Terry’s Talkin’

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...

Highlights: Terry Pluto and David Campbell discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff season, the Guardians' recent success, and the impressive performance of second baseman Andrés Giménez. They also touch on the importance of team culture and the impact of key players on the field. Terry also gets into the Guardians' search for outfielders in the draft, and Nick Chubb's contract with the Browns. An...

Highlights: The Guardians have had a hot start to the season, with their bullpen playing a key role in their success. Jose Ramirez sure is something. Stephen Vogt has shown strong managerial skills and has a knack for interviews. There is a debate about the increase in Tommy John surgeries, with the Players Association blaming the pitch clock and MLB pointing to velocity and spin rates as the main...

Highlights: The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing challenges due to injuries, particularly Donovan Mitchell's knee injury, which is impacting the team's performance. Darius Garland is struggling with breaking double teams and going to the basket, which is affecting his scoring and the team's offense. Evan Mobley and Max Strus: underrated players on the Cavaliers' roster. The women's Final Four in Cle...

Highlights: What Terry thinks of the Guardians' opening day roster; How the Guardians dealt with Myles Straw and what it means; Guardians season predictions; Talkin' Browns Stadium and what Terry wants to see; Extensions for Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry; Nick Chubb and Deshaun Watson rehabs; What Kevin Stefanski said, and what it means, about why the Browns chose Jameis Winston over Joe Flacco...

Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 01:31 State of the Cavs 04:10 Cavs' Playoff Hopes 05:17 Cavs' Roster and Marcus Morris 06:22 Cavs' Playoff Matchups 20:24 Listener Question and Guardians' Lineup 25:18 Guardians' Bullpen Concerns 28:23 Guardians' Starting Rotation 29:59 James Winston and the Browns 34:10 Tyler Huntley and the Browns' Quarterback Situation 35:18 Why the Browns Didn't Go After Justin F...

HIghlights: 00:00 Introduction and listener idea about guests 02:36 Why the Browns Chose Winston over Flacco 05:29 Concerns about Watson and the Backup Quarterback 06:26 Why Winston was Chosen over Other Quarterbacks 08:50 Addressing Concerns about Winston's Character 12:03 Assessing Winston's Performance and Injury History 13:14 The Importance of Having a Good Backup Quarterback 14:25 The Browns'...

Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and Book Signing 03:03 Discussion on Kyrie Irving's Legacy 08:18 Evaluation of the Cleveland Cavaliers 13:08 Donovan Mitchell's Performance and Leadership 19:20 Cavaliers' Record Against Winning Eastern Conference Teams 22:13 Spring Training and Player Evaluations for the Guardians 25:02 Josh Naylor's Performance and Potential 30:56 Catcher Position and DH Role 35:28...

In this episode of Terry's Talking Podcast, David Campbell and Terry Pluto discuss the results of a listener survey, the NBA All-Star Game, the Cleveland Cavaliers' performance, the importance of Carlos Carrasco for the Cleveland Guardians, and the front office's approach to young players. The conversation covers the Guardians' offensive line and outfield situation, the team's history of changing...

Highlights: Spring Training and Playing Catch What the Browns can't neglect this offseason; The Discipline of Both Teams in the Super Bowl The Performance of Brock Purdy Pre-Snap Motion and Why it Matters A listener question about The Impact of Equipment on Injuries Can the Cavs win the Eastern Conference? What's driving the Cavs; What has to happen for Donovan Mitchell to enter the MVP conversati...

Highlights from this week's podcast with Terry Pluto and host David Campbell: 00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Plans 02:41 Browns News: Ken Dorsey's Introductory Press Conference 03:10 Firing of Offensive Coordinators 05:21 The Role of Coordinators in Football 06:07 Value of Scripted Plays 07:31 Influence of Offensive Coordinators 08:18 Deshaun Watson's Preference for Scripted Plays 09:38 Pre-Sna...

In this episode of Terry's Talking podcast, Terry Pluto and host David Campbell discuss the hiring of Ken Dorsey as the Browns' offensive coordinator, the backup quarterback situation, the wide receiver position and Amari Cooper's contract, Deshaun Watson's playing style and injury concerns, and the Cavs' recent performance with the return of Darius Garland and the progress of Isaac Okoro. Highlig...