Podcast appearances and mentions of Stephen Vogt

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dig into the Guardians' 1-0 loss to the Giants, their 12th shutout of the season and worst offense in baseball, and question whether Stephen Vogt's low-key press conferences are fueling fan frustration. They trace the team's offensive freefall back to Chase De La Cruz's comments about young hitters pressing at the plate, wondering if last year's postseason run is the only thing keeping this season's hopes alive. The guys also touch on David Blitzer's incoming ownership, injuries to Joe Adell and Chase De La Cruz, and the kickoff of high school football season in Northeast Ohio.

Ken and Anthony break down the Guardians' 3-0 series loss to the Tigers, dropping them to 59-63 and further back in the AL Central. The debate centers on whether any positive argument for a 2026 postseason run can be made without leaning on last year's historic 15.5-game comeback, which they agree is no longer a fair comparison given a tougher schedule and thinner bullpen. They also dig into Stephen Vogt's postgame comments sounding eerily like a beleaguered former Cleveland manager, and note the Guardians left multiple runners in scoring position again during a stretch of poor offensive execution.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the Cleveland Guardians' recent slump and the internal debate over Jose Ramirez's lingering hand injury. They discuss whether the star should be sidelined to preserve his long-term health while comparing Stephen Vogt's managerial style to Kevin Stefanski's postgame tone. Additionally, they explore the complicated relationship between Browns fans and Deshaun Watson ahead of the preseason. 03:10 - Guardians Perspective vs Last Year 07:24 - Bullpen Faith and Platooning 11:32 - Vogt Sounding Like Stefanski 17:22 - AL Central Division Ineptitude 21:08 - Shutting Down Jose Ramirez 26:23 - Age and Injury Concerns 32:57 - Deshaun Watson Fan Dilemma 37:51 - QB Future and Shedeur Sanders

Nick and Jonathan break down the Guardians 3-0 loss to the Tigers.

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince joins the show and pushes back on blaming manager Stephen Vogt for the Guardians' collapse, arguing he's made the most of a young, thin roster and that the recent struggles come down to performance and injuries rather than in-game decisions. He points to bullpen meltdowns, a lack of league-average offense, and a run differential suggesting the team is actually worse than its record shows. Castrovince also explains Jose Ramirez's power outage as a direct result of a recent hamate surgery rather than age decline, and breaks down Steven Kwan's inconsistent season, urging him to stop chasing power and lean back into his get-on-base, elite-defense identity.

The hosts on 92.3 The Fan break down the Cleveland Guardians' recent struggles and trade deadline moves, highlighting the arrival of top prospects like Angel Genao alongside the steady leadership of Jose Ramirez. They also debate Stephen Vogt's managerial tactics and reflect on iconic franchise moments as the Guardians push to stay atop a competitive AL Central race.

The hosts on 92.3 The Fan break down the Cleveland Guardians' recent struggles and trade deadline moves, highlighting the arrival of top prospects like Angel Genao alongside the steady leadership of Jose Ramirez. They also debate Stephen Vogt's managerial tactics and reflect on iconic franchise moments as the Guardians push to stay atop a competitive AL Central race.

The hosts on 92.3 The Fan break down the Cleveland Guardians' recent struggles and trade deadline moves, highlighting the arrival of top prospects like Angel Genao alongside the steady leadership of Jose Ramirez. They also debate Stephen Vogt's managerial tactics and reflect on iconic franchise moments as the Guardians push to stay atop a competitive AL Central race.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the Browns' quarterback situation following Mary Kay Cabot's report on Deshaun Watson's first-team snaps. They also vent about the Guardians' frustrating sweep by the Mets and field listener critiques of Stephen Vogt's managerial performance. 02:24 - Traffic and Weather Report 07:17 - Browns Quarterback Battle 12:16 - Mary Kay Cabot's Notes 19:28 - Todd Monken On Offense 26:00 - Adam Schefter QB Update 34:31 - Guardians Struggle In New York 42:24 - Debate Over Stephen Vogt

Ken and Lima examine the controversial decision-making in the Guardians' recent loss, specifically focusing on Stephen Vogt's ejection and a questionable bunt. They pivot to Browns training camp to debate whether Deshaun Watson's impressive practice session secures his starting spot over Shedeur Sanders. The segment wraps up with a deep dive into Jared Verse's impact on team culture compared to the high-level stats provided by Myles Garrett. 02:33 - Guardians Loss Breakdown 06:00 - Hotel Bar Game Struggles 13:04 - Vogt Ejection Analysis 21:14 - Watson's Impressive Camp Day 26:37 - Quarterback Competition Debate 34:58 - Jared Verse Leadership Impact

Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps analyze the recent performance of Deshaun Watson during Browns training camp and the implications of the Ravens' practice charting methods. They also field calls regarding the Cleveland Guardians' trade deadline moves, specifically the decision to designate Gabriel Arias for assignment and Stephen Vogt's ongoing use of platooning in the lineup.

Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin analyze the Cleveland Guardians' getaway day lineup as they look to avoid a sweep against the New York Mets. They question the decision to rest Jo Adell and express frustration over the team's persistent platooning strategy during their recent slump. 01:00 - Guardians Lineup Decisions 02:14 - Breaking Down Today's Lineup 04:47 - Angel Genao Hitting Ninth 06:08 - Frustration With Platooning Strategy 07:45 - State Of American League

The second hour of "Baskin & Phelps" for Thursday, August 6, 2026

Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps evaluate the Cleveland Guardians' stagnant .500 record and the controversial lineup decisions made by Stephen Vogt. They address fan frustrations regarding the team's hitting development and speculate on roster adjustments as Jose Ramirez deals with a nagging wrist injury.

Baskin and Phelps evaluate the Cleveland Guardians' performance under Stephen Vogt after maintaining a .500 record during Jose Ramirez's absence. They debate the future of Gabriel Arias on the roster compared to prospects like Khalil Watson and Daniel Schneemann. Additionally, they address fan concerns regarding the lack of physical ticket sales at the ballpark.

Mackenzie Pflum joins Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin to describe a persistent mouse infestation at her Cleveland apartment and her frustration with management's refusal to let her out of her lease early. They also touch on Stephen Vogt's comments regarding the Cleveland Guardians and prepare for John Fanta's upcoming guest appearance. 01:02 - John Fanta Power Move 02:19 - Guardians News With Vogt 04:28 - Mackenzie Pflum Mouse Infestation

Joe Noga joined Baskin and Phelps and talked about his colleague Paul Hoynes' entrance into Cooperstown and the upcoming festivities for Hall of Fame Weekend. He also talked about the Guardians' offense and how the team can sustainably score runs, whether or not there are any prospects on their way up, and how well of a job Stephen Vogt has done through his first three years as the Guardians' manager.

Mike Axisa joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about the state of the Guardians and how the offense can go from scoring one run to hitting multiple home runs in back to back games. He praised Stephen Vogt's management style, shared his insight on potential trade deadline activity, and discussed what the future of baseball will look like after impending expansion.

Ben Broussard joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about the Guardians' current struggles, why he thinks it might be a good thing for the younger players, and how the team can get out of the slump. He shared a story about him learning to struggle from David Ortiz and also discussed Stephen Vogt's managing style and whether or not it's working.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin react to a puzzling Guardians lineup and discuss whether the front office is overstepping in manager Stephen Vogt's dugout. They also debate Danny Green's claim that Donovan Mitchell needs LeBron James to secure a championship in Cleveland. 01:14 - Guardians Lineup Reaction 03:40 - Front Office Influence 06:14 - LeBron Return Narrative 13:05 - LeBron Debt Debate

Hour 3 of Baskin and Phelps

Andy and Jeff continue their conversation about the Guardians' platooning lineup and at what point Stephen Vogt needs find his every day lineup.

Andy and Jeff talk about some of the baffling decisions Stephen Vogt made with the Guardians' lineup against the Twins and try to figure out the philosophy behind the constant platooning

Jonathan Peterlin and Jake Vulinec discuss why Cleveland baseball fans seem uninterested in the Guardians despite the team leading the AL Central division. The conversation evaluates the performance of young players like Travis Bazzana and Kahlil Watson while analyzing how a lack of home run power might be driving casual viewers toward other sports. 01:00 - Fans Choose Soccer Over Baseball 02:16 - Evaluating the Youth Movement 05:52 - Stephen Vogt's Post-Game Messaging 10:01 - Travis Bazzana's Star Potential 12:46 - The Lack of Power Hitting

Andy and Jeff talk about all of the changes Stephen Vogt made to the lineup throughout the team's ten game home stand and whether or not he needs to find his every day lineup and stick with it.

Hour 1 of Baskin and Phelps

Andy and Jeff discuss the ever-changing lineup for the Guardians and whether or not Stephen Vogt needs to stop platooning the lineup.

Mike Petriello joined Baskin and Phelps and talked about the current state of the Guardians, who he thinks will win the AL Central, and explained why it's going to be an odd year for the American League as a whole. He also shared his thoughts on Stephen Vogt's propensity to platoon the lineup and if the Guardians have an issue with Steven Kwan's bat.

Ken and Lima break down Cooper Ingle's costly mental error, tossing a ball into the stands after mistakenly thinking there were three outs, which turned into a two-base error and handed Texas the lead. Both hosts defend the rookie, arguing it was a "dumb kid thing" rather than a lack of effort, and push back on fans calling for him to be sent to Triple-A or benched. A caller, Mike from Cleveland Heights, tries to connect the gaffe to Josh Naylor's departure and his choice of cleats, but Ken and Lima shoot down both tangents as unrelated. The segment closes with the hosts crediting Ingle and manager Stephen Vogt for how the team rallied around him afterward.

Al Pawlowski joins Ken and Daryl Ruiter to break down how the Guardians are clinging to first place despite losing their top three hitters to injury, and why the development pipeline keeps producing arms like Parker Messick. He contrasts the Guardians' team-first culture with the Mets, arguing that talent alone doesn't win when a clubhouse lacks chemistry, and credits manager Stephen Vogt's steady, predictable presence for keeping young players grounded. Pawlowski also weighs in on the surprising White Sox contention in the AL Central and explains why the expanded wild card format makes the trade deadline so difficult to navigate. The segment closes with Ken and Daryl bantering about potential nicknames for Cooper Ingle as he prepares to join the big league roster.

Former Cleveland pitcher Cody Allen joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the Guardians recent struggles, Stephen Vogt's usage of Cade Smith, the key to this team's sustained success, and more.

Ken and Lima pick apart Stephen Vogt's decision to bring closer Cade Smith into a tied eighth inning for the third or fourth time this month, only to watch the Guardians lose late to the White Sox. They go back and forth on whether the move shows desperation or was simply a defensible call that backfired, ultimately landing on a defining show stance. The conversation then shifts back to Shedeur Sanders, with Ken doubling down that he wouldn't ask for a trade even if Deshaun Watson wins the job, and that the Browns trading Myles Garrett says more about the team's quarterback confidence than anything Shedeur has done.

Andy and Jeff talk about the Guardians' offensive struggles without Jose, DeLauter, and Ramirez and Stephen Vogt can figure out the lineup without them.

Andy and Jeff talk about why they think it's now Stephen Vogt's time to show his managing capabilities without his top hitters in the lineup.

Chris Rose joined Baskin and Phelps and talked about the current construction of the Guardians and how detrimental it was to lose Jose Ramirez, Angel Martinez, and Chase DeLauter from the lineup. He discussed whether or not the team could fill their offensive needs by the trade deadline, how Stephen Vogt can construct the lineup to overcome losing their top producers on offense, and he also touched on some football news and discussed whether or not it would be worth the risk to try and draft Brendan Sorsby.

Jonathan Peterlin and Jake Vulinec recount their personal experiences with casino gambling and the gambler's mentality while on vacation. They transition to a discussion on the Cleveland Guardians' recent offensive collapse, analyzing their struggles with runners in scoring position and manager Stephen Vogt's recent lineup changes. 01:01 - Casino Gambling Stories 05:45 - Poker vs Blackjack Strategy 07:24 - Guardians Offensive Struggles 09:22 - Stephen Vogt Lineup Critiques

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin evaluate the Cleveland Guardians following a mixed series against the Texas Rangers and prepare for an upcoming homestand against the New York Yankees. The discussion focuses on Stephen Kwan's offensive struggles, potential lineup adjustments involving Brayan Rocchio, and Stephen Vogt's tendency to deflect credit to the front office. 01:00 - Guardians Rangers Series Recap 04:02 - Stephen Kwan Lineup Changes 08:04 - Stephen Vogt Media Approach

Wayne Randazzo, play-by-play announcer for Apple TV and the Los Angeles Angels, joins Jeff Phelps and Daryl Ruiter to discuss the Cleveland Guardians' impressive start and their upcoming matchup against the Texas Rangers. They analyze Jose Ramirez's Hall of Fame trajectory, the bullpen's resilience, and how Stephen Vogt has earned widespread respect as a first-year manager. 01:00 - Guardians' Strong Start 02:58 - Wayne Randazzo Joins 06:13 - Young Pitching Impact 10:42 - Stephen Vogt's Leadership 14:18 - Cleveland's Winning Culture

Jeff Phelps and Daryl Ruiter evaluate the Browns' roster dynamics, focusing on the offensive line and a hypothetical trade scenario involving Jared Verse. They speak with Wayne Randazzo regarding the Guardians' performance before reviewing Sports Illustrated's rankings of future NFL backup quarterbacks. 02:14 - Browns Offensive Line Concerns 05:32 - Browns Quarterback Situation Debate 10:01 - Jared Verse Number Swap 18:23 - Wayne Randazzo Joins Show 24:42 - Guardians Pitching Staff Depth 36:32 - Backup Quarterback Power Rankings 45:23 - Monken Names Starting Quarterback

Jeff Phelps and Chris Fedor analyze the Cleveland Guardians' impressive season and their ability to remain competitive despite low expectations. They examine the roster's evolution, the emergence of young talent like Kyle Manzardo, and the leadership of Stephen Vogt. The segment concludes with a look at the trade deadline and the upcoming decision regarding Donovan Mitchell's extension with the Cavaliers. 01:01 - Guardians Success Discussion 04:14 - Prospects and Roster Impact 07:01 - Trade Deadline Strategy 08:54 - Stephen Vogt Analysis 14:14 - Donovan Mitchell Extension

In Hour Three of Baskin & Phelps, Jeff Phelps and Chris Fedor are joined by Hanford Dixon on Baskin & Phelps to break down a major trade involving Miles Garrett and its implications for the Browns' roster. They also discuss the development of quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson before shifting to the Cleveland Guardians' performance against the Yankees and the leadership of Steven Vogt. 02:36 - Hanford Dixon On Garrett Trade 07:35 - Browns Coaching And Monken's Impact 11:41 - Aaron Donald Retirement Rumors 17:45 - Evaluating Browns Quarterback Options 22:53 - Todd Monken's Offensive Challenges 27:35 - Shedeur Sanders Vs Deshaun Watson 34:02 - Guardians Success Against Yankees 40:15 - Steven Vogt's Management Style

Ben Broussard joined Baskin and Phelps and shared his thoughts on the ways Stephen Vogt has shaken up the batting order this season and why he thinks it has been working so well for the club's offense. He also talked about the young core of Travis Bazzana, Chase DeLauter, and Kyle Manzardo, how they've performed this season and how they're setting the team up for success this year and into the future.

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney as they play a game of "It's Over, It's Not Over" to discuss which division races are already decided as we enter the month of June. They also talk more about the potential for a lockout next season. Cleveland Guardians rookie second basemen Travis Bazzana then joins to discuss his homeland of Australia and their spiders, his approach to hitting that allows him to draw walks at a record-setting pace, and the Guardians attempt to go for another division title. 0:00 Top of the First: Yankees, Mariners, White Sox 1:54 Welcome Tim Kurkjian 2:39 It's Over, It's Not Over: NL East, Braves and Phillies 5:18 NL Central: Brewers and Cubs 7:24 NL West: Dodgers, Padres 9:19 AL East: Rays and Yankees 10:55 AL Central: Guardians and White Sox 12:55 AL West: Mariners 14:20 Which side will budge on the inclusion of a salary cap? 18:04 Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana joins 20:30 How did Bazzana fall in love with baseball? 21:34 Bazzana's record-setting walk rate 25:20 WBC experience with Australia 26:43 Jose Ramirez's impact 27:55 Stephen Vogt's player-first approach 28:59 State of the Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney as they play a game of "It's Over, It's Not Over" to discuss which division races are already decided as we enter the month of June. They also talk more about the potential for a lockout next season. Cleveland Guardians rookie second basemen Travis Bazzana then joins to discuss his homeland of Australia and their spiders, his approach to hitting that allows him to draw walks at a record-setting pace, and the Guardians attempt to go for another division title. 0:00 Top of the First: Yankees, Mariners, White Sox 1:54 Welcome Tim Kurkjian 2:39 It's Over, It's Not Over: NL East, Braves and Phillies 5:18 NL Central: Brewers and Cubs 7:24 NL West: Dodgers, Padres 9:19 AL East: Rays and Yankees 10:55 AL Central: Guardians and White Sox 12:55 AL West: Mariners 14:20 Which side will budge on the inclusion of a salary cap? 18:04 Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana joins 20:30 How did Bazzana fall in love with baseball? 21:34 Bazzana's record-setting walk rate 25:20 WBC experience with Australia 26:43 Jose Ramirez's impact 27:55 Stephen Vogt's player-first approach 28:59 State of the Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss the Cleveland Guardians' successful start and the impact of calling up young players like Travis Bazzana and Chase DeLauter. The conversation also explores the managing style of Stephen Vogt and the potential implications of a new MLB salary cap proposal. 01:06 - Guardians Youth Movement 03:55 - Managing Success Under Vogt 08:22 - MLB Salary Cap Proposal

Guardians TV play-by-play announcer Matt Underwood joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Cleveland's series against the Reds, Terry Francona's return to town, the celebration of the 2016 World Series club, and more.

Nick and Jonathan discuss Shedeur Sanders' presence in the Browns schedule release video. Then, they're joined by Guardians TV play-by-play announcer Matt Underwood, and they talk about the difference between Tito and Stephen Vogt.

Nick and Jonathan compare Sephen Vogt's managing style with Terry Francona's and discuss who they think has done a better job leading the Guardians.

The Guardians beat the Angels 7-2 last night, but Ken and Lima bring in producer John point out it was far from pretty as the top four hitters in the order went a combined 0-14, with the team drawing 11 walks to manufacture the offense. The bigger talking point is Steven Kwan, whose metrics are trending in the wrong direction at just 28 years old, with Ken and Lima debating whether Travis Bazaana or prospect Petey Halpin could soon push him out of the leadoff spot. The most entertaining story of the segment is that Guardians bench coach Tony Arnerich is currently living in manager Stephen Vogt's basement while Vogt recovers from a respiratory illness, which Ken and Lima have a field day with wondering about rent, tuna in the microwave, and whether there's a Memorial Day move-out deadline.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Guardians from during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The guys discuss the lineup decisions facing manager Stephen Vogt, the emergence of Daniel Schneemann, and whether it's too soon to worry about the team's sluggish start.