The View from Pluto

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.

The Cleveland Guardians open the season on Thursday with a few new faces in the field. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the new-look lineup and projections for the season.

The University of Akron men's basketball team is heading to its third NCAA Tournament in four seasons. Ideastream Public Media's Amanda Rabinowitz talked with our sports commentator Terry Pluto about the Zips' regular season dominance, a challenging MAC Tournament...and their chances against 4-seed Arizona.

A month after publicly requesting a trade, Browns star Myles Garrett has signed a $123 million dollar, four-year contract extension to remain in Cleveland. It was an outcome our sports commentator Terry Pluto predicted. He talked with Ideastream Public Media's Amanda Rabinowitz about how the team and Garrett finally came to terms on a deal.

The Cavaliers have come roaring into March in command of the Eastern Conference, eclipsing 50 wins on the season. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about how the Cavs are preparing for the playoffs with a pair of old Virginia Cavaliers helping off the bench.

An experimental surgery on a pitcher more than 50 years ago continues to offer benefits for both teams and players. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the popular Tommy John surgery and why teams like the Guardians are willing to wait for recovery.

Longtime Baldwin Wallace University women's head basketball coach Cheri Harrer has eclipsed 700 wins while her team rides a 22-game win streak. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about the magic behind her success.

An Ohio State legend is in line to be the next lieutenant governor, nominated by Gov. Mike DeWine. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto believes that Jim Tressel's decades of coaching and university leadership has given him the skills to succeed in politics.

The Browns have another headache following a lousy season; Star defensive end Myles Garrett wants out of Cleveland. But Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto believes Garrett's trade request is all about public pressure and money, and is yet another consequence of the failed Deshaun Watson trade.

The Cleveland State University men’s basketball team has won 12 straight and sit atop the Horizon League standings. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about both the excitement and worry among student-athletes as the school announced it's cutting three sports programs for budget reasons.

Less than two months after a fourth consecutive loss to rival Michigan, Ohio State is on the brink of winning a national title. They got there thanks an expanded college football playoff system. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about what a win over Notre Dame on Monday would mean for the Buckeyes, and for embattled head coach Ryan Day.

The Browns may be able to take advantage of a reported setback in quarterback Deshaun Watson's recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Ideastream Public Media's Amanda Rabinowitz talked with our sports commentator Terry Pluto about the possibility of Watson missing next season and the organization giving some power back to head coach Kevin Stefanski.

After staring the season with a 15-game winning streak, the Cavaliers have remained hot. They currently have the NBA's best record at 23-4. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto gives credit to new head coach Kenny Atkinson, who made a big statement this week: Beating his former team by nearly 30 points.

In a surprise move on the eve of Major League Baseball’s winter meetings, the Guardians dealt second baseman Andrés Giménez to Toronto, followed by a deal with Pittsburgh that landed a much-needed starting pitcher. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto breaks down the trade that rattled the fan base.

The changing landscape in college football cuts both ways for Ohio State coach Ryan Day. An extended playoff has kept the Buckeyes season alive, but a fourth straight loss to Michigan has fans, and possibly some big money donors, wondering if Day is the right man in Columbus. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto talks about high expectations and name, image, and likeness money for players.

The Buckeyes aren’t the only Ohio college football team with a big game this weekend. While rivals Ohio State and Michigan face off in Columbus on Saturday, Mount Union University and John Carroll University will be battling it out in the Division III NCAA Tournament in Alliance. Ideastream Public Media’s sports commentator Terry Pluto talked about the matchup between two teams with a lot to prove.

2022 was a pivotal year in Cleveland sports. José Ramirez decided to stay with the Guardians, the Cavs made the big trade for Donovan Mitchell, while the Browns took a big swing on Deshaun Watson. The moves turned out well for two of those teams. Ideastream Public Media's sports commentator Terry Pluto says one of the keys is a desire to play in Northeast Ohio.