Terry’s Talkin’

Highlights: How the 7-0 Cavs are doing it;  The biggest surprise for Terry about the Cavs, and his biggest concern going forward; What Donovan Mitchell's postgame praise of Isaac Okoro means for team chemistry long term; A listener asks: Why do fast breaks look so different in the modern NBA? What do the Browns do with the rest of the 2024 season? It's too late in the season for the Browns seconda...

Highlights: The Browns' 29-24 win over the Ravens will long be remembered as a celebration of the life of Jim Donovan, the late voice of the Browns; Listener emails about what Jim Donovan meant to Browns fans everywhere; On the football front, what we learned Sunday about Jameis Winston, the Browns offense, and Deshaun Watson; Terry goes into the numbers for Watson, and those who've taken his plac...

Highlights: The state of the Browns after Deshaun Watson's season-ending injury Sunday; The fans who were out of line as Watson was carted off; the players who called them out; and what Tim Couch has to do with it; What should happen next with the Browns; The big decision: Keep Watson and bring him back for another run, or draft a QB of the future; Celebrating the surprising, entertaining 2024 Gua...

Highlights: The Guardians are down 0-2 to the Yankees: What are we learning about them? How Stephen Vogt is managing so far; What to expect from the Guardians in Games 3-5 in Cleveland; Who the Guards should put at catcher and in right field for Game 3; Were the Guardians right to leave Ben Lively off the ALCS roster, although he's been added with the injury to Alex Cobb? Should the Browns bench D...

Highlights: Terry's take on Tarik Skubal of the Tigers, and Emmanuel Clase as the Guardians and Detroit continue their AL Division Series; The Guardians' midseason acquisitions might be the best in baseball, as we've seen so fare in the ALDS; The unexpected defensive skills of Jhonkensy Noel;  What Terry thinks of Terry Francona taking over as manager of the Cincinnati Reds; Making a lineup: David...

Highlights: The Browns are struggling with a 1-3 record and fan frustration is palpable. Did the Browns need a "new" offense? Baker Mayfield's success in Tampa Bay raises questions about his time in Cleveland. The No. 1 most urgent issue facing the Browns; The Guardians are gearing up for the playoffs. Who's their best matchup option? Donovan Mitchell's commitment to the Cavs has opened up all kin...

Highlights: The Guardians have secured their playoff spot. How should they start prepping the pitching staff for the ALDS? The pitching factory, and especially the bullpen, has made all the difference for the Guardians; Would Josh Naylor stay in Cleveland longer-term for a Jose Ramirez-type discount? Not looking back with hindsight, we look ahead to what Kevin Stefanski can do to unlock Deshaun Wa...

Highlights: Jose Ramirez keeps piling up numbers and joining some elite company; If Ramirez doesn't win an American League MVP award, he's still in some elite company: Many Hall of Famers haven't done it. Why Stephen Vogt has had the right touch; What Terry saw in the Browns offense during the win in Jacksonville; Can the Browns get Deshaun Watson to be at his best, and stay in the pocket? Penalti...

Highlights: How bad were the Browns in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys? Was the offense even worse than the stats look? Why sometimes going from "good to great" means a step back is required first; The special teams star of Sunday's loss for the Browns; We know Deshaun Watson is tough. Does he need to be protected from himself? As Terry saw during training camp, presnap penalties were an issue; Steve...

Highlights: Terry has an appearance coming up on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Dover Public Library in Dover, Ohio, at 6:30 p.m. You can sign up here. What Matthew Boyd and Alex Cobb have meant to the Guardians' pitching staff; What Alex Cobb's approach to his perfect game says about the Guardians; Kyle Manzardo's arrival; a potential nickname for him; and who's winning the Aaron Civale deal; Who sh...

Highlights: Terry will be appearing on Thursday (Aug. 29) at the Niles McKinley Library, 6 p.m. It's free. The address is 40 N. Main Street, Niles, Ohio. What can Chris Antonetti and the front office do, if anything, to help the Guardians win the division? Inside the numbers, which are rough; Why Terry thinks the Guardians shouldn't try José Ramírez at the leadoff spot and give Steven Kwan a diffe...

Highlights: Terry will appear Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Niles McKinley Library at 6 p.m. to meet fans and sign books. The library is at 40 N. Main Street, Niles, Ohio. What is going on with the Guardians? The offensive numbers for the Guardians after the All-Star break are not pretty; Where the Guardians hitters rank in MLB in pitches drawn per plate appearance -- lower than you'd think; What it me...

Highlights: Terry's next library appearance is Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Niles McKinley Library, 40 N. Main Street, Niles, Ohio, at 6 p.m. Can the Guardians win the AL Central? A listener's theory on what it might take from a starting pitching perspective MLB writers say the Guardians are their No. 7 pick to win the World Series. What's up with that? The greatness of Emmanuel Clase and the Flying W...

Highlights: Listeners really don't like the sports cliche "running downhill"; Congratulations to cleveland.com and Plain Dealer reporter Paul Hoynes on being a finalist for the Baseball Writers Association of America Lifetime Achievement Award; The shortstop position: What should the Guardians do with it? Matthew Boyd needs to be called up now; The trade deadline is approaching: money capital vs....

Highlights: A listener cracks down on our on-air cliches; Why the first-place Guardians really needed the All-Star break; Are the Guardians slumping or just need to get out of a slump? The pitcher Terry wants to see the Guardians try to acquire by the trade deadline; Prediction time: A minor league pitcher you might see in a Guardians uniform before season's end; How many wins it might take to mak...

Highlights: Terry runs through the Guardians' five all-stars and tells the story behind each; Some stats on Josh Naylor and his maturation as a hitter; A listener has a comparison for David Fry and his breakout season; Who Terry thinks the Guardians will take No. 1 overall in the MLB Draft on Sunday; Will Darius Garland's game need to start looking like Steph Curry's for the Cavs offense to work?...

Highlights: Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million Cavs extension that includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. We break it down; Koby Altman's gamble pays off; With Mitchell in the fold, here's the trade Terry thinks the Cavs need to make this offseason; The national media, again, gets it wrong about the Cavs; Where Mitchell's deal in 2025-26 will rank compared to oth...

Highlights: How are the Guardians doing this? The Guardians bullpen is in some elite historical company; What to know about Angel Martinez; Steven Kwan, his pursuit of .400 and what's different this year; Bring back Mike Clevinger: yes or no? Why Kenny Atkinson could be the right fit for the Cavs; Why his second time as a head coach should be better than the first; The draft prospects, and a draft...

Highlights: Happy birthday week to Terry! What Terry saw Tuesday in his visit to Browns minicamp; What it means that Amari Cooper was a no-show for the first day of mandatory minicamp, and what to expect next; Deshaun Watson risked injury at a softball game on Saturday. It was not smart, and could have been a lot worse; What Terry's seeing new with the Browns offense; What's up with Ben Lively, Ga...

Highlights: Why José Ramírez seems to be so inspired this season; A Hall of Famer comparison for Ramírez; Tyler Freeman's rise at the top of the Guardians order; A fast-rising Guardians prospect to watch; Stephen Vogt's "special formula"; What the Guardians should do with Josh Naylor this offseason; How Cavs fans should feel about Donovan Mitchell; The mystery of Jarrett Allen's rib injury was sol...

The conversation covers various topics related to the Guardians, including their performance in the current season, the surprising success of David Fry, the impressive bullpen, and the managerial skills of Stephen Vogt. We also discuss the struggles of Francisco Lindor since joining the New York Mets. We also talk about Jose Ramirez's contract extension with the Guardians and his decision to stay...

Highlights: What Terry thought of Cavs vs. Celtics Game 4; What these playoffs have done for Darius Garland J.B. Bickerstaff: Is his job safe? And if not, who could replace him? The refs and whether the Cavs got what they deserved; What this all means for Donovan Mitchell and his Cleveland future; What message LeBron James was trying to send by attending Game 4; Why the Guardians love creating cha...

Highlights: The Cavaliers' playoff loss to the Celtics was not unexpected, given the Celtics' strong home record and defensive prowess. Darius Garland's performance in the playoffs has been underwhelming, both offensively and defensively. The debate about whether Bo Naylor should be sent down to the minors to work on his offense and defense. The Cavaliers need more production from players on the m...

Highlights: More phrases we would like to see disappear from the sports landscape; In praise of Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland after Cavs win Game 5 vs. Orlando; How concerned should Cavs fans be about Jarrett Allen's rib injury? Who's in favor and who's riding the bench for the rest of the series; The best Cavs player defensively vs. Paulo Banchero is ...; Terry on whether LeBro...

HIghlights: More pet peeves in sports broadcasting. The Guardians have been performing well, with the bullpen, Stephen Kwan and Tyler Freeman leading the way. Francisco Lindor has struggled with the New York Mets, raising questions about the impact of playing in a high-pressure market. Evan Mobley's growth and development. The upcoming NFL draft and the "Deshaun Watson Tariff." Darius Garland's in...