Sabol Brothers on the Baseline

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by one of best sluggers in Cleveland Indians/Guardians history, fan favorite and 90-year-old Rocky "The Rock" Colavito!  The Sabol Brothers discuss Rocky's infamous trade to Detroit, why it still hurts him to this day, and his feelings toward the Indians GM at the time.Plus, Rocky talks about his famous 4-Home Run Game in 1959, the whereabouts of that bat, the best players Colavito player with and against, and his message to Cleveland fans. Before the interview is over, John and Scott are joined by a special guest that makes Rocky emotional...Homage Apparel:http://homage.sjv.io/sabolbrothersFollow us on X:Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on X: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline" podcast,  John and Scott reflect on the 50-Year Anniversary of 10 Cent Beer Night at Cleveland Municipal Stadium with the help from former Indians manager Mike Hargrove and long-time Cleveland sports reporter and author Dan Coughlin.Former Cleveland Indians manager Mike Hargrove was on the field during the drunken fan riots as a member of the Texas Rangers on that infamous day on June 4, 1974. Dan Coughlin, a long-time Sports Reporter at WJW Fox 8 News, was an Indians beat writer at the time of 10 Cent Beer Night. Both men go down memory lane on what they remember on that night filled with dozens of punches thrown, hundreds of consumed kegs of beer and bad decisions..Homage Apparel:http://homage.sjv.io/sabolbrothers Follow us on X:Podcast: @SabolBrothersJohn: @John_SabolScott: @ScottSabolFox8The Press Play Podcast NetworkFollow us on X: @PressPlayPodsFor sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.comFollow us on X:Podcast: @SabolBrothersJohn: @John_SabolScott: @ScottSabolFox8The Press Play Podcast NetworkFollow us on X: @PressPlayPodsFor sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.comFollow us on X:Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on X: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline" podcast,  the brothers are joined by Cleveland architect and real estate developer Robert Corna. Back in 1985, Corna was the man behind the idea of a new stadium for the Cleveland Browns and Indians called the "Hexatron."  Robert is bringing his idea back with a modern twists for the Browns and the City of Cleveland in hopes of building a newer version of the Hexatron by the end of the decade.The guys talk about why the Hexatron failed in the mid 1980s, why it would  work now, what obstacles are ahead for Corna and his new Hexagon Stadium, where in downtown would he build it, and why he thinks his plan is significantly better than the Browns building a dome stadium in Brook Park...Homage Apparel:http://homage.sjv.io/sabolbrothers Follow us on X:Podcast: @SabolBrothersJohn: @John_SabolScott: @ScottSabolFox8The Press Play Podcast NetworkFollow us on X: @PressPlayPodsFor sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.comFollow us on X:Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on X: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by Cleveland Browns writer for The Athletic Zac Jackson. They breakdown the Browns' 2024 Draft Class and preview  minicamp.  What did this draft class mean for the Browns' future?  Does Zac agree with GM Andrew Berry's picks? Plus,  the guys preview training  camp, chat about the injuries to Nick Chubb, Deshaun Watson and other storylines as the Browns get ready for camp later this summer. Zac also talks about the pressure weighing on Watson and the Browns for 2024 season and the surprising Jerry Jeudy contract extension... Homage Apparel:http://homage.sjv.io/sabolbrothers Follow us on X:Podcast: @SabolBrothersJohn: @John_SabolScott: @ScottSabolFox8The Press Play Podcast NetworkFollow us on X: @PressPlayPodsFor sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.comFollow us on X:Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on X: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by former Cleveland Cavalier Ricky Davis!  The Sabol Brothers talk with Ricky about his nearly three years with the Cavs in the early 2000s before the arrival of LeBron James, what it was like playing 22 games with LeBron during James' rookie year and is Ricky surprised LeBron matched the hype from 20+ years ago?Plus, the guys breakdown the upcoming Magic-Cavs first round playoff series with predictions...as well as Davis' thoughts on Donovan Mitchell's future in Cleveland. Ricky also gives his GOAT opinion (Jordan vs. James) and he talks about the infamous failed "Triple-Double Game" with the Cavs in 2003, plus much more!Homage Apparel:http://homage.sjv.io/sabolbrothers Follow us on X:Podcast: @SabolBrothersJohn: @John_SabolScott: @ScottSabolFox8The Press Play Podcast NetworkFollow us on X: @PressPlayPodsFor sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.comFollow us on X:Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on X: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com

On this  episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by Stadium historian Bob Busser.  Bob is one of the last people to enter old Cleveland Municipal Stadium, the Richfield Coliseum and the Cleveland Indians clubhouse at League Park before the venues were demolished.-How did Bob gain access?-What did he see inside? -What did he take home?-What was left inside of the stadiums the day the wrecking ball arrived?Bob answers these questions and more on the pod!Plus, Bob talks about why and how he's been able to visit more than 900 sports venues across the world over the last five decades. Bob's website: https://ballparks.smugmug.com/ houses more than 150,000 pictures of stadiums and arenas he's visited dating back to the 1970s!  Some of his pictures are on display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.Homage Apparel:http://homage.sjv.io/sabolbrothersFollow us on X:Podcast: @SaboolBrothersJohn: @John_SabolScott: @ScottSabolFox8For sponsorship plans and more information, please email: admin@pressplaypodcasts.comFollow us on X:Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on X: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by former Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis! The Sabol Brothers go down memory lane with Hillis about his two-year Browns career that included his NFL breakout 2011 season that helped him get on the cover of "Madden."  Plus, the guys talk with Peyton about his life-saving event in January of 2023. Peyton nearly died saving his son and niece from drowning in the Gulf of Mexico. Hillis talks about his recovery and the life-long injuries suffered that day that kept him in the hospital for two weeks. This emotional and intense story will have you on the edge of your seat.Peyton also  talks about his love for hog hunting, his time in Cleveland, why his time with the Browns only lasted two seasons, why he retired at 28, his favorite Browns teammates/memories, Browns 2024 outlook, Super Bowl predictions, and so much more!Homage Apparel:http://homage.sjv.io/sabolbrothers Follow us on X:Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on X: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joing by legendary Cleveland Indians shortstop & 11-time Gold Glove Omar Vizquel! Vizquel remeinces about his time with those 90s Indians teams, his favorite memory as a member of the Tribe, his relationship with Jose Mesa, the 1997 World Series, Toughest Pitcher he faced, he reacts to the debate of who's a better shortstop Omar or Ozzie Smith, and his thoughts on the current Cleveland Guardians. Plus, Omar talks about the Baseball Hall of Fame and whether he deserves to be inducted...   Homage Apparel: http://homage.sjv.io/sabolbrothers   Follow us on X: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on X: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," the guys talk with former Cavalier and current broadcaster for Bally Sports Campy Russell! What was it like playing during an era when the NBA debuted the new 3-point line or playing ball in Cleveland in the 70s? Plus, Campy reflects on his favorite Richfield Coliseum memory, how the current Cavs will adjust with the injuries to Evan Mobley and Darius Garland. Can the Cavs still make the playoffs? Who is on Russell's "Cavs Mount Rushmore" or who's the GOAT? Campy's answers might surprise you! Follow us on X: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 Homage Apparel: http://homage.sjv.io/sabolbrothers   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on X: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by Cleveland Guardians Assistant General Manager Matt Forman. The Sabol Brothers discuss the Forman's unique rise to a MLB front office, the Guardians winning the Draft Lottery and the hiring of new manager Stephen Vogt. Plus, the guys get into the importance of Pitching Depth when it comes to Shane Bieber's future, Developing the "Next Big Power Hitting Outfielder, Shohei Ohtani's massive contract & how the Guards use analytics when evaluating.  Follow us on X: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 Homage Apparel: http://homage.sjv.io/sabolbrothers   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on X: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by former NFL wide receiver and former Ohio State star Ted Ginn Jr.   The guys preview Ohio State's matchup with Michigan, Ginn gives his prediction and the big key for a Buckeyes win. Plus, Ginn also gives his opinion on the Michigan sign stealing scandal and if Ginn ever had a chance to play for his hometown Cleveland Browns during his 14-year NFL career... Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by Cleveland native and former NFL WR Cecil Shorts III. The Sabol Bros. talk with Cecil about his college days playing football at Mount Union University and eventually being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars.    Cecil describes his most memorable moment in his 6-year NFL career, why he's glad he never played for his hometown Cleveland Browns, how a career-ending knee injury almost became a life-changing injury with the threat of amputation hovering over the Cecil. Plus, he gives his thoughts on the 2023 Browns/Deshaun Watson situation, his rough transition leaving the NFL for real life and the big changes he'd like the NFL make in the future...   _     Follow us on X: - Podcast: @SabolBrothers - John: @John_Sabol - Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on X: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," the John and Scott talk with professional sports handicapper from "PredictivePlaybook.com" and cancer survivor John Ryan. John talks about his career in sports betting, how being diagnosed with cancer over 20 years ago changed his perspective on life and why he wanted to help people gamble the right and smary way. Plus, John gives the Sabol Brothers betting advice and some helpful hints when it comes to the upcoming Browns-49ers and Ohio State-Purdue games...        Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," the John and Scott are invited guests inside former Cleveland Indians player and longtime manager Mike Hargrove's suite at Progressive Field. There, the Sabol Brothers and Grover reminisce about the 1990s Tribe teams, the 1995 & 1997 World Series, a blockbuster 90s Tribe Trade that fell through, and 10 Cent Beer Night in 1974 while Mike was a visiting player! Plus, Hargrove recounts some crazy Albert Belle stories, why he thinks some of his old Indians players should be in the Hall of Fame, and Mike gives his thoughts on the current Guardians team. He also reacts to their trade deadline deals and gives us an opinion if the Guards will make the playoffs or not...     Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John are joined by the "Godfather of College Football Predictions" and legendary college football researcher, Phil Steele! The guys discuss Phil's latest edition of his "2023 Phil Steele College Football Magazine" now in its 29th year! Phil gives his preseason rankings, predictions on Ohio State, Michigan, College Football Playoff, and Heisman finalists. Does OSU have enough to stop its two-game losing streak against That Team Up North? What are Phil's concerns for the Buckeyes? Who wins The Game in November? Is Ryan Day on the hot seat? What other teams can join the Big Ten in the future?   The guys talk about these topics and much more!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John are joined by former Indians All-Star third baseman and current Guardians Player Development Advisor Travis Fryman.  The guys talk about Fryman's MLB career, his 5 years with Cleveland, his most memorable moment with the Tribe in the late 90s/early 2000s, and how Travis delcining his buyout clause helped the Indians eventually acquire Carlos Santana years later!  Plus, Travis talks about the best players he played against, the items he took from old Tiger Stadium before it was demolshied in Detroit, if he's concered with the current Guadians offense in 2023, and much more! Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John dive deep in a topic many Cleveland sports fans don't know about - the Failed Cleveland Dome Stadium Projects from the 1980s through the early 90s. Form Ohio Governon Dick Celeste (1983-1991) and former Gateway Sports Complex (now known as Progressive Field and Rocket Mortage Fieldhouse) Executive Director Tom Chema breakdown what happen during those years.   Were the Indians ever close of moving out of town? Why didn't Cleveland end up building a dome for the Browns and Indians? How close were they of renovating Cleveland Municipal Stadium? Where would they have put a proposed dome? How then Jacobs Field and Gund Arena were built and why former Browns owner Art Modell decdied not to take up the city's offer of building a new stadium near the Indians and Cavs home? These question and more will be answered! With the Cleveland Browns currently evaluating their future in their current home, this episode comes at the perfect time to rehash what happened in Cleveland with potential dome stadiums and why some of the issues surrounding the Browns and the city then, are happening now in 2023.   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John are joined by longtime Cleveland Browns beat writer from Cleveland.com and the Cleveland Plain Dealer Mary Kay Cabot. The Brothers and Mary Kay talk about her journey to become Cleveland's first female beat writer of a professional sports team in 1991, her time covering the Cleveland Force, the early 90s Browns, Bill Belichick, the Browns move to Baltimore and her favorite all-time favorite Browns player.   They also dive deep in the Browns' recent 2023 Draft and offseason moves as well as potentially more roster changes as we approach training camp. Plus, Mary Kay talks about the plans for an renovated Browns stadium, her love for mob movies and much more!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John are joined by former Cavs sharp shooter Daniel "Booby" Gibson! The guys preview the upcoming Cavaliers-Knicks Playoff Series, Which young Cavs star Booby thinks can become a superstar, Booby's most memorable game as Cavaliers, what it was like playing with LeBron James, why he retired after 7 years in the NBA, his decision to work for the Cleveland Charge, and much more!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On Part 2 of the Sabol Brothers on the Baseline's special two-part episode with legendary Cleveland Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton, John and Scott chat with Tom about those incredible 1990s Indians teams, the dominance of Albert Belle and his favorite Tribe players. Plus, the guys reflect on the magical 2022 Guardians season, preview the upcoming 2023 Guards season, Tom highlights some key players he's watching including some top prospects, and Hammy gives us his list of favorite MLB ballparks. John and Scott also go off the diamond with Tom and talk about some of his hobbies away from baseball, his favorite spots around town and much more. Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this special two-part episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, Scott and John are joined by legendary Cleveland Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton. In this Part 1 episode, the Sabol Brothers chat with Tom about his close friendships with the late Herb Score and Mike Hegan. Tom also tells two funny Bob Feller stories involving a Seattle Mariners security guard tackling Bob and how Feller almost got Tom fired! John and Scott also get Tom's thoughts on the new 2023 MLB Rule changes and what he thinks are his favorite home run calls during his time as the radio voice of the Cleveland Indians/Guardians, and much more. Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On the latest episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, Scott and John are joined by 2020 Olympic gold medalist and Cleveland native Katie Nageotte! Katie talks about her 2020 Olympic journey, winning the gold medal, why she chose pole vaulting in high school, how she honors her late father and grandfather, dealing with her "Olympic Hangover", her new health issues she's now dealing with, and much more! Plus, Katie talks about growing up in Cleveland and about the 2024 Summer Olympics in France... Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, Scott and John are joined by former Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel! The Sabol Brothers talk to Mr. Tressel about his impending retirement as President of Youngstown State,  his 2002 National Championship with Ohio State, if he has any regrets from his exit from OSU in 2010 and his dominance vs. Michigan. The Hall of Fame head coach also shares his thoughts on current Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day, NIL, the Transfer Portal, the future of OSU Football, and much more!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this latest edition of the "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline" podcast, John and Scott welcome former Browns quarterback and northeast Ohio native Bernie Kosar to the podcast! Bernie works with John on Fox 8's Cleveland Browns Pregame show "Orange & Brown Countdown (Sundays at 11 am on Fox 8). The legendary Browns signal caller reflects on his time playing for Cleveland, why he ONLY wanted to play for the Browns coming out of college in Miami, his favorite Cleveland Municipal Stadium memories, why he made some life-changing health decisions in the last few years, and so much more! This is the perfect podcast episode for any die-hard Cleveland Browns football fan!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, John and Scott are joined with Ohio native and ESPN Director, Producer and Documentarian Andy Billman on his new film "War in the Diamond" (streaming now on Apple, Amazon, VOD & DVD).  This documentary details the tragic death of Cleveland Indians star Ray Chapman in 1920 after getting hit in the head with a pitch from Yankees pitcher Carl Mays. Andy explains the events leading up to this awful day in New York and how Chapman's death started a rivalry between Cleveland and the New York Yankees. The guys recorded this episode inside of the League Park Baseball Heritage Museum in Cleveland. This was the site of Chapman's rise to stardom for the Tribe and one of the two stadiums that hosted the 1920 World Series.    Andy is no stranger to the Cleveland sports scene. He's a die hard Browns, Cavs and Guardians gan. He directed the popular ESPN's "30 For 30" documentary a few years ago called "Believeland."    Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this Sabol Brothers on the Baseline episode, John and Scott are joined by the greatest Ohio State football player of all-time and the ONLY two-time Heisman Trophy winner, Archie Griffin! The Brothers talk with Griffin about if he thinks any player will ever win two Heisman Trophies again, the location of his two Heismans, his thoughts on the great OSU head coach Woody Hayes, why never losing to Michigan is very important to him and what he thinks of this 2022 version of the Buckeyes. Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this Sabol Brothers on the Baseline episode, John and Scott are joined by legendary Cleveland Cavaliers player and the Cavs TV analyst Austin Carr. The brothers talk with Carr aka "Mr. Cavalier," about his NBA career in the 1970s with the Cavs, his career-changing injury, the sport he nearly played instead of basketball, his reaction of the Cavs trading for Donovan Mitchell, his predictions on the 2022-23 Cleveland season (deep playoff run?) and more! Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com    

On this episode, the Sabol Brothers hit the road to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse for the annual Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day! John and Scott talk with Cavs players Lamar Stevens, Isaac Okoro and Cedi Osman about this upcoming season. Plus, they get their thoughts on the recent Donovan Mitchell trade, what they did in the offseason, how they're dealing with increased expectations, which Cavs player gained 10 pounds of muscle and so much more! Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com  

On this episode, the Sabol Brothers are joined by Cleveland Browns legend and future Hall of Famer, Joe Thomas. The guys discuss Thomas' NFL career (the highs and lows), why he skipped the NFL Draft in 2007, Johnny Manziel's disappointing time in Cleveland, Baker Mayfield facing his old team in Week 1, and can the Browns still make the playoffs without Deshaun Watson? Plus, Joe discusses his off-the-field hobbies, his workouts, his body transformation losing more than 60 pounds, his favorite grilling/smoking meat recipes, and much more!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com  

On this episode, John and Scott are joined by former Cleveland Indians pitcher and three-time MLB All-Star Charlie Nagy.  The guys chat about Nagy's time with the Tribe. They reminisce about those dominant 90s Indians, what made them special, the bond they have to this day, and the transition from the Municipal Stadiums years to Jacobs Field. Plus, Nagy discloses some "untold clubhouse" stories from those Cleveland teams. He also gives us his take on the current Guardians club and if they can keep their recent hot streak going to eventually make the playoffs.   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com  

On this episode, John and Scott are joined by longtime NFL agent and Baker Mayfield's agent Jack Mills. The Sabol Brothers discuss Jack's 55 years as an NFL agent, what's changed since his first year in the league in 1967 and how many first rounders he's represented in his more than five decades in the league.   Jack also discusses the recent Browns trade with the Panthers involving his client, Baker Mayfield. What surprised Jack about Mayfield's exit from Cleveland, what changed from the Browns' 2020 playoff run to them trading their former number one pick and much more!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com  

On this episode, the Sabol Brothers are joined by Larry Doby Jr.,  the son of Cleveland Indians great and Hall of Famer, Larry Doby.  Larry talks about the 75th anniversary (July 5, 2022) of his father breaking the American League color barrier which occurred on July 5, 1947.   John and Scott ask Larry if his father ever felt overlooked or forgotten because he joined MLB three months after Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier. Should MLB do more to honor Larry Doby Sr.? Larry reflects on how much the city of Cleveland and the Indians/Guardians organization has meant to him, his late father and his family. Larry Jr. also talks about his job working for Billy Joel in New York City as his roadie for more than 20 years!   This episode has everything - baseball/American history and untold stories about one of the greatest artists in the entertainment industry, Billy Joel.     Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com  

On this episode of the Sabol Brothers on Baseline, John and Scott are joined by their father, Rich! This is a special Father's Day podcast recorded on location at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Rich reminisces the days of coaching the John and Scott in baseball, he also explains how baseball has a deep and rich history within the Sabol family dating back to the 1940s when Rich's father was an usher at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Rich also  tells a story (that will make you cringe!) about what happened to his father's 1948 Indians World Series championship team-signed baseball!    Plus, the Sabol guys recap their trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame and open four sealed packs of baseball cards from the late 1980s with the gum still intact. John takes the plunge of trying to chew a 30+ year old stick of gum! Get ready to hear the crunch! Enjoy these stories of a father and his sons talking about a game they love and how it brought them close.     Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com  

Former Cleveland Indians beat writer, Cleveland Plain Dealer columnist, Author, and former Fox 8 Sports Reporter Dan Coughlin joins Sabol Brothers on the Baseline this week! The guys chat with Danny about his 5+ decades covering the Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavaliers. Coughlin tells some great, untold stories about the Indians in the 70s, his take on Art Modell, his private conversation with Muhammad Al, the time he went "under cover as a high school football player" when he was in his 20s, and so much more! If you love Cleveland Sports history and want to know many behind the scenes stories about the teams in town, this episode is for you! Grab a beer or two, sit back, relax, and enjoy!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com  

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by the former TV voice of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Baltimore Orioles as well as the current voice of MAC sports on ESPN and the co-host of fellow Press Play Podcast show "Reghi & Roda", Michael Reghi!  The Brothers and Reg talk about LeBron James' early Cavs years, they debate who's the GOAT: MJ or LBJ?  Plus, the guys also chat about Reghi's broadcasting career, what it was like balancing announcing the Cavs and Orioles for seven years, they talk 90s baseball (those dominate 90s Indians teams & Cal Ripken Jr.), the Guardians' surprising offensive start, they react to the Cleveland Browns offseason and their 2022 season outlook! Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by former Ohio State Buckeyes national champ, 8-year NFL vet, ESPN "Get Up" contributor, and 97.1 The Fan's "Morning Juice" co-host, Bobby Carpenter!  The Brothers and Carp recap the Cleveland Browns NFL Draft, Carp also gives his take on Deshaun Watson and Baker Mayfield,  which Ohio State rookie WR landed in the best position, 2002 National Championship experience, an early 2022 Buckeye season preview and his unique relationship with NFL Hall of Fame Bill Parcells.   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by Cleveland Browns legendary kicker and fan favorite Phil Dawson! Dawson relives some of his favorite Browns memories, his favorite field goals, why/how he got started kicking, the toughest stadiums to kick in, how he found out the Browns weren't brining him back in 2013, why that decision to this day still bothers him, and he talks current Browns and the whole Watson/Mayfield drama.   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by World Series champion, Cleveland native, former Indians pitcher and current Tampa Bay Rays broadcaster Brian Anderson! The brothers talk about Anderson's climb to the majors in the early 1990s, playing in the Cap Cod Baseball League, playing for his childhood favorite team the Cleveland Indians, winning a World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks, how Albert Belle was a teammate with the Tribe (also some great Belle stories!), the Cleveland Guardians outlook in 2022, and much more!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott take the podcast on the road! The brothers meet in the basement of retired Cleveland construction worker, stadium seat/memorabilia collector and the owner of http://originalstadiumseats.com, Sean Walsh. Walsh has been collecting and restoring stadium seats from all around the country for decades. He massive collection ranges from Cleveland's League Park, Fenway Park, Joe Louis Arena, Wrigley Field, Tiger Stadium, Polo Ground, Yankee Stadium, Notre Dame Stadium, Boston Garden, Cleveland Municipal Stadium, and much, much more!  Walsh isn't just a collector of stadium seats and other sports memorabilia, he also helped demolish Municipal Stadium in the mid 1990s. In addition, he worked on the construction of FirstEnergy Stadium and the renovation projects at FirstEnergy and Progressive Field. The Sabol Brothers dive deep in his Walsh's memorabilia/autograph collection, hear stories of the demolition of Municipal Stadium, what he found before it was torn down, the final days of the Richfield Coliseum, why the future of the Browns' FirstEnergy Stadium is in question, and whole lot more! If you love Cleveland sports history and memorabilia, or if you have any interested in purchasing/restoring old stadium seats, you're going to want to listen to this episode!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by long-time Cleveland sports writer and author Terry Pluto. Pluto has been covering Cleveland sports for five decades for the Akron Beacon Journal and Cleveland Plain Dealer. He has written more than 30 books in his journalism career. The Sabol Brothers chat with Pluto about a dozed different Cleveland sports topics including the early years of the Cavaliers (how they almost moved to Toronto), the plan for the Indians to move to New Orleans, the declining years at Cleveland Arena, Municipal Stadium and Richfield Coliseum, Art Modell's time with the Browns, why the NHL failed in Cleveland, Pluto's relationship with legendary Cavs broadcaster Joe Tait, and many more topics! Take a stroll down a historic path of Cleveland sports with some behind-the-scenes and rarely storied about the Cavs, Browns and Indians!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by 14-year NBA veteran and former Cleveland Cavalier Craig Ehlo. The brothers talk with Ehlo about his 7 years with the Cavs, he relives "The Shot" with Michael Jordan, reminisces about those late 1980s/early 1990s Cavs teams at the Richfield Coliseum, he gives his thoughts on the current Jordan-LeBron "Goat" debate, how far he thinks this 2021-22 Cavs team will go in the playoffs come spring, and much more!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by a Cleveland native, 2015 National Champ with the Ohio State Buckeyes, and 5-year NFL veteran Tyvis Powell. The brothers talk with Powell about his time with Buckeyes (Jim Tressel & Urban Meyer eras), how the College game has changed in a few short years with NIL, Powell's short stint with the Cleveland Browns, what he would do to fit the current Browns, 2022 NFL Draft, his Super Bowl predictions, and much more!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by a legend in the world of Cleveland sports broadcasting. WJW Fox 8 Sports Director John Telich joins the pod to talk about his retirement from Channel 8 after 41 years! JT has covered many sporting events during his time in Cleveland. What were his favorite athletes, games, events, and memories working in Cleveland over the last four decades? Telich talks all about his career and the highs and lows off all three Cleveland sports teams dating back to his first year working at WJW in 1980.   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by a man who helped purchase, remove and relocate the original Richfield Coliseum Cavaliers basketball court to a small school in Virginia where it is still being used today! George McNair, an assistant principal, guidance counselor and basketball coach at Grace Christian School in Staunton, VA, was a teenager at the time in the late 1990s when his father and other school staff made the trek up to Richfield, OH where they purchased the historic Cleveland Cavaliers basketball court.  How and why a small christian school acquired this historic basketball court and many other items from inside the Richfield Coliseum is nothing short of remarkable! If you love the Cavs, sports memorabilia and Cleveland sports history, you're going to love this episode!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by the radio voice of the Denver Broncos and former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Dave Logan (1976-83). Logan reminisces of his playing days with the Browns, names his memorable Browns moments, his favorite teammates, and his view of the infamous "Red Right 88" play from January 4, 1981 against the Oakland Raiders.  Plus, Logan gives his thoughts on the current state of the Browns, the contract status of quarterback Baker Mayfield and much more! Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

*Special Two-Part Podcast Episodes* In this Part-2 episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are rejoined by former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach (1993-1999) current Cavaliers Pregame Show Host (Bally Sports Ohio and Los Angeles Clippers Color Analyst (Bally Sports SoCal), Mike Fratello. Coach Fratello gives his take to the Sabol Brothers on the current Cavs early season success. -Is Cleveland's big lineup sustainable? -Is this Cavaliers squad a playoff team? -Do the Cavs trade or re-sign Collin Sexton? -Who were Fratello's favorite players he coached and covered as a member of the media? -What big item did he take from the Richfield Coliseum before it was torn down? The Czar answers these questions and much more in this episode! Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

*Special Two-Part Podcast Episodes* In this Part-1 episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach (1993-1999, current Cavaliers Pregame Show Host (Bally Sports Great Lakes) and Los Angeles Clippers Color Analyst (Bally Sports SoCal), Mike Fratello. The brothers learn how Fratello got into the NBA in late 1970s, how and why he came to coach the Cavs in 1993, why injuries derailed Fratello's Cleveland teams, did the Cavaliers ever come close to drafting Kobe Bryant, how Fratello received the "The Czar of the Telestrator" nickname, and much more!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by the voice of The Masters, Final Four and the Super Bowl on CBS, Jim Nantz. John and Jim reminisce of the days working the PGA's Greenbrier Classic tournament together. Plus, Nantz gives his thoughts on the Cleveland Browns' recent struggles, why he still thinks the Browns can make the postseason, why Cleveland holds a special place in his heart, and so much more!   Follow us on Twitter: Podcast: @SabolBrothers John: @John_Sabol Scott: @ScottSabolFox8   The Press Play Podcast Network Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by former six-time NBA All-Star and former Cleveland Cavalier Shawn Kemp. The "Reign Man" reflects on his 14-year NBA career including his Seattle and Cleveland years, why the 1997 NBA All-Star Game and former Cavs owner Gordon Gund played major roles in why Kemp asked to be traded to Cleveland, a hilarious Michael Jordan-Gary Payton "Trash Talking" story, and much more!      Follow us on Twitter:   Podcast: @SabolBrothers   John: @John_Sabol   Scott: @ScottSabolFox8     The Press Play Podcast Network   Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods   For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com   Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, John and Scott are joined by former Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl running back Greg Pruitt. The 12-year NFL veteran played for the Browns from 1973-81. He was on the "Kardiac Kids" team of 1980 and watched "Red Right 88" helplessly from the sidelines. Pruitt reflects on his time in Cleveland, his favorite memories while wearing brown and orange, how he came up with the famous "Tear-Away Jersey" in the 1970s, his predictions of the 2021 Browns, and much more!   ______________________________   Follow us on Twitter:   Podcast: @SabolBrothers   John: @John_Sabol   Scott: @ScottSabolFox8 ______________________________   The Press Play Podcast Network   Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods   For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com   Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline, the guys are joined with Scott's old boss (from a summer job in college) and former Cleveland Indians outfielder and catcher Ron Pruitt. Pruitt played six of his nine MLB seasons in Cleveland from 1976-1981. Ron reflects on his time playing with the Tribe, his thoughts on the current state of the Indians/Guardians, what rule he would change about baseball, what he discovered inside of old Cleveland Municipal Stadium that took him three years to find, how Scott worked for Ron in the mid 1990s, and much more!   Follow us on Twitter:   Podcast: @SabolBrothers   John: @John_Sabol   Scott: @ScottSabolFox8       The Press Play Podcast Network   Follow us on Twitter: @PressPlayPods   For sponsorship plans and more information, please email admin@pressplaypodcasts.com   Visit our website at www.pressplaypodcasts.com