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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 will talk at the Willoughby Hills Library on Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. He'll take questions, sign books and meet fans.
The Cavs are entering some rarified air when it comes to winning streaks to start an NBA season;
Frogs and "Cavalanches";
What does tonight's showdown vs. the Celtics mean in the big picture?
A reader email about Ty Jerome and his history at the University of Virginia;
Why the Cavs are answering some questions Terry had about the construction of the Cavs' lineup;
Georges Niang and "connectors";
The Cavs' stars rank low in the NBA when it comes to minutes played. How low might surprise you;
While the Browns went all-in on Deshaun Watson, the Steelers have elevated their QB play on the cheap, and it's working;
Time to worry about Dustin Hopkins as the future kicker of the Browns?
A listener asks: Is Carson Wentz worth a look as a backup?
Another listener says it's time to end the "Dolans are cheap" narrative and appreciate the Guardians;
Terry on Regina Brett's new book; and his upcoming Faith & You column about "The Empty Chair."
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Terry will be at the Willoughby Hills Library on Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. He'll take questions, sign books and meet fans. It’s free;
The Cavs are 12-0 and entering some elite company when it comes to winning streaks to start an NBA season. We have the list;
The story of Ty Jerome and why he's come out of nowhere for this Cavs team;
Donovan Mitchell's usage numbers and minutes numbers and what they mean for the future;
Remembering the late Gerry Faust, who went from Cincinnati Moeller High School football coach, to head coach at Notre Dame, to head coach for the Akron Zips.
Reading between the lines of Andrew Berry's bye-week press conference;
Retracing the steps of the Browns' trade for Deshaun Watson, and what it means for the future of this regime;
A listener email about whether the Browns are the worst pro sports team since 1999;
It's baseball awards season: Should a reliever like Emmanuel Clase be considered for the Cy Young Award?
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Highlights:
How the 7-0 Cavs are doing it;
The biggest surprise for Terry about the Cavs, and his biggest concern going forward;
What Donovan Mitchell's postgame praise of Isaac Okoro means for team chemistry long term;
A listener asks: Why do fast breaks look so different in the modern NBA?
What do the Browns do with the rest of the 2024 season?
It's too late in the season for the Browns secondary to be blowing coverages and making excuses;
Terry on why the Deshaun Watson era should be over;
Why the "lots of TDs and lots of INTs" narrative on Jameis Winston isn't really accurate anymore;
Which Browns position group got manhandled by the Chargers on Sunday;
Which Browns should be, and are, on the no-trade list;
Did the Dodgers learn how to beat the Yankees in the World Series by watching the Guardians and Royals?
Listener Gary Hunt breaks down winning percentages and market sizes for MLB teams since 1992. Here's what it says about the Guardians.
And a listener story about his late mother and what the Ohio State Buckeyes meant to her.
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The Browns' 29-24 win over the Ravens will long be remembered as a celebration of the life of Jim Donovan, the late voice of the Browns;
Listener emails about what Jim Donovan meant to Browns fans everywhere;
On the football front, what we learned Sunday about Jameis Winston, the Browns offense, and Deshaun Watson;
Terry goes into the numbers for Watson, and those who've taken his place as Browns starters;
The offensive line play Sunday;
What will the Browns' approach be with Deshaun Watson next season? Has their patience run out?
Emails about the Browns' future stadium and how muddled the entire situation is right now;
A "cloud rant" about teams allowing Hail Mary passes, after the Bears' epic fail on Sunday vs. the Commanders;
Why Terry is encouraged by what he's seeing from the 4-0 Cavs;
Some numbers that show Kenny Atkinson is delivering what he planned;
Donovan Mitchell, "hype man," calls out Darius Garland detractors;
Some numbers that show what the Cavs want to do this season;
Memorable home runs in Cleveland baseball playoff history;
Our final "foul ball memory" email from a listener;
And Terry asks for some listener stories about people who have died and how the person's fandom and personality were reflected in the memorial services. (Listen and you'll get it.)
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Highlights:
The state of the Browns after Deshaun Watson's season-ending injury Sunday;
The fans who were out of line as Watson was carted off; the players who called them out; and what Tim Couch has to do with it;
What should happen next with the Browns;
The big decision: Keep Watson and bring him back for another run, or draft a QB of the future;
Celebrating the surprising, entertaining 2024 Guardians;
The Guardians' biggest offseason decision is ...
What Stephen Vogt did well this season; and what he might have learned for next year;
Terry breaks down what he's seeing from the Cavs offense as they head into the 2024-25 season, especially from Evan Mobley and Darius Garland.
A fun autograph story about the business of baseball.
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Highlights:
The Guardians are down 0-2 to the Yankees: What are we learning about them?
How Stephen Vogt is managing so far;
What to expect from the Guardians in Games 3-5 in Cleveland;
Who the Guards should put at catcher and in right field for Game 3;
Were the Guardians right to leave Ben Lively off the ALCS roster, although he's been added with the injury to Alex Cobb?
Should the Browns bench Deshaun Watson? Why it would be a good idea;
And why it's a good idea to keep playing him;
Breaking down the Amari Cooper trade and why didn't it happen sooner?
How much of the Browns' offensive problems are Deshaun Watson's fault?
Whether it's worth it for the Browns to use the rest of 2024 to see if Watson is the long-term answer;
The bigger, stronger, more improved Darius Garland;
What Terry will be watching in tonight's Cavs preseason game in Detroit;
And listener emails, one with a Philadelphia connection, and one featuring a discussion about "Mister."
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Highlights:
Terry's take on Tarik Skubal of the Tigers, and Emmanuel Clase as the Guardians and Detroit continue their AL Division Series;
The Guardians' midseason acquisitions might be the best in baseball, as we've seen so fare in the ALDS;
The unexpected defensive skills of Jhonkensy Noel;
What Terry thinks of Terry Francona taking over as manager of the Cincinnati Reds;
Making a lineup: David Fry or Kyle Manzardo? Austin Hedges or Bo Naylor?
Can the Guardians find a way to break Skubal's rhythm if there is a Game 5 Saturday?
What the Browns will do with Deshaun Watson; and what they should do;
Jayden Daniels was what the Browns thought they were getting when they made the Watson trade;
Who was to blame for Deshaun Watson's 7 sacks on Sunday vs. the Commanders;
Terry's breakdown of the Browns' presnap penalties;
A series of plays that showed everything going wrong with the Browns offense right now;
Remembering the one-of-a-kind Dan Coughlin;
What we're most curious about the Cavs and new coach Kenny Atkinson as preseason games begin;
And a listener letter from Kenya.
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Highlights:
The Browns are struggling with a 1-3 record and fan frustration is palpable.
Did the Browns need a "new" offense?
Baker Mayfield's success in Tampa Bay raises questions about his time in Cleveland.
The No. 1 most urgent issue facing the Browns;
The Guardians are gearing up for the playoffs. Who's their best matchup option?
Donovan Mitchell's commitment to the Cavs has opened up all kinds of possibilities;
Terry's take on Cavs media day;
and this week's listener letters about why they're a Cleveland sports fan; and Cavs draft pick Jaylon Tyson.
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Highlights:
The Guardians have secured their playoff spot. How should they start prepping the pitching staff for the ALDS?
The pitching factory, and especially the bullpen, has made all the difference for the Guardians;
Would Josh Naylor stay in Cleveland longer-term for a Jose Ramirez-type discount?
Not looking back with hindsight, we look ahead to what Kevin Stefanski can do to unlock Deshaun Watson;
Some things you should expect to see in Sunday's game vs. the Raiders;
Terry discusses his Faith & You column for the weekend about praying, and speaking, in public;
Some listener letters about fish nets at ballgames; and the wonderful MLB pitch clock.
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Highlights:
Jose Ramirez keeps piling up numbers and joining some elite company;
If Ramirez doesn't win an American League MVP award, he's still in some elite company: Many Hall of Famers haven't done it.
Why Stephen Vogt has had the right touch;
What Terry saw in the Browns offense during the win in Jacksonville;
Can the Browns get Deshaun Watson to be at his best, and stay in the pocket?
Penalties have been a consistent issue for the Browns under Stefanski, and why you shouldn't expect that to change;
The Cavs' Isaac Okoro signing makes sense for everyone;
Terry talks about his recent Faith & You column about loaning money to friends and relatives;
and a couple of listener letters with a book recommendation, and a question about former Cleveland players who'd be good to have back in a Cleveland uniform.
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Highlights:
How bad were the Browns in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys?
Was the offense even worse than the stats look?
Why sometimes going from "good to great" means a step back is required first;
The special teams star of Sunday's loss for the Browns;
We know Deshaun Watson is tough. Does he need to be protected from himself?
As Terry saw during training camp, presnap penalties were an issue;
Steven Kwan is slumping in a big way. What should the Guardians do with him in the lineup?
Who's hitting, who's not since the All-Star Break;
Does Terry think the Guardians will win the division?
And a couple more listener foul ball stories, with an Oliver Twist.
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Highlights:
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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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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