TV Tonight 4.12

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

MLB
Indians @ Rays (STO, 7pm)
Royals @ Astros OR Giants @ Rockies (MLB, 8pm)

NBA
Thunder @ Spurs (TNT, 8pm)
Grizzlies @ Clippers (TNT, 10:30pm)

NFL
Gruden's QB Camp: Jared Goff (ESPN, 8:30pm)
Gruden's QB Camp: Carson Wentz (ESPN, 9pm)

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The Voice (NBC, 8pm)
Fresh Off The Boat (ABC, 8pm)
New Girl (FOX, 8pm)
NCIS: New Orleans (CBS, 8pm)
iZombie (The CW, 8pm)
The Real O'Neals (ABC, 8:30pm)
Grandfathered (FOX, 8:30pm)

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC, 9pm)
Brooklyn Nine Nine (FOX, 9pm)
NCIS (CBS, 9pm)
iZombie SEASON FINALE (The CW, 9pm)
IMPACT Wrestling (POP TV, 9pm)
Shadowhunters (Freeform [ABC Family], 9pm)
Total Divas (E!, 9pm)
The Grinder (FOX, 9:30pm)

L.A. Clippers Dance Squad (E!, 10pm)
Chrisley Knows Best (USA, 10pm)
Game Of Silence (NBC, 10pm)
Beyond The Tank (ABC, 10pm)
NCIS: New Orleans (CBS, 10pm)
Awkward (MTV, 10pm)
Chopped (Food Network, 10pm)
Tosh.0 (Comedy Central, 10pm)
Not Safe With Nikki Glaser (Comedy Central, 10:30pm)
Faking It (MTV, 10:30pm)

TV Tonight 4.3

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

MLB
Blue Jays @ Rays (ESPN 2, 4pm)
Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown (ESPN, 8pm)
Mets @ Royals (ESPN, 8:30pm)

NBA
Trail Blazers @ Warriors (NBA TV, 8pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
WOMENS: Oregon State vs. Connecticut (ESPN, 6pm)
WOMENS: Washington vs. Syracuse (ESPN 2, 8:30pm)

NHL
Blues @ Avalanche (NBC Sports, 8pm)

SOCCER
MLS: Portland Timbers @ Orlando City SC (FOX Sports 1, 8pm)

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Little Big Shots (NBC, 7pm)
Bordertown (FOX, 7pm)
Cooper Barrett's Guide To Surviving Life (FOX, 7:30pm)

iHeart Radio Music Awards (TNT/TBS/TruTV, 8pm)
Little Big Shots (NBC, 8pm)
Once Upon A Time (ABC, 8pm)
51st Academy of Country Music Awards (CBS, 8pm)
The Simpsons (FOX, 8pm)
Bob's Burgers (FOX, 8:30pm)

The Walking Dead SEASON FINALE (AMC, 9pm)
Vinyl (HBO, 9pm)
Shameless (Showtime, 9pm)
The Carmichael Show (NBC, 9pm)
The Family (ABC, 9pm)
Bob's Burgers (FOX, 9pm)
Crowded (NBC, 9:30pm)
The Last Man On Earth (FOX, 9:30pm)

Girls (HBO, 10pm)
Billions (Showtime, 10pm)
Hollywood Game Night (NBC, 10pm)
Quantico (ABC, 10pm)
Talking Dead (AMC, 10:30pm)
Togetherness (HBO, 10:30pm)

Last Week Tonight (HBO, 11pm)
Comic Book Men (AMC, 12:40am)

Tribe Talk 9.1.15: Not So Fast… Indians Season is Far From Done #Indians

By @DaSportsGenius7

Tom Hamilton calls it the, "6 Month Journey, that is Baseball's season" for a reason.  It seems like only yesterday the Indians were starting the season with such high hopes and ended up getting swept by the Tigers in their first Home series.  It's led to a season of change.  The Indians have gone from change from the leadership in the clubhouse (Swisher and Bourn to Kipnis, Brantley and Kluber) and now leadership change in the Front Office with Mark Shapiro leaving.  The Indians headed into Monday's series with the red hot Toronto Blue Jays at 63-66, only 5 GB of the Wild Card.  A month ago I think almost all the fans would've quit on this team, suddenly the Indians sweep their home stand against Milwaukee and the Angels.  Now suddenly the season has taken a turn nobody saw coming.  The 2nd Wild Card now doesn't seem that much of a farfetched possibility.

Now as an Indians fan you're probably thinking that it's a long shot and you're probably right, but I think it's fair to examine, what kind of a chance do the Indians really have?  In my personal opinion, there isn't a team that's currently ahead of us that I'm particularly scared of.  In the last month of the year, after the Blue Jays series, the Indians will have ONE non-in division series until the final series of the year against the Red Sox.  The Indians will have 7 games vs. Detroit, 6 vs. Chicago, 7, 7 vs. Kansas City, and 7 vs. Minnesota.  As crucial as the Blue Jays series could be for establishing momentum, from a schedule standpoint, as long as the Indians can start September on the right note, the Tigers series from the 10th-13th will define the season.  The Indians biggest obstacle has been winning big series at home, especially vs. Detroit.  If the Indians can start off well and win that series, I think the Tribe can seriously make a run for the 2nd Wild Card spot.  The reason why?  Think about it, the teams in front of the Tribe really don't have the pitching staff that the Indians have and for the most part, the critical parts of the offense haven't been hitting like they should and some are coming around at the right time.  So let's examine the other teams the Indians will be watching the scoreboard for in September.

Baltimore Orioles- Lets be honest the Orioles offense really has the potential to score at will whenever it wants.  With Chris Davis, Adam Jones, Matt Wieters, and young budding star Manny Machado, the Orioles can score with any team.  As for their pitching staff...well that's the problem.  When you are lead by Chris Tillman, Kevin Gausman, and Ubaldo Jimenez, you know you have serious problems long term wise.  While they have the bullpen to back it up, in September it's crucial for teams to have your starters last in games to rest up that bullpen.  I think their hopes are over and compared to the Indians, I'd give the Indians an edge.

Tampa Bay Rays- This one doesn't need a lot of explanation in my opinion.  The Rays have done nothing short of a masterful job rebuilding their team and are still in the hunt with 1st year manager Kevin Cash.  With Chris Archer leading the way, the Rays have an ace that can carry them.  My problem is with the bullpen and offense.  I see way too many holes all around compared to where the Indians struggles in offense lay in players having down seasons and not getting hot.  That's why I'm not afraid of Tampa.

Los Angeles Angels- Indians swept them...do I really need to explain why?  Mike Trout alone only gets you so far.  The money wasted on a mediocre rotation has really made the Angels suffer.  Doesn't help their farm system is so bad they can't trade for an ace.  But at least they got some young arms to build around for 2016.

Minnesota Twins- This is the only one I'm still blown away by that they're still in it.  Their offense is really average, and their rotation has veteran arms, but no ace.  I'll give them this, they got one hell of a closer.  But the Twins I thought would fall apart at this point, but they've stayed on track to be in it.  Something has to give and those 7 games the Twins will face with the Indians will decide who takes the 2nd place spot in the division behind the Royals.  I think the way the Indians have played them recently gives me hope they'll do fine against them and take care of business.

Texas Rangers- This is the another team that perplexes me.  Without a doubt they have enough offense to gives teams a headache to deal with and do have an ace with Cole Hamels.  With an offense lead by Prince Fielder, Adrian Beltre and a rejuvenated Josh Hamilton.  The big plus with Texas down the stretch is that although they mostly play their division, they have a good amount of games with the Mariners and A's left.  They have 7 vs. the Astros and funny enough right at the perfect moment for the Indians to strike.  As said earlier I'm focusing on the 4 game home series vs. Detroit, the Rangers series vs. Astros begins that next Monday.  If the Indians can continue to scratch and claw their way up the Wild Card, that will be the moment the Indians can strike.

All I ask of fans is to look at the teams ahead of you...you can't tell me that the Indians aren't better that much worse than these teams?  Hell I'd argue the Tribe might be better than these teams.  This is a team that for the past 2 years have shown, they know how to play in September, it's time to show it guys.  A lot of Indians fans threw in the towel, I admit I was extremely close to doing it.  But in the words of Lee Corso, "NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND!"  This season a FAR from over.  So Tribe fans, please keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times because the Roller Coaster we're going on is going to be one wild ride!

TV Tonight 7.1

By @nevaRWilliams

MLB
Indians @ Rays (STO, 7pm)
Yankees @ Angels (ESPN, 7pm)

FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
Japan vs. England (FOX Sports 1, 7pm)

NBA
Free Agent Fever (NBA TV, 7pm)

NFL
The Top 100 Players of 2015, 20-11 (NFL Network, 9pm)

MMA & BOXING
The Ultimate Fighter (FOX Sports 1, 10pm)

OTHER SPORTS
Soccer Friendly: Mexico vs. Honduras (ESPN 2, 9:30pm)

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Ring Of Honor Wrestling (Destination America, 8pm)
Lucha Underground (El Rey, 8pm)
America's Got Talent (NBC, 8pm)
MasterChef (FOX, 8pm)
Big Brother (CBS, 8pm)

IMPACT Wrestling (Destination America, 9pm)
Food Paradise International (Travel, 9pm)
American Ninja Warrior (NBC, 9pm)
Bullseye (FOX, 9pm)
Suits (USA, 9pm)

Extant (CBS, 10pm)
Mr. Robot (USA, 10pm)
Girl Code (MTV, 10pm)
Craziest Restaurants In America (Food Network, 10pm)
Celebrity Wife Swap (ABC, 10pm)

Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'n Out (MTV2, 11pm)
Not Exactly News (MTV2, 11:30pm)

TV Tonight 6.30

By @nevaRWilliams

FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
Germany vs. United States (FOX, 7pm)

MLB
Indians @ Rays (STO, 7pm)
Cubs @ Mets (ESPN, 7pm)
Yankees @ Angels OR Rockies @ Athletics (MLB Network, 10pm)

OTHER SPORTS
WNBA: New York Liberty @ Chicago Sky (ESPN 2, 8pm)
Softball: Akron Racers @ Dallas Charge (CBS SportsNet, 8pm)

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WWE Tough Enough (USA, 8pm)
America's Got Talent (NBC, 8pm)
Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family, 8pm)

Teen Wolf (MTV, 9pm)
Chrisley Knows Best (USA, 9pm)
Stitchers (ABC Family, 9pm)
Extreme Weight Loss (ABC, 9pm)
Beat The Champions (FOX, 9pm)
Zoo SERIES PREMIERE (CBS, 9pm)
Rizzoli & Isles (TNT, 9pm)
Chrisley Knows Best (USA, 9:30pm)

Scream SERIES PREMIERE (MTV, 10pm)
Tyrant (FX, 10pm)
I Can Do That (NBC, 10pm)
Ink Master (SPIKE, 10pm)
Royal Pains (USA, 10pm)
Proof (TNT, 10pm)
Chopped (Food Network, 10pm)
Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central, 10pm)
Another Period (Comedy Central, 10:30pm)

TV Tonight 6.29

By @nevaRWilliams

MLB
Indians @ Rays (STO, 7pm)
Rangers @ Orioles (ESPN, 7pm)

OTHER SPORTS
Softball: Akron Racers vs. Dallas Charge (CBS SportsNet, 6:30pm)

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WWE Raw (USA, 8pm)
American Ninja Warrior (NBC, 8pm)
The Bachelorette (ABC, 8pm)
So You Think You Can Dance? (FOX, 8pm)

Major Crimes (TNT, 9pm)

Teen Wolf SEASON PREMIERE (MTV, 10pm)
The Making Of The Mob: New York (AMC, 10pm)
The Island (NBC, 10pm)
The Whispers (ABC, 10pm)
Murder In The First (TNT, 10pm)
Guilty Pleasures SEASON FINALE (Food Network, 10pm)
Top 5 Restaurants, "Best Pizza" (Food Network, 10:30pm)

TV Weekend 6.19 - 6.20

By @nevaRWilliams

Defiance (FRI, SyFy, 8pm)
New Japan Pro Wrestling (FRI, AXSTV, 8pm)
Girl Meets World (FRI, Disney, 8:30pm)

Killjoys (FRI, SyFy, 9pm)
What Would You Do? (FRI, ABC, 9pm)
The Messengers (FRI, The CW, 9pm)

Dark Matter (FRI, SyFy, 10pm)
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Power (SAT, STARZ, 9pm)
Orphan Black (SAT, BBC America, 9pm)

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FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
Germany vs. Sweden (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 4pm)
China vs. Cameroon (SAT, FOX Spors 1, 7:30pm)

MLB
Rays @ Indians (FRI, STO, 7pm)
Tigers @ Yankees OR Orioles @ Blue Jays (FRI, MLB Network, 7pm)

Orioles @ Blue Jays (SAT, MLB Network, 1pm)
Rays @ Indians (SAT, STO, 7pm)
Giants @ Dodgers OR Tigers @ Yankees (SAT, MLB Network, 7pm)
Astros @ Mariners OR Padres @ Diamondbacks (SAT, MLB Network, 10pm)

WNBA
Chicago Sky @ San Antonio Stars (SAT, NBA TV, 8pm)

FOOTBALL
Arena Football: Orlando Predators @ Arizona Rattlers (SAT, CBS SportsNet, 8pm)
Legends Football League: Chicago Bliss @ Omaha Heart (SAT, FUSE, 9pm)

MMA & BOXING
Premier Boxing Champions (FRI, NBC Sports, 8pm)
Bellator MMA Live 138 (FRI, SPIKE, 9pm)

Premier Boxing Champions (SAT, NBC, 8:30pm)

GOLF
2015 US Open Golf Championship, Second Round (FRI, FOX, 8pm)
2015 US Open Golf Championship, Third Round (SAT, FOX, 2pm)

NASCAR & RACING
Camping World Truck Series: Iowa (FRI, FOX Sports 1, 8:30pm)

NHRA Drag Racing: Thunder Valley Nationals, Qualifying (SAT, ESPN 2, 8pm)
XFINITY Series: Owens Corning Atticat 300 (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 9:30pm)

NCAA COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
TCU vs. Vanderbilt (FRI, ESPN, 8pm)

Florida vs. Virginia (SAT, ESPN, 8pm)

OTHER SPORTS
Dew Tour: Chicago Skate Streetstyle (SAT, NBC, 2:30pm)
Beach Volleyball: FIVB Grand Slam (SAT, NBC, 4pm)

TV Tonight 4.7

By @nevaRWilliams

NBA
Spurs @ Thunder (TNT, 8pm)
Lakers @ Clippers (TNT, 10:30pm)

MLB
Braves @ Marlins OR Orioles @ Rays (MLB Network, 7pm)
Padres @ Dodgers OR Rangers @ Athletics (MLB Network, 10pm)

NHL
Wild @ Blackhawks (NBC Sports, 8:30pm)

2015 WOMEN'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Notre Dame vs. Connecticut (ESPN, 8:30pm)

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The Voice (NBC, 8pm)
Fresh Off The Boat (ABC, 8pm)
Hell's Kitchen (FOX, 8pm)
NCIS (CBS, 8pm)
Billy & Billie (Audience, 8pm)
Fresh Off The Boat (ABC, 8:30pm)

Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC, 9pm)
iZombie (The CW, 9pm)
New Girl (FOX, 9pm)
NCIS: New Orleans (CBS, 9pm)
Face Off (SyFy, 9pm)
Weird Loners (FOX, 9:30pm)

Finding Carter (MTV, 10pm)
Justified (FX, 10pm)
Chicago Fire (NBC, 10pm)
Forever (ABC, 10pm)
Person Of Interest (CBS, 10pm)
Chopped (Food Network, 10pm)
Sirens (USA, 10pm)
Tosh.0 (Comedy Central, 10pm)

Leadoff with Lee 12.9.14

By @cleeverizon

- All reports indicate that Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel will be the starter against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Even though Brian Hoyer is 2-0 against Cincinnati, his play has been struggling for the past five weeks. Maybe we will find out more today if Manziel will named, officially. But for sure by Wednesday. I have heard several reasons why Manziel didn't play last week from going to the Cavs game, which turned out to be unfounded speculation, Mike Pettine overruling offensive coordinator Mike Shannahan or consulting with veterans on the team. My team source did indicate that The Johnny Era is about to begin, but also stated we thought the same thing last week too.

- The Browns will face the Cincinatti Benagls this Sunday at home. In a interview with WLW-AM in the "Nati". Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis was quated saying "You gotta defend the offense, you don't defend the player. Particularly a midget" Lewis was referring to Johnny Manziel. If this isn't enough to get Manziel going, I don't know what is. He has been working with a chip on his shoulder the entire year. And if He wants to make a statement,Johnny Manziel will rise to the occasion.

- Late last night, the Chicago White Sox pulled off two major moves. The biggest of which was acquiring starter Jeff Samardzija from the Oakland Athletics. Last season with the Cubs and A's, Samardzija was 7-13 with a 2.99 ERA. He is to make $9 - $10 million in 2015, which is the final year of his arbitration eligibility.

The second move was signing for New York Yankees reliever David Robertson, via free agency. Robertson, 29, was 4-5 with 39 saves and a 3.08 ERA.

- Yesterday the Cleveland Indians traded minor league prospect Joey Wendle for 1B/OF Brandon Moss of the Oakland Athletics. Moss had a .234 batting average, 81 RBIs, 25 HRs and 117 hits in 500 at bats last season. Now all the Tribe needs to do, is figure out if they want to move Nick Swisher and/or Carlos Santana. Both of which I heard have been rumored to be in separate deals.

- Over the weekend the Tampa Bay Rays signed former Indians bullpen coach Kevin Cash to lead their team as the new skipper. The former catcher played 8 seasons in the MLB and retired in 2011. In 2012 he was named the Indians bullpen coach. Cash also was a finalist to become the Texas Rangers manager in 2014.

- Trade Dion Waiters or nah? The Cavs control him until 2016 and he will become a restricted free agent. Meaning the Cavs can match any offer made to Waiters by any other team. A rumor yesterday afternoon was to trade Waiters to the Memphis Grizzlies for 7 foot center and former Ohio State product Kosta Koufos. Waiters has averaged 14.6 point per game prior to this season. He's down to 8 points per game, but you must consider the addition of Lebron James and Kevin Love have a lot to do with his declined scoring. But last night, the Cavs won 110-88 against the Brooklyn Nets with Dion Waiters being the standout with 26 points. LBJ added 18 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds, Kevin Love pitched in 19 points, 14 rebounds and my 6th man on the year, Tristan Thompson, had 14 points and 12 rebounds. So you want to trade Dion for who? Come again my friend!

For a closer look at Waiter's contract, click here.

TV Tonight 9.11.14

By @neveRWilliams

NFL
Thursday Night Kickoff (CBS/NFL Network, 7:30 PM)
Steelers @ Ravens (CBS/NFL Network, 8:25 PM)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Louisiana Tech @ North Texas (CBS SportsNet, 8 PM)
Houston @ BYU (ESPN, 9 PM)

MLB
Rays @ Yankees OR Pirates @ Phillies (MLB Network, 7 PM)

WOMEN's BASKETBALL
U.S. National Team Scrimmage: Red vs. White (ESPN 2, 7 PM)

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The Biggest Loser, SEASON PREMIERE (NBC, 8 PM)
The Quest (ABC, 8 PM)
Haven, SEASON PREMIERE (SyFy, 8 PM)

Rush (USA, 9 PM)
Dating Naked (VH1, 9 PM)

Married (FX, 10 PM)
Ridiculousness (MTV, 10 PM)
Satisfaction (USA, 10 PM)
You're The Worst (FX, 10:30 PM)
Snack-Off (MTV, 10:30 PM)

Black Jesus (Cartoon Network, 11 PM)

TV Tonight 7.6.14

MLB
2014 MLB All-Star Selection Show (ESPN, 7 PM)
Rays @ Tigers (ESPN, 8 PM)

TENNIS
2014 Wimbledon Championships, Men's Final (ABC, 3 PM)

GOLF
Greenbrier Classic, Final Round (CBS, 3 PM)

OTHER SPORTS
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: AVP Milwaukee Open (CBS SportsNet, 4 PM)
INDY CAR: Indy Lights Series (NBC Sports, 4 PM)
WNBA: Phoenix Mercury @ Los Angeles Sparks (ESPN 2, 4 PM)
CYCLING: Tour de France, Stage 2 (NBC, 4 PM)
MMA: The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale: Edgar vs Penn 3, Prelims (FOX Sports 1, 7 PM)
NHRA RACING: Summit Racing Equipment Nationals (ESPN 2, 9 PM)

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American Ninja Warrior (NBC, 7 PM)

Wipeout (ABC, 8 PM)
Big Brother (CBS, 8 PM)

Talking Dead, The Walking Dead Season 5 Preview Special (AMC, 9 PM)
The '90s: The Last Great Decade, Part 1 of 3 (Nation Geographic, 9 PM)
True Blood (HBO, 9 PM)
Miley Cyrus: Bangerz Tour (NBC, 9 PM)
Rising Star (ABC, 9 PM)
Reckless (CBS, 9 PM)
The Last Ship (TNT, 9 PM)

The Leftovers (HBO, 10 PM)
Unforgettable (CBS, 10 PM)
Falling Skies (TNT, 10 PM)
Halt And Catch Fire (AMC, 10 PM)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO, 11 PM)

TV Tonight 6.30.14

MLB
Rays @ Yankees (ESPN, 7 PM)
Indians @ Dodgers (STO, 10 PM)

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WWE Raw (USA, 8 PM)
Harry Potter: The Making of Diagon Alley (NBC, 8 PM)
The Bachelorette (ABC, 8 PM)
MasterChef (FOX, 8 PM)

24: Live Another Day (FOX, 9 PM)
American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. Japan (NBC, 9 PM)
Beauty And The Beast (The CW, 9 PM)
Major Crimes (TNT, 9 PM)

Teen Wolf (MTV, 10 PM)
Under The Dome, SEASON PREMIERE (CBS, 10 PM)
Murder In The First (TNT, 10 PM)
Mistresses (ABC, 10 PM)
CeeLo Green's The Good Life (TBS, 10:30 PM)