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Longtime Cleveland baseball beat writer Paul Hoynes has been named the 2026 recipient of the BWAA Career Excellence Award.

Longtime Cleveland baseball writer Paul Hoynes wins 2026 BWAA Career Excellence Award

Hoynes has covered Cleveland's pro baseball franchise since 1983.

By Ben Axelrod OnDec 9, 2025 0
Edit via Liam McGuire

ESPN

Why don’t we care about the MLB gambling scandal like we do the NBA?

Michael Wilbon on MLB pitcher indictments

Michael Wilbon doesn’t ‘care’ about gambling charges against MLB pitchers: ‘Everybody’s betting now’

"Does that affect the game? Does it tilt it in any way that matters to me?"

By Brendon Kleen OnNov 10, 2025 0
Todd Frazier calling MLB Playoff game on ESPN

Todd Frazier briefly forced to call Wild Card game solo on ESPN

"Not much really going on here"

By Brandon Contes OnSep 30, 2025 0
The schedule and announcers for MLB's Wild Card Series were announced on Sunday night shortly after the regular season ended. Photo Credit: ESPN/YouTube.

Schedule, announcers for MLB Wild Card Series revealed

The postseason begins on Tuesday.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 28, 2025 0
Jason Benetti made a joke about Jhonkensy Noel's nickname, "Big Christmas," seconds before Noel hit a big home run. Photo Credit: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit

Jason Benetti joked about Jhonkensy Noel’s ‘Big Christmas’ nickname seconds before home run

"Christmas wins."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 19, 2025 0
WFAN radio hosts Evan Roberts blasts New York Mets fans after they gave a standing ovation to Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams in a no-hit bid. Photo Credit: WFAN

Evan Roberts blasts Mets fans for applauding opponent’s no-hit bid

"What kind of losers are we that we're cheering the opponent?!"

By Matt Clapp OnAug 7, 2025 0
Cubs broadcasters Boog Sciambi and Jim Deshaies in the broadcast booth with a Ryne Sandberg jersey to honor the late Cubs legend

Boog Sciambi jinxes Gavin Williams’ no-hitter bid while calling Cubs-Reds game

"You can jinx a no-hitter from a thousand miles away."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 6, 2025 0
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine calls for Ohio Casino Control Commission to ban prop bets

"The prop betting experiment in this country has failed badly."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 1, 2025 0
Workers from the Brilliant Electric Sign Company install the final letter to the new Cleveland Guardians sign on the scoreboard at Progressive Field.

Cleveland Guardians exec responds to Donald Trump’s name-change demands

"It's a decision we made and we've gotten the opportunity to build the brand as the Guardians over the last four years and we're excited about the future that's in front of us."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 20, 2025 0
Nate Rosenhaus, son of Jim Rosenhaus, may make the All-Star Game as a ball boy

Son of Guardians radio broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus among finalists on MLB All-Star Ball Crew ballot

"It would be awesome to share that moment with them to a degree that I would be there."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 7, 2025 0
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan

Jeff Passan warns that baseball is ‘rife for potential corruption’ around gambling

"It's great when this sort of thing gets flagged, but it also makes you think, how many times does this happen where it doesn't get flagged as well?"

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 4, 2025 0
The Giants surprised longtime announcer Duane Kuiper with a cake to honor celebrate his 75th birthday during Thursday's game. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area.

Giants surprised Duane Kuiper with cake to celebrate his 75th birthday

"I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you only celebrate 75 once."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 20, 2025 0
Justin Verlander

Guardians announcers hit Justin Verlander with reverse jinx

"Again, he's taking advantage of Schneemann."

By Qwame Skinner OnJun 19, 2025 0
John Fanta at the 2025 NCAA Tournament

John Fanta goes off on Guardians fans during call into Cleveland radio show

"We have to be a touch more positive."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 18, 2025 0
Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Hunter Gaddis (33) and catcher Bo Naylor (23) celebrate a win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Progressive Field.

Guardians broadcaster Rick Manning really needs a better phrase for describing player mistakes

"He wants to kill himself right now..."

By Sean Keeley OnMay 13, 2025 0
Jarren Duran yelling at a Guardians fan who referenced his 2022 suicide attempt from the stands

Red Sox broadcaster Will Middlebrooks condemns fan for reported comments on Jarren Duran’s past suicide attempt

"Disgusting."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 27, 2025 0
Orioles' Kevin Brown alongside Jim Palmer holding a plate of chicken wings in the broadcast booth

Orioles broadcaster Jim Palmer reveals what would make him try first chicken wing

"You have never had a chicken wing?!"

By Reice Shipley OnApr 16, 2025 0
Jun 27, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view a Cleveland Guardians hat and glove on the dugout railing before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Guardians offering free tickets after Opening Day streaming debacle

"We recognize despite the excitement for the start of the Guardians 2025 season the debut of CLEGuardians.TV had some technical issues early in yesterday’s game."

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 28, 2025 0
May 30, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; The 2022 MLB Memorial Day patch is shown on the jersey of Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) during the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Guardians announce plans to air games on local TV

Hours ahead of their season opener, the Guardians announced plans to air their games on local TV.

By Ben Axelrod OnMar 27, 2025 0
Cleveland Guardians third base José Ramírez

Cleveland Guardians still without TV deal days before season opener

A deal is expected before Opening Day, but nothing has been finalized.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 25, 2025 0
Greg Amsinger after Hunter Gaddis threw a predicted fastball to Juan Soto.

Greg Amsinger predicted pitch to Juan Soto in ‘greatest at-bat I’ve ever seen’: ‘You’re going to have to throw the fastball!’

"Look at him, he's literally spoiling every pitch. Like, you're going to have to throw the fastball!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 20, 2024 0
Pedro Martinez on TBS postgame show The Closer

Pedro Martinez calls Juan Soto’s ‘three-run Ding Dong Johnson’

The three-time Cy Young Award winner could also be a psychic.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 20, 2024 0
Apr 7, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce prepares to throw out the first pitch before the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Travis Kelce defends his Cleveland fandom after not wearing Guardians gear

"I don’t wear Cleveland gear one time and all of a sudden I’m not a real fan?!"

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 18, 2024 0
A widespread outage hit Hulu Live TV customers on Thursday night while sports fans were watching the ALCS and NLCS. Awful Announcing photo illustration

Hulu + Live TV outage impacts wild ALCS finish

The Hulu marketing execs who approved the slogan "Hulu has live sports" may be starting to regret that decision.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 17, 2024 0

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