On this episode, John and Scott are joined by longtime NFL agent and Baker Mayfield’s agent Jack Mills. The Sabol Brothers discuss Jack’s 55 years as an NFL agent, what’s changed since his first year in the league in 1967 and how many first rounders he’s represented in his more than five decades in the league. Jack also discusses the recent Browns trade with the Panthers involving his client, Baker Mayfield. What surprised Jack about Mayfield’s exit from Cleveland, what changed from the Browns’ ...
Jul 20, 2022•55 min•Ep. 26
On this episode, the Sabol Brothers are joined by Larry Doby Jr., the son of Cleveland Indians great and Hall of Famer, Larry Doby. Larry talks about the 75th anniversary (July 5, 2022) of his father breaking the American League color barrier which occurred on July 5, 1947. John and Scott ask Larry if his father ever felt overlooked or forgotten because he joined MLB three months after Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier. Should MLB do more to honor Larry Doby Sr.? Larry reflects on...
Jun 30, 2022•58 min•Ep. 25
On this episode of the Sabol Brothers on Baseline, John and Scott are joined by their father, Rich! This is a special Father's Day podcast recorded on location at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Rich reminisces the days of coaching the John and Scott in baseball, he also explains how baseball has a deep and rich history within the Sabol family dating back to the 1940s when Rich's father was an usher at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Rich also tells a story (that will make yo...
Jun 16, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Former Cleveland Indians beat writer, Cleveland Plain Dealer columnist, Author, and former Fox 8 Sports Reporter Dan Coughlin joins Sabol Brothers on the Baseline this week! The guys chat with Danny about his 5+ decades covering the Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavaliers. Coughlin tells some great, untold stories about the Indians in the 70s, his take on Art Modell, his private conversation with Muhammad Al, the time he went "under cover as a high school football player" when he was in his 20s,...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 23
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by the former TV voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Baltimore Orioles as well as the current voice of MAC sports on ESPN and the co-host of fellow Press Play Podcast show "Reghi & Roda", Michael Reghi! The Brothers and Reg talk about LeBron James' early Cavs years, they debate who's the GOAT: MJ or LBJ? Plus, the guys also chat about Reghi's broadcasting career, what it was like balancing announcing the Cavs and O...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 9 min
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by former Ohio State Buckeyes national champ, 8-year NFL vet, ESPN "Get Up" contributor, and 97.1 The Fan's "Morning Juice" co-host, Bobby Carpenter! The Brothers and Carp recap the Cleveland Browns NFL Draft, Carp also gives his take on Deshaun Watson and Baker Mayfield, which Ohio State rookie WR landed in the best position, 2002 National Championship experience, an early 2022 Buckeye season preview and his unique rel...
May 05, 2022•41 min•Ep. 21
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by Cleveland Browns legendary kicker and fan favorite Phil Dawson! Dawson relives some of his favorite Browns memories, his favorite field goals, why/how he got started kicking, the toughest stadiums to kick in, how he found out the Browns weren't brining him back in 2013, why that decision to this day still bothers him, and he talks current Browns and the whole Watson/Mayfield drama. Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @Sab...
Apr 21, 2022•56 min•Ep. 20
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by World Series champion, Cleveland native, former Indians pitcher and current Tampa Bay Rays broadcaster Brian Anderson! The brothers talk about Anderson's climb to the majors in the early 1990s, playing in the Cap Cod Baseball League, playing for his childhood favorite team the Cleveland Indians, winning a World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, how Albert Belle was a teammate with the Tribe (also some great Belle...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 19
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott take the podcast on the road! The brothers meet in the basement of retired Cleveland construction worker, stadium seat/memorabilia collector and the owner of http://originalstadiumseats.com , Sean Walsh. Walsh has been collecting and restoring stadium seats from all around the country for decades. He massive collection ranges from Cleveland's League Park, Fenway Park, Joe Louis Arena, Wrigley Field, Tiger Stadium, Polo Ground, Yan...
Mar 24, 2022•42 min•Ep. 18
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by long-time Cleveland sports writer and author Terry Pluto. Pluto has been covering Cleveland sports for five decades for the Akron Beacon Journal and Cleveland Plain Dealer. He has written more than 30 books in his journalism career. The Sabol Brothers chat with Pluto about a dozed different Cleveland sports topics including the early years of the Cavaliers (how they almost moved to Toronto), the plan for the Indians ...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 17
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by 14-year NBA veteran and former Cleveland Cavalier Craig Ehlo. The brothers talk with Ehlo about his 7 years with the Cavs, he relives "The Shot" with Michael Jordan, reminisces about those late 1980s/early 1990s Cavs teams at the Richfield Coliseum, he gives his thoughts on the current Jordan-LeBron "Goat" debate, how far he thinks this 2021-22 Cavs team will go in the playoffs come spring, and much more! Follow us o...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 16
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by a Cleveland native, 2015 National Champ with the Ohio State Buckeyes, and 5-year NFL veteran Tyvis Powell. The brothers talk with Powell about his time with Buckeyes (Jim Tressel & Urban Meyer eras), how the College game has changed in a few short years with NIL, Powell's short stint with the Cleveland Browns, what he would do to fit the current Browns, 2022 NFL Draft, his Super Bowl predictions, and much more! F...
Feb 11, 2022•55 min
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by a legend in the world of Cleveland sports broadcasting. WJW Fox 8 Sports Director John Telich joins the pod to talk about his retirement from Channel 8 after 41 years! JT has covered many sporting events during his time in Cleveland. What were his favorite athletes, games, events, and memories working in Cleveland over the last four decades? Telich talks all about his career and the highs and lows off all three Cleve...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 14
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by a man who helped purchase, remove and relocate the original Richfield Coliseum Cavaliers basketball court to a small school in Virginia where it is still being used today! George McNair, an assistant principal, guidance counselor and basketball coach at Grace Christian School in Staunton, VA, was a teenager at the time in the late 1990s when his father and other school staff made the trek up to Richfield, OH where th...
Jan 13, 2022•29 min•Ep. 13
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by the radio voice of the Denver Broncos and former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Dave Logan (1976-83). Logan reminisces of his playing days with the Browns, names his memorable Browns moments, his favorite teammates, and his view of the infamous "Red Right 88" play from January 4, 1981 against the Oakland Raiders. Plus, Logan gives his thoughts on the current state of the Browns, the contract status of quarterback Bak...
Dec 30, 2021•44 min•Ep. 12
*Special Two-Part Podcast Episodes* In this Part-2 episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are rejoined by former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach (1993-1999) current Cavaliers Pregame Show Host (Bally Sports Ohio and Los Angeles Clippers Color Analyst (Bally Sports SoCal), Mike Fratello. Coach Fratello gives his take to the Sabol Brothers on the current Cavs early season success. -Is Cleveland's big lineup sustainable? -Is this Cavaliers squad a playoff team? -Do the Cavs trade ...
Dec 16, 2021•43 min•Ep. 11
*Special Two-Part Podcast Episodes* In this Part-1 episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach (1993-1999, current Cavaliers Pregame Show Host (Bally Sports Great Lakes) and Los Angeles Clippers Color Analyst (Bally Sports SoCal), Mike Fratello. The brothers learn how Fratello got into the NBA in late 1970s, how and why he came to coach the Cavs in 1993, why injuries derailed Fratello's Cleveland teams, did the Cavaliers ever come...
Dec 02, 2021•59 min•Ep. 10
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by the voice of The Masters, Final Four and the Super Bowl on CBS, Jim Nantz. John and Jim reminisce of the days working the PGA's Greenbrier Classic tournament together. Plus, Nantz gives his thoughts on the Cleveland Browns' recent struggles, why he still thinks the Browns can make the postseason, why Cleveland holds a special place in his heart, and so much more! Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @J...
Nov 18, 2021•45 min•Ep. 9
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by former six-time NBA All-Star and former Cleveland Cavalier Shawn Kemp. The "Reign Man" reflects on his 14-year NBA career including his Seattle and Cleveland years, why the 1997 NBA All-Star Game and former Cavs owner Gordon Gund played major roles in why Kemp asked to be traded to Cleveland, a hilarious Michael Jordan-Gary Payton "Trash Talking" story, and much more! Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers Joh...
Nov 04, 2021•47 min•Ep. 8
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by former Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl running back Greg Pruitt. The 12-year NFL veteran played for the Browns from 1973-81. He was on the "Kardiac Kids" team of 1980 and watched "Red Right 88" helplessly from the sidelines. Pruitt reflects on his time in Cleveland, his favorite memories while wearing brown and orange, how he came up with the famous "Tear-Away Jersey" in the 1970s, his predictions of the 2021 Browns, and m...
Oct 21, 2021•58 min•Ep. 7
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, the guys are joined with Scott's old boss (from a summer job in college) and former Cleveland Indians outfielder and catcher Ron Pruitt. Pruitt played six of his nine MLB seasons in Cleveland from 1976-1981. Ron reflects on his time playing with the Tribe, his thoughts on the current state of the Indians/Guardians, what rule he would change about baseball, what he discovered inside of old Cleveland Municipal Stadium that took him three years to ...
Oct 07, 2021•44 min•Ep. 6
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by Medina High School and Ohio's No. 1 ranked quarterback Drew Allar. The Sabol Brothers get to know Drew, learn about his recruiting process, why Penn State is perfect, and Ohio State recent recruiting push... Follow us on Twitter: The Pod: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @pressplaypods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email ...
Sep 23, 2021•30 min•Ep. 5
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by former Browns Pro Bowl kick returner, wide receiver and running back Eric Metcalf. The guys talk about Metcalf's memorable six years with the Browns, his favorite moment while wearing brown and orange, the Browns dreaded move to Baltimore, what he wished he grabbed from Municipal Stadium before it was torn down, his predictions on the 2021 Cleveland Browns, and much more! ______________________________ Follow us on T...
Sep 09, 2021•43 min•Ep. 4
On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by legendary Glenville High School head football coach Ted Ginn Sr. Coach talks with the guys about his Ginn Academy in Cleveland, why he considers himself a life coach instead of a football coach, his legacy on and off the football field, plus his thoughts on his son and former Ohio State star, Ted Ginn Jr.'s recent retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons, and more. Follow us on X: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_...
Aug 26, 2021•41 min•Ep. 3
In this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott discuss the Indians name change to Guardians, plus the guys are joined by Cleveland Indians team historian Jeremy Feador to chat about the history of baseball in Cleveland dating back to the 1860s, some unique Tribe memorabilia items in the team's archives, the whereabouts of the mysterious 1948 Indians World Series banner, and much more. Follow us on X: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Pl...
Aug 12, 2021•40 min•Ep. 2
In this inaugural episode of the Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, John and Scott talk with Cavs legend Mark Price about the glory years of playing at the Richfield Coliseum, living in Hudson during his playing days, Mark's proudest moment of being a Cavalier, his toughest opponents (besides Michael Jordan), and the upcoming Cavs/NBA Draft. Follow us on X: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on X: @PressPlayPods For spon...
Jul 29, 2021•56 min•Ep. 1
Introducing the newest podcast on the Press Play Podcast Network, join brothers John and Scott Sabol as they breakdown Cleveland sports from a historical and unique perspective. The Press Play Podcast Network www.pressplaypodcasts.com Follow us on X: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on X: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com...
Jul 16, 2021•2 min
