Locked On Guardians - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Guardians

Is this the best group of hitting prospects the Cleveland Guardians have had? Since when? Where should Carlos Santana hit in the lineup? How will the tough early schedule test the Guardians? Your questions all get answered in this mailbag edition! Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 S...

The Cleveland Guardians prospect lists are filled with more hitters today than pitchers. We talk about why that is with Geoff Pontes of Baseball America and how those hitters are developing, plus if high school draft picks hold their value longer and have more value in trades. Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https:/...

On a stock watch Wednesday edition of Locked On Guardians, we discuss what we're buying, holding and selling about the 2025 Cleveland Guardians heading into spring training. We discuss Kyle Manzardo's role, Lane Thomas' contract year, Bo Naylor's offensive resurgance, Joey Cantillo's end of 2024 breakout and Johnathan Rodriguez as a top 100 prospect...or not. Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians In...

The Cleveland Guardians are expected to sign John Means to a deal. On this episode, we discuss why there is no downside for the Guardians to this deal. We look over the 2025 and 2026 pitching options related to this. We also talk about how David Fry's injury should benefit Kyle Manzardo in some ways, and we look into the first weekend of college baseball as it relates to the draft. Sign up to be a...

We got some medical updates on Cleveland Guardians such as Shane Bieber, Daniel Espino, George Valera and more. We discuss those timelines and impacts, as well as why we're paying attention to Triston McKenzie getting the first spring training start. And we get into why the Guardians may be interested in John Means, and what that deal might look like. Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:  ...

It's officially day 1 for pitchers and catchers at Cleveland Guardians spring training. What did we learn from hearing from some of the players, including members of the bullpen, Tanner Bibee, Austin Hedges, and a few new guys?     We also discuss realistic expectations for 2025, (now that Bill Nye has predicted a World Series title for Cleveland) and we get into what to watch for in college baseb...

An emergency episode to discuss the Cleveland Guardians signing RHP Jakob Junis to a $4.5M deal. Why are the Guardians interested in Junis, what will his role be, what does he add, and who is impacted by the signing the most?   0:00 Intro: Emergency episode on Jacob Junis signing 5:03 Junis' pitching profile and potential roles 15:45 Limited free agent options remaining 20:41 Roster implications a...

We know Jose Ramirez is the most important and valuable player the Cleveland Guardians have. But who are the players the Guardians need most to step up around him to get back to the playoffs in 2025? We take a look at who the most indispensable players are on the Guardians roster and who they need they can afford to lose the least around him. Plus we talk about who the most exciting Guardians mino...

Cleveland Guardians fans, get ready for a game-changing update! The Guardians have secured a new TV broadcast deal, ensuring no blackouts for in-market viewers. This episode covers the exciting additions to the broadcast team, featuring former players like Cody Allen and Jason Kipnis, and dives into the strategic minor league signings of Cameron Barstad and Mike Hallquist. Discover how these moves...

Spring training is just on the horizon for the Cleveland Guardians and major league baseball. What are the most important storylines to follow for the Guardians this spring? We predict the "best shape of his life" prospect, a spring breakout player, how much of Travis Bazzana we will see, and we rank the most important storylines.   0:00 Intro: Spring training storylines and predictions 5:00 Best...

The Super Bowl is over and pitchers and catchers report this week. The MLB offseason is officially over...maybe? If the rumors of Alex Bregman and the Cubs are true, could the Cleveland Guardians benefit and pivot back to an old trade rumor for Nico Hoerner? We discuss on this episode of Locked On Guardians   Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:     https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardian...

Yes, we are having some fun with the image. Can the Cleveland Guardians' latest moves reshape their future? Dive into the world of baseball as we explore the Guardians' recent player acquisitions, including Vince Velasquez and Kolby Allard, and their potential impact on the team's strategy. With insights into free agency trends and the challenges of player valuation, this episode offers a deep loo...

Spring training is approaching fast. It's time to take stock of what the Cleveland Guardians have done and what their peers have done in the AL Central and see where they are in the landscape of the divsion. We also cover the Guardians most recent minor league signings and if they have another move up their sleeve. Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguar...

Spring training starts this month - so what are the Cleveland Guardians biggest spring training battles and we predict who will be on the 2025 opening day roster.   Also, we discuss what is MLB's Luka Doncic trade.   5:00 Second base battle more important than rotation 10:02 Pitching depth and options for Guardians 15:44 Jack Flaherty signs with Tigers 20:26 Right field competition and service tim...

New Cleveland Guardians hitting coach Grant Fink joins the show. We talk everything from his journey from being drafted by Cleveland, to coaching, the organization's emphasis on partnering with good people, players, using technology, learning the psychology of coaching. We also get into how to coach Jose Ramirez and helping players like Bo Naylor, Jhonkensy Noel, Chase DeLauter, Cooper Ingle and o...

Can the Cleveland Guardians' latest moves reshape their season? Dive into the world of Guardians baseball as we explore the impact of the Paul Sewald trade and its implications for the team's bullpen strategy. Host Jeff Ellis tackles fan questions, offering insights into Juan Brito's defensive challenges and the potential for player extensions. With a focus on key figures like Stephen Vogt, Jose R...

We're giving our hottest takes on the Cleveland Guardians, baseball, the Hall of Fame and baseball movies to heat things up in the cold of winter when it feels like January 37th.   What are our spiciest takes and what do we think of our subscribers spiciest takes about the Guardians heading into 2025?   Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians   Take...

The Cleveland Guardians got active in free agency again by making a somewhat surprising investment in reliever Paul Sewald. We discuss why the Guardians decided to use limited free agent budget to add to an already good bullpen and why he's an upgrade there. We also get into the lesser mentioned signing former first rounder, top 100 prospect Riley Pint to a minor league deal.   2:14 - Why the Guar...

Is the offseason over for the Cleveland Guardians or are there more moves they can make? We discuss what other moves should be considered, both internally and externally. We also take a look at the commitments of Guardians minority owner David Blitzer. And we explore how winning can be contagious and what the Guardians might be able to learn from the Cavs about that. Sign up to be a Locked On Guar...

The Guardians pulled off yet another trade with the Blue Jays to offload a contract they didn't want to pay. We discuss if the Guardians trade to take advantage of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes was savvy or cheap, plus we make some bets on which Guardians players will be better and worse than what ZiPs projections expect them to be.   Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider: https://joinsubtext....

The Cleveland Guardians announced their non-roster invitees to major league spring training. Chase DeLauter IS on there. Travis Bazzana is NOT. We talk about what that means, the Guardians international signing class and their problems, possible trades of bonus money in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes & we revisit the Francisco Lindor trade four years later. Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider...

Can the Cleveland Guardians navigate their TV contract challenges while eyeing future draft prospects? With the MLB streaming deal potentially slashing their expected revenue, the Guardians face a financial puzzle that could impact their roster decisions. Dive into the team's draft history, where legends like Manny Ramirez and CC Sabathia emerged, and explore the Cape Cod League's top performers,...

The Cleveland Guardians avoided arbitration with Steven Kwan and the rest of their eligible players. What can Kwan's deal tell us about the potential for a future extension, and what can other arbitration cases tell us about a potential Tanner Bibee extension. We also discuss the MLB.com executive survey of which team's trade, develop and trade best, and what votes the Guardians received.     Sign...

MLB's offseason trade market might be dead for the Cleveland Guardians at this point. We talk about the impact of that on their team now and what it could mean going into the season, and how they could pivot to finish the offseason. We also discuss some arbitration cases to watch for in the coming weeks and how they could impact any possibility of an extension between the Guardians and Tanner Bibe...

Are the Cleveland Guardians truly one of the least scout-friendly organizations in baseball? Discover the surprising insights from a recent Baseball America article that challenges perceptions about the Guardians' talent identification strategies. Join host Jeff Ellis as he navigates the world of baseball rumors, dissecting the impact of false reports and emphasizing the importance of media litera...