/the-view-from-pluto Bringing you a new perspective on Ohio sports every Wednesday morning. en-US Copyright Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-11-19/pluto-too-early-to-tell-if-shedeur-sanders-can-be-the-qb-but-weve-seen-enough-of-dillon-gabriel Ideastream's commentator Terry Pluto breaks down Browns rookie quarterback Shadeur Sanders’ challenging first NFL game and explains why he wants to see more of the rookie on the field. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-11-19/pluto-too-early-to-tell-if-shedeur-sanders-can-be-the-qb-but-weve-seen-enough-of-dillon-gabriel Amanda Rabinowitz /sports/2025-11-12/pluto-on-clase-ortiz-indictments-and-a-sad-day-for-baseball-those-bets-have-to-go Sports commentator Terry Pluto reacts to the federal betting indictments against Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, and calls for an end to micro prop bets. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-11-12/pluto-on-clase-ortiz-indictments-and-a-sad-day-for-baseball-those-bets-have-to-go Amanda Rabinowitz /sports/2025-11-05/after-dodgers-repeat-what-are-title-chances-for-small-market-teams-like-the-guardians Ideastream's sports commentator Terry Pluto explains why Major League Baseball’s lack of a salary cap puts low budget teams like the Guardians at a disadvantage. Is reform overdue? Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-11-05/after-dodgers-repeat-what-are-title-chances-for-small-market-teams-like-the-guardians Amanda Rabinowitz /sports/2025-10-29/pluto-sports-gambling-scandal-cuts-the-heart-out-of-the-game Ideastream's sports commentator Terry Pluto breaks down the NBA gambling scandal with Cleveland ties and explains why the rise of sports betting has him deeply concerned. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-10-29/pluto-sports-gambling-scandal-cuts-the-heart-out-of-the-game Amanda Rabinowitz /sports/2025-10-22/cavs-aim-to-turn-regular-season-success-into-playoff-breakthrough Ideastream sports commentator Terry Pluto looks at how the Cavaliers are aiming to build on last season by finally going deeper in the playoffs under second-year coach Kenny Atkinson. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-10-22/cavs-aim-to-turn-regular-season-success-into-playoff-breakthrough Amanda Rabinowitz /sports/2025-10-15/is-guardians-ownership-wasting-ramirezs-career-the-answer-is-complicated Commentator Terry Pluto explores the renewed debate sparked by a fan’s full-page ad, questioning whether star third baseman José Ramírez’s career is truly “wasted" in Cleveland. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-10-15/is-guardians-ownership-wasting-ramirezs-career-the-answer-is-complicated Amanda Rabinowitz /sports/2025-10-08/flacco-trade-rookie-promotions-show-malaise-in-browns-offense After trading Joe Flacco, the Browns are hoping rookie Dillon Gabriel can spark the offense. But Ideastream's sports commentator Terry Pluto believes the team’s troubles might not be solved that easily. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-10-08/flacco-trade-rookie-promotions-show-malaise-in-browns-offense Amanda Rabinowitz /sports/2025-10-01/guardians-lineup-falters-against-skubal-setting-up-elimination-game The Guardians are facing elimination after a 2-1 loss to Detroit in Game 1. Terry Pluto breaks down Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts, Cleveland’s errors and Wednesday's must-win Game 2. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-10-01/guardians-lineup-falters-against-skubal-setting-up-elimination-game Amanda Rabinowitz /sports/2025-09-24/steady-manager-vogt-leads-guardians-september-surge This week, the Guardians have a chance to complete the biggest comeback in the history of divisional play. Sports commentator Terry Pluto says credit goes to manager Stephen Vogt, who he says has guided the team through adversity. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-09-24/steady-manager-vogt-leads-guardians-september-surge Amanda Rabinowitz /sports/2025-09-17/guardians-playoff-push-powered-by-amazon-style-roster-moves Despite a rocky season, the Guardians are still in the playoff hunt. Our sports commentator Terry Pluto explains how they’re managing to stay alive. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT /sports/2025-09-17/guardians-playoff-push-powered-by-amazon-style-roster-moves Amanda Rabinowitz