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    Guardians stocking stuffers and gifts under the tree for 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 19:37


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga play Santa Claus with stocking stuffers and gifts for Guardians players and coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are the Guardians done adding bats after signing Stuart Fairchild?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 19:52


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what the Guardians' next move could be after inviting 29-year-old outfielder Stuart Fairchild to camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Which Guardians are changing jersey numbers for the 2026 season, and what does it mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 27:25


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive into some jersey number changes for Guardians outfielders ahead of the 2026 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Did the Guardians play Grinch with Big Christmas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 27:16


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what went wrong for Jhonkensy Noel and why Cleveland cut ties with the young slugger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Projections for Guardians young talent give a glimpse of what's ahead in 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 33:41


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga review projected stats for six of Cleveland's critical young players in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Some last-minute Guardians holiday shopping ideas for the front office

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 24:54


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga reveal what they would like to see under the tree for Chris Antonetti and Mike Chernoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will the Guardians ride into 2026 with these 18 position players?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 34:56


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at Cleveland's roster options beyond Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez entering 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is the Guardians' bullpen rebuild complete, or will they keep adding?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 23:33


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the additions Cleveland has made to its bullpen this offseason and where things could go before spring training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Winter Meetings postmortem and a look at the Guardians' ABS plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 23:05


    Paul Hoynes is back from the winter meetings and something is different about him. Also, a look at the Rule 5 draft and how Cleveland is going to approach ABS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Guardians continue search for bullpen help at winter meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 20:15


    Paul Hoynes reports from the winter meetings where the Guardians are still looking for help in the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Paul Hoynes on winning 2026 BBWAA Platinum Pen Award and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 22:36


    Cleveland's dogged MLB beat writer, Paul Hoynes, shares his thoughts after being honored with the top award for baseball scribes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are the Guardians hunting pitching or offense at the MLB winter meetings?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 20:42


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at Cleveland's priorities at the winter meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Guardians objectives for MLB winter meetings include offense, offense and offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 29:31


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what the Guardians can do to bolster their lineup at the MLB winter meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Guardians appear to value this Statcast metric above others in relievers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 23:45


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dig into Cleveland's fascination with extension as a quality the Guardians value in relievers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A way-too-early look at World Baseball Classic rosters and how the Guardians fit in

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 31:28


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive into the rosters for top WBC teams, and which Guardians players could seek to represent their countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Here's how the Guardians payroll breaks down ahead of the winter meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 23:46


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the contracts Cleveland has on its books as baseball's winter meetings in Orlando draw near. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How Guardians pitchers have benefitted from MLB's pre-arbitration bonus system

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 25:12


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how Cleveland's young pitchers have taken advantage of MLB's pre-arbitration bonus pool over the last few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Could the Guardians go after any of these six newly-minted MLB free agents?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 19:38


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at six new options on the free agent market that could appeal to the Guardians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    What do the Guardians' non-tender deadline moves say about the 2026 roster?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 24:57


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's roster moves after moving on from a pair of veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are the Guardians ready to make some deals after the non-tender deadline?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 26:04


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at ways the Guardians can bolster their offense without spending beyond their budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will MLB's new TV deal change the way Guardians fans watch their team?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 31:11


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dig into MLB's latest mega TV contract and how it will impact viewership for Guardians fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Guardians add four prospects to 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 23:10


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the latest additions to Cleveland's 40-man roster as the Guardians build for 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will Manny Ramirez, Omar Vizquel ever see their Cooperstown dreams come to life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 26:38


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the Hall of Fame cases for two Cleveland legends, and why time is running out for both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Guardians face 40-man roster decisions as Rule 5 draft deadline looms

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 25:05


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's options as offseason roster building kicks into gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is José Ramírez forever stuck in the shadow of Aaron Judge?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 24:28


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga debate whether or not José Ramírez can ever win an MVP as long as Aaron Judge exists in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz make first appearances in court

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 23:47


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the latest developments in the gambling investigation into two Guardians pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Will the Guardians look outside the organization to fill Clase and Ortiz's roles on the roster?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 24:16


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at Cleveland's options in replacing Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz while their court case carries on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    MLB's move to cap prop bets comes too little, too late for Guardians

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 23:11


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what prompted MLB to join its betting partners in a move aimed at avoiding another Emmanuel Clase/Luis Ortiz situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breaking down the case against Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz announced by Federal prosecutors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 29:10


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dig into the 23-page indictment levied against two Cleveland pitchers this week in federal court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Some surprising departures among Guardians offseason roster moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 27:23


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down who is in and who is out as the Guardians prepare their roster for the hot stove season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Picks for MVP, Cy Young, top rookies and managers from MLB's 2025 season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 28:34


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the finalists for all BBWAA awards ahead of next week's announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kenny Lofton denied by HOF eras committee, Guardians among BBWAA awards finalists

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 25:34


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how the Hall of Fame's eras committee snubbed Kenny Lofton once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Former MLB ump Dale Scott on Jack Efta, ABS and concussions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 32:11


    Former MLB umpire Dale Scott joins Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga to share stories of Cleveland's umpire room manager, discuss ABS and warn about concussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Steven Kwan makes room for more hardware, and the Dodgers win a World Series for the ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 23:10


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look back on another golden moment for Steven Kwan and recap one of the greatest Game 7 World Series wins ever for Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Remembering Cleveland ballpark legend Jack Efta and answering your Hey, Hoynsie! questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 43:08


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look back at the impact of Cleveland ballpark legend Jack Efta, who passed away this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are the Guardians doing enough to win a World Series?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 24:47


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at fan reaction to a poll that asked if Cleveland is doing everything possible to win its first title since 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A way too early look at the Guardians 2026 starting rotation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 30:42


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga make their predictions for Cleveland's starting pitchers next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Guardians' coaching staff will look different with Craig Albernaz taking over in Baltimore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 23:50


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at changes to Cleveland's coaching staff as an important advisor to Stephen Vogt gets his own managerial shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz running out of places to play this season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 23:11


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at why the Guardians blocked Emmanuel Clase from pitching in the Venezuelan winter league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    José Ramírez faces a challenge in pursuit of sixth Silver Slugger Award

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 27:24


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the chances José Ramírez can claim his sixth Silver Slugger after finalists were announced Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Could the Tigers really trade Tarik Skubal this offseason?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 23:34


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive into the rumors of a Tarik Skubal trade and what it could mean for the Guardians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Cleveland North: Why Guardians fans should be all in on Toronto's World Series run

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 23:10


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at reasons why Cleveland fans should be invested in a Blue Jays title chase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Did the Dodgers underpay when they signed Shohei Ohtani for $700M?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 23:55


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga marvel at the incredible playoff performance of the Dodgers' MVP pitcher and slugger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    How will Austin Hedges and the Guardians make ABS an advantage in 2026?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 25:04


    Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down how Austin Hedges and the Guardians plan to use ABS to their advantage in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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