The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Ken and Anthony Lima discuss the Guardians' recent loss and the significant injury blow to Jose Ramirez. They bring on NFL draft analyst Dane Brugler to break down the potential of supplemental draft prospect Brendan Sorsby. Additionally, they cover LeBron James' return odds and the debate over NBA participation trophies. 02:40 - Vincent Goodwill's Trophy Take 08:15 - NBA Star Power 13:45 - Guardians Injury Outlook 19:35 - Ken's Son Jinx 26:05 - Browns Win Predictions 33:10 - Brendan Sorsby Analysis 45:40 - Supplemental Draft Strategy 57:20 - LeBron Return Odds 01:02:30 - Cavs Cap Flexibility 01:11:10 - Two-Second Trivia 01:21:15 - Player Nickname Debate 01:33:40 - James Harden Analysis 01:57:35 - Dane Brugler Interview 02:08:15 - Future QB Prospects 02:28:55 - Watson vs Sanders Battle 02:31:50 - Steelers Draft Philosophy

Ken and Lima react to Vincent Goodwill's controversial claim that the Larry O'Brien Trophy has become a participation trophy due to lack of dynasties. They transition into the Cleveland Guardians' injury crisis after losing Jose Ramirez and discuss the validity of Emory Hunt's ten-win projection for the Browns. 01:50 - Cleveland Sports Highlights 03:01 - Vincent Goodwill NBA Take 07:00 - NBA Parity and Ratings 13:48 - Guardians Injury Report 20:20 - Ken's Son Voodoo Rumors 25:09 - Browns Win Total Debate 34:40 - Supplemental Draft Speculation

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima explore the Cleveland Browns' interest in quarterback Brennan Sorsby and how his collegiate gambling suspension complicates his NFL transition. They also analyze the salary cap barriers for a potential LeBron James homecoming and react to Vincent Goodwill's comments on championship validation. The segment concludes with a high-energy round of Two-Second Trivia featuring local callers from across Ohio. 01:20 - Browns Quarterback Draft Strategy 05:53 - Brennan Sorsby Suspension Debate 10:20 - Gambling Risks and NFL Prospects 15:25 - LeBron James Cavs Return Rumors 20:10 - Cavaliers Salary Cap Challenges 29:02 - Two-Second Trivia Contest

They evaluate whether the James Harden acquisition was a mistake compared to keeping Darius Garland and analyze the numbers behind their on-court performance. The discussion also covers the culture of sports nicknames in Cleveland, from Chase DeLauter to Baker Mayfield, and features NFL draft insights from Daniel Jeremiah. 01:20 - Guardians Player Nicknames 06:53 - Baker Mayfield Nicknames 09:15 - Local Media Nickname History 11:02 - Daniel Jeremiah Draft Analysis 16:21 - James Harden Trade Debate 22:12 - Jrue Holiday Trade Scenarios 28:46 - Evaluating Player Success Metrics 32:41 - Defensive Impact Comparison 37:34 - Cavaliers Special Anniversary Tease

Ken and Lima welcomes NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler to discuss the unique scouting profile of quarterback Brendan Sorsby. They analyze how the signal-caller's elite physical traits compare to his off-field challenges and significant developmental needs. The discussion explores potential landing spots for Sorsby, such as the Browns and Steelers, while considering the depth of future draft classes.

Ken Carman makes the case that the Steelers, despite always being floated as a quarterback-desperate landing spot, are exactly the type of conservative, ownership-driven organization that would never gamble a second-round pick on Brendan Soresby's gambling baggage, drawing a comparison to how character concerns once nearly cost them Dan Marino back in 1983. Lima pushes back on the idea that a supplemental pick is somehow a smaller investment than a normal draft pick, leading to a real disagreement about what teams are actually risking by taking the swing. The two also wrap up some lingering Jose Ramirez injury jokes involving Ken's son Axel, including a very funny bit about fans piling on Ken's family for supposedly jinxing the Guardians' star third baseman.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the fallout from their interview with Dane Brugler, with Carman pushing back on fans who are either over-hyping Brendan Sorsby as a savior or trashing him purely to spite Shedeur Sanders supporters. Carman walks through why evaluators separate game outcomes from prospect grading, using Jackson Dart and Trevor Lawrence as examples of why traits and developmental timelines matter more than head-to-head college results, while still drawing a line at spending more than a third-round pick on Sorsby. The two also dig into the wild detail of Texas Tech paying out Sorsby's reported financial package anyway, and debate how the timing of NFL discipline and a team's coaching stability could end up shaping who actually takes the swing.

NFL Draft Analyst Dane Brugler joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to bring some much-needed context to the Brendan Sorsby hype, explaining that while the talent and physical tools are real, the tape shows a quarterback who's still raw in his reads, protections, and mechanics, making him more of a day two projection even before factoring in the gambling situation. Brugler lays out why the Browns, Jets, and Cardinals make the most sense as landing spots if Sorsby slips far enough in the supplemental draft, and breaks down how the asking price, a third-round pick versus a day three flier, changes the entire calculus for taking the swing. He also tackles the looming 2027 question, weighing whether banking on Sorsby now could actually cost a team a shot at a generational talent like Jeremiah Smith.

Cavaliers Chief Marketing Officer Chris Kaiser joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to break down Friday's 10-year anniversary celebration of the 2016 championship, including a new championship-themed basketball court and a commercial-free replay of Game 7 at the Meet Me Here Plaza downtown. Kaiser opens up about how tricky it is to honor the franchise's past while staying focused on a current team fresh off an Eastern Conference Finals run, especially with LeBron James's free agency looming over everything the marketing department plans. Carman also gets Kaiser to explain the surprisingly well-organized process behind auctioning off the actual seat Taylor Swift sat in during the playoffs, which fetched a notable price for charity.

Ken Carman pushes back hard on the growing narrative that the James Harden trade was a bust, walking through the numbers and arguing the on-off splits clearly show Harden was a real upgrade over Darius Garland, especially defensively. He and Lima debate what "failure" even means for a team that made a deeper playoff run than anyone expected, and Carman draws a line between not winning a championship and being an outright disaster, pointing to the Knicks' OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges trades as proof narratives can flip fast. The two also touch on Daniel Jeremiah's comparison of Brendan Sorsby to Jaxson Dart before wrapping up ahead of their interview with Cavaliers CMO Chris Kaiser.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima spiral into an extended back-and-forth about Cleveland sports nicknames, debating whether anyone actually calls Chase DeLauder "CDL," why Tito always seemed to make player nicknames longer instead of shorter, and Carman's refusal to ever use "Spida" for Donovan Mitchell. A caller pokes fun at both hosts for their own nickname habits, leading to a detour into old Browns and Indians nickname history before the guys set up their upcoming interview with Cavaliers executive Chris Kaiser. The whole segment is the kind of loose, bickering tangent that somehow still ties back to bigger questions about Jose Ramirez, Gavin Williams, and the Browns quarterback situation looming over the show.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima host a high-stakes edition of Two-Second Trivia where listeners compete for Mr. Hero meals by answering rapid-fire sports questions. The segment features a variety of topics including Cleveland Guardians stats and NBA ratings, concluding with a fast-paced lightning round and a preview of upcoming guest interviews.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down Sam Quinn's odds on LeBron James's free agency, with Cleveland sitting at a measly five percent behind the Lakers, Warriors, and outright retirement, and Carman explains why the Cavs' cap situation makes a reunion financially brutal even if James wanted it. The two debate whether it would actually be a good thing for LeBron to close out his career in Cleveland versus chasing a ring elsewhere, with Carman arguing a homecoming would mean far more to fans than people want to admit, using Kobe Bryant's farewell season as the emotional comp. They circle back to the "participation trophy" debate from earlier in the show, with Carman arguing the wide-open nature of this year's title race is exactly why a 41-year-old LeBron could still be a difference-maker for whichever team lands him.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima keep hashing out the Brendan Sorsby supplemental draft debate, this time fielding callers who compare the gambit to past Browns gambles on troubled talent like Johnny Manziel and Josh Gordon. Carman draws a sharp line between Sorsby's situation and the Luis Ortiz-style "Class A" betting scandal, pointing out there's no evidence of game-fixing and that the worst behavior may be tied to a specific period when Sorsby wasn't even playing. The conversation also digs into how a personal conduct versus substance abuse classification could affect how much access Sorsby gets to the building during any suspension, using the Giants' handling of Jaxson Dart as a comparison point for how a team can quietly develop a young quarterback behind the scenes.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dig into the wild idea floated by Albert Breer that the Browns could target Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, even with the threat of a lengthy suspension looming over his head. Carman lays out why spending anything more than a fourth or fifth-round pick on Sorsby means the front office has to have a borderline blind faith in a guy nobody will actually get to see play for weeks, and explains why that level of investment would essentially take the Browns out of next year's loaded quarterback class. The two also debate whether the front office has actually earned any benefit of the doubt given the franchise's track record, and whether passing on a stacked group of receivers and corners is really worth the gamble.

Ken and Lima break down why Emory Hunt's bold 10-win prediction for the Browns actually makes total sense once you factor in his belief in Shedeur Sanders, and uses it to reveal a foolproof way to tell if someone covering the Browns is being honest about their win total or just blowing smoke. Carman and Lima go back and forth on whether a coach picking the "wrong" rookie quarterback over Joe Flacco would actually be gross negligence, or if it just doesn't matter because neither option separates itself enough. Before all that, the guys also get roasted by listeners and each other over Jose Ramirez's injury, old wrestling photos, and one very unlucky kid who may have hexed the Guardians' third baseman.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima rip into ESPN's Vincent Goodwill for calling the NBA championship a "participation trophy" given how many different teams have won it lately, with Carman calling the comment asinine and pushing back hard on the idea that parity cheapens a title. The two dig into why the NBA gets treated so differently than football and baseball when it comes to judging stars who haven't won it all, name-checking Joel Embiid, James Harden, and Victor Wembanyama along the way. They also touch on the Cavs' surprising place in the championship conversation despite the recent fan pessimism. Then the conversation pivots hard into the Guardians' rough start to a crucial stretch, with the offense suddenly without two of its top power sources.

Ken and Lima dig into the emerging podcast scene with a wide-ranging conversation about whether the Knicks' championship should change how Cleveland thinks about its own title ceiling, given that nobody believed New York had a real shot either. Ken challenges the lazy narrative shortcuts in sports media — "no dog in him," "can't win with this guy" — arguing that Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns just blew up most of those talking points in one playoff run. The De'Aaron Fox odds hitting the wire sparks a debate about whether any Cavs move short of LeBron or Giannis will actually excite the fan base, with Ken concluding Cleveland is stuck in that frustrating Kings-Blazers purgatory of being good but not taken seriously. Lima pushes back with the Knicks as Exhibit A that running it back with the right chemistry can surprise everyone, leaving both hosts genuinely uncertain whether the Cavs need a blockbuster or just some good fortune.

Ken and Anthony discuss the fallout of Brendan Sorsby entering the supplemental draft following gambling allegations and a divide between Andrew Berry and Todd Monken. They analyze Sorsby's professional outlook with guest Ryan Wilson and debate his value compared to Arch Manning. The conversation also explores a simulated NBA Finals where the Knicks are champions and the state of the Guardians without Jose Ramirez. 03:15 - Debating Brendan Sorsby's Future 08:35 - Character Concerns Versus Talent 13:35 - Monken and Berry Disagree 18:35 - Supplemental Draft Bidding Strategy 25:05 - Quarterback Room Purgatory 30:05 - Gambling Rules and Suspensions 36:45 - NCAA Legal Battle Precedents 45:15 - Emory Hunt's Season Outlook 51:30 - Shedeur Sanders Draft Debate 58:05 - Ryan Wilson Analyzes Sorsby 01:07:45 - Sorsby Versus Arch Manning 01:13:45 - Knicks Win Simulated Finals 01:21:20 - Cape Verde's Historic Upset 01:31:05 - Guardians Without Jose Ramirez 01:44:30 - Adversity in Collegiate Football 01:57:15 - Future Prospects and Arch 02:07:45 - Evaluating Browns Trade History 02:16:00 - Justin Termini Interview: NBA 02:25:20 - James Harden's Trade Impact 02:33:37 - Ken's Late Night Parental Rant

Ken and Lima break down the conflicting messages coming from the Browns front office regarding quarterback Brendan Sorsby. They compare coach Todd Monken's harsh assessment of Sorsby's character to GM Andrew Berry's more measured stance on second chances. The discussion explores whether the franchise can handle another controversial quarterback situation amidst the supplemental draft. 02:06 - Handling Character Concerns 08:06 - Gambling Contaminating Character 13:36 - Monken Eviscerates Sorsby 18:45 - Browns Draft Philosophy 22:22 - Carman's Champions Pose 27:53 - Setting Up For Failure 35:10 - College Litigation Drama 40:30 - NFL Suspension Rules

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down Emory Hunt's bold prediction that the Browns can achieve ten wins with Shedeur Sanders at quarterback. They also assess the Cleveland Guardians' resilience as they navigate a difficult schedule without Jose Ramirez and react to James Dolan's unique playoff motivational tactics. 01:50 - Emery Hunt on Browns Potential 05:15 - Sanders vs. Watson QB Debate 10:00 - Draft Status and QB Leashes 13:25 - Evaluating Interest in Brendan Soresby 18:40 - Guardians Survival Without Jose Ramirez 23:50 - Rookies Stepping Up in Cleveland 28:05 - James Dolan's Bizarre Knicks Advice 36:20 - World Cup Upsets and Cycles

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima weigh the risks of the Cleveland Browns potentially pursuing quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite his gambling history. CBS Sports analyst Ryan Wilson joins to provide a scouting report on Sorsby's elite talent compared to top prospects like Arch Manning. They also debate whether the organization can handle adding more controversy to the quarterback room. 01:50 - Quarterback Room Drama and Sorsby 05:33 - Browns Leadership on Sorsby Character 12:43 - Ryan Wilson Evaluates Sorsby Talent 18:00 - Gambling Risks and NFL Future 26:33 - Shedeur Sanders vs. Deshaun Watson 34:21 - Search for Franchise Quarterback

Host of NBA TodaJustin Termine joins Anthony Lima and Ken Carman to analyze the NBA Finals and the progress of the Cleveland Cavaliers. They debate the value of James Harden and Evan Mobley before discussing the Browns' interest in Brendan Sorsby. Additionally, Carman shares a personal story regarding a midnight security scare at his home. 01:20 - Cavs and NBA Rumors 04:26 - Browns Quarterback Conspiracy Theories 08:52 - Debate Over Risky Draft Prospects 14:52 - Termine Analyzes NBA Finals 20:16 - Wembanyama vs LeBron Comparisons 25:15 - Heated Debate Over James Harden 34:40 - Carman's Midnight Security Scare

Ken opens up about getting woken up at midnight to find every light on, the front door open, and the garage unsecured — setting up a morning of parenting debate about what punishment actually sticks with kids. The guys crowdsource discipline ideas, landing on manual labor as the only thing that leaves a lasting impression, with Lima sharing his own gravel driveway story from childhood. The segment pivots to the supplemental draft odds, revealing the Steelers are fourth overall favorites at 7-to-1 to land Sorsby while the Browns sit at a distant 18-to-1. On the round projections, the books favor a third-round selection at 3-to-1, with undrafted nearly as likely as a second-round pick — a far cry from the top-five talent conversation the show spent the morning debating.

SiriusXM NBA Radio host Justin Termine joins Ken and Lima to break down the Knicks' championship run and what it means for Cleveland's title chances, with Termine concluding the Cavs are stuck in a frustrating middle ground — good enough to compete but not built to win it all. The James Harden debate turns into the segment's centerpiece, with Termine calling the trade a failure given Harden's postseason performance and age-related regression, while Lima pushes back hard with the numbers and wins it on points according to Ken. Termine also raises concerns about Evan Mobley's offensive development stalling in year four, questioning whether the Cavs have the second star needed to take real pressure off Donovan Mitchell. The segment closes with Termine speculating LeBron stays in LA before trading playful jabs with the guys about Cleveland sports talk radio.

Ken and Lima wade through social media reactions to the Sorsby debate, including a conspiracy theory that the Browns are secretly interested in Sorsby and already have a Shedeur Sanders trade lined up as an exit. Ken keeps returning to one central argument — that the Myles Garrett trade was the Browns' loudest possible admission that they don't believe in their quarterback room, and no amount of Shedeur loyalty changes that reality. Lima presses Ken on his broader pattern of rejecting every quarterback option without fully committing to any alternative, and Ken concedes the criticism has merit while insisting his standard is finding the right answer rather than just a different one. The guys also touch on the Cavs offseason, with Ken skeptical the Giannis pursuit is real but unwilling to rule out Koby Altman pulling off another surprise.

Fresh off Ryan Wilson's emphatic endorsement of Sorsby's talent, Ken grudgingly steelmans the pro-Sorsby argument — pointing out that Arch Manning could stay in college, Dante Moore could bust, and the Browns might be left with nothing if they pass on a guy scouts take 10 out of 10 times over the most hyped quarterback in the 2027 class. Ken also plays a clip of Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian leaving the door open on Arch returning to college, which only adds more uncertainty to the premise that the 2027 draft class will deliver a clean solution. Despite walking himself to the edge, Ken still lands on skepticism, arguing the Browns haven't earned the right to be anyone's reclamation project at quarterback. Lima praises Ken for staying open-minded while pushing back on the notion that wanting to get the position right is the same as perpetuating an "anybody but Shedeur" narrative.

Ken and Lima bring in CBS Sports NFL draft analyst Ryan Wilson, who confirms that Sorsby's on-field talent is legitimate — going as far as saying he'd take Sorsby over Arch Manning on film alone. Wilson acknowledges the November collapse pattern is a real concern but stops short of pinning it entirely on Sorsby, noting circumstance and drops played a role. On the suspension question, Wilson says the Calvin Ridley precedent is the closest comparison but the situations differ enough that the NFL's ruling is genuinely unpredictable, with anything from one game to a full year on the table. The interview backfires somewhat on Ken's anti-Sorsby stance, with Lima noting that Wilson's glowing talent evaluation only makes it harder to dismiss the possibility — and Ken teases that one coach's single sentence may be enough to change his mind entirely.

Ken and Lima revisit the Sorsby debate through a new lens — whether Browns fans should be comfortable watching a potential top-five talent land in Pittsburgh if Cleveland passes. Ken holds firm that bad quarterbacks go top five all the time, so the talent hype alone doesn't move him, but concedes that Todd Monken's pointed comments at the golf outing may have actually undermined the Browns' own supplemental draft strategy by telegraphing too much. The guys replay both the Andrew Berry and Monken clips side by side, with Ken noting the stark contrast between Berry's measured grace and Monken's personal attacks on Sorsby's character. Lima pushes the argument that Cleveland's own scouting staff — coming off back-to-back well-regarded drafts — may have a far more positive internal read on Sorsby than anything being said publicly.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima bring in producer John to analyze the New York Knicks' NBA championship win and the trend of parody across the league. They explore James Dolan's "Spartan" advice to players and compare it to historical rules set by Paul Brown. Additionally, they discuss the viral success of Cape Verde's World Cup performance and debate whether hitting for the cycle in baseball is an overrated achievement.

Ken and Lima turn their attention to the Guardians facing what Ken calls a make-or-break two-week stretch, now made significantly harder by Jose Ramirez's injury. Both hosts remain cautiously bullish, pointing to the organization's track record of battling adversity, but acknowledge the loss goes beyond production — Ramirez's leadership and lineup protection are irreplaceable in the short term. The conversation zeroes in on whether young players like DeLauter and Bazzana can counter the adjustments big league pitching has already made to them, with Lima noting De Lauder has never played this many games at any level. Ken draws a parallel to the Browns losing Myles Garrett, framing both situations as Cleveland needing Hall of Fame-caliber players to be replaced by unproven pieces at the worst possible time.

Ken and Lima react to CBS Sports analyst Emory Hunt's bold 10-win prediction for the Browns, which he's making with Shedeur Sanders as the starting quarterback. Ken pushes back hard, arguing that Shadeur hasn't earned the job and that his late-season wins came on the back of a defense led by Myles Garrett — not anything Sanders did at quarterback. The debate spills into whether it's fair to keep calling Shedeur a fifth-round pick, with Ken maintaining that the draft position is relevant context while Lima and Hunt's argument is that critics are being disingenuous by holding his round against him. Ken also takes a shot at the media coverage of the quarterback competition, saying the press conference questions didn't dig deep enough to expose how unsettled the situation really is.

Ken and Lima dig into the unresolved suspension question hanging over Brendan Sorsby, debating how many games the NFL would actually hand down and whether Cleveland would get enough of a sample size to make the investment worthwhile. Ken argues that even a short window of late-season games would be meaningless as evaluation, pointing to how December football can be smoke and mirrors for any quarterback. Lima concedes the point that the supplemental draft risk is wildly different at quarterback than it would be at any other position, given the suspension uncertainty alone. The guys also revisit their earlier debate about whether college teams would boycott Sorsby, with Lima claiming his champion's pose after being proven right that Sorsby never returned to the field.

Ken doubles down on his opposition to the Browns pursuing Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, arguing that an unknown suspension length makes it impossible to properly evaluate him before next year's draft decisions loom. Lima counters that the discount pick cost makes this a low-risk dart throw, especially given the Browns' weak quarterback room, but Ken insists cheap doesn't mean smart. The core of Ken's argument is that if Cleveland invests even a third-round pick in Sorsby, they'll talk themselves out of drafting a franchise quarterback in 2026 — repeating the same cycle of settling that's plagued the franchise for years. Lima scores an early "champion's pose" moment after being right that Sorsby would never return to college football, which Ken reluctantly concedes.

Ken and Lima debate whether the Browns should pursue Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, with Ken firmly opposed due to the gambling concerns and Cleveland's track record with high-risk players. The tension sharpens when contrasting audio clips reveal Andrew Berry giving a measured, open-minded response about Sorsby while head coach Todd Monken flatly dismissed the idea, calling it a "slippery slope." Lima argues the diverging opinions between the GM and coach signal organizational dysfunction that would doom the move before it starts. The guys open the phones and invite listeners to weigh in on whether Cleveland is the right place to take a shot on a quarterback with this kind of baggage.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the impact of Jose Ramirez's hand injury on the Cleveland Guardians and discuss upcoming trade deadline strategies. They also evaluate the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers following the New York Knicks' championship win, debating whether Donovan Mitchell should take a salary discount similar to Jalen Brunson. 02:57 - Jose Ramirez Injury Update 08:41 - Difficult June Schedule 20:15 - Jose Ramirez Injury Jinx 27:59 - Trade Deadline Decisions 34:51 - Cavs Future After Knicks 43:54 - Donovan Mitchell Pay Cut 52:34 - USMNT World Cup Win 57:58 - Authentic American Experiences 01:10:53 - Thierry Henry Soccer Comments 01:19:11 - Deshaun Watson Future Comments 01:27:16 - Myles Garrett OTA News 01:34:51 - Guardians American League Standing 01:44:59 - Evaluating Young Player Performance 01:51:49 - Championship Ring Discussion 02:04:33 - NBA Salary Cap Realities 02:11:36 - Anthony Castrovince Interview 02:26:18 - MLB Salary Cap Floor 02:35:11 - Final Show Thoughts

Ken and Lima react to Jose Ramirez's wrist injury and explore how the Guardians will navigate a difficult June schedule. They joke about Ken potentially jinxing the star with a family photo and later discuss James Harden's arrest. The conversation concludes with an analysis of the NBA landscape following the Knicks' championship victory. 02:50 - Jose Ramirez Injury Analysis 07:58 - Identifying New Team Leaders 12:50 - Gabriel Arias Opportunity 20:16 - Ken Carman Jinx Debate 27:30 - Guardians Trade Deadline Strategy 32:48 - James Harden Arrest News 35:50 - NBA Rings Culture Discussion 38:55 - Cavs Future Post-Knicks Title

They debate whether Donovan Mitchell should take a significant pay cut to improve the Cavaliers' roster flexibility, similar to Jalen Brunson's recent move with the Knicks. The conversation also covers the viral fascination Europeans have with American superstores like Costco and Walmart, alongside the U.S. Men's National Team's success on the soccer pitch. 01:34 - Mitchell Pay Cut Debate 07:33 - Cavs Championship Ceiling 14:11 - USMNT World Cup Success 17:06 - Foreigners Visit American Costco 21:40 - US Abundance vs Europe 27:54 - Texas Travel and Buc-ee's 31:42 - Soccer Growth in America 36:33 - Mike Brown NBA Title

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate Andrew Berry's stance on a Deshaun Watson extension, deeming it highly unlikely given his current performance. They also examine the fallout from José Ramírez's injury and how it affects the Guardians' approach to the trade deadline. Additionally, they discuss the presence of celebrities like Timothée Chalamet in locker rooms and the personal rules regarding touching championship trophies. 01:53 - Watson Contract Extension Talk 06:14 - Miles Garrett Trade Fallout 11:27 - Jose Ramirez Injury Timeline 17:45 - Guardians Trade Deadline Outlook 30:20 - Celebrities In Locker Rooms 34:52 - Championship Trophy Etiquette

Ken and Anthony analyze Donovan Mitchell's standing compared to Jalen Brunson before diving into the Cleveland Cavaliers' salary cap constraints. They are joined by Anthony Castrovince to discuss how Jose Ramirez's injury affects the Guardians' trade deadline strategy. The conversation concludes with a deep dive into MLB's competitive balance and the necessity of a salary cap and floor for small-market teams. 01:38 - Mitchell vs Brunson 06:01 - Cavs Salary Cap Challenges 10:15 - Evaluating Roster Rumors 15:35 - Anthony Castrovince Joins 20:00 - MLB Trade Deadline Outlook 23:42 - MLB CBA Impact 30:39 - Salary Cap Debate 36:06 - Small Market Struggles

Anthony Castrovince suggests the Guardians should aggressively pursue impact trades while they hold a lead in the division. The conversation also covers Brayan Rocchio's role in the batting order and how the team's schedule difficulty shifts throughout June. 01:01 - Rocchio's Lineup Position 02:39 - Trade Deadline Strategy 04:58 - Guardians Schedule Outlook

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima welcome MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince to discuss the Cleveland Guardians' outlook following José Ramírez's hand injury. They explore potential trade deadline strategies, the need for pitching reinforcements, and the impact of a looming CBA negotiation on roster decisions. The conversation also highlights the debate over an MLB salary cap and floor to improve competitive balance.