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Guardians starting pitchers already in 'compete mode' as camp battles heat up 10.03.2026 25:22

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what Guardians starting rotation options have done through the first 17 games of Cactus League action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Stuart Fairchild's return from the WBC dial up Guardians outfield competition? 09.03.2026 25:08

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga crunch the numbers on Cleveland's overloaded outfield competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians' bullpen depth being put to the test already in training camp 06.03.2026 30:40

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how Cleveland's offseason strategy to build its bullpen is already being challenged with injuries and delays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Travis Bazzana's WBC debut give Guardians' fans high expectations? 05.03.2026 29:15

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what Travis Bazzana did in his first World Baseball Classic game that could translate to big things in the majors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a path for Peyton Pallette to make the Guardians' opening day roster? 04.03.2026 23:59

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Peyton Pallette's spring debut and discuss his chances of making the Guardians' roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angel Martínez showing his power and Slade Cecconi refining his breaking pitches for Guardians 03.03.2026 28:27

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga talk about the Guardians' outfield battle and Slade Cecconi's pitch mix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians' patience with Chase DeLauter and Daniel Espino starting to pay off 02.03.2026 29:49

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at why Cleveland's faith in two top draft picks is finally being rewarded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early Cactus League standouts for the Guardians and which players need to step it up 27.02.2026 27:57

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what Angel Martinez, Joey Cantillo and Juan Brito have done early in camp to stand out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it too early for the Guardians to panic about a Chase DeLauter injury setback? 26.02.2026 27:17

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what a Chase DeLauter injury setback could mean to the Guardians' outfield outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Bazzana's mic drop moment against the Dodgers and Rhys Hoskins' welcome wagon 25.02.2026 26:30

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga start to envision what Travis Bazzana and Rhys Hoskins could look like in the Guardians' lineup someday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Tanner Bibee ready to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season? 24.02.2026 23:38

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Tanner Bibee's chances at a comeback season after a disappointing 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does Rhys Hoskins re-shuffle the Guardians roster outlook for opening day? 23.02.2026 24:33

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's roster crunch now that Rhys Hoskins is squarely in the mix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How the Guardians moving Steven Kwan to center field can benefit both sides 20.02.2026 24:51

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at ways playing Steven Kwan in center can help Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do the Guardians need a captain, or does everybody in the clubhouse wear the 'C'? 19.02.2026 26:59

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga explore whether or not the Guardians need to name a captain, and why most teams don't do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Chase DeLauter the linchpin fora successful Guardians season? 18.02.2026 23:14

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga discuss Chase DeLauter as the key to whether or not the Guardians can return to the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Daniel Espino make it to the big leagues for the Guardians in 2026? 17.02.2026 23:54

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at the chances Cleveland's former No. 1 pick can help the big league club this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Emmanuel Clase rabbit hole: Roosters, rocks and coded messages 16.02.2026 23:29

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the latest revelations in the Emmanuel Clase pitch rigging scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Lively returns to the Guardians like a great white shark on Shark Week 13.02.2026 26:25

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the return of Ben Lively to Cleveland and what it could mean for the Guardians' rotation down the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could the Guardians find a willing trade partner in Houston to boost offense? 12.02.2026 30:16

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at whether or not the Guardians and Astros could line up on a trade for Christian Walker or Isaac Paredes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did the Guardians earn their 4th place projection from PECOTA with an underwhelming offseason? 11.02.2026 33:47

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at why multiple projections have Cleveland finishing near the bottom of the AL Central race this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Building a Guardians opening day roster before training camp begins 10.02.2026 32:52

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga take a run at putting together a Guardians 26-man roster before spring training starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest questions facing the Guardians as spring training arrives 09.02.2026 29:34

Here are the biggest unanswered questions facing Cleveland as the Guardians get set to open training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Court filing reveals case against Emmanuel Clase much bigger than originally thought 06.02.2026 27:43

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive into the latest revelations from a court filing in the case against Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Court filing reveals case against Emmanuel Clase much bigger than originally thought 06.02.2026 27:43

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga dive into the latest revelations from a court filing in the case against Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does signing Framber Valdez make Detroit the beasts of the AL Central? 05.02.2026 28:37

Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how adding ex-Houston lefty Framber Valdez positions Detroit to dominate the Guardians' division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices