Peace Hijackers";
Some listener emails about visiting ballparks and Jim Rice; and one on the late Willie Mays.
A listener writes in to say he tracked down Terry's first book, "The Greatest Summer."
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Highlights:
Terry will appear Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Niles McKinley Library at 6 p.m. to meet fans and sign books. The library is at 40 N. Main Street, Niles, Ohio.
What is going on with the Guardians?
The offensive numbers for the Guardians after the All-Star break are not pretty;
Where the Guardians hitters rank in MLB in pitches drawn per plate appearance -- lower than you'd think;
What it means that Chase DeLauter has moved up to AAA Columbus;
A listener asks for a state of the union on Guardians catching prospects;
Who should pitch for Cleveland vs. the Yankees on Wednesday;
Deshaun Watson needs to play plenty of snaps in the preseason finale Saturday at Seattle. Here's why;
3 new rules that every NFL team should follow, immediately;
Terry's Faith & You column this week about the pros and cons of giving money to relatives or friends;
And this week's emails from fans with a couple of foul ball stories.
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Highlights:
Terry's next library appearance is Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Niles McKinley Library, 40 N. Main Street, Niles, Ohio, at 6 p.m.
Can the Guardians win the AL Central? A listener's theory on what it might take from a starting pitching perspective
MLB writers say the Guardians are their No. 7 pick to win the World Series. What's up with that?
The greatness of Emmanuel Clase and the Flying Wallendas;
Why Terry is encouraged by Dorian Thompson-Robinson after watching Saturday's preseason game;
Dan Orlovsky of ESPN ranked the top 10 NFL quarterbacks in seven areas: Which are most important for Deshaun Watson to rank in if the Browns are going to win big?
Why NFL kickers are better than ever;
Appreciating LeBron James and his third gold medal in the Olympics, at age 39;
And more listener stories about foul ball adventures.
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Highlights:
Listeners really don't like the sports cliche "running downhill";
Congratulations to cleveland.com and Plain Dealer reporter Paul Hoynes on being a finalist for the Baseball Writers Association of America Lifetime Achievement Award;
The shortstop position: What should the Guardians do with it?
Matthew Boyd needs to be called up now;
The trade deadline is approaching: money capital vs. talent capital;
Terry's take on Evan Mobley's contract extension;
One Cavs player who impressed, one who didn't at NBA Summer League;
This podcast was taped before Amari Cooper reported to camp, but we discussed why his presence at training camp is crucial for the Browns to develop chemistry and timing with Deshaun Watson;
Who'll end up calling plays for the offense?
Why Olympic bronze medalists are happier than silver medalists: what a study suggested;
Listeners share stories of autographs and foul balls, including a brush with Nolan Ryan;
Terry recommends the book 'Back Channel' by Stephen L. Carter, a novel based on the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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Highlights:
A listener cracks down on our on-air cliches;
Why the first-place Guardians really needed the All-Star break;
Are the Guardians slumping or just need to get out of a slump?
The pitcher Terry wants to see the Guardians try to acquire by the trade deadline;
Prediction time: A minor league pitcher you might see in a Guardians uniform before season's end;
How many wins it might take to make the playoffs or win the division;
What Terry thinks of what he's seen of Emoni Bates in summer league;
Reaction to Darius Garland's statement that he wants to stay a Cavalier;
Are LeBron, his family and the Lakers mishandling Bronny's early stages as a pro?
Terry's take on Dustin Hopkins' new contract with the Browns;
How many NFL coaches is enough?
Terry's Faith & You column for this week: Eric Mangini, the Browns, and "labels" we wear;
and a couple of more listener foul ball stories.
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Highlights:
Terry runs through the Guardians' five all-stars and tells the story behind each;
Some stats on Josh Naylor and his maturation as a hitter;
A listener has a comparison for David Fry and his breakout season;
Who Terry thinks the Guardians will take No. 1 overall in the MLB Draft on Sunday;
Will Darius Garland's game need to start looking like Steph Curry's for the Cavs offense to work?
How the Cavs took a page out of the Browns playbook with their hires for Kenny Atkinson's staff;
Terry talks about his Faith & You column this upcoming weekend: Why sports matters, and why it doesn't;
And some more foul ball stories from listeners.
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Highlights:
Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million Cavs extension that includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. We break it down;
Koby Altman's gamble pays off;
With Mitchell in the fold, here's the trade Terry thinks the Cavs need to make this offseason;
The national media, again, gets it wrong about the Cavs;
Where Mitchell's deal in 2025-26 will rank compared to other NBA stars;
Would this extension have happened if J.B. Bickerstaff were still the coach?
Highlights from Kenny Atkinson's introductory Cavs press conference on Monday;
Local athletes get drafted: Akron's Enrique Freeman, CSU's Tristan Enaruna, and Westlake's AJ Spellacy;
Why Terry is worried about the Guardians' starting pitching;
Two lists led by Deshaun Watson -- one being a list he doesn't want to top;
The biggest contracts in Cleveland sports history, ranked;
More stories of fan foul balls, and one "fowl" ball story.
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Highlights:
How are the Guardians doing this?
The Guardians bullpen is in some elite historical company;
What to know about Angel Martinez;
Steven Kwan, his pursuit of .400 and what's different this year;
Bring back Mike Clevinger: yes or no?
Why Kenny Atkinson could be the right fit for the Cavs;
Why his second time as a head coach should be better than the first;
The draft prospects, and a draft comparison, for Akron forward Enrique Freeman;
Was J.B. Bickerstaff taking a shot at Jarrett Allen in an interview with Sirius XM?
Do the Browns have the third-best roster in the NFL?
Terry's Book of the Week pick;
More listener foul ball stories, and Mudcat Grant comes through.
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Highlights:
Happy birthday week to Terry!
What Terry saw Tuesday in his visit to Browns minicamp;
What it means that Amari Cooper was a no-show for the first day of mandatory minicamp, and what to expect next;
Deshaun Watson risked injury at a softball game on Saturday. It was not smart, and could have been a lot worse;
What Terry's seeing new with the Browns offense;
What's up with Ben Lively, Gavin Williams and the Guardians rotation;
A fan email about a way to save some throws for pitchers;
Could a healthy Cavs roster be giving Boston a better run in the NBA Finals?
Experience vs. new ideas in the Cavs coaching search;
Terry discusses his upcoming Faith & You Father's Day column about his dad, and playing catch;
And a couple more foul ball stories from listeners, plus an autograph story.
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Highlights:
Why José Ramírez seems to be so inspired this season;
A Hall of Famer comparison for Ramírez;
Tyler Freeman's rise at the top of the Guardians order;
A fast-rising Guardians prospect to watch;
Stephen Vogt's "special formula";
What the Guardians should do with Josh Naylor this offseason;
How Cavs fans should feel about Donovan Mitchell;
The mystery of Jarrett Allen's rib injury was solved;
Deshaun Watson: the 23rd-best QB in the NFL?
Remembering D-Day as its 80th anniversary approaches, and appreciating Ernie Pyle and what he brought to journalism and history;
And two more foul ball stories from listeners.
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The conversation covers various topics related to the Guardians, including their performance in the current season, the surprising success of David Fry, the impressive bullpen, and the managerial skills of Stephen Vogt. We also discuss the struggles of Francisco Lindor since joining the New York Mets. We also talk about Jose Ramirez's contract extension with the Guardians and his decision to stay with the team despite receiving offers from other teams. We get into the future of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell in the NBA and the potential changes in the Cavs' roster. Additionally, they touch on the scheduling in the NFL and the possibility of the league expanding the season. The podcast concludes with some fan stories about memorable baseball experiences.
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Highlights:
What Terry thought of Cavs vs. Celtics Game 4;
What these playoffs have done for Darius Garland
J.B. Bickerstaff: Is his job safe? And if not, who could replace him?
The refs and whether the Cavs got what they deserved;
What this all means for Donovan Mitchell and his Cleveland future;
What message LeBron James was trying to send by attending Game 4;
Why the Guardians love creating chaos;
Why Emmanuel Clase looks different this year;
The Browns games Terry is most excited to see. The schedule comes out Wednesday.
Terry talks graduation speeches;
and our listener letters about catching foul balls, and other adventures at the ballpark.
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Highlights:
The Cavaliers' playoff loss to the Celtics was not unexpected, given the Celtics' strong home record and defensive prowess.
Darius Garland's performance in the playoffs has been underwhelming, both offensively and defensively.
The debate about whether Bo Naylor should be sent down to the minors to work on his offense and defense.
The Cavaliers need more production from players on the margins, such as Isaac Okoro.
Why the Guardians have time with Bo Naylor and Kyle Manzardo and can be patient with their development.
What Jerry Jeudy will bring and why the Browns like him.
Readers share their stories of catching foul balls at baseball games, highlighting the excitement and memories associated with these moments.
Terry has started a new newsletter where he shares his thoughts and interacts with readers. He invites readers to share their stories and ideas for future columns.
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Highlights:
More phrases we would like to see disappear from the sports landscape;
In praise of Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland after Cavs win Game 5 vs. Orlando;
How concerned should Cavs fans be about Jarrett Allen's rib injury?
Who's in favor and who's riding the bench for the rest of the series;
The best Cavs player defensively vs. Paulo Banchero is ...;
Terry on whether LeBron James will return to the Cavs after he turns down his Lakers option for next season;
A reader asks: Why does it make sense to pitch Emmanuel Clase in a tie game on the road?
What it suggests that the Browns didn't make any trades during NFL Draft 2024;
Taking stock of the Browns running backs;
Terry is seeking your stories about moms and mom figures for Mother's Day. You can email them to TerryPlutoInsiders@cleveland.com;
And we read two more listener stories about how they got a foul ball at a baseball game.
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HIghlights:
More pet peeves in sports broadcasting.
The Guardians have been performing well, with the bullpen, Stephen Kwan and Tyler Freeman leading the way.
Francisco Lindor has struggled with the New York Mets, raising questions about the impact of playing in a high-pressure market.
Evan Mobley's growth and development.
The upcoming NFL draft and the "Deshaun Watson Tariff."
Darius Garland's inconsistency and what it means for the Cavs.
Terry's Faith & You column and near-death experiences.
More listener foul ball stories.
Terry recommends his book 'Vintage Cavs' for some good playoff reading.
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Highlights:
Terry Pluto and David Campbell discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff season, the Guardians' recent success, and the impressive performance of second baseman Andrés Giménez. They also touch on the importance of team culture and the impact of key players on the field. Terry also gets into the Guardians' search for outfielders in the draft, and Nick Chubb's contract with the Browns. And they also share some listener letters and foul ball stories.
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Highlights:
The Guardians have had a hot start to the season, with their bullpen playing a key role in their success.
Jose Ramirez sure is something.
Stephen Vogt has shown strong managerial skills and has a knack for interviews.
There is a debate about the increase in Tommy John surgeries, with the Players Association blaming the pitch clock and MLB pointing to velocity and spin rates as the main factors.
Evidence suggests that the pitch clock has not had a significant impact on injuries, and other factors like velocity and spin rates may be more influential. The emphasis on throwing harder and increasing spin rates may be contributing to the increase in injuries among pitchers in baseball.
The Cavaliers' recent struggles and player injuries are a cause for concern, and it remains to be seen if they can regain their form in time for the playoffs.
Playing a game in Brazil may not be ideal for the Cleveland Browns due to the additional travel and potential distractions during the season.
Navigating family drama requires setting boundaries and recognizing when involvement may not be helpful or productive.
And this week's foul ball stories from listeners.
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Highlights:
The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing challenges due to injuries, particularly Donovan Mitchell's knee injury, which is impacting the team's performance.
Darius Garland is struggling with breaking double teams and going to the basket, which is affecting his scoring and the team's offense.
Evan Mobley and Max Strus: underrated players on the Cavaliers' roster.
The women's Final Four in Cleveland is generating excitement, with standout players like Caitlin Clark and Paige Buecker drawing attention.
The women's game is gaining popularity, and the players' longer college careers are contributing to the growth of storylines and rivalries.
The Cleveland Guardians had a strong start, with solid performances from players like Andres Gimenez and the bullpen.
Pitchers Hunter Gaddis and Cade Smith are showing promise in the bullpen.
The bullpen remains a concern.
The Browns' best move of the offseason so far.
What area the Browns should look to build up in the NFL Draft.
Fans share stories of catching foul balls at games, highlighting memorable experiences and missed opportunities.
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Highlights:
What Terry thinks of the Guardians' opening day roster;
How the Guardians dealt with Myles Straw and what it means;
Guardians season predictions;
Talkin' Browns Stadium and what Terry wants to see;
Extensions for Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry;
Nick Chubb and Deshaun Watson rehabs;
What Kevin Stefanski said, and what it means, about why the Browns chose Jameis Winston over Joe Flacco:
The Browns in the Brazil game?
The NFL's new kickoff rule and why kickoffs are going to matter again;
If the Cavs are "exhausted," should they be telling everyone that? We discuss;
Why what Marcus Morris Sr. did on Monday night was important for the Cavs in the playoffs;
Listener letters about foul balls they got, and a fan letter about why she is a Cleveland fan in the Great White North.
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