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The Cleveland Guardians were off on Wednesday but now are owners of the best record in MLB. On that subject, today's episode dives into how important it is for the Guardians to earn a first-round bye in MLB's playoff format and with their rotation. We also discuss if the first-round bye is a good thing or a problem. We start the podcast off by giving some leftover MLB trade deadline thoughts and a theory about this Guardians team and the 2016 version that made the World Series. And finally, we get into which 2024 draft picks for Cleveland will debut and when, as Travis Bazzana hit a grand slam in his home affiliate debut in Lake County.   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 hy

MLB's trade deadline is over. The Guardians added Alex Cobb hours in a trade with the Giants just a few hours before the deadline. In addition to trading for Lane Thomas, did the Guardian do enough to give them a chance to compete in the postseason?   We discuss that and if the Guardians gave up too much for an injured starter in Cobb, how will this roster look now that the deadline is over, and who else could impact this team from the minor?   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 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. S

The Guardians traded for Lane Thomas from the Nationals in exchange for LHP Alex Clemmey, INF Rafael Ramirez Jr., and INF Jose Tena. How do we think we the Guardians did and do we think they're going to do more at the MLB trade deadline? Meanwhile, the Guardians beat up on the Tigers who pulled Jack Flaherty before his start. The offense is looking better lately and they gained a game over the Twins in the process.   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 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,

Ahead of MLB's trading deadline this week, we give you a bonus episode talking about our post-MLB draft/pre-MLB trade deadline Cleveland Guardians prospect rankings and banter in a bonus episode! 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 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.com on the site or in the Booking.com app! Booking.com

The Guardians have struggled in July, yet won a series against the Phillies this weekend, the best team in baseball. Today's episode covers how the Guardians pulled out this series win, how aggressive Stephen Vogt with the bullpen Sunday to win this game, and how Cade Smith is the current Andrew Miller for Cleveland. We also quickly get into Joey Cantillo's debut and why they went in this direction for the game. We spend a lot of time in this episode reacting to the trades that have already happened, why Cleveland didn't make any of them, and we list some targets and why Cleveland hasn't been involved in many rumors, and why that doesn't mean they won't do anything. 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 su

The MLB trading deadline is upon us. We talk about which teams are following the Guardians minor league system as trade rumors heat up. For today's show, we asked for your trade proposals to help the Cleveland Guardians address their recent lack of offense and thin starting pitching, and we gave you our feedback on who would accept or say no. We also discuss weighing the Guardians first three months as an offense vs. one bad month and a strong start by Gavin Williams during the loss to the Tigers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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.com on the site or in the Booking.com app! Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! PrizePicksGo to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100! eBay MotorsFrom

The Guardians pulled off a close 2-1 win over the Tigers that seemed like an ordinary win in the box score. Today's episode gets into why it was anything but ordinary after losing Tanner Bibee to a leg cramp while he was cruising, and the bullpen had to step in yet again while the offense did just enough to pick up a win. We also talk about Bo Naylor's underrated night in the win. Justin floats an idea about the reverse of showcases Brayan Rocchio amidst the weird saga with him, and then actually sort of posturing to showcase Juan Brito in a trade. More importantly, we touch on why it would be a bad idea for the Guardians to trade a reliever right now and why we think it doesn't make sense. And we also discuss why it's OK to trade prospects at the deadline, because history across the league and Cleveland's history shows it will be fine. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!SupplyHouseSupplyHouse.com is the reliable way to get parts fast. Shop for your next plumbing, h-vac, or electrical job and get fast shi

The Guardians stopped their three-game losing streak with three homers and solid pitching against the Tigers. Today's episode talks about this team's rare ability to avoid long-losing streaks despite the one thing that usually is the main ingredient. We also discuss that despite the recent struggles, the Guardians have the biggest division lead in the American League and remain tied for the best record in the AL, which should really put the onus on the front office to be aggressive at the deadline. Also on today's show:- Why Xzavion Curry made this start and not Logan Allen- Pitching prospect risers in the system this year. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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.com on the site or in the Booking.com app! Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! PrizePicksGo

Despite 12 hits against the Tigers and Tarik Skubal, the Guardians offense struggled to score runs in another loss. Today's episode talks about why the Guardians aren't panicking despite the recent struggles and why you're not seeing any yelling or anger from the team. We also dive into why it's time for the team to make a change at shortstop and why it's hard to try to continue to try to develop young players at the major league level and win. And we also get into which players would make sense for the Guardians to make a change at shortstop and why it makes sense now.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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.com on the site or in the Booking.com app! Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! PrizePicksGo to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB an

Travis Bazzana's signing bonus and contract with the Cleveland Guardians is signed in ink and on the books. Today's episode asks if this is the most hyped Guardians prospect we've ever seen and why he just might be. We also discuss why we think Bazzana has a chance to be with the Guardians in September.   We also look at some of the recent pitching performances in the minors and if there is any help on the way for this rotation outside of the trade deadline hopes.   At the end of the episode, we get into the Guardians offense and if it's a "rookie" or young player wall, a slump, or if the Guardians should be in "fix" mode for the offense given their positioning, which we'll get into more on Tuesday's show.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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 second half is finally upon us. Some projections don't think the Cleveland Guardians can finish the job and win the AL Central. Do we think the Guardians can win the division? What part of the team needs to perform best (besides starting pitching) in the second half to him them win it? Who do the Guardians need a big second half from? We also get into trade targets as we rank the potential options available among the starting pitching trade market and we get into the bats and relievers available. There's a bat that should be available that is flying under the radar. And we look at the first draft signing bonuses so far.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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.com on the site or in the Booking.com app! Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! PrizePicks

Now that the dust has settled on the Guardians 2024 draft class, we look to see if their draft was well-liked around the injury or if they gambled too much with a big bonus pool. Today's episode also explores what it will take to get the trade market unstuck and when it will start moving. On that note, we also touch on what prospects we think could be on the block for the Guardians as they look to add pieces at the deadline.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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.com on the site or in the Booking.com app! Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! PrizePicksGo to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100! eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million par

Day 3 of the 2024 MLB Draft has commenced and the draft is officially in the books. We take a look at the Cleveland Guardians day 3 picks and who was the most interesting selection. We also look at this class as a whole and how we think the Guardians did. And of course, we discuss where the newest Cleveland Guardians prospects land in our rankings now that the draft is over. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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.com on the site or in the Booking.com app! Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! PrizePicksGo to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLB and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100! eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts

The Cleveland Guardians had big money to spend in the 2024 MLB Draft and after investing in one prep arm on day one, they ended up investing in three more prep arms on Day 2. Today's Locked On Guardians gets into why Cleveland decided to and were able to draft three highly rated high school arms in this draft, and why they drafted other college arms on day 2 as well. Learn more about Joey Oakie, Cameron Sullivan, and Chase Mobley, as well as Rafe Schlesinger, Aidan Major, Caden Favors, Donovan Zsak, Sean Matson, and what Cleveland has left to spend and who to take on day three. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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.com on the site or in the Booking.com app! Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! PrizePicksGo to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDON

Travis Bazzana is a Cleveland Guardian! Today's episode recaps day 1 of the 2024 MLB Draft as the Guardians got their guy at 1-1 after all of the smoke and rumors. We get into why Bazzana was THE pick for the Guardians all along and the how and why. We also dive into what an impact this makes, as well as where he starts. We also cover the Guardians getting RHP Braylon Doughty, a prep pitcher from California at 36 and what his future could look like. And finally, we talk about a surprising pick at 48 of NC State catcher Jacob Cozart, as well as the money Cleveland has left to spend on day two and what targets we like. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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.com on the site or in the Booking.com app! Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! PrizePicksGo to htt

The Guardians had a day to forget in Detroit. Today's show briefly covers the recent up-and-down patch the team has hit, if they can respond before the break if they can right the ship with Logan Allen, and what's next for Gabriel Arias now that he's been sent back to Triple-A. Most of today's episode discusses what Cleveland may be trying to do with their picks on day 1 of the MLB draft as we look at prep hitter and pitcher targets to know. We also react to the final mock drafts and give our final thoughts on what might happen with the first overall pick. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. 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 $100 off—that’s $25 off your first 4 Fixes for a limited time only. Must redeem within 7 days of

It's an MLB Draft-heavy edition of Locked On Guardians, diving into college prospects to know for the Guardians a picks 36/48 as we get ready for the first day of the draft Sunday. We also discuss how the Tigers tried to give the Guardians the win on Wednesday with base running errors, walks, and wild pitches, but the Guardians could capitalize.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. 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 $100 off—that’s $25 off your first 4 Fixes for a limited time only. Must redeem within 7 days of sign up. Offer does not include Kids Fixes. Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city - even your rival’s. Book today on Booking.com on the site or in the Booking.com app! Booking.com, Booking

The Guardians hung on for a win over the Tigers after having a big early lead. Today's episode discusses the decision not to pull Ben Lively after a line drive hit his leg, and what other needs are being identified every game that the Guardians should address at the deadline. We also discuss how teams are able to 'buy' players down the board in the draft and how that all works, as it's something Cleveland is looking to do in the 2024 MLB Draft. And on that note, we also talk about some of the players that would be in the conversation at the 36/48 picks with that extra money. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. 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 $100 off—that’s $25 off your first 4 Fixes for a limited time only. Must rede

The 2024 MLB Draft is less than a week away. Are we getting actual leaks about the Guardians plans at 1.1 and why would we be hearing them now? Today's episode looks at the potential leaks and buzz surrounding the 1.1 pick for the Guardians and trying to decipher what it could mean. We also get into Gavin Williams' strong start in Detroit with zero offense. And, we discussed is under-slotting at the top of the draft to use the savings lower in the draft actually works. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. 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 $100 off—that’s $25 off your first 4 Fixes for a limited time only. Must redeem within 7 days of sign up. Offer does not include Kids Fixes. Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fa

The Guardians won a hard-fought series against the Giants and haven't lost a series at home since April, the only one all year. Today's Locked On Guardians dives into the Guardians getting five All-Stars and the chance they have to dominate the conversation All-Star weekend with those five representatives plus two players in the Futures Game and the #1 pick in the MLB Draft. We marvel at how well Angel Martinez has fit into the majors being thrust into the second spot in the order and how long of a chance Jhonkensy Noel will and should get with Will Brennan coming back and the enigma that is Gabriel Arias. At the end, we quickly get into why the Guardians might have taken a flier on Spencer Howard and what the immediate future is for Logan Allen. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax professionals call 1-800-549-1000 or visit TNUSA.com/lockedon. Stitch FixWith Stitch Fix, you get a Stylist who understands your style, size and budget—