Highlights:

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What's gotten into the Guardians' offense;

How much longer before the Guardians promote Bo Naylor and cut ties with Mike Zunino?

Is this a "Super 2 Thing" or not?

Terry wonders "what-if" about former Guardians Nolan Jones and Owen Miller;

What kind of trade partner the Guardians might be looking for with Shane Bieber;

What we can learn about the Cavs after watching the NBA Finals;

"The P Word";

How a Taco Bell commercial can change a franchise;

The Browns have a new alternate logo;

And to preview his upcoming Faith & You column, Terry discusses fathers and father figures, and what they can mean to someone.


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Clock's ticking for Guardians with Bo Naylor, Shane Bieber; the Nuggets, the Cavs and 'the p-word'

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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The conversation covers various topics related to the Guardians, including their performance in the current season, the surprising success of David Fry, the impressive bullpen, and the managerial skills of Stephen Vogt. We also discuss the struggles of Francisco Lindor since joining the New York Mets. We also talk about Jose Ramirez's contract extension with the Guardians and his decision to stay with the team despite receiving offers from other teams. We get into the future of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell in the NBA and the potential changes in the Cavs' roster. Additionally, they touch on the scheduling in the NFL and the possibility of the league expanding the season. The podcast concludes with some fan stories about memorable baseball experiences.
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The improbable rise of David Fry; Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland - who stays, who goes?

Highlights:

What Terry thought of Cavs vs. Celtics Game 4;

What these playoffs have done for Darius Garland

J.B. Bickerstaff: Is his job safe? And if not, who could replace him?

The refs and whether the Cavs got what they deserved;

What this all means for Donovan Mitchell and his Cleveland future;

What message LeBron James was trying to send by attending Game 4;

Why the Guardians love creating chaos;

Why Emmanuel Clase looks different this year;

The Browns games Terry is most excited to see. The schedule comes out Wednesday.

Terry talks graduation speeches;

and our listener letters about catching foul balls, and other adventures at the ballpark.


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Will Donovan Mitchell and J.B. Bickerstaff be back? LeBron's Game 4 message; Emmanuel Clase's best pitch

Highlights:

The Cavaliers' playoff loss to the Celtics was not unexpected, given the Celtics' strong home record and defensive prowess.

Darius Garland's performance in the playoffs has been underwhelming, both offensively and defensively.

The debate about whether Bo Naylor should be sent down to the minors to work on his offense and defense.

The Cavaliers need more production from players on the margins, such as Isaac Okoro.

Why the Guardians have time with Bo Naylor and Kyle Manzardo and can be patient with their development.

What Jerry Jeudy will bring and why the Browns like him.

Readers share their stories of catching foul balls at baseball games, highlighting the excitement and memories associated with these moments.

Terry has started a new newsletter where he shares his thoughts and interacts with readers. He invites readers to share their stories and ideas for future columns.


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The Cavs' biggest challenge vs. the Celtics; what to do with Bo Naylor; why the Browns like Jerry Jeudy

Highlights:

More phrases we would like to see disappear from the sports landscape;

In praise of Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland after Cavs win Game 5 vs. Orlando;

How concerned should Cavs fans be about Jarrett Allen's rib injury?

Who's in favor and who's riding the bench for the rest of the series;

The best Cavs player defensively vs. Paulo Banchero is ...;

Terry on whether LeBron James will return to the Cavs after he turns down his Lakers option for next season;

A reader asks: Why does it make sense to pitch Emmanuel Clase in a tie game on the road? 

What it suggests that the Browns didn't make any trades during NFL Draft 2024;

Taking stock of the Browns running backs;

Terry is seeking your stories about moms and mom figures for Mother's Day. You can email them to TerryPlutoInsiders@cleveland.com;

And we read two more listener stories about how they got a foul ball at a baseball game.


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Who will play, who will sit for the Cavs; Should Emmanuel Clase pitch in tied games? Browns draft breakdown

HIghlights:

More pet peeves in sports broadcasting.

The Guardians have been performing well, with the bullpen, Stephen Kwan and Tyler Freeman leading the way.

Francisco Lindor has struggled with the New York Mets, raising questions about the impact of playing in a high-pressure market.

Evan Mobley's growth and development.

The upcoming NFL draft and the "Deshaun Watson Tariff."

Darius Garland's inconsistency and what it means for the Cavs.

Terry's Faith & You column and near-death experiences.

More listener foul ball stories.

Terry recommends his book 'Vintage Cavs' for some good playoff reading.


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Clock's ticking for Guardians with Bo Naylor, Shane Bieber; the Nuggets, the Cavs and 'the p-word'

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