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Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast

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Get the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Guardians from Paul Hoynes, Joe Noga and special guests on cleveland.com

Episodes

24 min
Jun 3, 2026
Guardians Pass Big-Test Moment with Win Over Yankees

The Guardians walked into Yankee Stadium facing one of baseball’s hottest pitchers and walked out looking every bit like a contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 min
Jun 2, 2026
Guardians-Yankees Series Preview: Big Arms, Big Stakes in the Bronx

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga preview the Guardians’ 3-game series against the Yankees, including tough pitching matchups, Gavin Williams’ rise and Cleveland’s injury outlook. The podcast also explores MLB trade deadline scenarios, Stephen Kwan’s future and memorable Yankees-Guardians moments from Yankee Stadium history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 min
Jun 1, 2026
ABS frustration, bullpen woes and Tanner Bibee’s tough luck

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the Guardians’ frustrating 2-4 homestand, Tanner Bibee’s bizarre winless streak despite another solid outing, and the bullpen collapse that spoiled Cleveland’s finale against Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
May 29, 2026
Outfield options at Triple-A and how the MLB owners proposal helps and hurts the Guardians

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what the MLB owners have proposed in the ongoing CBA negotiations as well as minor league options to replace Steven Kwan while he is on leave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 min
May 28, 2026
Guardians get a new minority owner, Gavin Williams dominates again and Travis Bazzana takes over at leadoff

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down an eventful day at the ballpark as the Guardians start their Travis Kelce Era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 min
May 26, 2026
Tanner Bibee's struggles, Guardians bullpen shuffle and Travis Bazzana's ascension to the leadoff spot

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down a long holiday weekend for the Guardians with a lot of big moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
May 22, 2026
Guardians pick up a historic sweep in Detroit

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look back at Cleveland's four-game sweep in Motown, just the second four-game dusting on the road in Detroit in franchise history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 min
May 21, 2026
Guardians score a comeback win in Detroit but still struggle to score for Tanner Bibee

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga discuss Tanner Bibee's lack of run support and what it means for the Guardains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 min
May 20, 2026
What is Travis Bazzana's ceiling as a hitter for the Guardians?

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look into what rookie 2B Travis Bazzana has accomplished just 19 games into his big league career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 min
May 19, 2026
Guardians offense is humming after lineup shuffle

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look into what's been different about the Guardians offense since Stephen Vogt made some lineup changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 min
May 18, 2026
José Ramírez and Kyle Manzardo are back, Steven Kwan is in a new spot and the Guardians are in the driver's seat for the Ohio Cup

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the Guardians series win against the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 min
May 15, 2026
Looking back at the 2016 Indians AL Championship team

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga recall the players, coaches and biggest moments from the 2016 Indians American League Championship run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 min
May 14, 2026
Parker Messick's consistency, Stephen Vogt's lineup decisions and remembering the 2016 Indians

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga recap a Guardians sweep against the Angels and look ahead to a reunion with the 2016 Tribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 min
May 12, 2026
Guardians walk their way to a win for acting manager Tony Arnerich

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the Guardians' win against the Angels that featured a season-high 10 walks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 min
May 11, 2026
Patrick Bailey, Bo Naylor and the future at catcher for the Guardians

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Saturday's trade by the Guardians that has cast uncertainty over the club's backstop position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 min
May 8, 2026
Bo Naylor, Slade Cecconi bounce back as Guardians post a winning road trip

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's 8-5 win in Kansas City and look ahead to a weekend series against Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32 min
May 7, 2026
Is there anything Austin Hedges can't do for the Guardains?

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive into Austin Hedges' breakout game for the Guardians against the Royals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 min
May 6, 2026
Gavin Williams stumbles in KC, Rhys Hoskins heats up and Framber Valdez melts down

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Tuesday's Guardians loss to the Royals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 min
May 5, 2026
What's behind Tanner Bibee's winless stretch for the Guardians?

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive into Tanner Bibee's winless start to the 2026 Guardians season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
May 4, 2026
Chase DeLauter's weekend surge, Bo Naylor's ongoing struggles and the looming specter of Gabriel Arias' return

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down a big weekend of offense for the Guardians against the A's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 min
Apr 30, 2026
Guardians survive April gauntlet with .500 record

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look back at the highs and lows of Cleveland's opening month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34 min
Apr 28, 2026
Travis Bazzana's time has come as Guardians promote 2024 No. 1 overall pick

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive deep on why the Guardians made the move to promote top prospect Travis Bazzana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 min
Apr 27, 2026
A breakout weekend for Angel Martínez in Toronto, and Travis Bazzana's timeline becoming more clear

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look back at Angel Martínez's big weekend against the Blue Jays, and when Travis Bazzana could finally arrive in Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 min
Apr 23, 2026
Looking for Guardians silver linings in Tanner Bibee's last two outings, Daniel Schneemann's at-bats

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the Guardians 4-3 homestand and where the club can build momentum with performances by Tanner Bibee and Daniel Schneemann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 min
Apr 21, 2026
Should Guardians fans stop booing Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve?

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga debate why Cleveland fans still boo Astros players from the 2018 trash can scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 min
Apr 20, 2026
José Ramírez heats up as the Guardians take three from Baltimore

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down José Ramírez's weekend against the Orioles at Progressive Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 min
Apr 17, 2026
Parker Messick flirts with destiny, but will the Guardians ever throw a no-hitter?

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive into Cleveland's no-hitter drought, and how close Parker Messick came to making history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 min
Apr 16, 2026
Stephen Vogt's message to the Guardians after 'uninspiring game' in St. Louis

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at Stephen Vogt's effort to light a fire under the Guardians after a 2-4 road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
Apr 15, 2026
Guardians rookie learns just how cruel baseball can be with late error that costs Cleveland a win

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's extra-innings loss to the Cardinals after Juan Brito's critical late error. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 min
Apr 14, 2026
Angel Martínez, Daniel Schneemann emerging as clutch Guardians bats

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what Angel Martínez and Daniel Schneemann have been able to contribute to Cleveland's offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 min
Apr 13, 2026
Guardians rotation falls flat against Braves with Parker Messick's outing the lone bright spot

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's weekend series in Atlanta and preview a trip to St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 min
Apr 10, 2026
Which of José Ramírez's 1,622 big league games stands out the most to you?

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga debate José Ramírez's greatest game in a Cleveland uniform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
Apr 9, 2026
Guardians starting pitching puts together dominant homestand against Cubs, Royals

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how Cleveland's starting rotation has come together to produce a 1.10 ERA over its last nine outings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
Apr 8, 2026
Brayan Rocchio is back at shortstop and back to his walk-off ways for Guardians

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the Guardians' first walk-off win of the season behind Brayan Rocchio's RBI single in the ninth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
Apr 6, 2026
Gabriel Arias and CJ Kayfus step up for Guardians; José Ramírez on the verge of history

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down a big home opening weekend for the Guardians and look ahead to a milestone for José Ramírez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 min
Apr 3, 2026
Guardians home opener hype and Chase DeLauter's chances at a long-term contract

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga get you ready for the Guardians home opener against the Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 min
Apr 2, 2026
Guards Ball is alive and well after Cleveland's 4-3 opening road trip

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's series-clinching win against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 min
Apr 1, 2026
How long will Guardians miss Chase DeLauter after freak foul ball injury?

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga react to rookie sensation Chase DeLauter leaving Tuesday's game with a bone bruise on his left foot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 min
Mar 31, 2026
Parker Messick's brilliant debut and how the Guardians will handle Tanner Bibee's next start

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Parker Messick's scoreless outing against the Dodgers and where the Guardians could go when Tanner Bibee takes the mound against Shohei Ohtani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 min
Mar 30, 2026
Breaking down Chase DeLauter's Player of the Week performance in Seattle

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive into what made Chase DeLauter's Seattle series so special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
Mar 27, 2026
Chase DeLauter's 'other' big debut, and what the Guardians might do with Tanner Bibee

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga recap the Guardians season opening win in Seattle and what it means for Chase DeLauter and Tanner Bibee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 min
Mar 26, 2026
Vibes are high in Seattle as the Guardians prepare to open 2026 season

Paul Hoynes sets the scene inside the Guardians clubhouse the night before Cleveland opens the 2026 season against the Mariners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 min
Mar 25, 2026
How much playing time will the Guardians give Chase DeLauter in 2026?

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga weigh the benefits of limiting Chase DeLauter's playing time in his rookie season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
Mar 24, 2026
What is Chase DeLauter's offensive ceiling for the Guardians in 2026?

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga debate whether or not 30 home runs is in the cards for Cleveland's AL Rookie of the Year candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 min
Mar 23, 2026
Guardians 2026 opening day roster down to two big decisions

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the final two roster decisions facing Stephen Vogt and the Guardians before the opener in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
Mar 20, 2026
Ralphy Valezquez, Parker Messick and the best Cleveland baseball player nicknames of all time

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive deep into Cleveland's best baseball nicknames in franchise history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 min
Mar 19, 2026
Has Rhys Hoskins locked up a spot on the Guardians opening day roster?

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga discuss where veteran slugger Rhys Hoskins will open the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
Mar 18, 2026
Have Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana already had their spring breakout moments?

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at two Guardians rookies who will certainly have an impact on the major league roster this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
Mar 17, 2026
Guardians breathe a sigh of relief with José Ramírez's shoulder

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga discuss José Ramírez's latest injury update, the Guardians' roster and where Travis Bazzana fits in Cleveland's plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 min
Mar 16, 2026
What is the impact of a potential José Ramírez long-term injury for the Guardians?

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how the Guardians would cope if José Ramírez has to miss an extended number of games with a shoulder injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices