Locked On Guardians - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Guardians

Can the Cleveland Guardians bounce back after a sloppy performance against the Boston Red Sox? With defensive mishaps and baserunning blunders, is this just a bad game or a bigger concern?   Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis dissect the Guardians' recent struggles and focus on not overreacting to a bad game or series. They analyze the impact of injuries on team depth. The conversation shifts to the upcom...

Can the Cleveland Guardians capitalize on their momentum against the Boston Red Sox? With the Guardians recently sending the first-place AL East team packing, they now face the second-place Red Sox in a crucial series. This episode dives into the Guardians' rested bullpen and tests for Logan Allen and Gavin Williams. The show also gets into the top performers in the minor league system and provide...

Can the Cleveland Guardians maintain their momentum after a series win against the New York Yankees? They need Luis Ortiz to find more consistency. And with the spotlight on Emmanuel Clase's potential shoulder injury, the Guardians' bullpen depth faces scrutiny. Hosts Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis explore the Guardians' confidence level, dissecting recent performances and lineup changes. They also di...

The Cleveland Guardians are getting GREAT starting pitching against the New York Yankees - finally getting big starts from Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams. Have they finally found their footing? #GuardsBall also helped the offense find a way to win. We dive into that, Will Wilson getting the call and Lane Thomas going to the IL and why Emmanuel Clase got another night off on this episode.   0:00 I...

Can the Dodgers, Padres, and Giants keep the National League West race thrilling until the end? With the Dodgers and Padres neck-and-neck and the Giants just a game behind, this MLB season promises intense competition. Dive into the dynamics of division races, the emotional toll of different types of losses, and the elusive quality of being "clutch" in baseball.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast...

Gavin Williams delivers a standout performance for the Cleveland Guardians, coming through in a big spot in a win over the New York Yankees. Can he finally be the starter the Guardians need? The show also dives into another key game by Kyle Manzardo and Jose Ramirez. We discuss big outings from Joey Cantillo and Cade Smith, as well as Triston McKenzie's DFA and why Zak Kent was called up.   0:00 G...

Cleveland Guardians fans, are you ready to believe in Kyle Manzardo, Nolan Jones, and Luis Ortiz after the sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates? . Dive into the unexpected success of the back of the  rotation. The episode also tackles Emmanuel Clase's recent struggles, analyzing his pitch mechanics and the impact on the bullpen. With a preview of the upcoming series against the New York Yankees, this e...

With recent struggles against the Baltimore Orioles, the Cleveland Guardians' rotation, featuring Tanner Bibee, Logan Allen, and Gavin Williams, faces scrutiny. This episode unpacks the Guardians' challenges, including Bibee's command issues and the team's offensive woes, despite promising expected batting averages. As they prepare for a crucial series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Guardians...

After the Cleveland Guardians loss to the Baltimore Orioles, can the Guardians turn their luck around with runners in scoring position? Dive into the latest analysis of the Guardians' performance, featuring insights on star pitchers Triston McKenzie and Gavin Williams. This episode unpacks the team's struggles with a .187 BABIP, exploring whether it's just bad luck or a deeper issue. Justin Lada a...

Can the Cleveland Guardians maintain their winning momentum against the Baltimore Orioles   This episode dives into the Guardians' strategic lineup changes, including potential shifts for Angel Martinez to maximize his impact on the field. The discussion also covers Brayan Rocchio's inconsistent play and Jose Ramirez's surprising defensive struggles,   0:00 Intro: Guardians beat Orioles, take care...

There have been plenty of surprises to start the season and the storylines are starting to form. Who has had the best start to the season and who needs to turn things around? The experts from the Locked On Podcast Network bring you their way too early season MVPs and a top 5 Power Rankings! All that and more on this week’s MLB SQUAD Show! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick...

Joey Cantillo is off to a good start in the bullpen. SO GOOD that we're considering if he should make the jump back to the rotation - and when? We discuss that, the Guardians prospect top performers so far, including CJ Kayfus and his future fit, and the latest mock draft projection for the Guardians at 27 in this year's draft.   0:00 Intro: Guardians bullpen and Joey Cantillo's role 5:00 Debate o...

Can the Cleveland Guardians' recent player performances signal a turning point for the team? With Luis Ortiz's improved pitching and Gabriel Arias' defensive prowess, the Guardians are making waves. This episode dives into Ortiz's strategic use of the changeup and Arias's opposite-field power, while also addressing the challenges faced by Emmanuel Clase and Tanner Bibee. Discover how Angel Martine...

The Guardians swept the White Sox, dominating the finale. We discuss why this kind of win came at the right time for the Guardians, the change in Gavin Williams' approach in the win, a pitching prospect making his case, and looking ahead to the Royals series this weekend.     0:00 Intro: Guardians sweep White Sox 5:02 Guardians offense shows improvement and versatility 10:08 Gavin Williams' perfor...

The Guardians needed another weird ending to beat the White Sox. Are we taking wins while the team is not playing their best, or is there concern about execution and lack of better performance? We dive into the win, what the Guardians did well. We also talk about Emmanuel Clase's need to adjustments, Jose's defensive issues, and what to do with David Fry when he returns. We also do Hear Me Out on...

The Cleveland Guardians patience in a COLD home opener rewarded them and fans with a win. Are they finding an identity offensively? We dive into Guardians Home Opener observations, why it's a survive and advance mentality right now while they find some consistency. We talk about Lane Thomas' injury and contingency plans for CF, the trade for Cody Bolton and do Stock Watch Wednesday.     0:00 Guard...

The 2025 MLB Season is fresh and new and the storylines are already forming. Hot starts, cold starts, torpedo bats, juiced balls and lots more! The experts from the Locked On MLB network bring you their thoughts on the early season so far.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the s...

The Cleveland Guardians are finally coming home. Will home cooking help get them on the right path? Justin Lada and Mike 'Chico' Bormann dissect the team's struggles, spotlighting key players like José Ramírez's defense and the rotation. They explore the impact of roster construction and payroll on performance, while also highlighting promising minor league prospects such as Parker Messick and Tra...

The Cleveland Guardians got their best pitching performance of the year on Sunday...and lost. We talk about why that's a problem and the other issues the Guardians had to finish their road trip. We discuss what is a concern and what's not a concern at the moment, plus the Travis Bazzana hype intensifies!   Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Tak...

The Cleveland Guardians have their top two arms pitching against the Los Angeles in the upcoming series. After a lackluster performance in San Diego, should we expect the Guardians sweep the Angles to get back on track?   0:00 Intro: Guardians tied for first in AL Central 5:02 Guardians young players need to improve 10:51 Matchups for LA series, Jackson Kawanowitz 15:59 Angels are poorly managed o...

The Cleveland Guardians couldn't get out of San Diego soon enough. We discuss what ailed the Guardians against the Padres, why they have to clean up their miscues, and how they've had tough pitching matchups early. We also explain why better days should be ahead for them in the short term.     0:00 Intro: Guardians' poor showing in San Diego 5:02 Michael King's dominant performance against Guardia...

Cleveland Guardians starter Logan Allen was shaky as against the San Diego Padres. We touch on on Luis Ortiz and Allen's struggles, Guardians hitters dominated by Michael King, a top prospect OUT until June with injury and do Stock Watch Wednesday.     0:00 Intro: Guardians' west coast series updates 5:16 Luis Ortiz's struggles and pitch data analysis 10:40 Logan Allen's performance and pitching a...

Jose Ramirez returned from a wrist injury as the Guardians faced the Padres. Kyle Manzardo took a seat and Johnathan Rodriguez entered. We look at those decisions, examine the Guardians minor league rosters, discuss the use cases for torpedo bats and debate patience vs. passivity.     0:00 Intro: Jose Ramirez returns, lineup changes 5:00 Analyzing Kyle Manzardo's absence from lineup 10:00 Luis Ort...

The Cleveland Guardians earned a series win over the Kansas City Royals on MLB's 2025 opening weekend. We discuss how they were able to come away with a series win without their star in the finale and a shaky bullpen. Hint: It was Kyle Manzardo, great starting pitching and a ton of walks.     0:00 Intro: Guardians take 2 of 3 from Royals 5:06 Patient offense and getting deep into bullpens 10:26 Pi...

Cleveland Guardians opening day featured NO ACE, NO TV, and a BLOWN SAVE. Yet the Guardians are 1-0 after a 7-4 win over Kansas City. Tune into some game 1/162 overreactions. We're talking all things Kyle Manzardo's breakout performance, Ben Lively saving the day, Emmanuel Clase's struggles and the Guardians rotation plans.   0:00 Intro: Opening day recap and overreactions 5:20 Guardians show resi...