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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

Dec 5, 202529 min

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

Dec 4, 202523 min

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

Dec 3, 202531 min

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

Dec 2, 202523 min

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

Dec 1, 202525 min

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

Nov 25, 202519 min

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

Nov 24, 202524 min

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

Nov 21, 202526 min

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

Nov 20, 202531 min

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

Nov 19, 202523 min

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

Nov 18, 202526 min

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

Nov 17, 202525 min

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

Nov 14, 202524 min

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

Nov 13, 202523 min

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

Nov 12, 202524 min

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

Nov 11, 202523 min

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

Nov 10, 202529 min

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

Nov 7, 202527 min

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

Nov 6, 202528 min

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

Nov 5, 202525 min

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

Nov 4, 202532 min

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

Nov 3, 202523 min

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

Oct 30, 202543 min

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

Oct 29, 202524 min

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

Oct 28, 202530 min

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

Oct 27, 202523 min

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

Oct 24, 202523 min

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

Oct 23, 202527 min

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

Oct 22, 202523 min

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

Oct 21, 202523 min

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

Oct 20, 202523 min

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

Oct 17, 202525 min

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

Oct 16, 202532 min

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

Oct 15, 202530 min

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

Oct 14, 202527 min

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

Oct 13, 202534 min

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

Oct 10, 202527 min

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

Oct 9, 202531 min

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

Oct 8, 202526 min

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

Oct 7, 202528 min

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

Oct 6, 202529 min

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

Oct 3, 202524 min

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

Oct 2, 202523 min

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

Oct 1, 202523 min

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

Sep 29, 202523 min

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

Sep 29, 202517 min

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

Sep 26, 202523 min

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

Sep 25, 202528 min

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

Sep 24, 202530 min

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

Sep 23, 202524 min