
Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast
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Guardians prepare for crucial homestand after most successful road trip of 2025
Vibes are high for the Guardians right now as they wrap up a 6-1 road trip and prepare to face the Tigers in a showdown for the AL Central title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians' improbable playoff push gets a boost with sweep in Detroit
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how Cleveland has pulled within 3 1/2 games of the division leading Tigers after a huge sweep in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bo Naylor, Steven Kwan fueling Guardians' improbable postseason push
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how the Guardians have positioned themselves to play important games in the final 10 days of the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Guardians' historic extra-innings win propel them into a playoff spot?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how Cleveland made history with four straight extra-base hits in the 10th inning of Tuesday's critical win in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians prepare for season-defining series against Tigers
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga preview Cleveland's biggest series of the season in Motown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Guardians ride surprising starting pitching and elite defense to the postseason?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's 12-5 run over the last 17 games and how young starting pitchers and top shelf defense are carrying the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians head into White Sox series holding on to slim hopes for a wild card spot
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at Cleveland's chances in the AL Wild Card race after a comeback win against the Royals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Kyle Manzardo's future at first base or DH for the Guardians?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the latest Guardians setback and what it means for their playoff chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey Cantillo's strong second half and how the Mike Clevinger trade keeps bearing fruit for the Guardians
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down how Joey Cantillo's strong second half has proven the Mike Clevinger trade to be one of the most successful in Guardians history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slade Cecconi makes the latest run at a Cleveland no-hitter as 44-year drought continues
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Slade Cecconi's bid to throw Cleveland's first no-hitter since Len Barker's perfect game in 1981. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parker Messick, Steven Kwan and José Ramírez have big weekends as Guardians roll in Tampa
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down a big series win for the Guardians against the Rays in Tampa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Guardians restore their energy after 'flat' opener against Rays?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's series opening loss against Tampa Bay and what it means for the Guardians' playoff chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did Lane Thomas' injury-plagued season derail the Guardians' playoff chances?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how Lane Thomas' injuries set the Guardians back and damaged their playoff hopes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Guardians go to a six-man rotation down the stretch?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga discuss Cleveland's rotation options in September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the Guardians' future at first base look like after Carlos Santana's departure?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the future of first base in Cleveland with Carlos Santana no longer in the picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Guardians roster moves are ahead as Carlos Santana's future remains unclear?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what the Guardians will do with their $12 million veteran first baseman come Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Guardians looking up at rock bottom after a third straight shutout loss?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga sort through the doldrums of a third straight Guardians shutout and the fallout from Tanner Bibee's outburst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Guardians' postseason chances on life support after a 1-5 road trip?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's disastrous road trip to Arizona and Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would MLB expansion and realignment help or hurt the Guardians' chances to win the World Series?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive into speculation that Major League Baseball will add teams and realign its divisions, and how that would impact Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Guardians recover after brutal series in Arizona?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's playoff chances after two brutal losses to the Diamondbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has Gavin Williams put himself in position to be the Guardians' future ace?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Gavin Williams' latest outing for Cleveland and what it means for his 2025 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians' playoff chances in peril after weekend sweep by Braves
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how things went awry for the Guardians when they played a risky game of 'musical chairs' with their lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

José Ramírez keeps running wild through Guardians' record books
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down how José Ramírez's elite base running makes a difference for the Guardians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gavin Williams lays an egg in first Guardians start after no-hit bid
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down a rough loss for Cleveland after allowing a season-high 17 hits and four home runs to the Marlins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

José Ramírez puts Guardians on his back again with two-homer game against Miami
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down José Ramírez's historic two-homer game against Miami at Progressive Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Latest developments with Ohio Gaming Commission in Guardians gambling investigation
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the latest developments in the investigation of two Guardians pitchers on gambling violations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Successful road trip has Guardians back in playoff picture
Stephen Vogt and the Guardians are back in the playoff hunt after winning five of six on the road. The Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast breaks down their weekend in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Guardians relevant again after sweeping the Mets?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how the Guardians have crept back into the AL Central Division conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians break through with first win at Citi Field
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how the Guardians won for the first time ever at Citi Field with an extra-innings thriller against the Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have the Guardians found a way forward with their bullpen after Emmanuel Clase?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how the Guardians' bullpen handled a tumultuous week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking down the Guardians' 2025 trade deadline moves and non-moves
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the 2025 trade deadline aftermath and what it means for the Guardians, Steven Kwan and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What impact did Shane Bieber have in Cleveland, and what does his trade mean for the Guardians?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the Shane Bieber trade to Toronto and why it was always a strong possibility that the former Cleveland ace would end up pitching somewhere else this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Manzardo leads a Guardians bounce back game
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down a big night by Kyle Manzardo and look ahead to Thursday's trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmanuel Clase placed on leave by MLB, Cade Smith falters as Guardians closer
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down a crazy day for the Guardians that saw Cleveland lose its closer and then lose a game they had in hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Carlos Santana suffering from trade deadline anxiety?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at Carlos Santana's prolonged slump and one big reason why the veteran slugger might be struggling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is it time to get behind the Guardians' young starting rotation?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the recent hot streak for Cleveland's young starting rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to make of the Guardians' productive yet inefficient offensive night
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down a night that saw the Guardians strand 15 runners, yet hit three home runs and score 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians rotation looks sharp in series win against A's
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's series win against the Athletics behind strong starts from Slade Cecconi and Gavin Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debating an all-time Cleveland starting nine
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the all-time Cleveland starting nine published by FOX sports and weigh in on who they would add to the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has MLB perfected the pro sports All-Star Game model?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down what could possibly be the perfect blueprint for pro sports All-Star games Tuesday in Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the Guardians chase power in the 2025 MLB Draft?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at Cleveland's draft strategy that netted several big, powerful college bats in the early rounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do you feel about the Guardians' 2025 season heading into the All-Star break?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what stood out from the Guardians through the first half of the 2025 regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What José Ramírez withdrawing from the All-Star Game means for Cleveland
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at why José Ramírez is skipping the All-Star Game on Friday's Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the Houston Astros up to their old sign-stealing tricks again?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Tuesday's Guardians win and what was behind Cade Smith's intentional balk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians snap 10 game losing streak; Chase DeLauter still stuck in limbo
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how Cleveland bounced back and won for the first time since June 25. And what's happening with Chase DeLauter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians finding new ways to lose during 10-game skid
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the latest missteps by the Guardians as their losing streak reaches 10 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luis Ortiz placed on leave, Tanner Bibee struggling to win games
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the latest Guardians news as Luis Ortiz faces a potential suspension from MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians get a glimpse of what could have been with Matthew Boyd
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's series opening loss to the Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabriel Arias' injury opens multiple doors for Guardians minor leaguers
Joe Noga and Paul Hoynes look at who could be arriving in the wake of an ankle injury for the Guardians shortstop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Guardians 'Find a place for Chase' in their lineup soon?
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Chris Antonetti's revelation that Guardians No. 2 prospect Chase DeLauter is now major league ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices