The View from Pluto

The Browns are once again facing questions at kicker. Rookie Andre Szmyt missed two kicks in Sunday's season opener, costing the team a win. Ideastream Public Media's Amanda Rabinowitz talked with sports commentator Terry Pluto about the Browns' kicking troubles, and what they can do about it.

Terry Pluto explains why the Cleveland Browns traded Kenny Pickett to the Raiders, elevating rookie Dillon Gabriel as Joe Flacco’s backup and moving Shedeur Sanders to third string.

Two years after becoming an unlikely hero in Cleveland, Joe Flacco is back as the Browns’ starting quarterback. Sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about why the veteran is the clear choice to open the season against Cincinnati.

The buzz around Browns rookie quarterback Shadeur Sanders is growing louder after his impressive preseason debut. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto looks at the fifth-round pick's star power, the reaction from fans and what his debut might mean for the upcoming season.

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto breaks down how the Guardians have defied expectations and reignited their playoff push after early-season struggles, off-field distractions and trade rumors.

The Cleveland Guardians head into the second half of the season facing an uphill climb. The reigning AL Central champs sit 12 games behind first place Detroit. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what’s gone wrong and whether there’s still a chance to turn it around.

Seventy-eight years ago this month, Larry Doby became the first Black player in the American League, debuting with the Cleveland Indians just 11 weeks after Jackie Robinson. But Doby's path was different—and arguably tougher. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto talked about Doby’s difficult debut and the legacy too often left out of baseball history.

The WNBA is growing fast and Cleveland is back in the mix, getting a new team in 2028 -- nearly 25 years after the Rockers folded. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the league’s rise and why Cleveland’s second shot at the WNBA feels different.

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has made a few headlines for the wrong reasons. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto says some off-field choices—like recent speeding violations—highlight concerns about Sanders' readiness to lead an NFL team.

As excitement builds around Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto is urging fans and analysts to tap the brakes on the hype. Pluto talks about decisions that may have led to Sanders' big drop in the draft and how he's working to rewrite the narrative in Cleveland. Pluto also discusses what the Browns might do with four quarterbacks on the roster.