Highlights: The Cavs made significant trades to improve their roster. Are they better? Ty Jerome's contract with the Grizzlies surprised many fans. The WNBA is returning to Cleveland, marking a significant milestone. Terry discusses why Joe Tait would have loved the news. Fans email in, and they are down about the Guardians, and especially with their sloppy play in the field. The Guardians need to make strategic moves before the trade deadline: What can they do? Who should stay and go? Browns tr...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Highlights: 00:06 Guardians' Trade Deadline Dilemma 11:11 Evaluating Young Talent and Prospects 17:17 The Championship Window and Jose Ramirez's Impact 21:26 Analyzing Player Performance: Rocchio vs. Arias 25:33 Trade Insights: Evaluating Gimenez and Ortiz 29:37 The Guardians' Missing Pieces: Naylor's Impact 32:45 Upcoming Challenges: Guardians' Schedule and Expectations 35:05 A New Era for the Cavs: Injuries and Salary Cap Dynamics 40:06 Ty Jerome's Future: Should the Cavs Commit? 45:08 Reflect...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Highlights: The Guardians are currently at a pivotal point in their season, sitting at .500. Trade discussions are heating up, with players like Carlos Santana and Emmanuel Clase being considered. Terry Pluto suggests the Guardians should stay the course for now and not rush into trades. The Tigers' turnaround last season serves as a potential model for the Guardians. The Guardians lack a clear identity this season, struggling in both pitching and hitting. Player performance in the minors does n...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Highlights: What Terry saw on Wednesday in Berea at Browns OTAs Joe Flacco's experience shines during OTAs. Why there's no reason to rush the rookies Jim Schwartz says that for Myles Garrett, "Great power comes with great responsibility." A listener email about Kenny Pickett's past controversy about not dressing for a game in Pittsburgh. Mason Graham has "meat on the bone," Schwartz says. Congratulations to Mary Kay Cabot for being named winner of the prestigious Bill Nunn Award D.J. Moore, body...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Highlights: Terry shares highlights from his recent trip to Wyoming. Cavs fans are closely watching the Pacers-Knicks series for insights on their own team. The importance of team toughness. Officiating in the playoffs is inconsistent and affects gameplay. Kenny Atkinson's coaching style is seen as a positive change. Cavs practices should be more physical to prepare for playoffs. Donovan Mitchell's leadership role: What should it be next season? Pressure defense is crucial. Can the Cavs create i...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Highlights: The Cavs faced significant challenges in the playoffs due to injuries and coaching decisions, but listeners have some critiques of Kenny Atkinson's coaching during the playoff series against Indiana. The reliance on Darius Garland for ball handling exposed weaknesses in the Cavs' offense. The Cavs need to develop more mental toughness to handle playoff pressure. How can they do that? Injuries to key players like Garland and Mobley impacted the Cavs' performance. Should the playoffs b...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Highlights: Donovan Mitchell expressed deep disappointment after the Cavs' playoff exit. Mitchell's commitment to the team is evident and reassuring for fans. The Cavs' playoff performance was marred by injuries and overconfidence. Darius Garland's inconsistency raises questions about his playoff readiness. The team needs to address the backcourt dynamics moving forward. Jared Allen's performance was inconsistent and needs improvement. Injuries played a role, but the Cavs could have won more gam...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Highlights: The Cavs' most devastating loss ever? What the Cavs can try to win Game 3 vs. the Pacers; Browns' Quarterback Situation: How will it work? Analyzing the Jaguars-Browns trade from the draft; The Future of Nick Chubb Quarterback Depth Chart Dynamics Evaluating Kenny Pickett's Potential How good is the offensive line? Jose Ramirez's 250/250 and what it means A listener asks: Why not try a four-man pitching rotation? Why Kenny Pickett should start The Browns are undergoing a significant ...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Highlights: 00:00 Cavs' Historic Playoff Sweep 06:57 The Cavs Team Identity and Impressive Depth 19:03 Donovan Mitchell's Leadership and Team Dynamics 25:10 Looking Ahead in the Playoffs 30:44 Browns Draft: Did What they Did Make Sense? 34:11 Why They Took 2 Running Backs 39:34 What Was Missing in the Browns' Draft 51:39 Shedeur Sanders vs. Dillon Gabriel and the veteran QBs 01:05:45 Fan Emails and Expectations for the Browns 01:11:12 The Guardians' Banged-Up Pitching Staff 01:18:15 Listener Ema...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Highlights: Cavs vs. Heat: Analyzing Game 1 and what to expect in Game 2 Kenny Atkinson's Coaching: Regular Season vs. Playoffs De'Andre Hunter's lack of Game 1 impact and why the Cavs will need him the rest of the way Jarett Allen's Impact: Rebounding and Scoring Efficiency Ty Jerome's Breakout playoff game and the nation taking notice A listener asks: Should the Cavs rest Donovan Mitchell's ankle so he's ready for the Celtics? A fan asks: Who should the Browns take for their rookie QB if they ...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Highlights: Why Terry thinks the Browns agree with him on Travis Hunter as a their top draft pick. Andrew Berry was more candid than usual in the predraft press conference. The history of quarterbacks drafted at number two shows a mixed success rate. The Browns need to avoid forced picks in the draft. Why Joe Flacco's signing signifies a shift away from the Watson era. How Hunter could provide immediate help in multiple areas. A reader asks what it might take for the Browns to trade picks with t...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Highlights: Terry reflects on the nostalgia and significance of opening day in baseball. The Guardians' ballpark experience is designed to appeal to both traditional and modern fans. Why Terry is sold on Travis Hunter as the No. 2 overall pick to the Browns. A reader asks why Will Howard isn't generating more draft buzz. Terry gets into Kenny Pickett's stats and compares them to two other QBs who made the most of another chance with another team. Panic check: A listener asks how much panic Terry...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Highlights: The Browns' ownership acknowledges a significant misstep with Deshaun Watson. Fans often feel powerless in holding ownership accountable for decisions. The current Browns regime is taking a more measured approach to team building. A listener writes in, and says the Browns' decisions should be made with caution, considering the team's history of misses. Kenny Pickett, a rookie and Joe Flacco: A good Browns QB room? A listener puts together Kirk Cousins' Cleveland visit and a potential...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Highlights: Email us your opening day memories from years of Cleveland baseball gone by. We'd love to hear your stories at sports@cleveland.com. Just put "Terry's Talkin' " in the subject line; Why Terry is concerned about the 2025 Guardians; We break down the 25-man (soon to be 26-man) roster for opening day; Was Monday night's lineup a dress rehearsal for what we'll see from the Guardians in Thursday's opener at Kansas City? And will the Jose Ramirez experiment at No. 2 in the batting order ha...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Highlights: Send us your Cleveland opening day baseball memories, to sports@cleveland.com, and put "Terry's Talkin'" in the subject line. We'll read some stories on upcoming podcasts; The Browns QB soap opera continues; A listener asks: Should the Browns trade away a player for a QB with some upside on another roster? What Terry's been thinking about Kenny Pickett; How should Browns fans feel about Myles Garrett after his record-breaking extension? A stat that might cool the Browns on Mississipp...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Highlights: Myles Garrett's contract situation reflects the complexities of NFL negotiations. The Joe Flacco Option is still available for the Browns. Why Kenny Pickett is a better fit for the Browns than Dorian Thompson Robinson. Chris Fedor's story on Darius Garland is emerging as a clutch player in critical moments. Darius Garland's season is remarkable, especially given his past injuries. Donovan Mitchell's leadership is setting the Cavs up for playoff success. What makes a great 'closer' in...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Highlights: Why the Cavs could hit 70 wins, and why they shouldn't care about it; Evan Mobley is emerging as the prohibitive favorite for Defensive Player of the Year; What the comeback against the Celtics revealed about the Cavs; Comparing this year's Cavs with the LeBron James era; Picking a free-agent QB for the Browns: Who fits? A listener email: Will Myles Garrett's trade request impact free agents' decision on Cleveland? An oft-injured Guardians prospect suffers another setback; Terry goes...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Highlights: Larry Dolan's undeniable legacy in Cleveland. Why the Cavs aren't liked in Las Vegas to win the NBA title. Ty Jerome has done more than impress this season -- he's made himself a lot of money. A listener joins the bandwagon, says fans should enjoy the current success without overthinking it. The complicated world of trading Myles Garrett (which the Browns say they won't do anyway). Terry has been nominated for the prestigious Red Smith Award. Something Andrew Berry said Tuesday that ...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Highlights: The Cavs are coming back strong after the All-Star break. De'Andre Hunter's trade has shaken the team's dynamics. Why Ben Simmons' game was not a fit for the Cavs. Can this version of the Cavs win it all? And would the old version have been able to win it all? Jim Tressel and his new job as Ohio's Lieutenant Governor; Aaron Rodgers and the Browns, and whether it would work; Myles Garrett represents where the Browns go next: rebuild or reload? The Guardians keep loading up their pitch...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Highlights: Myles Garrett says he wants to be traded by the Browns: The case for, and against; Why Browns fans seem to be backing Garrett over his request; The state of the Browns in the eyes of the public; Terry on the similarities and differences between Garrett's request and Kyrie Irving's demand to be traded by the Cavs; A listener asks: What's Paul DePodesta's role in the Browns' struggles? A listener's idea for what the Browns should do at QB and with the No. 2 overall pick; Cavs vs. Celti...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Highlights: News: Dean Wade is out at least a couple of weeks and probably more; A listener asks if the Cavs lost their way during their recent losing streak; What's in common between Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson and 1970s Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver; How many All-Stars should the Cavs have: 3 or 4? Terry has a name to toss into the ring as the Browns seek a veteran quarterback; Bill Musgrave has been elevated to Browns quarterbacks coach, and we have thoughts; Why Bills quarterback Josh ...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Highlights: The Buckeyes' national championship, and what it says about Ryan Day, the team and Buckeye fans; What we can learn from Ohio State in the best and worst of times; Jim Tressel and how he set the stage for what came next in Columbus; Will Howard has earned newfound respect nationally, and in the eyes of some NFL teams; What the Browns and Buckeyes didn't have in common this season: clean execution; The Browns just went through their "Michigan loss." So what happens next? What new coord...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Highlights: The Cavs are gaining national recognition similar to the Warriors; What makes OKC different; What Terry is seeing from the Cavs and Darius Garland; What we're looking forward to when the Cavs face the Thunder on Wednesday night; Who is the Thunder's coach and where did he come from? Why Deshaun Watson's injury allows the Browns to start fresh. What Terry thought of the Browns' answers to their current predicament; What the Browns need to do this offseason; Why Andrew Berry and Kevin ...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Highlights: Listeners have sent in their favorite Cleveland sports moments of 2024. We have a couple, too; The Browns’ awful season limps to the finish line. What’s next? What Terry wants to see the Browns do after Sunday’s season finale vs. the Ravens; Should fans trust the team of Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski to fix this for 2025? Tim Bielik has four players Browns fans should watch during the College Football Playoff quarterfinals; Will the Cavs win 70 games? Should they want to? What Ter...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Highlights Dorian Thompson Robinson is starting for the Browns against the Bengals. The Browns' options in 'distressed quarterbacks' for next season. Dorian Thompson Robinson needs to prove he can stay healthy and effective. The Browns need some explosive offensive players, even if Nick Chubb returns. Penalties, especially pre-snap, have been a major issue for the Browns. Here's why they should have known about what happened vs. the Chiefs. Myles Garrett, leader. The numbers behind Evan Mobley's...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Highlights: Don't forget: Email us your favorite 2024 Cleveland sports moments, and your Cleveland sports predictions for 2025. Send them to sports@cleveland.com; The Cavs are 21-4 and on pace to potentially surpass their best season record (66-16 in 2008-09) with 68-69 wins; Will casual Cleveland shift their focus to the Cavs? They should; Evan Mobley is taking off. Here's what Terry is seeing; Donovan Mitchell's numbers are down, and that's good; How is Kevin Stefanski dealing with this 3-10 s...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Highlights: What happened with Ohio State against Michigan on Saturday? Terry doesn't write a lot about OSU, but we spend a few minutes talking about the state of the Buckeye program and whether Ryan Day should be on the hot seat after another loss to the Wolverines. The Jameis Winston experience was on full display in Monday night's loss the Broncos. That's a good thing. Terry on why every passing week is a complete indictment of the Deshaun Watson situation with the Browns. Winston made histor...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Highlights: We invite listeners to email us with their favorite Cleveland sports moment of 2024, and their Cleveland sports predictions for 2025. Send them to our usual address, sports@cleveland.com, and put "Terry's Talkin'" in the subject line. We rank the five best Cavs players right now; Why the Cavs keep winning; Is the 3-point crazy NBA good for the NBA? Terry's thoughts on some changes he'd like to see; A look at whether the Cavs' franchise record for wins in a season could be in jeopardy...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Highlights: 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; Geo...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Highlights: 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...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min
