With Joe Flacco officially named the Browns’ Week One starter, Matt doesn’t see a spot for Kenny Pickett on Cleveland’s roster. Reacting to Myles Garrett’s comments after being questioned about his speeding violation, the Guardians’ playoff hopes take a major hit after being swept by the Diamondbacks, and predictions are in for both NFL division winners and regular season awards!

The The Cleveland Browns are reportedly shopping the market for a running back, Kenny Pickett will not play in Cleveland's preseason finale vs the Rams, The Guardians lose as Parker Messick makes his major league debut & Jake Paul has agreed to an exhibition match with Tank Davis. 

MLB and Cleveland Guardians Hall of Famer CC Sabathia joins the show to reflect on his career and his legendary induction into baseball immortality. Plus, the Braves’ sweep over the Guardians delivers a blow to Cleveland’s playoff hopes, but the crew remains optimistic about a postseason push. And—rookie pitcher Parker Messick is set to make his highly anticipated major league debut!

The Guardians’ playoff hopes take a hit after being swept by the Braves, Joe Flacco is officially locked in as the Browns’ Week One starter, and Marc Lawrence, editor and publisher of PlayBook Sports, joins the show to preview the upcoming NFL and college football seasons!

The Top Dawgs Show 8/19/25

The crew reacts to Dillon Gabriel’s NFL preseason debut against the Eagles, as Cleveland native and college hoops broadcaster John Fanta joins the show to share his expectations for the Browns this season. Jensen Lewis breaks down the Guardians’ tough sweep at the hands of the Braves, and the team locks in their Cleveland Browns future bets on FanDuel!

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski officially names Joe Flacco the Week One starter, Diving into key Browns position battles as the season opener nears, Debating if the Browns will keep all four QBs on their 53 man roster & Rob Manfred looks to expand the MLB before retiring in 2029. 

Trai and Charlie break down the Steelers' preseason loss to the Buccaneers and share their top predictions for Pittsburgh’s final 53-man roster. In his “Trench Report” segment, Trai names Andrus Peat his ‘Hog of the Game.’ The duo also react to Joe Flacco being named the Browns’ Week One starter and preview the Steelers’ preseason finale against the Panthers in Carolina.

8/14/25: Quinshon Judkins Breaking News, Browns Preseason Week 1 Recap, Shedeur Sanders Mania, AFC North Futures Bets & So Much More!