Sabol Brothers on the Baseline

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by one of best sluggers in Cleveland Indians/Guardians history, fan favorite and 90-year-old Rocky "The Rock" Colavito!  The Sabol Brothers discuss Rocky's infamous trade to Detroit, why it still hurts him to this day, and his feelings toward the Indians GM at the time. Plus, Rocky talks about h...

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline" podcast,  John and Scott reflect on the 50-Year Anniversary of 10 Cent Beer Night at Cleveland Municipal Stadium with the help from former Indians manager Mike Hargrove and long-time Cleveland sports reporter and author Dan Coughlin. Former Cleveland Indians manager Mike Hargrove was on the field during the drunken fan riots as a...

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline" podcast,  the brothers are joined by Cleveland architect and real estate developer Robert Corna. Back in 1985, Corna was the man behind the idea of a new stadium for the Cleveland Browns and Indians called the "Hexatron."  Robert is bringing his idea back with a modern twists for the Browns and the City of Cleveland in...

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by Cleveland Browns writer for The Athletic Zac Jackson. They breakdown the Browns' 2024 Draft Class and preview  minicamp.  What did this draft class mean for the Browns' future?  Does Zac agree with GM Andrew Berry's picks?  Plus,  the guys preview training  camp, chat about the injurie...

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by former Cleveland Cavalier Ricky Davis!  The Sabol Brothers talk with Ricky about his nearly three years with the Cavs in the early 2000s before the arrival of LeBron James, what it was like playing 22 games with LeBron during James' rookie year and is Ricky surprised LeBron matched the hype from...

On this  episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by Stadium historian Bob Busser.  Bob is one of the last people to enter old Cleveland Municipal Stadium, the Richfield Coliseum and the Cleveland Indians clubhouse at League Park before the venues were demolished. -How did Bob gain access? -What did he see inside? -What did he take home? -What was left insid...

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by former Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis! The Sabol Brothers go down memory lane with Hillis about his two-year Browns career that included his NFL breakout 2011 season that helped him get on the cover of "Madden."   Plus, the guys talk with Peyton about his life-saving event in J...

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joing by legendary Cleveland Indians shortstop & 11-time Gold Glove Omar Vizquel! Vizquel remeinces about his time with those 90s Indians teams, his favorite memory as a member of the Tribe, his relationship with Jose Mesa, the 1997 World Series, Toughest Pitcher he faced, he reacts to the debate of who&ap...

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," the guys talk with former Cavalier and current broadcaster for Bally Sports Campy Russell! What was it like playing during an era when the NBA debuted the new 3-point line or playing ball in Cleveland in the 70s? Plus, Campy reflects on his favorite Richfield Coliseum memory, how the current Cavs will adjust with the injuries to...

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by Cleveland Guardians Assistant General Manager Matt Forman. The Sabol Brothers discuss the Forman's unique rise to a MLB front office, the Guardians winning the Draft Lottery and the hiring of new manager Stephen Vogt. Plus, the guys get into the importance of Pitching Depth when it comes to Shan...

On this latest episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by former NFL wide receiver and former Ohio State star Ted Ginn Jr.   The guys preview Ohio State's matchup with Michigan, Ginn gives his prediction and the big key for a Buckeyes win. Plus, Ginn also gives his opinion on the Michigan sign stealing scandal and if Ginn ever had a chance to play for...

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," John and Scott are joined by Cleveland native and former NFL WR Cecil Shorts III. The Sabol Bros. talk with Cecil about his college days playing football at Mount Union University and eventually being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars.    Cecil describes his most memorable moment in his 6-year NFL career, why he's glad he never...

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," the John and Scott talk with professional sports handicapper from "PredictivePlaybook.com" and cancer survivor John Ryan. John talks about his career in sports betting, how being diagnosed with cancer over 20 years ago changed his perspective on life and why he wanted to help people gamble the right and smary way. Plus, John...

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," the John and Scott are invited guests inside former Cleveland Indians player and longtime manager Mike Hargrove's suite at Progressive Field. There, the Sabol Brothers and Grover reminisce about the 1990s Tribe teams, the 1995 & 1997 World Series, a blockbuster 90s Tribe Trade that fell through, and 10 Cent Beer Night in 1974...

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John are joined by the "Godfather of College Football Predictions" and legendary college football researcher, Phil Steele! The guys discuss Phil's latest edition of his "2023 Phil Steele College Football Magazine" now in its 29th year! Phil gives his preseason rankings, predictions on Ohio State, Mich...

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John are joined by former Indians All-Star third baseman and current Guardians Player Development Advisor Travis Fryman.  The guys talk about Fryman's MLB career, his 5 years with Cleveland, his most memorable moment with the Tribe in the late 90s/early 2000s, and how Travis delcining his buyout clause helped the Indians...

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John dive deep in a topic many Cleveland sports fans don't know about - the Failed Cleveland Dome Stadium Projects from the 1980s through the early 90s. Form Ohio Governon Dick Celeste (1983-1991) and former Gateway Sports Complex (now known as Progressive Field and Rocket Mortage Fieldhouse) Executive Director Tom Chema...

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John are joined by longtime Cleveland Browns beat writer from Cleveland.com and the Cleveland Plain Dealer Mary Kay Cabot. The Brothers and Mary Kay talk about her journey to become Cleveland's first female beat writer of a professional sports team in 1991, her time covering the Cleveland Force, the early 90s Browns, Bil...

On this episode of "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline," Scott and John are joined by former Cavs sharp shooter Daniel "Booby" Gibson! The guys preview the upcoming Cavaliers-Knicks Playoff Series, Which young Cavs star Booby thinks can become a superstar, Booby's most memorable game as Cavaliers, what it was like playing with LeBron James, why he retired after 7 years in the...

On Part 2 of the Sabol Brothers on the Baseline's special two-part episode with legendary Cleveland Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton, John and Scott chat with Tom about those incredible 1990s Indians teams, the dominance of Albert Belle and his favorite Tribe players. Plus, the guys reflect on the magical 2022 Guardians season, preview the upcoming 2023 Guards season, Tom h...

On this special two-part episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, Scott and John are joined by legendary Cleveland Guardians radio play-by-play announcer Tom Hamilton. In this Part 1 episode, the Sabol Brothers chat with Tom about his close friendships with the late Herb Score and Mike Hegan. Tom also tells two funny Bob Feller stories involving a Seattle Mariners security guard tackling...

On the latest episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, Scott and John are joined by 2020 Olympic gold medalist and Cleveland native Katie Nageotte! Katie talks about her 2020 Olympic journey, winning the gold medal, why she chose pole vaulting in high school, how she honors her late father and grandfather, dealing with her "Olympic Hangover", her new health issues she's no...

On this episode of Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, Scott and John are joined by former Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel! The Sabol Brothers talk to Mr. Tressel about his impending retirement as President of Youngstown State,  his 2002 National Championship with Ohio State, if he has any regrets from his exit from OSU in 2010 and his dominance vs. Michigan. The Hall of Fame head c...

On this latest edition of the "Sabol Brothers on the Baseline" podcast, John and Scott welcome former Browns quarterback and northeast Ohio native Bernie Kosar to the podcast! Bernie works with John on Fox 8's Cleveland Browns Pregame show "Orange & Brown Countdown (Sundays at 11 am on Fox 8). The legendary Browns signal caller reflects on his time playing for Cleveland, wh...

On this Sabol Brothers on the Baseline podcast, John and Scott are joined with Ohio native and ESPN Director, Producer and Documentarian Andy Billman on his new film "War in the Diamond" (streaming now on Apple, Amazon, VOD & DVD).  This documentary details the tragic death of Cleveland Indians star Ray Chapman in 1920 after getting hit in the head with a pitch from Yankees pitcher C...