Locked On Indians

Will the Cleveland Guardians pitching staff set the tone for 2026? Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis break down Gavin Williams' ace potential, Tanner Bibee's quest for a bounce-back season, and Joey Cantillo's electric stuff in a stacked rotation. Logan Allen gears up for the World Baseball Classic with Team Panama and Parker Messick pushes for a bigger MLB role, the show discusses the strengths, risks, and of the rotation as well as the impact of pitch sequencing, FIP, and evolving pitch mixes. We also get into if the Guardians have enough pitching depth to give them in-season trade flexibility, and how prospects like Khal Stephen and top minor leaguers could step in. We also discuss rumors about a former Guardians pitching possibly getting a rehab deal with Guardians. Can the rotation shoulder the burden for another division title in 2026? 00:00 Guardians' Season Hinges on Pitching05:50 Gavin Williams: September Success Analysis07:30 Pitcher Evaluation and Potential Growth12:59 Tough 2025 Season for Tanner Bibee15