Baskin & Phelps

The best conversations about Cleveland baseball from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive during the past week. Looking ahead to the season as position players join pitchers and catchers for spring training in Goodyear, Arizona. Andy and Jeff discuss who will man the keystone for the Guards this season - including whether last year's No. 1 overall pick, Travis Bazzana, is in the mix. They also wonder whether the organization's highly touted pitching factory can continue to churn out productive arms. Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com joins the guys to discuss the new-look lineup and how it will fare against right-handed pitching. Ken and Anthony discuss a potential trade for Vlad Guerrero Jr. and robot umps, and longtime MLB analyst Steve Phillips joins The Afternoon Drive to discuss Jose Ramirez's brilliance and more.

Former Browns QB Brian Hoyer on why Myles Garrett is doing the team a ‘favor’ with his trade request. Plus, Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss if Garrett has severed his relationship with the fans; Mary Kay Cabot joins Baskin & Phelps to discuss the Browns’ draft outlook; Daryl Ruiter on why the Browns should be looking at Matthew Stafford; The Afternoon Drive discusses how the Browns should approach free agency and the thought of Nick Chubb suiting up for the Steelers.

Hear from insiders around the Cleveland sports world as the Browns ponder their options with the No. 2 pick, the Cavaliers start the home stretch of the season, and the Guardians get ready for the season at spring training.

Baskin and Phelps full show for Friday, February 21, 2025

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Paul Hoynes joined Baskin and Phelps to share the latest news from Guardians Spring Training out in Goodyear. He talked about what he expects the roster to look like on Opening Day, whether or not Triston McKenzie will be a part of the rotation, as well as which prospects he's keeping an eye on as the regular season approaches.

Blue Jackets defensemen Jake Christiansen joined Baskin and Phelps to preview the Jackets' upcoming Stadium Series match up with the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. He discussed the 4Nations Face Off and why it was so good for the game of hockey, and why players were so motivated to play hard in an exhibition tournament. He also talked about his time in Cleveland playing with the Monsters.

Jeff and Dan talk about the Yankees loosening their rules on facial hair and why they thought the rule was so dumb in the first place.

Jeff and Dan break down the Cavs' win over the Knicks in their first contest back from the All-Star break

Brian Anderson joined Baskin and Phelps to preview the upcoming Spring Training games for the Guardians and shared his thoughts on the Yankees' new policy regarding player's facial hair. He also talked about the NHL's 4Nations Face Off and why it was so captivating for all sports fans, not just hockey fans, and shares stories from when he was recruited to play in international tournaments for baseball.

Dan and Jeff talk with callers who are angry that they're including Malik Willis in the Browns QB discussion

Jeff and Dan continue their quarterback discussion and take caller on Malik Willis.

Jeff and Dan dig deep in the latest installment of Let's Find Us a Quarterback - this time they're discussing Malik Willis

Baskin and Phelps continue their conversation about the 4Nations Face Off Final and why they don't think a similar format would work for the NBA.

Baskin and Phelps share their takeaways from the 4Nations Face Off finals and how the NHL managed to captivate sports fans with their version of an All-Star break.

Baskin and Phelps full show for Thursday, February 20, 2025

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