
Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast
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Guardians objectives for MLB winter meetings include offense, offense and offense
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what the Guardians can do to bolster their lineup at the MLB winter meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Guardians appear to value this Statcast metric above others in relievers
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dig into Cleveland's fascination with extension as a quality the Guardians value in relievers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A way-too-early look at World Baseball Classic rosters and how the Guardians fit in
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive into the rosters for top WBC teams, and which Guardians players could seek to represent their countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's how the Guardians payroll breaks down ahead of the winter meetings
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the contracts Cleveland has on its books as baseball's winter meetings in Orlando draw near. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Guardians pitchers have benefitted from MLB's pre-arbitration bonus system
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how Cleveland's young pitchers have taken advantage of MLB's pre-arbitration bonus pool over the last few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the Guardians go after any of these six newly-minted MLB free agents?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at six new options on the free agent market that could appeal to the Guardians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do the Guardians' non-tender deadline moves say about the 2026 roster?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's roster moves after moving on from a pair of veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Guardians ready to make some deals after the non-tender deadline?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at ways the Guardians can bolster their offense without spending beyond their budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will MLB's new TV deal change the way Guardians fans watch their team?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dig into MLB's latest mega TV contract and how it will impact viewership for Guardians fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians add four prospects to 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 deadline
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the latest additions to Cleveland's 40-man roster as the Guardians build for 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Manny Ramirez, Omar Vizquel ever see their Cooperstown dreams come to life?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the Hall of Fame cases for two Cleveland legends, and why time is running out for both. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians face 40-man roster decisions as Rule 5 draft deadline looms
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's options as offseason roster building kicks into gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is José Ramírez forever stuck in the shadow of Aaron Judge?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga debate whether or not José Ramírez can ever win an MVP as long as Aaron Judge exists in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz make first appearances in court
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the latest developments in the gambling investigation into two Guardians pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Guardians look outside the organization to fill Clase and Ortiz's roles on the roster?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at Cleveland's options in replacing Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz while their court case carries on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB's move to cap prop bets comes too little, too late for Guardians
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what prompted MLB to join its betting partners in a move aimed at avoiding another Emmanuel Clase/Luis Ortiz situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down the case against Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz announced by Federal prosecutors
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dig into the 23-page indictment levied against two Cleveland pitchers this week in federal court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some surprising departures among Guardians offseason roster moves
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down who is in and who is out as the Guardians prepare their roster for the hot stove season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picks for MVP, Cy Young, top rookies and managers from MLB's 2025 season
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the finalists for all BBWAA awards ahead of next week's announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenny Lofton denied by HOF eras committee, Guardians among BBWAA awards finalists
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how the Hall of Fame's eras committee snubbed Kenny Lofton once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former MLB ump Dale Scott on Jack Efta, ABS and concussions
Former MLB umpire Dale Scott joins Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga to share stories of Cleveland's umpire room manager, discuss ABS and warn about concussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steven Kwan makes room for more hardware, and the Dodgers win a World Series for the ages
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look back on another golden moment for Steven Kwan and recap one of the greatest Game 7 World Series wins ever for Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remembering Cleveland ballpark legend Jack Efta and answering your Hey, Hoynsie! questions
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look back at the impact of Cleveland ballpark legend Jack Efta, who passed away this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Guardians doing enough to win a World Series?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at fan reaction to a poll that asked if Cleveland is doing everything possible to win its first title since 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A way too early look at the Guardians 2026 starting rotation
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga make their predictions for Cleveland's starting pitchers next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians' coaching staff will look different with Craig Albernaz taking over in Baltimore
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at changes to Cleveland's coaching staff as an important advisor to Stephen Vogt gets his own managerial shot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz running out of places to play this season?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at why the Guardians blocked Emmanuel Clase from pitching in the Venezuelan winter league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

José Ramírez faces a challenge in pursuit of sixth Silver Slugger Award
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the chances José Ramírez can claim his sixth Silver Slugger after finalists were announced Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the Tigers really trade Tarik Skubal this offseason?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive into the rumors of a Tarik Skubal trade and what it could mean for the Guardians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cleveland North: Why Guardians fans should be all in on Toronto's World Series run
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at reasons why Cleveland fans should be invested in a Blue Jays title chase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the Dodgers underpay when they signed Shohei Ohtani for $700M?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga marvel at the incredible playoff performance of the Dodgers' MVP pitcher and slugger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will Austin Hedges and the Guardians make ABS an advantage in 2026?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down how Austin Hedges and the Guardians plan to use ABS to their advantage in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Guardians' offseason awards haul again produce multiple Gold Gloves?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga assess the chances of multiple Gold Glove Awards coming Cleveland's way next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians bring back Austin Hedges, while Kai Correa departs for the Mets
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the latest Guardians moves as a veteran catcher returns for 2026 and an integral coach leaves for New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dominican officials reject two Guardians pitchers from winter ball roster
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga explore the latest developments in the case against Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would a fourth option year for Juan Brito hurt or help the Guardians glut of infield talent?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down how Cleveland getting another option year on prospect Juan Brito could clog the runway for prospects like Travis Bazzana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Report card time for 2025 Guardians rookie pitchers and hitters
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga give their grades for Guardians rookie hitters ad pitchers in the 2025 season and what they can offer in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, Hoynsie: Fans' biggest Guardians offseason questions answered
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga respond to SubText subscriber questions in a Hey, Hoynsie edition of the Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Carl Willis return as Guardians pitching coach in 2026?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga recap the Guardians' front office postmortem from the 2025 season and explore whether or not Cleveland's legendary pitching coach plans to run it back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mind-blowing José Ramírez stat, and why he will likely never win the Hank Aaron Award
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what makes José Ramírez a great candidate for the Hank Aaron Award, but also one who may never win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will the Guardians catchers' room look like in 2026?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what the catchers room could look like for the Guardians with David Fry's expected return behind the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians' wild ride comes to a crashing halt in wild card loss to Tigers
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga put a bow on the Guardians' improbable 2025 season with a recap of wild card Game 3 from the press box at Progressive Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians live to fight another day after thrilling 6-1 win in AL wild card Game 2
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga talk Chase DeLauter's debut, Brayan Rocchio's clutch home run and how the Guardians kept their season alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians let golden opportunity slip away in Game 1 loss to Detroit
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga recap Tuesday's Game 1 loss to the Tigers in the wild card series, pushing Cleveland to the brink of elimination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians and Tigers ready to meet for the third time in three weeks, this time with everything on the line
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga preview Game 1 of the AL wild card series as Gavin Williams and Tarik Skubal go head to head once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians cap historic comeback with 13th division title in franchise history
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga recap a crazy weekend from Progressive Field where the Guardians punched their ticket to the playoffs and wrestled the division crown away from Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians hold their playoff destiny in their hands heading into final series of 2025
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's playoff chances heading into the season's final series against the Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians on the verge of completing historic comeback for division title
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga discuss Cleveland's furious September rally and where they go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guards Ball at its finest helps Cleveland top Tarik Skubal and the Tigers
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga recap a wild opening game of the Guardians' showdown series against the Tigers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stage is set for Guardians to complete epic comeback against Tigers
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the matchups in a critical series for the Guardians against Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices