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Spring training for the Cleveland Guardians has reached two weeks with three to go until the regular season. What have we learned so far? We discuss how we think the Guardians will evaluate spring training, the second base competition, needs and pitching staff roles.   Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 1

Chase DeLauter's absence from the Cleveland Guardians' spring training raises eyebrows. Could this impact the Guardians' outfield strategy? Dive into the latest on the Guardians' payroll dynamics and MLB draft prospects. The host breaks down the team's spending strategy, comparing potential free agent signings and discussing the value of pitching investments. Explore the significance of early-season performances from small school prospects and how they align with the Guardians' drafting tendencies. We also take questions from social media. Then, we will discuss top-performing players from the college ranks, including Oklahoma, Tennessee, Indiana, and LSU.   Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Cleveland Guardians' evolving strategies and player insights. 0:00 Intro: Solo episode, payroll and draft discussion5:08 Chase DeLautter's absence and outfield concerns10:15 FanDuel sponsorship and betting advice15:21 Second base position battle and offensive needs20:28 College baseball draft prospects to watch25:35

The Cleveland Guardians were a somewhat surprise winner of the AL Central in 2024. After an offseason of acquiring much needed pitching but taking on more questions in the lineup, can they run it back in the tight AL Central race in 2025? Sully of Locked On MLB joins the show in a crossover episode to talk about it.   0:00 Intro: Cleveland's World Series drought5:00 AL Central teams and potential threats10:00 Cleveland's offseason moves and pitching focus15:00 Pitching strategy and bullpen concerns20:00 Cleveland's low payroll and missed opportunities25:00 Free agency challenges and keeping homegrown talent30:00 Importance of winning a World Series title35:00 Predictions for Guardians and AL Central Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack th

Gavin Williams had an impressive spring training debut for the Cleveland Guardians. Will that turn into a big season for Williams and the Guardians and what can it do for the team? Plus we draft the best position player prospect tools from the Guardians minor league hitters and debate if this is the best position player prospect group we've seen. 0:00 Intro: Spring debut for Gavin Williams5:02 Williams' performance and potential impact on rotation10:00 Guardians' starting pitching improvements from last year15:35 Chase DeLauter's status and extension talks20:38 Draft of prospect tools: Hit and power25:53 Speed, defense and arm tool evaluations30:56 Catcher prospects and defensive abilities35:13 Best position player prospect group debate40:42 Upcoming episodes and insider content Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that

The Cleveland Guardians focus this offseason was to add more starting pitching. Did they do enough? Will they be better as a unit in 2025? Will it stave off bullpen regression? We discuss that, Luis Ortiz's spring debut and injury updates from day 4 of spring training. 0:00 Intro: Day 4 of Guardians Spring Training5:10 Spring training updates and injury reports10:17 Luis Ortiz's spring debut15:13 Did Guardians do enough to improve starting pitching?19:57 Tanner Bibee predictions for 2025 season25:28 Shane Bieber and John Means return predictions29:37 Prospect stock watch: Buy, sell, hold pitchers34:51 Buying stock in Austin Peterson and Braylon Doughty39:34 Outro: Preview of upcoming hitter prospect tools draft Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with

Slade Cecconi flashes new stuff and Joey Cantillo works on control - can they both put it together? We discuss these two pitchers as a big part of the Cleveland Guardians starting pitching battle in spring training. Plus updates on injuries and remembering the late Larry Dolan. 0:00 Intro: Spring training updates for Guardians5:00 Slade Cecconi debut and new sinker pitch10:00 Joey Cantillo's improved control and fastball15:00 Second base competition and roster considerations20:00 Injury updates for several Guardians players25:00 Larry Dolan's passing and ownership legacy35:00 Reflections on Dolan's impact on Cleveland Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. FanDuelRight

Cleveland Guardians baseball is back - at least spring training. We (over) react to the first weekend of Guardians spring training games with ours and your Monday Morning Headlines. We start our log of the second base battle and talk about the Guardians slow playing some pitchers to start the year and if that's a good idea or if it works.Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardiansTake our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager onl

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/lockedonguardiansTake our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See

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/lockedonguardiansTake our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 1

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 Insider:  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardiansTake our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online

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 Locked On Guardians Insider:  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardiansTake our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in sele

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:  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardiansTake our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real mo

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 baseball/MLB Draft with Division 1 college baseball starting up today. 0:00 Intro: Syllabus Day for Guardians in Arizona5:23 Bullpen prepared to deal with "postseason hangover"10:05 Leadership changes with Naylor and Gimenez gone15:41 Motivation from playoff experience drives players21:21 Slade Seccon developing new fastball variations27:49 Bill Nye predicts Guardians 2025 World Series33:50 College baseball season begins, draft prospects Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

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 signing5:03 Junis' pitching profile and potential roles15:45 Limited free agent options remaining20:41 Roster implications and 60-day injured list25:27 Junis' first-pitch strike rate and development Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM t

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 minor league affiliate might be in 2025.Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardiansTake our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official

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 could reshape the Guardians' future. Plus, explore the historical trades of Minnie Minoso and their impact on Cleveland's baseball legacy. Don't miss out on these insights and more—tune in for a deep dive into the Guardians' evolving strategy and history!  0:00 Cleveland Guardians TV contract changes5:08 Expanded broadcast team and new additions10:15 Pricing details for new streaming service15:24 Minor league signings: Cameron Barstad, Mike Halquist20:30 Twins sign Ty France, comparison to Guardians25:37 Minnie Minoso's history with Cleveland Guardians30:42 Appreciation for fan support and engagement Sign up to be a

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 predictions5:00 Best shape of life predictions for Guardians10:00 April in Cleveland treatment for Guardians prospects15:00 Travis Bazzana's potential impact in spring20:00 Ranking the most important storylines25:00 Bieber and McKenzie's recoveries key for rotation30:00 Lineup questions and bullpen workload concerns35:00 TV streaming options for Guardians games Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and

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/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonw

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 look at the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball. Discover how prospects are being developed, and get a sneak peek into some obscure college baseball names to track, as well as the prep pitcher who fits everything the Cleveland Guardians covet. We also spill some tea about some anonymous players' escapades in the minors that shaped the Guardian's focus on high-character players. We also talk about the salary cap debate and why many owners likely don't want it either.   Join us for an engaging discussion on the Guardians' path forward and the broader implications for MLB. Don't miss out on these unique insights and

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/lockedonguardiansTake our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the app and use code lockedonnfl to win $50 instantly when you play $5. You don't even need to win to receive your $50 bonus, it's guaranteed! Prizepicks. Run Your Game.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelSuper Bowl 59 is here, And there’s no better way to make every play more exciting than with Fa