On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by one of best sluggers in Cleveland Indians/Guardians history, fan favorite and 90-year-old Rocky "The Rock" Colavito! The Sabol Brothers discuss Rocky's infamous trade to Detroit, why it still hurts him to this day, and his feelings toward the Indians GM at the time. Plus, Rocky talks about his famous 4-Home Run Game in 1959, the whereabouts of that bat, the best players Colavito player with and against, and his mes...
Jul 08, 2024•50 min
On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline" podcast, John and Scott reflect on the 50-Year Anniversary of 10 Cent Beer Night at Cleveland Municipal Stadium with the help from former Indians manager Mike Hargrove and long-time Cleveland sports reporter and author Dan Coughlin. Former Cleveland Indians manager Mike Hargrove was on the field during the drunken fan riots as a member of the Texas Rangers on that infamous day on June 4, 1974. Dan Coughlin, a long-time Sports Reporter at...
Jun 04, 2024•23 min
On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline" podcast, the brothers are joined by Cleveland architect and real estate developer Robert Corna. Back in 1985, Corna was the man behind the idea of a new stadium for the Cleveland Browns and Indians called the "Hexatron." Robert is bringing his idea back with a modern twists for the Browns and the City of Cleveland in hopes of building a newer version of the Hexatron by the end of the decade. The guys talk about why the Hexatron failed in...
May 23, 2024•51 min
On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by Cleveland Browns writer for The Athletic Zac Jackson. They breakdown the Browns' 2024 Draft Class and preview minicamp. What did this draft class mean for the Browns' future? Does Zac agree with GM Andrew Berry's picks? Plus, the guys preview training camp, chat about the injuries to Nick Chubb, Deshaun Watson and other storylines as the Browns get ready for camp later this summer. Zac also talks about the p...
May 02, 2024•30 min
On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by former Cleveland Cavalier Ricky Davis! The Sabol Brothers talk with Ricky about his nearly three years with the Cavs in the early 2000s before the arrival of LeBron James, what it was like playing 22 games with LeBron during James' rookie year and is Ricky surprised LeBron matched the hype from 20+ years ago? Plus, the guys breakdown the upcoming Magic-Cavs first round playoff series with predictions...as we...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by Stadium historian Bob Busser. Bob is one of the last people to enter old Cleveland Municipal Stadium, the Richfield Coliseum and the Cleveland Indians clubhouse at League Park before the venues were demolished. -How did Bob gain access? -What did he see inside? -What did he take home? -What was left inside of the stadiums the day the wrecking ball arrived? Bob answers these questions and more on the pod! Plus, Bob ...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 9 min
On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by former Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis! The Sabol Brothers go down memory lane with Hillis about his two-year Browns career that included his NFL breakout 2011 season that helped him get on the cover of "Madden." Plus, the guys talk with Peyton about his life-saving event in January of 2023. Peyton nearly died saving his son and niece from drowning in the Gulf of Mexico. Hillis talks about his re...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min
On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joing by legendary Cleveland Indians shortstop & 11-time Gold Glove Omar Vizquel! Vizquel remeinces about his time with those 90s Indians teams, his favorite memory as a member of the Tribe, his relationship with Jose Mesa, the 1997 World Series, Toughest Pitcher he faced, he reacts to the debate of who's a better shortstop Omar or Ozzie Smith, and his thoughts on the current Cleveland Guardians. Plus, Omar talks ...
Jan 03, 2024•51 min
On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," the guys talk with former Cavalier and current broadcaster for Bally Sports Campy Russell! What was it like playing during an era when the NBA debuted the new 3-point line or playing ball in Cleveland in the 70s? Plus, Campy reflects on his favorite Richfield Coliseum memory, how the current Cavs will adjust with the injuries to Evan Mobley and Darius Garland. Can the Cavs still make the playoffs? Who is on Russell's "Cavs Mount Rushmor...
Dec 20, 2023•44 min
On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by Cleveland Guardians Assistant General Manager Matt Forman. The Sabol Brothers discuss the Forman's unique rise to a MLB front office, the Guardians winning the Draft Lottery and the hiring of new manager Stephen Vogt. Plus, the guys get into the importance of Pitching Depth when it comes to Shane Bieber's future, Developing the "Next Big Power Hitting Outfielder, Shohei Ohtani's massive contract & how th...
Dec 14, 2023•19 min
On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by former NFL wide receiver and former Ohio State star Ted Ginn Jr. The guys preview Ohio State's matchup with Michigan, Ginn gives his prediction and the big key for a Buckeyes win. Plus, Ginn also gives his opinion on the Michigan sign stealing scandal and if Ginn ever had a chance to play for his hometown Cleveland Browns during his 14-year NFL career... Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @J...
Nov 24, 2023•41 min
On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by Cleveland native and former NFL WR Cecil Shorts III. The Sabol Bros. talk with Cecil about his college days playing football at Mount Union University and eventually being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Cecil describes his most memorable moment in his 6-year NFL career, why he's glad he never played for his hometown Cleveland Browns, how a career-ending knee injury almost became a life-changing injury with th...
Nov 02, 2023•40 min
On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," the John and Scott talk with professional sports handicapper from "PredictivePlaybook.com" and cancer survivor John Ryan. John talks about his career in sports betting, how being diagnosed with cancer over 20 years ago changed his perspective on life and why he wanted to help people gamble the right and smary way. Plus, John gives the Sabol Brothers betting advice and some helpful hints when it comes to the upcoming Browns-49ers and Ohio State...
Oct 12, 2023•59 min
On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," the John and Scott are invited guests inside former Cleveland Indians player and longtime manager Mike Hargrove's suite at Progressive Field. There, the Sabol Brothers and Grover reminisce about the 1990s Tribe teams, the 1995 & 1997 World Series, a blockbuster 90s Tribe Trade that fell through, and 10 Cent Beer Night in 1974 while Mike was a visiting player! Plus, Hargrove recounts some crazy Albert Belle stories, why he thinks some of hi...
Aug 17, 2023•44 min
On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John are joined by the "Godfather of College Football Predictions" and legendary college football researcher, Phil Steele! The guys discuss Phil's latest edition of his "2023 Phil Steele College Football Magazine" now in its 29th year! Phil gives his preseason rankings, predictions on Ohio State, Michigan, College Football Playoff, and Heisman finalists. Does OSU have enough to stop its two-game losing streak against That Team Up Nor...
Aug 02, 2023•31 min
On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John are joined by former Indians All-Star third baseman and current Guardians Player Development Advisor Travis Fryman. The guys talk about Fryman's MLB career, his 5 years with Cleveland, his most memorable moment with the Tribe in the late 90s/early 2000s, and how Travis delcining his buyout clause helped the Indians eventually acquire Carlos Santana years later! Plus, Travis talks about the best players he played against, the ite...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min
On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John dive deep in a topic many Cleveland sports fans don't know about - the Failed Cleveland Dome Stadium Projects from the 1980s through the early 90s. Form Ohio Governon Dick Celeste (1983-1991) and former Gateway Sports Complex (now known as Progressive Field and Rocket Mortage Fieldhouse) Executive Director Tom Chema breakdown what happen during those years. Were the Indians ever close of moving out of town? Why didn't Cleveland ...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min
On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John are joined by longtime Cleveland Browns beat writer from Cleveland.com and the Cleveland Plain Dealer Mary Kay Cabot. The Brothers and Mary Kay talk about her journey to become Cleveland's first female beat writer of a professional sports team in 1991, her time covering the Cleveland Force, the early 90s Browns, Bill Belichick, the Browns move to Baltimore and her favorite all-time favorite Browns player. They also dive deep in ...
May 02, 2023•58 min
On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John are joined by former Cavs sharp shooter Daniel "Booby" Gibson! The guys preview the upcoming Cavaliers-Knicks Playoff Series, Which young Cavs star Booby thinks can become a superstar, Booby's most memorable game as Cavaliers, what it was like playing with LeBron James, why he retired after 7 years in the NBA, his decision to work for the Cleveland Charge, and much more! Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_...
Apr 13, 2023•53 min
On Part 2 of the Sabol Brothers on the Baseline's special two-part episode with legendary Cleveland Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton, John and Scott chat with Tom about those incredible 1990s Indians teams, the dominance of Albert Belle and his favorite Tribe players. Plus, the guys reflect on the magical 2022 Guardians season, preview the upcoming 2023 Guards season, Tom highlights some key players he's watching including some top prospects, and Hammy gives us his list of fav...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr
On this special two-part episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, Scott and John are joined by legendary Cleveland Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton. In this Part 1 episode, the Sabol Brothers chat with Tom about his close friendships with the late Herb Score and Mike Hegan. Tom also tells two funny Bob Feller stories involving a Seattle Mariners security guard tackling Bob and how Feller almost got Tom fired! John and Scott also get Tom's thoughts on the new 2023 MLB...
Mar 09, 2023•56 min
On the latest episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, Scott and John are joined by 2020 Olympic gold medalist and Cleveland native Katie Nageotte! Katie talks about her 2020 Olympic journey, winning the gold medal, why she chose pole vaulting in high school, how she honors her late father and grandfather, dealing with her "Olympic Hangover", her new health issues she's now dealing with, and much more! Plus, Katie talks about growing up in Cleveland and about the 2024 Summer Olympics i...
Feb 22, 2023•53 min
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, Scott and John are joined by former Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel! The Sabol Brothers talk to Mr. Tressel about his impending retirement as President of Youngstown State, his 2002 National Championship with Ohio State, if he has any regrets from his exit from OSU in 2010 and his dominance vs. Michigan. The Hall of Fame head coach also shares his thoughts on current Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day, NIL, the Transfer Portal, the ...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min
On this latest edition of the "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline" podcast, John and Scott welcome former Browns quarterback and northeast Ohio native Bernie Kosar to the podcast! Bernie works with John on Fox 8's Cleveland Browns Pregame show "Orange & Brown Countdown (Sundays at 11 am on Fox 8). The legendary Browns signal caller reflects on his time playing for Cleveland, why he ONLY wanted to play for the Browns coming out of college in Miami, his favorite Cleveland Municipal Stadium memorie...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 7 min
On this Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, John and Scott are joined with Ohio native and ESPN Director, Producer and Documentarian Andy Billman on his new film "War in the Diamond" (streaming now on Apple, Amazon, VOD & DVD). This documentary details the tragic death of Cleveland Indians star Ray Chapman in 1920 after getting hit in the head with a pitch from Yankees pitcher Carl Mays. Andy explains the events leading up to this awful day in New York and how Chapman's death started a r...
Dec 02, 2022•53 min
On this Sabol Brothers on the Baseline episode, John and Scott are joined by the greatest Ohio State football player of all-time and the ONLY two-time Heisman Trophy winner, Archie Griffin! The Brothers talk with Griffin about if he thinks any player will ever win two Heisman Trophies again, the location of his two Heismans, his thoughts on the great OSU head coach Woody Hayes, why never losing to Michigan is very important to him and what he thinks of this 2022 version of the Buckeyes. Follow u...
Nov 11, 2022•46 min
On this Sabol Brothers on the Baseline episode, John and Scott are joined by legendary Cleveland Cavaliers player and the Cavs TV analyst Austin Carr. The brothers talk with Carr aka "Mr. Cavalier," about his NBA career in the 1970s with the Cavs, his career-changing injury, the sport he nearly played instead of basketball, his reaction of the Cavs trading for Donovan Mitchell, his predictions on the 2022-23 Cleveland season (deep playoff run?) and more! Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrot...
Oct 19, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 30
On this episode, the Sabol Brothers hit the road to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for the annual Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day! John and Scott talk with Cavs players Lamar Stevens, Isaac Okoro and Cedi Osman about this upcoming season. Plus, they get their thoughts on the recent Donovan Mitchell trade, what they did in the offseason, how they're dealing with increased expectations, which Cavs player gained 10 pounds of muscle and so much more! Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @Jo...
Sep 28, 2022•19 min•Ep. 29
On this episode, the Sabol Brothers are joined by Cleveland Browns legend and future Hall of Famer, Joe Thomas. The guys discuss Thomas' NFL career (the highs and lows), why he skipped the NFL Draft in 2007, Johnny Manziel's disappointing time in Cleveland, Baker Mayfield facing his old team in Week 1, and can the Browns still make the playoffs without Deshaun Watson? Plus, Joe discusses his off-the-field hobbies, his workouts, his body transformation losing more than 60 pounds, his favorite gri...
Sep 08, 2022•54 min•Ep. 28
On this episode, John and Scott are joined by former Cleveland Indians pitcher and three-time MLB All-Star Charlie Nagy. The guys chat about Nagy's time with the Tribe. They reminisce about those dominant 90s Indians, what made them special, the bond they have to this day, and the transition from the Municipal Stadiums years to Jacobs Field. Plus, Nagy discloses some "untold clubhouse" stories from those Cleveland teams. He also gives us his take on the current Guardians club and if they can kee...
Aug 25, 2022•45 min•Ep. 27
