The California Penal League: A Cleveland Guardians Podcast

It's MLB Draft weekend! Let's take a look at where the Cleveland Guardians currently stand and who they might be targeting throughout the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cleveland Guardians are treading water in the absence of star third baseman Jose Ramirez, but the All-Star break is on the way, and the team is expected to be in the mix during the upcoming trade deadline. Can this young roster continue to hold out? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things weren't all that great for the Cleveland Guardians in June, but they're still alive and kicking. Let's review the bumpy month that was and look forward to what should hopefully be a better July. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, the worst has happened: Jose Ramirez is out for an extended period due to injury. The Cleveland Guardians are still in the thick of the division race, but here's what they're going to need to do to stay there while their star is out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cleveland Guardians offense has had an up-and-down ride thus far this season, but with reinforcements on the way in Columbus, it's time to really start wondering about Steven Kwan's future on the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cleveland Guardians had themselves a wonderful May and sit atop the AL Central as the calendar shifts to June. We take a look back at the month that was and consider what the team needs to do to keep that momentum in the new month and beyond. As always we have our eyes on the impending trade deadline... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Cleveland Guardians sit in first place atop the AL Central as the calendar turns to June, it looks as though their roster tinkering and commitment to the young talent in the system is starting to truly pay off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Fabs sit down in the middle of the Detroit Tigers series this week to take stock of the Cleveland Guardians to this point in the season and just how well they're playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite the struggles of Jose Ramirez, Steven Kwan, and Kyle Manzardo to start the season, the Cleveland Guardians offense is in a great place with even brighter days ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of Cleveland's move to acquire catcher Patrick Bailey, Chris discussed the current state of the roster and where moves like that might be coming from in the next few weeks to months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With March and April now in the books, there is a lot to like about this Cleveland Guardians team, and there should be even better days ahead for this - as always - young team. Also, stay to the end of the episode for special bonus content where Fabs' Bluetooth headphones go wild and we are treated to the audio of a random British TV show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Earlier this week, we looked at the early returns on the 2026 Cleveland Guardians, who have gotten off to a fast start but aren't without their warts (like any team). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our first Chase DeLauter lovefest of the 2026 season, and it likely won't be our last. Let's talk about the rookie doing things no one has ever done before and is single-handedly making us rethink the potential ceiling of the Cleveland Guardians this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The time has come for our fourth annual predictions episode! Prepare yourself for the 2026 season as we once again give you our predictions for the Cleveland Guardians offense and pitching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As spring training marches on and we start looking towards the start of the regular season, let's talk about some players who might not break camp with the Cleveland Guardians, but will play a major role with this team moving forward. Grab your California Penal League gear today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring training is starting to rock and roll but we've also got the World Baseball Classic, people! We chat about the WBC and where the Cleveland Guardians currently stand as we march closer to the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As spring training begins in full, we look back on the big news of the Cleveland Guardians' offseason - the additional extension of José Ramírez and what it means not only for the team now, but for his legacy as a player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cleveland Guardians have made some... interesting moves so far this offseason. They've bolstered the bullpen and, well, not much else, but let's see what the rest of the offseason might have in store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Okay, so what should the Cleveland Guardians (realistically) do this offseason to improve on their improbable playoff roster? It really wouldn't take much, so here's the blueprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the World Series wrapped up and the offseason now upon us, we take one more look back at the 2025 MLB season and turn our focus to what the Cleveland Guardians might do to improve the roster this winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're still in a state of disbelief, but here we are - the Cleveland Guardians have made the postseason. It's going to take all winter to unpack the magic of this season, but first, let's play some playoff baseball. Be sure to follow us on social @calpenalpod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen back to hear our thoughts before the Cleveland Guardians made their magical push to get right back into the AL Central race last week. More to come as the season reaches its exciting boiling point! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cleveland Guardians just keep hanging in there! But will time run out on their 2025 playoff hopes? Who knows, but all we really know is that we don't know anything anymore. Follow us on social @calpenalpod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 Cleveland Guardians season is on life support, but the team refuses to quit as we head into September. Take stock of the team and be sure to follow us on social @calpenalpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the Atlanta Braves series over the weekend, Chris looked at the current state of the Cleveland Guardians as they try to maintain their position in the AL playoff race. Be sure to follow us on social @calpenalpod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices