The View from Pluto

The Browns may be able to take advantage of a reported setback in quarterback Deshaun Watson's recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Ideastream Public Media's Amanda Rabinowitz talked with our sports commentator Terry Pluto about the possibility of Watson missing next season and the organization giving some power back to head coach Kevin Stefanski.

After staring the season with a 15-game winning streak, the Cavaliers have remained hot. They currently have the NBA's best record at 23-4. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto gives credit to new head coach Kenny Atkinson, who made a big statement this week: Beating his former team by nearly 30 points.

In a surprise move on the eve of Major League Baseball’s winter meetings, the Guardians dealt second baseman Andrés Giménez to Toronto, followed by a deal with Pittsburgh that landed a much-needed starting pitcher. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto breaks down the trade that rattled the fan base.

The changing landscape in college football cuts both ways for Ohio State coach Ryan Day. An extended playoff has kept the Buckeyes season alive, but a fourth straight loss to Michigan has fans, and possibly some big money donors, wondering if Day is the right man in Columbus. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about high expectations and name, image, and likeness money for players.

The Buckeyes aren’t the only Ohio college football team with a big game this weekend. While rivals Ohio State and Michigan face off in Columbus on Saturday, Mount Union University and John Carroll University will be battling it out in the Division III NCAA Tournament in Alliance.

Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto talked about the matchup between two teams with a lot to prove.

2022 was a pivotal year in Cleveland sports. José Ramirez decided to stay with the Guardians, the Cavs made the big trade for Donovan Mitchell, while the Browns took a big swing on Deshaun Watson. The moves turned out well for two of those teams. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto says one of the keys is a desire to play in Northeast Ohio.

The Browns will have some big decisions to make, particularly at quarterback, after a disappointing season. Deshaun Watson's three years in Cleveland have been marked by poor play and injuries, but who is to blame for the blockbuster trade that brought him to the Browns? Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the path ahead for the team and how the Watson trade impacts everything.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to their best start in 48 years. Ideastream Public Media's Amanda Rabinowitz talked with our sports commentator Terry Pluto about what he calls a "revived" team under new head coach Kenny Atkinson. 

The Cleveland Browns are again assessing their future at quarterback with Deshaun Watson suffering a season-ending injury for the second year in a row. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what's next for the team, and the criticism from players toward some in the home crowd who began cheering when the divisive quarterback was seriously injured. 

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto says the Guardians missed a chance to put more pressure on favored Yankees by dropping two games in New York.