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The Guardians AL Central division lead is gone with the Royals taking three of the first four in this series and now holding the season tiebreaker. Today's show looks at how the Guardians got here and what it's going to take to right the ship. We also discuss if the perception changes when the team doesn't play well early in the season and turns it on late vs. playing well early and struggling later after building a big record. And we get into why this team has struggled to make adjustments and roster moves, looking at one roster spot that feels like it has had the most impact on the lack of changes right now. Locked On Guardians fans, come hang out for a listener meetup with Justin at the Lake County Captains playoff game on 9/12. Buy your tickets here https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Lockedguardians2 and use promo code LOCKEDON to get 20% off! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Liquid IVNo more thirsty summers when you indulge in hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. wh

The Guardians double-header issues continued on August 26, getting swept by the Royals. Today's show discusses how the Guardians found a way to lose despite being set up for success heading into the twin bill, and even being in a position to win each game, and how tough that can be. We also discuss how a sweep was always for the least you hoped for in this series, and is still attainable, but much harder now. We spend a good chunk of the second half of the show on the farm system, as the Guardians completed the Alex Cobb trade with the Giants by sending them Nate Furman. We discuss what the Guardians are giving up in Furman, and we also get into the season injury to Jaison Chourio. And we also get into more interesting minor league performances recently. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Liquid IVNo more thirsty summers when you indulge in hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MLB at checkout. SupplyHouseSupplyHouse.com is the rel

The Guardians rebounded against the Rangers after a tough break and took care of business over the weekend. Today's show talks about how the Guardians put themselves into a position this week to be able at least settle for a split with the Royals. We also discuss the Guardians have gotten huge contributions this month from two players who weren't on the radar in March, in Matthew Boyd and Jhonkensy Noel, and how they've turned into players Cleveland is now hopes to rely on regularly. The show looks ahead to the Kansas City series and the set up of the double-header and a weird matchup for Monday, and how things look a little better the rest of the series. We wrap up the show with a shortened version of minor league Monday and potential roster fits for George Valera, or Gabriel Arias, with more to come on the minors in the next episode.   For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Prepare for the Fall Classic with Sully, who has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of

Another game got away from the Guardians against the Yankees as they lost the series in New York after a big first-game win. This episode breaks down some odd outcomes and decisions in the finale vs. the Yankees between pitch sequencing, bullpen choices, and more. We also discussed other players traded at the deadline, some of whom were surprise performers and some of whom were duds. The episode also looks at an unpopular quote by the Guardians that is holding true, as well as what players Cleveland might have enough answers to by now to make a change, and how to make some changes, and who some of those changes could be. We also quickly look at the Hall of Fame path Jose Ramirez is on after he reached another big milestone in Thursday's game. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 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 u

The Guardians failed to find any momentum against the Yankees on Wednesday after a big win on Tuesday.This episode talks about how we know momentum really doesn't seem to a tangible thing or matter when you can't execute when you're set up in an advantageous position. We talk about the Guardians inability to beat a struggling lefty and getting beat by two players in a lineup of nine.We also cover how the Guardians should change their pitching plan, what chances they have against Gerrit Cole, Juan Soto and Aaron Judge in the finale, and what tiebreakers there are if the Guardians pull off a win. We also discuss why despite the loss Wednesday, two underappreciated players at least put them in position to put their best effort forward in the finale.The final segment of this episode discusses how the Guardians farm system shot up the rankings post-draft but also because of emerging prospects already in the system, including one prospect that got the attention of managers around the minor leagues in a best tools s

The Guardians outlasted the Yankees in the series opening in New York to turn frustration into a win.Today's show talks about how this might have been the biggest win of the year for the Guardians given their current situation coming into the season and how many times they could have won the game but didn't before it turned into extra innings, white knuckle, playoff baseball.Also discussed is how coming into the series that it shouldn't be treated as any bigger due to the opponent, just that the Guardians needed a win and how they managed it like a playoff game.We also talk about how that was Emmanuel Clase (and the bullpen's) statement game of the season.The episode also dives into the Guardians fundamentals and bullpen being why they were able to outlast the Yankees despite big days from their stars and plenty of missed opportunities.We finish up today's show by looking at Joey Cantillo's matchup vs. the Yankees, the bullpen situation favoring the Guardians, why some roster moves weren't made on Tuesday, an

Alex Cobb goes back to the injured list as quickly as he came off it, as the Guardians had major transaction news on an off-day.   Today's episode talks about whether or not there is regret not doing more for pitching at the deadline and what the rotation decisions are in the short and long term with Cobb out for the time being. Chase DeLauter was also promoted to Triple-A on the off day and we debate about the surprise of that move by the Guardians and what his timeline to the big league is now, and what it could have been. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 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.   Liquid IVNo more thirsty summers when you indulge in hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code M

The Guardians have lost three in a row again, with the offense struggling to do enough to back solid pitching against the Brewers. Today's Locked On Guardians talks about how things looked in Milwaukee as Jeff was at the ballpark covering the series in person this weekend.   We get into if and how the Guardians can find enough offense the rest of the season to run down the division crown and make some noise in the playoffs. We discuss if any changes will actually happen and what moves could possibly be made to give the offense some more consistent life and balance. And in the final segment, we get into two minor league pitchers that impressed this weekend that could make an impact on the rotation in 2025.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 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 of

Back in February, Geoff Pontes of Baseball America told us that Travis Bazzana should be the Guardians pick at 1.1 in 2024. In July, that came true. On today's extra time episode of Locked On Guardians, Geoff joins us again to talk about how it went down with the 1.1 pick and why Guardians fans shouldn't worry about Bazzana's slow start in his pro debut. Geoff also reviews the Guardians 2024 draft with us and talks about some of the Guardians prospects he's seen recently, including Matt  "Tugboat" Wilkinson, Angel Genao, Ralphy Velazquez, Jacob Cozart, CJ Kayfus and more. We also discuss prospects traded at the trade deadline. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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 the code LOCKEDONMLB when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE app to start earning cash back when you use code LOCKEDONMLB. Liquid IVNo more thirsty

Back in February, Geoff Pontes of Baseball America told us that Travis Bazzana should be the Guardians pick at 1.1 in 2024. In July, that came true. On today's extra time episode of Locked On Guardians, Geoff joins us again to talk about how it went down with the 1.1 pick and why Guardians fans shouldn't worry about Bazzana's slow start in his pro debut. Geoff also reviews the Guardians 2024 draft with us and talks about some of the Guardians prospects he's seen recently, including Matt  "Tugboat" Wilkinson, Angel Genao, Ralphy Velazquez, Jacob Cozart, CJ Kayfus and more. We also discuss prospects traded at the trade deadline. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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 the code LOCKEDONMLB when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE app to start earning cash back when you use code LOCKEDONMLB. Liquid IVNo more thirsty

The Guardians swept the Cubs on the back of Alex Cobb and Andres Gimenez. Today's episode talks about the importance of the impressive performance by Alex Cobb, a trade that has looked like it might have been a savvy one, and how the Guardians were able to win without using their big three in the bullpen with an off-day today. We also touch on how every time this team shows any sort of flaw or crack, they find a way to bounce back and remain on top of the division and have the best record in baseball. We also discuss how much different this lineup looks when Andres Gimenez is hitting like he has been as well as what the Guardians may need to do at shortstop.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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 the code LOCKEDONMLB when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE app to start earning cash back when you use code LOCK

With four straight wins, the Guardians have the best record in baseball again after a 2-1 win led by strong pitching from Matthew Boyd, as everyone expected back in spring training. Today's show discusses the unbelievable brilliance of Boyd and why it's important to remember this team's penchant for pitching even in the face of an injury-filled/inconsistent year. We also get into Jhonkensy Noel's recent heater and how the Guardians should handle his role right now and how that ties into David Fry's situation right now. And we also touch on the impressive feat by Emmanuel Clase to pitch, dominantly, for a fourth straight game, and how Pedro Avila has also emerged as a reliable arm for the time being. Finally, we do get to the recent minor league promotions in the Guardians system including Ralphy Velazquez, Cooper Ingle, and other big names.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaIbotta is a free app that lets you earn cash back every time you shop. Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just fo

The Guardians have won three straight, but it didn't come without some drama as Emmanuel Clase and the offense had to come to the rescue to salvage what should have been an easy win. Today's episode dives into the dominant season Emmanuel Clase is having, the drama that unfolded that forced him into action in Monday's win, as well as the offense doing its part. We spend a hefty portion of the show discussing how the Guardians need to re-work their bullpen to help get it back to being deep enough to carry the rotation. We also discuss the Guardians need to balance out their offense with another left-handed hitter and how to get there. For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Prepare for the Fall Classic with Sully, who has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaIbotta is a free app that lets you earn cash back every time you shop. Right now, Ibotta is offering our liste

The Guardians pitched well enough and got enough timely hitting to earn a series split vs. the Twins after a tough week. More importantly, they now hold the season tiebreaker against the Twins. Does that do enough to get the Guardians back on track? Today's episode talks about the potential of having Gavin Williams and Tanner Bibee back-to-back setting things up for them, the Guardians debut of Alex Cobb, and how the rotation could look by adding Matt Boyd to it. We also get into whether or not managerial ejections actually mean anything to do anything for a team, following Stephen Vogt's first managerial ejection after a weak-looking balk call on Tim Herrin. Finally, we cover some bullpen spots that have been recently shaky and what that could mean for upcoming roster moves. For your next listen, check out the Locked On MLB podcast. Prepare for the Fall Classic with Sully, who has it all covered every single day. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.Support Us

It is another off-day for the Cleveland Guardians. So instead we focus on the upcoming series between the Cleveland Guardians and the Minnesota Twins. We get into where Cleveland has some advantages and disadvantages in what should be a very tight series for two excellent teams. We dig into minor league numbers to talk about who has been performing well, who we need to pay more attention to, and what guys beyond the usual suspects stand out stat-wise. Then we end with giving some time to some players who were let go while also going into how the 2022 class has turned into one of the weirdest classes we have ever seen.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Liquid IV No more thirsty summers when you indulge in hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MLB at checkout.   SupplyHouse SupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shipping from coast to coast.   Book

Cleveland Guardians drop Two Against the Arizona Diamondbacks. We talk about the games and how Cleveland could have easily won either. Then we talk about the struggles offensively since July and how the team isn't suddenly bad but maybe unlucky. We also talk about some players who are struggling and if it's time for some promotions and demotions with a focus on Kyle Manzardo, George Valera, and Juan Brito. Then we discuss the upcoming Minnesota Twins series why I feel confident even if the Twins bullpen is better than I expected and why it is that things line up for the Guardians in this four-game series. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Liquid IVNo more thirsty summers when you indulge in hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MLB at checkout. SupplyHouseSupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shipping from coast to coast. Booking.comThe right stay

Locked on Guardians going live to discuss the doubleheader and all of your baseball questions this evening. We talk about the rain delay and what the pitching matchups are for tomorrow as well as how dangerous the Arizona Diamondbacks are. Then we discuss the surprising roster move to add Anthony Gose at the cost of Xzavion Curry. Then we take all comers answering every question we can in the time allowed (and even going over) as you take over Locked on Guardians and get to direct what Jeff talks about on the solo stream today.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Liquid IVNo more thirsty summers when you indulge in hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MLB at checkout. SupplyHouseSupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shipping from coast to coast. Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city - even your rival’s. Book today on Booking

The Guardians bullpen has been the best in baseball all year but a tough night cost them a game they should have won on Monday. Today's episode talks about the gutsy performance from Logan Allen that could have gone the other way very quickly and tanked the game completely but ended up being good enough for them to win. We get into just how good and dominant this bullpen is overall and why losses like this hurt more because of it. Also on today's show, we discuss how the Guardians look to have avoided this being a trap series for them and how they will need to bounce back quickly on Tuesday.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Stitch FixWith Stitch Fix, you get a Stylist who understands your style, size and budget—they do all the shopping for you! Now’s the best time to get started at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your first fix! Must redeem within 7 days of sign up. Offer does not include Kids Fixes. Liquid IVNo more thirsty summers when you indulge in hydration with Liquid I.V. Get 20% off your firs

The Guardians split the four-game set with the Orioles to earn the tiebreaker should the two be tied for best record at the end of the season? Mission accomplished for this series or more left to be desired? Today's episode discusses if the split was enough and how the Guardians handled their pitching on games three and four in this series. Jeff has a theory about how the player to be named later will work out in the Alex Cobb trade. And we also discuss the Guardians pitching plan for the week with Alex Cobb joining the rotation, Matt Boyd making another rehab start, and if the Arizona series ahead of a big series in Minnesota this weekend is a bit of a 'trap' series for them. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Stitch FixWith Stitch Fix, you get a Stylist who understands your style, size and budget—they do all the shopping for you! Now’s the best time to get started at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your first fix! Must redeem within 7 days of sign up. Offer does not include Kids Fixes. Liquid IVNo more

Guardians trade deadline acquisition Lane Thomas sparked the Guardians to a blowout win over the Orioles to start a big series, against one of the Orioles deadline acquisition Trevor Rogers. Today's episode looks at Thomas' hot start and how good of a fit he looks in the #2 spot in the order. We also get into the news about Tanner Bibee missing his start this weekend and how it doesn't seem like a big deal at the moment. We talk about how fast Travis Bazzana needs to move through the system in order to have a chance at a September callup.   We also get into the weirdness of the Erick Fedde trade and why he didn't end up in Cleveland (or Minnesota). And finally, we give some former Guardians prospects their due after being cut recently from the organization.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Stitch FixWith Stitch Fix, you get a Stylist who understands your style, size and budget—they do all the shopping for you! Now’s the best time to get started at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your first fix! Must