Podcasts about Cleveland Guardians

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the necessity of an MLB salary cap after an ESPN report highlights anonymous player pushback. Matt Derry joins to discuss the Cleveland Guardians' recent defensive struggles and whether the team should bench rookie Travis Bazzana. They also analyze the NBA's major sanctions against the Los Angeles Clippers. 01:50 - Guardians and Browns Preview 05:15 - MLB Salary Cap Debate 12:01 - Matt Derry on Guardians 17:54 - Travis Bazzana Usage Debate 23:00 - MLB Financial Reform Discussion 32:33 - NBA Clippers Cap Sanctions 37:43 - Tiger Woods Legal Trouble

The Guardians dropped a lopsided one to the Blue Jays, and Ken and Anthony break down why Joey Cantillo's outing wasn't the disaster it looked like on paper. They dig into the run differential debate, Cleveland's error-prone infield, and why the wild card race still has Ohio on edge with Toronto lurking. Plus, a detour into the Kawhi Leonard-Clippers penalty saga has the guys arguing whether it tops the Browns' Deshaun Watson trade for worst deal in sports history.

The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima discusses the Cleveland Guardians' recent performance and the intense MLB playoff race. They also analyze the massive penalty handed to the Los Angeles Clippers, evaluate the controversy surrounding Cleveland Browns assistant general manager Catherine Raîche's recent press conference attire, and debate the team's quarterback situation. 02:20 - Guardians Run Differential 07:13 - Staff Personal Style 12:05 - Clippers Cap Circumvention 17:04 - Deshaun Watson Trade 23:00 - Browns Quarterback Rumors 28:00 - Roster Construction Discussion 35:27 - Assistant GM Wardrobe 47:36 - MLB Financial Discussion 55:31 - Matt Derry Interview 01:06:43 - Baseball Market Disparity 01:12:33 - Professional Sports Ethics 01:19:37 - Tiger Woods Driving 01:28:26 - Mike Florio Analysis 01:35:01 - Mary Kay Cabot 01:42:13 - Offensive Line Depth 02:02:54 - Executive Criticism Backlash 02:14:35 - Colorado Season Preview 02:19:54 - Worst Trade Rankings

Ken and Anthony analyze the Guardians' blowout loss and the impact of run differential on their playoff standings. They debate if the massive NBA penalties handed to the Clippers make the Kawhi Leonard deal worse than the Browns' trade for Deshaun Watson. Additionally, they examine Assistant GM Catherine Raîche's response to trade rumors and Meredith Kane's critique of her press conference fashion choice. 01:50 - Guardians Loss and Run Differential 08:14 - Playoff Rotation and Pitching Decisions 12:01 - Clippers Record Cap Circumvention Penalties 15:00 - Leonard Versus Watson Trade Debate 21:45 - Catherine Raîche Clarifies Trade Comments 28:56 - Quarterbacks as Valuable Trade Currency 35:30 - Predicting a Five Win Season 37:35 - Meredith Critiques Raîche Fashion Choice

Guardians insider Matt Dery joins Ken and Anthony to react to the ugly loss in Toronto, and pushes back on the idea of benching Travis Bazzana despite his rough second-half slump, making the case for why Angel Henao's hot bat doesn't mean Bazzana should sit. The crew also debates whether the Guardians would be better off as a wild card team than winning the division based on potential playoff matchups, and Dery weighs in on whether Ralphy Velasquez should get a September call-up. Dery then flatly disagrees with Ken and Anthony's earlier take that a lost MLB season would be worth it for a salary cap, setting up a spirited three-way debate on competitive balance.

The guys react to the Guardians' ugly 11-0 shutout loss to the Blue Jays and the Clippers' record-setting punishment from the NBA, then dive into an ESPN anonymous-player survey on a potential MLB salary cap and lockout. Ken and Anthony make the case that they'd gladly sacrifice an entire season if it meant a real cap and floor system, arguing it would finally put a team like the Guardians on level footing with big spenders. A caller pushes back with a pointed question about whether a high salary floor could actually force some owners to sell.

Nick expresses his displeasure in losing a game of Pop-A-Shot to Jonathan and they also react to the Guardians loss to the Blue Jays.

Apple TV sideline reporter Tricia Whitaker joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. She talks about the Guardians series loss to the Blue Jays, the wild card race in the American League, and more.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima weigh in on the controversial decision regarding whether coaches should personally call players during final roster cuts. They are joined by Bob Haney and Mo Egger to preview the Ravens and Bengals seasons while dissecting the Browns' low preseason power ranking. They also explore the mounting financial burden on fans as Cleveland teams move toward new streaming models. 02:15 - Ravens AFC North Preview 06:05 - Bengals Season Expectations 13:01 - NFL Roster Cut Debate 24:00 - Browns Power Rankings Analysis 34:32 - Cost of Sports Streaming

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the Guardians' series-opening victory and debate whether the win should be credited to manager Stephen Vogt. They also analyze controversial comments from Todd Monken regarding his evaluation of Deshaun Watson and discuss the high stakes for the Browns' upcoming season. 02:51 - Guardians Positive Run Differential 06:01 - Debating Steven Vogt Wins 09:36 - Guardians Playoff Scenario Analysis 13:42 - Assessing Cleveland's Postseason Fervor 20:11 - Todd Monken's Watson Tape Comments 29:03 - Deshaun Watson's Confidence Issues 37:02 - Browns One-Year Audition Discussion

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Guardians' recent success and debate the management style of Steven Vogt. They discuss the Cleveland Browns' quarterback situation involving Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, while also featuring interviews with AFC North insiders. The conversation extends to pop culture with Travis Kelce's real estate news and a look at upcoming college quarterback prospects. 01:50 - Ken Carman Show Intro 07:10 - Steven Vogt Manager Evaluation 14:15 - Guardians October Expectations 23:10 - Todd Monken Watson Comments 30:45 - Cleveland Browns Performance Outlook 37:00 - Future NFL Draft Prospects 52:45 - Travis Kelce Bratenahl Home 01:00:20 - Fan Influence QB Decisions 01:07:45 - About Last Night Recap 01:14:35 - Tony Romo Legal News 01:19:35 - AFC North Team Updates 01:29:45 - NFL Roster Cut Debate 01:39:45 - NFL Power Rankings Analysis 01:50:30 - Sports Streaming Service Costs 01:59:10 - Emery Hunt QB Grades 02:13:30 - Top College Quarterback Prospects 02:29:50 - Football Season Preview Discussion

CBS Sports Football Analyst Emory Hunt joins the program to argue that Deshaun Watson's contract is the only reason he is starting over Shedeur Sanders. They analyze the operational struggles of the Browns' offense and transition into a detailed breakdown of the top 10 college quarterbacks to watch this season, including Arch Manning and Nico Iamaleava. 02:19 - Emiry Hunt Interview 06:01 - Watson vs Sanders Debate 09:55 - Draft Value Evaluations 14:37 - Top College Quarterbacks 18:13 - Arch Manning Comparison 23:20 - Browns Quarterback Struggles 27:34 - Monken's Starting Decision 35:17 - Top 10 QB Lists 38:32 - QB Family Involvement

Ken and Anthony break down the Cavs' new streaming price hike and turn it into a bigger question about what it actually costs to be a sports fan in 2026. They run the numbers on chasing every NFL game alone before even factoring in the Guardians, the Cavs, and whatever else competes for your wallet. The two go back and forth on whether fans are finally being forced to cut a team loose, and whether that's actually bad news for these franchises long term. Plus, Anthony makes an unexpected case for a sport he's never actually followed.

Ken and Lima bring in producer John to recap Cleveland's 6-1 win over Toronto behind Gavin Williams' career-high 13 strikeouts and a trio of two-run homers, then dig into whether struggling Travis Bazana should sit in favor of Ángel Genao down the stretch, ultimately landing on giving Bazana more reps despite his brutal recent numbers. They also react to Tony Romo losing his driving privileges after a DUI plea tied to painkiller and alcohol dependency, and needle Stan Kroenke's record $4 billion purchase of the Angels given his mixed ownership track record across the Rams, Nuggets, and Avalanche.

Ken and Lima discuss the controversy surrounding Todd Monken's comments on the Browns' quarterback situation and his disregard for fan input. They analyze the news of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift buying a home in Bratenahl while evaluating whether Guardians' rookie Travis Bazzana needs more time on the bench. 01:37 - Monken Film Study Controversy 05:08 - Browns Roster Outlook 09:35 - Kelce And Swift In Bratenahl 18:48 - Monken On Fan Opinions 23:43 - Trusting The Coaching Staff 28:44 - Guardians Victory Recap 33:14 - Romo And Kroenke Updates

Ken and Anthony celebrate Cleveland's 7-1 series-opening win over San Francisco, sparked by an Angel Martinez outburst and a pinch-hit Angel Genao home run, and debate whether it counts as a "vote win" for Stephen Vogt. They also note the Guardians hit a positive run differential for the first time since June 7th, then dig into playoff seeding scenarios (Astros vs. White Sox) and whether the fanbase is actually buzzing about an October run, drawing comparisons to a wide-open AFC South-style pennant race.

Guardians TV play-by-play announcer Matt Underwood joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Angel Genao's emergence, the impact of Cleveland's trade deadline acquisitions, what the club's playoff rotation could look like, and more.

After the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1, Dan Shulman (1:27) joins the show ahead of his call of Game 2. They discuss if Brett Bateman could be the catalyst for the Jays this year, why tonight's contest is a must-win game for Toronto, what to expect with Dylan Cease on the mound, and more. Then, with the NBA finally releasing their verdict on the Clippers/Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention investigation, NBA Insider Marc Stein (25:27) joins the show! They break down the penalty that L.A. has received, why Kawhi got off with a limited punishment, what the ruling means for the Raptors, and more. They end things off discussing the teams to root for ahead of the NFL season! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Rose joined Baskin and Phelps to share his thoughts on the Browns' 53-man roster and the practice squad and if there was anything that surprised him on cut-down day. He also talked about the last three weeks of the baseball season, whether or not the AL Central is open for the Guardians to steal from the White Sox, and why he's confident the Guardians could go deep in the playoffs.

Jeff and Nick talk about the Guardians' push to the playoffs and whether or not they can overcome the three game deficit to pass the White Sox in the division.

Blair and Barker are joined by former MLB infielder and MLB Network analyst Yonder Alonso (1:27) to discuss what makes the Cleveland Guardians historically resilient in the month of September, José Ramírez fully recovering from the broken hamate bone in his left hand, why Vladdy's hitting concerns can't be fixed until the offseason, who will hold the third spot in the AL Wild Card, and the concern level with the Dodgers. Then, Blue Jays Central analyst and former MLB outfielder Kevin Pillar (27:32) joins the guys to chat about Brett Bateman becoming the unlikely hero for the Jays, how his game compares to Steven Kwan, if players are scoreboard watching during a post-season race, if Dylan Cease will be motivated from Cleveland's starter's dominance against his team, and how should we judge hitting coach David Popkins' year. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look back on the Blue Jays' series-opening loss to the Cleveland Guardians. They discuss Gavin Williams' dominance over the Jays' lineup, the team's standing in the Wild Card race, and the decision to turn to Joe Mantiply in a one-run game. Later, Jeff and Kevin discuss the Angels as MLB's next big spenders after being sold to Stan Kroenke. They are joined by former MLB president David Samson (31:28), who shares some thoughts on the Clippers punishment in the NBA, the Angels' sale, the latest around MLB's CBA negotiations, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daniele Franceschi and Sam McKee kick off Wednesday morning with a recap of the Blue Jays' 6-1 loss to open their series against the Cleveland Guardians. They break down Gavin Williams' dominant 13-strikeout performance, concerns with the lineup and bullpen, Spencer Arrighetti's potential role going forward, the decision to turn to Joe Mantiply in the seventh inning, and Ernie Clement's recent struggles. After the break, the guys listen back to former Maple Leaf Brandon Carlo's comments about the leadership structure in Toronto's locker room. The guys discuss the importance of vocal leadership, Morgan Rielly's role in the room, who could emerge as a leader going forward, and whether fans should read into Gavin McKenna skating with Mitch Marner before the season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Producer John makes an impassioned case that the Guardians should call up power prospect Ralphy Velazquez immediately and let him play everyday over Nathaniel Lowe at first base, while Ken and Anthony push back that a looming 2026 labor lockout makes it smarter to protect his service time and keep him in Triple-A. The debate spirals into questions about scouting, whether hot minor-league streaks translate to the majors, and Ken's prediction that games won't resume until midseason if a lockout hits. It closes with Ken conceding that if the Guardians' lineup struggles in October, John will get to say "I told you so."

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the Browns' roster management strategies and the controversial communication process with players like Tylan Grable and Luke Floriea. They dive into a deep analysis of Deshaun Watson's future and Shedeur Sanders' professional outlook during interviews with Ben Axelrod and Sam Monson. Additional segments focus on the Guardians' prospect call-up logic and the implications of the Cavaliers' new streaming partnership with DAZN. 01:50 - Browns Roster Cut Challenges 06:05 - Tylan Grable Roster Debate 10:42 - Roster Communication Logic Heated 15:48 - Luke Floriea Local Impact 22:12 - Myles Garrett Leadership Review 31:38 - Shedeur Sanders Online Fandom 37:05 - National Media Browns Perception 44:28 - Luke Floriea Practice Squad 56:30 - Ralphy Velazquez Callup Debate 01:08:30 - Baseball Scouting Philosophy Debate 01:13:58 - Maurice Bassett Award Winners 01:18:40 - SEC Roster Eligibility Debate 01:23:28 - Ben Axelrod On Watson 01:28:52 - Tony Romo Broadcasting Future 01:43:08 - Deshaun Watson Fan Reaction 01:52:22 - Sports Update 02:03:02 - Sam Monson Quarterback Analysis 02:12:00 - Shedeur Sanders NFL Outlook 02:20:52 - Cavaliers DAZN Partnership Details 02:36:08 - Sports Media Viewing Costs

Browns fans are expressing significant frustration after local standout Luke Floriea failed to make the roster. The conversation shifts to the Guardians' decision regarding Ralphy Velazquez's potential promotion amidst concerns about future labor strikes. They also evaluate the impact of rookie wide receivers Kevin Concepcion and Denzel Boston on the upcoming season. 02:53 - Luke Floriea Roster Snub 08:10 - Local Athlete Pressures 15:09 - Halloween Decorating Debate 16:33 - Ralphy Velazquez Call-Up 32:48 - Browns Rookie Comparisons 38:13 - College Football Morality

Anthony Castrovince joined Baskin and Phelps and talked about the Guardians' current position in the last wild card spot in the American League and if he thinks they can hang on to it. He talked about what the team need to do in order to repeat the magic they had this time last year and if their style of play is sustainable in the playoffs.

Jeff and Nick talk about what the Guardians need to do in the month of September in order to make it to October.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker get set for the Blue Jays' pivotal series against the Cleveland Guardians. To help, Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker stops by (8:21) to discuss the plan for recently called up prospect Ricky Tiedemann, what he's learned from Spencer Miles' rookie season, early returns from Spencer Arrighetti, what's behind Dylan Cease's dip in velocity, and how José Soriano has adapted with the Jays' process. Later, Blue Jays legend Carlos Delgado joins the show (28:45) to discuss the Jays' Wild Card push, what we need to see from Vladdy Jr. down the stretch, and what it means to be recognized on the Level of Excellence. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shop Back to School at Amazon – and spend less on your kids! https://www.amazon.com/backtoschool This week Rose sits down with Cleveland Guardians' All-Star rookie second baseman Travis Bazzana. The two talk about his cricket experience back home, play against MLB stars at just 16 years old, and how good of an Australian accent Rose has. After that, we ask players around the league tasks they do to make their wives happy. 0:00 Majoring in psychology at Oregon State 1:05 Where does baseball rank amongst sports in Australia? 1:55 Playing cricket growing up 3:05 Playing with MLB stars at just 16 years old 4:30 Travis' parents coming across the world for his debut 5:15 Are all Australian closers insane? 8:05 Managing intensity on the field 9:30 Conversations during ABS challenges 10:55 Generation of young star infielders in AL central 12:00 Rapid fire questions 15:55 How MLB players make their wives happy Follow along with Jomboy Media at theshownotes.jomboymedia.com JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ Featuring: Travis Bazzana Hosted by: Chris Rose Edited by: Alex Graap #JMBaseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima unpack a bizarre international scouting scandal involving a Guardians prospect who was actually two years older than the identity his trainer fabricated for him, complete with falsified birth records and a fake gravestone for his "deceased" true self. They debate whether MLB's age-13 signing system is fundamentally broken and push for an international draft, while noting the Guardians face no discipline since they were the deceived party. The guys can't resist riffing on the absurdity of a real headstone existing for a kid who never actually died.

Ken and Anthony analyze the possibility of the Cleveland Browns making an early-season change at quarterback if Deshaun Watson continues to struggle on the field. They also review the Cleveland Guardians' current wild card standing and discuss strange storylines from the opening weekend of college football. 01:50 - Deshaun Watson Benching Debate 06:35 - Todd Monken Decision Making 11:10 - Shedeur Sanders Discussion 17:50 - Browns Locker Room Dynamics 22:28 - NFL Analysts Weigh In 27:28 - Guardians Wild Card Race 34:05 - College Football Week Zero 38:10 - Odell Beckham Jr. Rumors

Ken and Anthony Lima react to the release of local favorite Luke Floriea and the conspiracy surrounding Dylan Gabriel's injury designation. They also detail a bizarre fraud case involving a Cleveland Guardians international prospect who fabricated his identity to appear younger. 04:45 - Browns Quarterback Depth Chart 08:00 - Dylan Gabriel Injury Conspiracy 14:15 - Season Win Total Predictions 24:05 - Local Favorite Luke Floriea 33:20 - Guardians International Signing Scandal 39:45 - International Scouting Process Debate

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dissect the Browns' roster decisions on The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, focusing on the suspicious injury to Dillon Gabriel and the benching of Shedeur Sanders. They explore a bizarre identity fraud story involving a Guardians prospect and evaluate the team's defensive depth concerns with guests Daryl Ruiter and Ari Wasserman. 02:00 - Browns Roster Decisions 07:40 - Gabriel Injury Conspiracy 14:15 - Win Total Predictions 19:25 - Caller Joe's Accuracy 25:20 - Floriea Roster Cut 31:40 - Severino Identity Fraud 43:40 - Watson Starting Leash 51:50 - QB Transition Dynamics 57:45 - QB Bench Precedent 01:04:15 - National Media Perspectives 01:09:30 - Lima Likes Jose 01:21:55 - NFL Preseason Lull 01:27:20 - Defense Depth Concerns 01:35:45 - Ruiter Roster Analysis 01:45:20 - Watson Tryout Runway 01:53:10 - Benching Strategy Theory 02:01:35 - Austrian Club Visit 02:16:45 - Buckeyes Schedule Outlook 02:31:10 - Sanders Colorado Future 02:37:10 - Rams Culture Change

Nick and JP go over the latest news for the Guardians and some Browns stadium updates.

Dan and Spencer talk about the Guardians' current hot streak and if they think the team will be able to keep it up into the playoffs.

Ken and Lima break down the Cleveland Guardians' sweep of the Angels and the seven-game win streak led by Steven Kwan. They analyze the Browns' decision to name Deshaun Watson the starter over Shedeur Sanders, featuring insight from Mary Kay Cabot and a critical evaluation from Brady Quinn regarding Watson's lack of self-awareness with fans. They also discuss the massive sale of the Seattle Seahawks and the controversial new luxury suites at Ohio State's stadium. 03:05 - Guardians Win Seven Straight 09:48 - Shedeur Sanders Directive 19:52 - Fitzpatrick Evaluates Watson 31:42 - Jerry Judy Cut Candidate 41:40 - The Tanking Moratorium 55:18 - NCAA Legal Loophole Concerns 01:04:07 - Jeremiah Smith's OSU Loyalty 01:16:34 - Luxury Suites At The Shoe 01:22:00 - Massive Seattle Seahawks Sale 01:30:01 - Professional Sports Ownership Passion 01:34:50 - Mary Kay Cabot Interview 01:44:30 - Sanders Development Progress 01:53:15 - Ken Criticizes Coaching Decisions 02:02:42 - Quarterback Room Protection 02:10:26 - Brady Quinn Joins 02:18:40 - Watson Lacks Self Awareness 02:29:34 - Wide Receiver Room Strategy

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the Cleveland Browns' potential record and whether the franchise should focus on evaluation over tanking. They also analyze shifting player loyalty in college football through the lens of Jeremiah Smith and express frustration over Ohio State's new luxury end zone suites. 01:50 - Ohio State QB Recruits 05:10 - Browns Tanking Debate 09:48 - Denzel Ward's Impact 13:35 - NIL Regulation Discussion 18:21 - Transfer Portal Impact 21:30 - Coaching Salaries in NIL 32:02 - Guardians Win Streak 35:41 - Ohio State Luxury Suites 39:10 - NFL Pro Bowl Changes

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the Cleveland Guardians' seven-game win streak and Steven Kwan's impact on the lineup. They explore the controversy surrounding the Browns' quarterback battle between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, including the influence of social media bots. They also evaluate potential roster moves involving veteran wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and rookie standouts. 03:05 - Guardians Road Trip Sweep 08:23 - Steven Kwan Saves His Name 12:05 - Browns QB Battle Discourse 21:01 - Ryan Fitzpatrick QB Analysis 27:04 - QB Competition Embarrassment 33:42 - Jerry Jeudy Cut Candidate? 41:50 - Evaluating Veteran Wide Receivers

Ken and Anthony break down the Guardians' improbable comeback win, rallying from an early 3-0 deficit to sweep their road trip and extend their winning streak to seven straight. They dig into Joey Cantillo's bizarre outing (seven walks, still a quality start), Steven Kwan's red-hot second half, and Jose Ramirez heating up at the perfect time as Cleveland closes the gap on the White Sox in the AL Central. The conversation then shifts to a heated debate over the Browns' backup quarterback fan controversy, with the guys sparring over bot accounts, fan sentiment, and whether the QB competition was ever really close.

The San Diego Padres have been a franchise since 1969, and while they've won two National League pennants, the ever-elusive World Series championship still eludes them. However, on Monday, there was a renewed sense of optimism and commitment to the team when the baseball world was introduced to the team's new owners, who hope to finally end the club's 57-year drought. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the highlights from the introductory press conference of new Padres owners José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, including their backgrounds, why this should be viewed as a separate investment beyond their other business dealings and why this is a different type of ownership group than we're used to seeing. They also talk about the Padres' game Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates, which saw Mason Miller finally give up a home run and Paul Skenes show signs of life in their victory. Later in the show, Jake and Jordan take a look at the Triple Crown case that Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is making, what might be the one category in which he could lose a step and which stat they would sub out to make the achievement more modern. The guys also highlight the Cleveland Guardians looking to pull away in the AL Wild Card race, highlight Boston Red Sox starter Payton Tolle's success on the field and give props to Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh for finally getting hot after a sluggish season. 1:28 - The Opener: Padres' new owners say hello 25:36 - We Need To Talk About: Alvarez and the Triple Crown 46:16 - Around The League: Paul Skenes looks better 51:16 - Payton Tolle continues to impress 55:18 - Cal Raleigh is finally hot 57:41 - Guardians are in Wild Card position Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Ken tries to justify why he's rooting for the Guardians "in a vacuum" this year, separate from the frustration surrounding the Browns and Cavs, and workshops a series of college football comparisons—first Purdue, then Minnesota, then Arkansas—to capture a scrappy, low-budget team overperforming against big spenders like the Dodgers. Lima and the rest of the room shoot down every comparison as a stretch, with Ken eventually conceding he's just trying to find a way to be excited about a low-payroll team making the playoffs without sounding like he's making excuses for ownership. The segment closes with a quick preview of Sunday's Browns game and reminders about the AFC North catch-up and Ralphy Velasquez chatter from earlier in the show.

Ken and Lima bring in producer John to recap the Guardians' wild comeback win, highlighting Jose Ramirez's three doubles and five RBI, Steven Kwan's 5-for-5 night, and Angel Martinez robbing Mike Trout of a go-ahead homer, then dig into whether Ralphy Velasquez's hot streak in the minors makes him worth calling up despite lockout-related roster risks. They also break down the fan and industry reaction to Akron letting a season-ticket-holding alum call plays in an upcoming game, debating whether the stunt could catch on with bigger programs looking to cash in on similar buzz.

Callers weigh in on the Browns' quarterback situation, with one predicting Todd Monken won't last long in Cleveland and another arguing the team created its own controversy by marketing Shedeur Sanders as the face of the franchise while starting Watson. Ken pushes back on the idea that Watson was signed purely for star power, though he admits the front office will never openly admit that. The conversation then turns to whether the Guardians would be "unserious" not to call up hot prospect Ralphy Velasquez given their six-game win streak, weighing the risk to his development against the upside of adding a spark for the playoff push.

Cleveland rallies from down 5-0 with a 10-inning, no-home-run comeback behind Jose Ramirez's five RBIs and a highlight-reel catch from Angel Martinez, pushing their playoff odds to 56%. That win sets off a debate about whether just reaching the postseason still means anything for a team that's made it eight of the last 11 years, with one host comparing the Guardians' underdog run to a scrappy college football program getting by on heart instead of money. The conversation gets heated over how much slack a low-payroll team deserves versus bigger-market rivals like the Blue Jays and Red Sox, and whether anything short of an ALDS win will actually feel like a real accomplishment this October.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the Cleveland Guardians' six-game winning streak and debate whether simply reaching the postseason constitutes a successful year for the young squad. They also analyze comments from Todd Monken regarding the Browns' quarterback situation, specifically why Deshaun Watson remains the starter over Shedeur Sanders. The conversation highlights the operational challenges of starting a rookie versus sticking with a veteran. 01:50 - Guardians Win of the Year 05:10 - College Football Comparisons 09:00 - Playoff Expectations Debate 17:40 - Postseason Success Standards 21:40 - Todd Monken QB Update 27:00 - Monken on QB Competition 36:15 - Watson vs Sanders Analysis 40:40 - Locker Room Dynamics 43:40 - Joe Thomas Interview Tease

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether trading for Jameis Winston is a viable solution for the Cleveland Browns' struggling quarterback room. They also analyze the Cleveland Guardians' recent success and the merits of promoting prospect Ralphy Velazquez. The conversation shifts to a heated discussion regarding the University of Akron's decision to let a fan call offensive plays during a game. 01:50 - Browns Quarterback Crisis 05:25 - Jameis Winston Trade? 10:42 - Browns Rebuild Strategy 18:51 - Fans Talk Monken 22:19 - Watson's Performance Outlook 28:40 - Guardians Win Streak 36:07 - Ralphy Velazquez Debate 39:42 - Akron Fan OC Contest

Joe Thomas joins the program to critique Deshaun Watson's response to fans and analyze Todd Monken's choice to start him over Shedeur Sanders. They evaluate rookie Spencer Fano's development and the offensive line's performance in joint practices. The discussion concludes with a look at the Guardians' season using college football analogies. 02:38 - Joe Thomas on Watson 05:32 - Monken's Quarterback Decision 12:43 - Spencer Fano Evaluation 18:01 - Hall of Fame Jerky 22:42 - Watson Versus Shedeur Sanders 35:08 - Guardians and College Analogies

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima break down the Cleveland Guardians' six-game winning streak and debate if making the postseason is enough for the franchise. They discuss the controversial decision by Todd Monken to name Deshaun Watson the starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders despite recent preseason struggles. Joe Thomas joins the conversation to analyze offensive line development and the immense pressure on the Cleveland leadership group. 02:15 - Guardians Win Of Year 07:00 - Cleveland Playoff Standards 12:40 - Ralphy Velasquez Debate 20:20 - Watson Named Starting Quarterback 27:50 - Shedeur Sanders Controversy 34:20 - Watson Performance Critique 41:50 - Roster Continuity Issues 47:30 - Jameis Winston Trade Talk 55:30 - Browns Rebuild Outlook 01:02:30 - Secondary Depth Concerns 01:11:30 - Shedeur Fan Base Influence 01:17:50 - Guardians Winning Streak 01:23:30 - Akron Play Calling Promotion 01:29:40 - Ravens Training Camp Update 01:37:30 - Bengals Super Bowl Hopes 01:43:30 - Steelers Quarterback Situation 01:51:30 - Deshaun Watson Presser Backlash 02:00:30 - Shedeur Sanders Support Analysis 02:07:40 - Joe Thomas Interview 02:19:00 - Spencer Fano Evaluation

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the Cleveland Browns naming Deshaun Watson the starter despite heavy criticism from the fanbase. Former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum explains why he would lean toward a younger quarterback like Shedeur Sanders, and they examine the Cleveland Guardians' recent success on the diamond. 01:50 - Deshaun Watson Named Starter 06:36 - Defining A Football Decision 14:25 - Mike Tannenbaum Interview 24:16 - Watson's Relationship With Fans 34:02 - Guardians Sports Update 40:26 - Lane Kiffin Story