BIGPLAY Cleveland

Cleveland Guardians Hall of Famer Carlos Baerga joins the show to break down the state of this year's Guardians team and whether he believes Cleveland is still on the path to contention—or if they're becoming pretenders. Baerga shares his thoughts on what's gone wrong, what still gives him hope, and the moves he believes the front office must make before the MLB trade deadline to keep...

Bruce Drennan and Matt Fontana continue the conversation surrounding LeBron James' free agency, debating whether Cleveland remains the frontrunner to bring the four-time NBA champion back home after weeks of speculation and rumors. Plus, Bruce reacts to Donovan Mitchell's contract extension with the Cavaliers, discussing what it means for the franchise's future and why it reinforces Mi...

The Daily Guards Presented By @FanDuel Is LIVE! @Baerga99 Talks Cleveland’s Young All-Stars, Brayan Rocchio SNUBBED, Guards Ball BACK & So Much More! Hosted by Pat McGuire, The Daily Guards Presented by FanDuel is LIVE as former MLB All-Star Carlos Baerga joins the show to discuss the exciting future of the Cleveland Guardians. Carlos breaks down Cleveland’s young All-Stars, the impact of the...

Matt Fontana and Ryan Tyler break down the latest buzz surrounding LeBron James' free agency, including a new report from Shams Charania naming Cleveland, Philadelphia and Miami as the three teams still in the mix. Are the Cavaliers doing enough to convince LeBron to make one more run in Cleveland? Plus, the guys react to Donovan Mitchell's massive $273 million contract extension and discu...

Donovan Mitchell is staying in Cleveland — but what does that mean for the future of the Cavaliers? Max Loeb, Chef Zae and Jack O'Rourke discuss Mitchell's reported extension, whether Cavs fans have been too hard on their superstar, and if this move changes Cleveland's chances in the LeBron James sweepstakes. Plus, former Browns first-round pick Phil Taylor joins the show to discuss Sh...

The Daily Guards Presented By @FanDuel Is LIVE! Guardians Walk-Off MAGIC, Brayan Rocchio All-Star SNUB  & So Much More! Hosted by Pat McGuire and Cade Cracas, The Daily Guards Presented by FanDuel is LIVE as the guys break down a thrilling night of Guardians baseball capped off by walk-off magic that has Cleveland buzzing. They discuss how the team pulled it off in clutch fashion, what it says...

NBA insider Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson joins the show to break down the latest buzz surrounding LeBron James' free agency. Is Cleveland the current frontrunner to land The King? When does he expect LeBron to make his decision? And does he believe a return to the Cavaliers gives James his best opportunity to capture a fifth NBA championship? Plus, Jensen Lewis joins the show to break do...

Bruce Drennan and Matt Fontana react to the Celtics' stunning decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the rival 76ers for what many believe was a surprisingly underwhelming return. They break down how the blockbuster deal reshapes the Eastern Conference and what it means for the Cavaliers' championship aspirations moving forward. Plus, with the East looking deeper and more competitive than ever,...

Matt Fontana and Ryan Tyler react after the NBA world was rocked by reports that LeBron James informed the Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in 2026-27, with the Cavaliers and Warriors emerging as the reported frontrunners. Senior NBA writer Sam Amico joins the show to break down LeBron's decision, what a potential trade package could look like, which destination gives him the best chance to w...

Former Browns first-round pick Phil Taylor joins Max Loeb, Chef Zae, and Jack O'Rourke to discuss whether new head coach Todd Monken and his staff can unlock the full potential of Cleveland's young, transitioning roster. Plus, the crew breaks down the importance of developing young talent while still finding ways to win games and establish a winning culture around the franchise's emerg...

Browns legend Hanford Dixon joins Chris McNeil and Gab Kreuz to break down whether the national media is overlooking Cleveland’s offensive rebuild and how quickly new head coach Todd Monken can flip the Browns’ scoring output compared to the struggles of recent years under Kevin Stefanski. Plus, linebacker Carson Schwesinger lands on the NFL Top 100 list. Has last year’s Defensive Rookie of the Ye...

Chris McNeil, Gabb Goudy, Jack O'Rourke, and Ryan Tyler react to the first phase of MLB All-Star voting, where not a single Cleveland Guardian earned a spot among the leaders—underscoring a frustrating, injury-plagued season that has seen the club struggle to find consistency. Is Cleveland's disappointing showing a fair reflection of its performance, or have the Guardians been overlooked b...

Bruce Drennan and Matt Fontana recap the Cleveland Guardians’ series loss to the Chicago White Sox, where Cleveland narrowly avoided being swept and managed to salvage a critical win to stay atop the American League Central. They break down how the series slipped away early, what went wrong in the losses, and how the Guardians were able to battle back just enough to keep pace in a tightly conteste...

Cleveland Browns legend Josh Cribbs joins Matt Fontana and Ryan Tyler to break down the NFL's decision not to hold a supplemental draft, a ruling that leaves former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s NFL future uncertain and removes him from consideration for Cleveland's quarterback room. Was the league justified in its decision to protect the integrity of the game, or does Sorsby hav...

6/22/26: The Daily Guards break down a massive weekend from Travis Bazzana and what his recent surge could mean for the future of the Cleveland Guardians. The guys dive into his booming performances, how quickly he’s adjusting to the next level, and whether this hot stretch is a sign of things to come as Cleveland continues to evaluate its young core.   Plus, we preview a crucial Chi-Town showdown...

It’s been a full decade since the Cleveland Cavaliers ended Cleveland’s 52-year championship drought. Where were you when it all happened? Former Browns star and current free agent Nick Chubb recently made his way back to Cleveland, reflecting positively on his time with the organization. Should the Browns consider bringing back the fan favorite? Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians offense continue...

6/19/26: Kahlil Watson MLB Debut Reactions + Cooper Ingle’s CAREER DAY: Promotion To The Big Leagues Imminent? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bruce Drennan and Matt Fontana break down the latest surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s decision to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft, including whether the Browns should get involved and what kind of draft capital it would take to land him. The conversation also includes a blind resume comparison, stacking Sorsby’s production from last season against two of the top quarterback pro...

6/18/26: Daniel Espino SHINES In MLB Debut, Potential Guardians Bullpen Trade Targets & So Much More! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Browns legend Josh Cribbs joins Nick Pedone and Ryan Tyler to discuss Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's official application for the NFL Supplemental Draft and whether the Browns should seriously consider pursuing the highly debated signal-caller. With Browns GM Andrew Berry's recent track record in mind, would Cleveland be willing to take another chance on a quarterback carrying off...

6/17/26: Guardians WALKING WOUNDED, Angel Martinez Injury Update, Gabriel Arias Returns & So Much More! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Former Browns first-round pick Phil Taylor joins Max Loeb and Jack O'Rourke to discuss how aggressively the Browns should pursue Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby after he officially declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft amid his ongoing eligibility dispute with the NCAA. Plus, the crew reacts to reports that Shedeur Sanders has narrowed the gap between himself and Deshaun Watson in the...

6/16/26: WHO Needs To Step Up For The Cleveland Guardians Follow Injuries To José Ramírez, Chase DeLauter and Angel Martínez? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

6/15/26: Jose Ramírez, Chase DeLauter INJURED: Where Do The Cleveland Guardians Go From Here? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The BIGPLAY Cleveland Show 06/15/26 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy