The View from Pluto

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.

Major League Baseball now has a $200 limit on so-called micro prop bets after the indictment of two Guardians pitchers suspended since July. Our sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what’s in the indictment and what seems to be a disappointing end to the promising career of Emmanuel Clase.

Ideastream's sports commentator Terry Pluto explains why Major League Baseball’s lack of a salary cap puts low budget teams like the Guardians at a disadvantage. Is reform overdue?

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto breaks down the NBA gambling scandal with Cleveland ties and explains why the rise of sports betting has him deeply concerned.

The Cavaliers open the season Wednesday with high expectations and unfinished business. After finishing with the NBA’s second-best record last year but another second-round playoff exit, commentator Terry Pluto tells Ideastream Public Media’s Amanda Rabinowitz the team is focused on turning regular-season success into a deeper playoff run.

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto explores the renewed debate sparked by a fan’s full-page ad, questioning whether star third baseman José Ramírez’s career is truly “wasted" in Cleveland.

After trading Joe Flacco, the Browns are hoping rookie Dillon Gabriel can spark the offense. But Ideastream's sports commentator Terry Pluto believes the team’s troubles might not be solved that easily.

The Cleveland Guardians are on the brink of elimination after falling 2-1 to the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the Wild Card series on Tuesday. Ideastream Public Media's Amanda Rabinowitz spoke with commentator Terry Pluto about Detroit ace Tarik Skubal's 14 strikeouts, Cleveland's costly errors, and what to expect in Wednesday's must-win Game 2.

This week, the Guardians have a chance to complete the biggest comeback in the history of divisional play. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto says credit goes to manager Stephen Vogt, who he says has guided the team through adversity.

Despite a rocky season, the Guardians are still in the playoff hunt. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto explains how they’re managing to stay alive.