The Guardians' unsung heroes; Is Deshaun Watson playing well? $600,000 college kickers

Highlights: The Guardians successfully captured the Central Division by overhauling their lineup, demoting struggling prospects in favor of veteran hitters. The catcher pairing of Patrick Bailey and Austin Hedges transformed the Guardians, providing solid offensive production and defensive stability for young pitchers. Stephen Kwan rescued his season by returning to his natural hitting approach. Josh Naylor's severe underperformance following a $92 million contract extension was a primary catalyst for the firing of Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson. Rookie Chase DeLauter just keeps hitting. How would Terry roll out the Guardians' starters for the ALDS? Gavin Williams, Parker Messick and Tanner Bibee all have a case. Major League Baseball teams are actively removing traditional stadium seating to create modern, standing-room social spaces tailored to younger demographics. Defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg transformed the Browns' defense into a highly aggressive, pressure-heavy unit focused on quarterback disruption. The Browns' defense has achieved a 48-game streak without allowing a 300-yard passer, marking the longest active streak in the NFL. Despite decent traditional statistics, advanced analytics reveal Deshaun Watson is struggling with turnover-worthy plays. Todd Monken's aggressive late-game fourth-down decision raises a question: Was it analytically driven or culture-driven? Massive NIL packages are transforming college football by empowering programs to retain star players instead of losing them to the draft or transfer portal. College kickers are earning some serious paydays, Terry says. Terry on why the Cavs ended up doing training camp in Spain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices