The View from Pluto

The Browns are once again facing questions at kicker. Rookie Andre Szmyt missed two kicks in Sunday's season opener, costing the team a win. Ideastream Public Media's Amanda Rabinowitz talked with sports commentator Terry Pluto about the Browns' kicking troubles, and what they can do about it.

Terry Pluto explains why the Cleveland Browns traded Kenny Pickett to the Raiders, elevating rookie Dillon Gabriel as Joe Flacco’s backup and moving Shedeur Sanders to third string.

Two years after becoming an unlikely hero in Cleveland, Joe Flacco is back as the Browns’ starting quarterback. Sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about why the veteran is the clear choice to open the season against Cincinnati.

The buzz around Browns rookie quarterback Shadeur Sanders is growing louder after his impressive preseason debut. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto looks at the fifth-round pick's star power, the reaction from fans and what his debut might mean for the upcoming season.

Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto breaks down how the Guardians have defied expectations and reignited their playoff push after early-season struggles, off-field distractions and trade rumors.

The Cleveland Guardians head into the second half of the season facing an uphill climb. The reigning AL Central champs sit 12 games behind first place Detroit. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what’s gone wrong and whether there’s still a chance to turn it around.

Seventy-eight years ago this month, Larry Doby became the first Black player in the American League, debuting with the Cleveland Indians just 11 weeks after Jackie Robinson. But Doby's path was different—and arguably tougher. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto talked about Doby’s difficult debut and the legacy too often left out of baseball history.

The WNBA is growing fast and Cleveland is back in the mix, getting a new team in 2028 -- nearly 25 years after the Rockers folded. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the league’s rise and why Cleveland’s second shot at the WNBA feels different.

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has made a few headlines for the wrong reasons. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto says some off-field choices—like recent speeding violations—highlight concerns about Sanders' readiness to lead an NFL team.

As excitement builds around Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto is urging fans and analysts to tap the brakes on the hype. Pluto talks about decisions that may have led to Sanders' big drop in the draft and how he's working to rewrite the narrative in Cleveland. Pluto also discusses what the Browns might do with four quarterbacks on the roster.

The heart of the Browns’ offense—and one of Cleveland’s most beloved athletes—is moving on. Running back Nick Chubb is signing with the Houston Texans after six seasons in Cleveland. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about Chubb’s comeback from a devastating knee injury and why the Browns are going in a new direction.

All-Star third basemen José Ramírez is off to one of the best starts of his career, propelling the Cleveland Guardians to a winning record in the first two months of the season. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the player he calls a "secret superstar" who continues to break records in his 13th season with the team.

Cavs general manager Koby Altman is expressing optimism over the team's future. Altman said during Monday's season-ending press conference that their core group of players will remain intact despite another second-round playoff exit. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto discusses what he expects to happen in the offseason.

The Cavaliers historic season came to a heartbreaking end with a 114-105 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what he describes Cleveland's struggles to match the Pacers' toughness, and what comes next.

Injuries and a late-game collapse have the Cavs in an 0-2 hole to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Indiana rallied from a 119-112 deficit with eight straight points in the final 47.9 seconds to win 120-119 on Tuesday night. Idestream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what went wrong and what's next for top-seeded Cavs.

A somewhat bizarre Browns draft has led to a crowded quarterback room in Cleveland. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto explains some of the criticism that caused Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL Hall of Famer and Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, to fall to the fifth round.

The Browns have zeroed in on a unique player with their No. 2 overall pick in Thursday night’s draft. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto believes the team will pass on a quarterback and take Travis Hunter of the University of Colorado. Pluto talks about what an elite two-way player like Hunter can bring to Cleveland.

Kenny Atkinson has made history in his first season as head coach in Cleveland. Now, Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto says, Atkinson faces pressure to lead the top-seeded Cavs deep into the playoffs.

Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam calls the Deshaun Watson trade a "swing and a miss", and says renovating the downtown stadium is still a possibility. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto weighs in on Haslam's comments this week, and what taking the blame for the failed trade means for ownership and the front office.