Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast
Episodes
Can the Cleveland Indians 'maximize' their playoff roster against the Houston Astros?
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the Cleveland Indians playoff pitching rotation and discuss where the Tribe has advantages in its playoff matchup ...
How does Trevor Bauer's return change the Cleveland Indians playoff rotation?
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Bauer is set to make three appearances before the playoffs begin. Can he still have an impact on the Tribe's starting rotation in the postseaso...
Will Jose Ramirez carry his MVP-caliber season into October for the Cleveland Indians?
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what it will take for Jose Ramirez to continue his MVP season deep into October. See acast.com/privac...
Does Josh Donaldson’s impending arrival solve the Cleveland Indians’ problems or create new ones?
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga of cleveland.com discuss the acquisition of Josh Donaldson and what it means for the Cleveland Indians as they get ready for ...
Is there enough time left for the Cleveland Indians to fix their bullpen woes?
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Andrew Miller back on the disabled list, how can Terry Francona and the Tribe figure out their bullpen problems in time for the playoffs? See aca...
Did Jose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor show their true colors in Cleveland Indians’ series vs. Boston?
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga learned about the Cleveland Indians and their superstar duo of Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindo...
Does Trevor Bauer's injury derail a potential Cy Young Award season?
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Bauer was trending toward a possible Cy Young Award season before last week's leg injury. Can the Indians righty rebound in time to impact the ...
How patient can the Cleveland Indians afford to be with struggling reliever Cody Allen?
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga discuss the Cleveland Indians' options with struggling reliever Cody Allen, and take questions submitted by r...
Leonys Martin's arrival doesn't exactly mean the Cleveland Indians are done making trades
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland acquired outfielder Leonys Martin from Detroit on Tuesday. But cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes believes the team is still looking to add an outf...
Jim Thome enters the Baseball Hall of Fame as a great hitter, even greater person (podcast)
28 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As Indians great Jim Thome enters the National Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend, cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes reflects on his years of covering the s...
Is Trevor Bauer the Cleveland Indians' No. 1 starter right now? (podcast)
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Bauer has been Cleveland's most consistent starter this season. But is he the Tribe's No. 1 pitcher heading down the stretch? See acast.com/pri...
Are the Cleveland Indians done trading now that they have Brad Hand and Adam Cimber?
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Cleveland Indians dealt Francisco Mejia to San Diego for Brad Hand and Adam Cimber on Thursday. Are they done dealing? Or will Chris Antonetti mak...
Jose Ramirez puts Cleveland Indians teammates first in turning down HR derby
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jose Ramirez and his Cleveland Indians teammates agreed that the diminutive slugger should save his energy and not participate in the All-Star home ru...
The Cardinals series, Shane Bieber's poise and Indians All-Stars
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes and Jamie Turner take a look at the recent series with the Cardinals, Shane Bieber and the Indians' All-Stars See acast.co...
Are the Cleveland Indians a second-half team again in 2018? (podcast)
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how the Cleveland Indians stack up against the American League Central at the end of a 16-game intrad...
Will Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber ever walk another batter? Maybe not
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga take a look at Corey Kluber's impressive streak of 43 1/3 innings without walking a batter and speculate on h...
Will the Cleveland Indians stick with veteran outfielders, or give Greg Allen a chance?
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the Cleveland Indians' outfield situation and what could happen when Brandon Guyer and Tyler Naquin a...
Cleveland Indians' outfield is about to get crowded: Who's in and who's out?
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Bradley Zimmer and three veterans ready to come off the disabled list, Tribe manager Terry Francona could be facing some tough decisions soon abo...
Does Josh Tomlin's move to the bullpen mean his time with the Cleveland Indians is coming to an end?
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga talk about Josh Tomlin's move to the bullpen, Trevor Bauer's ongoing battle with the Houston Astros and memories of Dave Garc...
Should the Cleveland Indians go to a six-man starting rotation?
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga debate whether a six-man rotation would help the Cleveland Indians protect their starting pitchers. See acast...
Which Cleveland Indians pitcher will be the next to throw a no-hitter?
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the Cleveland Indians pitching staff and speculate as to who could be the next Lenny Barker, breaking Cleveland's alm...
Trevor Bauer's sticky situation and Edwin Encarnacion's breakout game
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga talk Edwin Encarnacion's breakout three-homer game, Trevor Bauer's fight to legalize sticky substances and whether or not Jos...
Cleveland Indians' trip to Puerto Rico was about more than baseball
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes takes you behind the scenes of what went down during the Indians'two-game series against Minnesota in Puerto Rico and gets...
Puerto Rico series preview: Indians vs. Twins
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Preview the Indians and Twins as they get ready to face each other in a two-game series from Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico this week....
Are the Cleveland Indians getting peak Corey Kluber and peak Carlos Carrasco at the same time?
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the Cleveland Indians' winning streak and discuss who is the Tribe's best defensive player right now. Also: are th...
Brantley, Carrasco and bullpen lead Indians to home opener win
07 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the Cleveland Indians' 3-2 win in the 2018 home opener against Kansas City. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and ...
Cleveland Indians home opener preview
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes checks in after a long season-opening road trip to preview a 10-game Indians homestand starting with Friday's home opener ...
Cleveland Indians season opener preview
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hoynes checks in from Seattle where the Cleveland Indians are set to open the 2018 season with Corey Kluber on the mound. See acast.com/privacy f...
Rajai Davis, Ryan Merritt and the Cleveland Indians' latest roster moves
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rajai Davis and Erik Gonzalez are in and Ryan Merritt is still a big quesiton mark as the Cleveland Indians get closer to finalizing their opening day...
Does Minnesota Twins’ big offseason signal a challenge to Cleveland Indians’ A.L. Central crown?
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Twins beat writer LaVelle Neal from the Minneapolis Star Tribune joins the Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast to look at how Minnesota's active offseason...
Can Jason Kipnis continue his hot spring training start in the regular season?
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Kipnis is lighting up the desert in Goodyear, Ariz. with home runs in six of his first seven Cactus League games. Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes jo...
Which Cleveland Indians players stand out after one week of games in Goodyear?
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With one week of games under their belts in Goodyear, Ariz. the Cleveland Indians have seen some impressive outings from their veteran pitchers and yo...
Cleveland Indians Cactus League opener preview
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes checks in from Goodyear, Arizona with updates on Carlos Torres, Jason Kipnis and the starting lineup for the Tribe's Cactu...
Indians spring training: First full-squad workout, position battles and more
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes checks in from Spring Training in Goodyear, Ariz. after the Tribe's first full-squad workout with news on infield position...
How healthy are the Cleveland Indians as spring training begins?
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pitchers and catchers have reported to Goodyear, Arizona and we get a medical update from cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes. Also the latest on Trevor Bauer...
Cleveland Indians spring training countdown: Hear from Francona, Lindor and Miller
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, reliever Andrew Miller, shortstop Francisco Lindor and more as the Tribe prepares to get going in ...
Chief Wahoo's departure could create opportunities for Cleveland Indians
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes talks about Chief Wahoo's demise, the 2019 All-Star Game and did MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred overstep his authority? Also...
Jim Thome is heading to Cooperstown, and which Indians could join him
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Notes Jim Thome is heading to Cooperstown after earning election in his first year on the ballot. Cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes joins the podcas...
Terry Francona promises Indians will come back “with a vengeance” in 2018
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Notes Hear from Terry Francona and Roberto Perez at the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards. And get a preview of what's coming up at TribeFest as...
Can the Indians find another Jay Bruce in 2018?
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Notes Cleveland could be looking for another Jay Bruce-type bat at midseason in 2018 if the team is still contending, says cleveland.com's Pau...
Michael Brantley's surgery and contract options
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Notes Hear from Chris Antonetti about Michael Brantley's offseason ankle surgery and cleveland.com's Paul Hoynes on what Brantley's future wit...