Locked On Indians

Cleveland Guardians’ pitching factory gears up for 2026, but which prospects have the nastiest pitches in the system? Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis square off in a pitching prospect tool draft, hoping again Daniel Espino’s electric fastball, Khal Steven’s slider, and the next wave of arms poised to make an impact. Is the Guardians’ pitching pipeline stronger than ever? The show revisits last year’s picks, evaluate development gains, and dig into prospect risers like Franklin Gomez and Caden Favors. We've got hot takes on prospect nicknames, sleeper picks for breakout roles, and how Cleveland’s prospect arms stack up for the season ahead. 00:00 Guardians Pitching Prospects Draft05:46 Fastball Potential and Role Debate07:48 Drafting Strategy and Pitch Selection13:44 Pitch Mix and Command16:11 Evaluating Pitches and Pitchers23:18 Tugboat's Struggles with Control27:10 Biggest Butt in Sports Debate31:19 Joey Cantillo's Big Jump Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes