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The Guardians 2024 season is over after the ALCS loss to the Yankees. This episode looks back at the key plays and decisions that went wrong for the Guardians that held them back from advancing to the World Series. The show discusses the lack of hitting with runners in scoring position with many chances, asking players to do things they hadn't done before, not trusting the starters or other relievers, Jose Ramirez's postseason struggles, Brayan Rocchio's errors and more. 00:05:24: Discussion on Guardians' Missed Opportunities00:09:20: Analysis of Situational Hitting and Errors00:17:40: Bullpen Usage and Strategy in the Postseason00:24:35: Impact of Errors and Player Performance00:27:45: Jose Ramirez's Performance00:33:16: Discussion on Yankees' Adjustments and Guardians' Challenges00:37:27: Brayan Rocchio's Errors and Pressure Situations00:38:26: Offseason Plans for the Guardians and Podcast Schedule Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to win $50 ins

The Guardians 2024 season ends, losing 4-1 in the ALCS to the New York Yankees. A listener focused live-reaction show after the Game 5.The show discussed Tanner Bibee's big time performance, a huge bullpen bounce back, mistakes that were made that cost the Guardians the game and series.We touched on where the Guardians came up short in the four losses and a little bit about the 2024 season as a whole and looking to 2025 for a bit.00:00:02: Introduction and overview of the Cleveland Guardians' season00:06:10: Reflections on the Guardians' unexpected success and challenges00:12:18: Discussion on free agency and team spending strategies00:18:28: Evaluating player performances and potential trades00:24:39: Analysis of the Guardians' postseason performance and pitching strategy00:31:19: Reflections on bullpen usage and postseason challenges00:37:29: Personal reflections on baseball fandom and team loyalty00:44:10: Discussion on player development and future team prospects00:50:52: Closing thoughts and plans for of

A live-recorded episode of Locked On Guardians after the Guardians stunning comeback in the 9th and 10th inning. This episode reacts to the Guardians continued to live a charmed live and respond from heartbreak with unexpected heroes in Jhonkensy Noel and David Fry. We talk about the range of emotions and how the Guardians survived what should have been the Yankees best shot and an unwinnable game last to get on the board in the ALCS and what kind of confidence this should give them for Game 4. The show also touches on a huge start from Matthew Boyd, Cade Smith's continued greatness, and how the Guardians bullpen will also still need to play a big part in Game 4 behind Gavin Williams. We also have a fun discussion about some of the most magical home runs in Cleveland baseball history.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com,

With the Guardians trailing the Yankees 2-0 in the ALCS, this episode looks back at the first two games of the series, trying to determine what it will take for the Guardians to get back into the series at home. The show also revisits the Alex Cobb trade now that his season is over and his time with the Guardians is likely done and if this move was a failure for Cleveland, and if they could have or should have done more. We also look ahead to the Game 3 matchup, looking at how Clarke Schmidt will likely tackle the Guardians lineup and how Matthew Boyd will have to approach the Yankees.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! HIMSHims is changing men's healthcare by providing access to affordable sexual health treatments, all from the comfort of your home. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/LOC

The Guardians now trail the Yankees 2-0 in the ALCS after an unexpected quick hook of Tanner Bibee in the second inning and a lack of hitting with runners on. This episode discusses what could have gone into Stephen Vogt pulling his ace early despite traffic and if there were some communication issues with this move. We also get into the Guardians once again giving the Yankees extra chances and runs. The show looks at how the Guardians lack of slug comes back to bite them with runners on and another empty postseason performance from Jose Ramirez. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! HIMSHims is changing men's healthcare by providing access to affordable sexual health treatments, all from the comfort of your home. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/LOCKEDON for your personalized ED treatment o

The Guardians dropped Game 1 of the ALCS to the Yankees in frustrating fashion. This episode digs into Alex Cobb's wobbly start, but mostly the decision to go to Joey Cantillo with the bases loaded for the first time in his career and sticking with him, and how could the game have gone differently with a different decision? We also discuss the pinch-hitting decisions that seemed out of character with their normal decisions to this point. The episode does look for some silver linings as Brayan Rocchio continues to shine, Pedro Avila saved the big bullpen arms and Cleveland forced Luke Weaver in for a five-out save. How do the Guardians bounce back to try to even the series at 1-1? We wrap up the show talking through that. 0:54 Guardians' self-inflicted wounds in ALCS Game 14:27 Decision to go to Cantillo11:14 Guardians' hitters chase issues23:01 Yankees pitching script worked32:13 Adding Avila over Lively and dropping Martinez38:28 How can the Guardians win Game 2? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking

Another installment of Cleveland vs. the Yankees in the ALCS kicks off on October 14. This episode looks at how it's going to feel like Cleveland vs. the world when it comes to any expectation of the Guardians having a chance to beat the Yankees to earn a trip to the World Series. We talk about Aaron Boone's comments about Jose Ramirez's superstar status and question Boone's well being and concern for his arms. The show also takes a look at the key matchups and possible roster changes for the Guardians heading into the ALCS. 1:19 Guardians' Resilience and Doubts6:32 Cleveland's Strategy Against Yankees' Starters9:44 The Role of Luck in Postseason Baseball14:59 Aaron Boone's Controversial Quote18:20 Jose Ramirez's Reputation in Baseball23:03 Guardians' Strategy Against the Yankees24:22 Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Yankees ALCS Matchup28:05 Cleveland's Evolving Lineup and Pitching Challenges29:56 Rodon's Pitching Strategy Against Cleveland Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can

The Guardians are moving on to the ALCS to face the Yankees after they beat likely Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in ALDS Game 5. This episode talks about the agonizing but fun win for the Guardians. We discuss how the Guardians Lane Thomas trade is already worth it and how he overcame his August struggles adjusting to a new team to show up big in the biggest moments of this series.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! HIMSHims is changing men's healthcare by providing access to affordable sexual health treatments, all from the comfort of your home. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/LOCKEDON for your personalized ED treatment options.   IbottaIbotta is a free app that lets you earn cash back every time you shop. Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using t

This episode of Locked On Guardians was recorded live after David Fry propelled the Guardians to a 5-4 win in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Tigers to force a game 5. Today's show talks about how the Guardians didn't get their best matchups in this game but won anyway and how it's better to be lucky than good in the playoffs. We also get into the importance of a huge performance from Brayan Rocchio this series, along with Steven Kwan and how the Guardians don't win this game without Rocchio. The show also touches on Tanner Bibee getting through struggles with command and the importance of the Guardians punching back to win despite the bullpen wobbling late. We discuss how the Guardians should approach Game 5 as a lineup vs. Tarik Skubal and who will be available to pitch for Cleveland.   It's an extra long episode thanks to listener demand at the time and a big Guardians win.  0:59 Guardians' Game Strategy and Unlikely Heroes12:57 Overreactions in Baseball Management15:50 The Importance of Defense in Baseball

 The Guardians face the Tigers in a win-or-go-home ALDS Game 4 in Detroit, which historically favors the Game 3 winner and host in Game 4. Today’s episode second guesses the Guardians Game 4 lineup approach and if Stephen Vogt emptied his bench too soon and if anyone in the lineup can get the big hit?We look ahead to Game 4 and if the Guardians can find enough offense to force a Game 5, let alone just win in Game 5. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! RobinhoodRobinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold.Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership

The Guardians will turn to Alex Cobb in ALDS Game 3 vs. the Tigers, with Detroit going to a bullpen game. Today's show looks at what the Guardians can expect with Alex Cobb vs. the Tigers, and how he matches up against their lineup. We also discuss how the Guardians might deploy their bullpen, including Gavin Williams in Game 3. We discuss the keys to Game 3 for the Guardians lineup and who needs a big game for them. The end of the show also breaks down the news about the Guardians TV situation going into 2025 after severing ties with Bally Sports and Diamond Sports Group, and MLB taking over the TV broadcast responsibilities for Guardians games. 0:59 Preview of Game Three Strategies6:32 Alex Cobb's Pitching Strategy Against the Tigers19:27 Strategic Pitching Decisions Against the Tigers24:27 Gavin Williams' Pitch Mix and Performance33:04 Key Players and Strategies in the Series35:47 Guardians new TV broadcast situation Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any

Did the Tigers take control of the series by shocking the Guardians and beating Emmanuel Clase after Matthew Boyd and the rest of the Guardians bullpen matched Tarik Skubal, zero for zero? Today's episode looks back at what led to Clase blowing a shocking save and what second guesses are made in that situation and what it means for the rest of the series. We also take a look at the very few missed opportunities the Guardians had offensively against Skubal and how Stephen Vogt managed a great game trying to neutralize Kerry Carpenter as long as possible, but also how AJ Hinch has kept Kyle Manzardo off the field as well. The show also talks about who is facing more pressure in Game 3 to win to create a season-saving game for one of the two teams in Game 4. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! RobinhoodRo

The Guardians dominated Game 1 of the ALDS vs. the Tigers with Guards ball, an early lead, and handing it to the overwhelming bullpen. Today's show reviews the key moments of the Guardians Game 1 win and the important takeaways for both sides in that game. We also get into the Guardians ALDS roster decisions, particularly adding Tyler Freeman to the roster. The show also previews Guardians-Tigers ALDS Game 2. What's the Guardians offensive game plan going to be against Tarik Skubal? How will Matthew Boyd approach the Tigers lineup? What are the keys to a Guardians victory in Game 2? 2:30 Reviewing Guardians offensive attack in Game 19:00 Strange comments by Tigers about Game 1 loss16:25 Tanner Bibee's Game 1 start30:00 Guardians offensive strategy against Tarik Skubal Game 236:00 Matthew Boyd's approach vs. Tigers in Game 2 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partne

Guardians-Tigers ALDS Game 1 is almost upon us.   Today's show tries to predict how the Guardians will line up their roster for the ALDS matchup with the Tigers. Will they carry 11 or 12 pitchers? Who will be the 12th if they do? Who would be the extra bench player if it's 11. Segment 2 breaks down how the Guardians pitching might attack the Tigers lineup. Segment 3 discusses the keys to ALDS Game 1 and the series. Can Tanner Bibee channel his adrenaline and keep the Tigers off his fastball? How will the Guardians deploy their relievers behind Bibee and later in the series? Can they get a lead late? We quickly give our ALDS predictions for Guardians-Tiger before discussing the Reds hiring Terry Francona as their new manager and what that means for the vaunted Ohio Cup and for the Guardians front office/coaches/fans. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of majo

The Tigers swept the Astros in the Wild Card round and have a date with the Guardians in the ALDS starting October 5.   Now that the Guardians know their first playoff opponent, it finally feels real! Today's show dives into if Detroit really is a better matchup for the Guardians than the Astros, if the Tigers momentum is real or matters, and how much playoff experience and familiarity with each other matters. We also get into what the Tigers pitching approach in non-Tarik Skubal starts might be and how the Guardians may gameplan their lineup for that approach. Stay tuned to the end for a bold prediction about the rest of the playoffs! 0:43 Anticipation for the Guardians vs. Tigers Series3:19 Wild Card Series Excitement5:07 Postseason Surprises and High Variance6:13 Strategic Pitching Decisions in Postseason Baseball12:26 Harold Reynolds' Doubts About the AL Central14:43 World Series Predictions and Reactions15:58 Tigers' Unexpected Momentum18:25 The Psychological Impact of Momentum25:27 In-Depth Guardians An

The Tigers behind Tarik Skubal were able to shutdown the vaunted Astros in Wild Card Game 1 to put themselves one win from from the ALDS and a matchup with the Guardians. Today's episode looks at the key takeaways for the Guardians from the Astros-Tigers matchup, what the Guardians rotation decisions are shaping up to look like for the ALDS, if they have another secret bullpen weapon and how will opposing pitching attack the Guardians hitters? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! TonaITonal is the world's smartest and most effective strength training system that helps get you stronger. Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code LOCKEDONMLB. That’s Tonal.com, and use promo code LOCKEDONMLB for $200 off your purchase.   PrizePicksDownload the app today or click

October and the MLB playoffs are here. Friend of the show, Bally Sports Guardians dugout reporter Andre Knott joins us to talk about how the Cleveland Guardians relied on their culture, bullpen, and practice to get to October and what they'll have to do to make a run in the postseason. 03:16 - On the Guardians culture04:38 - Vogt's consistency13:09 - Impact of Austin Hedges24:00 - Guardians playoff bullpen strategy30:32 - Guardians defensive practice Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! TonaITonal is the world's smartest and most effective strength training system that helps get you stronger. Right now, Tonal is offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code LOCKEDONMLB. That’s Tonal.com, and use promo code LOCKEDONMLB for $200 off your purchase.   PrizePicksDownload the app today or

Can the Cleveland Guardians capitalize on their strategic bye week before the playoffs? With Alex Cobb and Tanner Bibee gearing up for crucial sim games, the Guardians are meticulously planning their roster moves. Key decisions loom over pitchers like Cantillo, Lively, and Sabrowski, as well as position players such as Angel Martinez and Miles Straw. As the Guardians prepare for the ALDS, the potential matchups against the Astros or Tigers are under the microscope. The Astros, with a formidable rotation featuring Valdez and Kikuchi/Brown, pose a significant challenge. Meanwhile, the Tigers, having made a late playoff push, might be running on fumes. The Guardians' strategy hinges on offensive contributions from Naylor, Kwan, Ramirez, and Manzardo, while limiting starters to two trips through the order. Will the Guardians' bullpen depth and strategic planning lead them to victory?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Boo

We have a bonus episode for you this week! All the questions we didn't get to in the previous mailbag, including the future core of the Cleveland Guardians roster, Shane Bieber's next team why Johnathan Rodriguez didn't get more time and much more! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking dot come, Booking dot YEAH!   RobinhoodRobinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold.Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC. PrizePicksGo to prizpicks.com/lockedonmlb and use code lockedonmlb to win $50 instantly when you play $5. You don't even need to win to receive your $50 bonus, it's gu

It's a mailbag episode. We answer your questions about how we would grade the Cleveland Guardians regular season, if the Guardians should consider using openers in the playoffs in starts not made by Tanner Bibee, who should make the playoff roster and what are the best matchups for the Guardians to advance to the World Series? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking dot come, Booking dot YEAH!   RobinhoodRobinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold.Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC. PrizePicksGo to prizpicks.com/lockedonmlb and us