The View from Pluto

Ideastream Public Media’s Terry Pluto breaks down José Ramírez’s new long-term contract with the Guardians and what it says about the star third baseman's loyalty, legacy, and focus on winning in Cleveland.

Winning year after year isn’t enough in the NFL anymore. Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh, John Harbaugh in Baltimore, and Sean McDermott in Buffalo are all out following 46 combined years of coaching, 33 playoff appearances, and just four losing seasons. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about why that is and what it means for the Cleveland Browns’ coaching search.

As Bill Livingston is mourned and Paul Hoynes is honored with a Hall of Fame career award, Terry Pluto reflects on how the two Plain Dealer writers shaped Cleveland sports fans.

Thought to be a package deal with head coach Kevin Stefanski for the last six years, all the pressure is on Browns GM Andrew Berry to not only have another solid draft, but pick the right coach to lead the team after Stefanski's firing. Ideastream Public Media sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about why the pair is now split.

Cleveland’s Glenville High School football team is on top again, claiming three state titles in four years. But for 70-year-old head coach Ted Ginn Sr., it’s about far more than championships. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what continues to drive Ginn both on and off the field.

John Carroll University football is in the Division III national semifinals for just the third time ever. Ideastream Public Media’s Amanda Rabinowitz talked with sports commentator Terry Pluto about the moment the Blue Streaks finally beat rival powerhouse Mount Union and how it launched this historic postseason run.

Rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders continues to shine in a tough Browns season. The fifth-round pick stood out Sunday against Tennessee's No. 1 overall pick, Cam Ward. Our sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about how Sanders' late-season play could shape the team's quarterback future.

Ohio State football's win over Michigan on Saturday didn't just end a four-game skid against its rival. For Ideastream Public Media sports commentator Terry Pluto, it revealed something deeper about head coach Ryan Day. Pluto talks about what makes Day's leadership stand out.

As Thanksgiving approaches, our sports commentator Terry

After all the hype, Browns rookie quarterback Shadeur Sanders finally got his shot in a high-pressure NFL debut that proved just how tough the league can be, but our sports commentator Terry Pluto wants to see more.