Did Guardians rookies get overlooked? Cade Smith’s award case and a familiar foe returns to AL Central – Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast
Rodney Ellis
Rodney Ellis
Sports Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Rodney has spent over eight years reporting on Cleveland’s professional and amateur sports scenes, with a background in sports broadcasting from Bowling Green State University. He has contributed to ESPN Radio and other local stations, where his vibrant coverage has garnered a loyal following.
More from Rodney →Sports Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 4:54 PM · 1 min read
CLEVELAND, Ohio — On Wednesday’s Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast, Joe Noga and Paul Hoynes examine what awards season reveals about the Guardians’ future, beginning with Pat Murphy’s historic third consecutive National League Manager of the Year Award and Stephen Vogt’s fourth-place finish in the American League.