Locked On Guardians - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Guardians
1,576 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsLocked On Guardians podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Cleveland Guardians and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Jeff Ellis and Justin Lada, the Locked On Guardians podcast provides your daily Guardians fix with expert, local analysis, game breakdowns, and coverage of all aspects of the Guardians franchise as they try to capture their first World Series since 1948. Locked On Guardians takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Guardians locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Guardians podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Cleveland Guardians Do the Little Things to Beat Another Ace, Spoil Minnesota Twins Home Opener
April 05, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAnother day, another ace defeated by the Cleveland Guardians. We look at the little things the Guardians did well offensively to beat Pablo Lopez and the Minnesota Twins to spoil their home opener. We look at how Tanner Bibee and the Guardians bullpen used sliders to silence the Twins bats and an emerging high-leverage reliever in Hunter Gaddis. And finally, we look at the rest of the weekend series against the Twins and what to expect the rest of the series. We also make some colleg...
Cleveland Guardians Are Partying Like It's 2023....
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBThe Cleveland Guardians are partying like it's 2023. OK...we don't want that, but they are 5-2 in 2024 like the were in 2023 after seven games facing Oakland and Seattle. We touch on how the Guardians first seven games this year are different than a year ago offensively and their balanced offensive approach being the Mariners pair of aces to win the series. We also discuss the apparent conflicting thoughts when watching Shane Bieber pitch well between increasing his trade value a...
How Much Concern for McKenzie As Guardians Bullpen Picks Up Slack, Offense Showing Positive Trends
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe Guardians were unable to overcome a rough second inning from Triston McKenzie in a short start. Despite the loss to the Mariners on Monday, there were some positive takeaways. The bullpen navigated well and saved them from a potential move to get a fresh arm up and Stephen Vogt pulled some good levers. The offense had some late life and then on Tuesday, also had some good signs behind another strong start by Shane Bieber. We discuss the level of concern for McKenzie, rehabs, and futu...
2024 Cleveland Guardians Position Preview: Second Base - What Is Gimenez's True Talent Level?
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe Cleveland Guardians continue their west coast trip, which gives us the chance to finish our 2024 position preview series with second base. We took a look back at Andres Gimenez 2022 season and his 2023, to see if the 2024 version will be something in between. We also debated where he ranked on this roster in terms of his importance to the team given his contract, defense, ability to move between second and short if needed, and his all around game. We also discussed second base op...
The Good and the Bad of the Guardians Decisive Opening Series Win vs. Athletics
April 01, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBThe Guardians took three of four games in Oakland to start the 2024 season. We get into some of the miscues of the Sunday loss and not taking advantage of being given the game, but also the good and the bad from the first three wins of the series. Shane Bieber's new changeup and best performance since? Andres Gimenez hot start. Tyler Freeman settling in nicely at the plate and in CF. Overall strong bullpen performance. Struggles with starter length and some early bullpen overus...
Shane Bieber Sharp Early on Opening Night, Cleveland Guardians Acquire Intriguing Pitching Depth
March 29, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBAfter a long wait the Cleveland Guardians 2024 season finally got underway in Oakland. Shane Bieber looked in vintage form early and the offense got off to a good start. We weren't able to record reactions for the full game due to the late start, but we discussed the intrigue of the opening lineup, the platoons and flexibility, but also one hitter who should hit higher. We also discuss the additions of Peter Strzelecki and Zak Kent to their pitching depth and why we think these addition...
2024 Cleveland Guardians Season Preview and Predictions
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBOpening day is here! How will the Cleveland Guardians actually do this year? There's a wide range of possibilities for this team. We talk about the numbers that matter for the Guardians to be a playoff team in 2024 and if they can accomplish those. How many games will the Guardians win? Can they hit more homers or even be a league average offense? Will the pitching staff finish top 10 in ERA again? Will Shane Bieber still be pitching for this team after the trading deadline? Will we see ...
2024 Guardians Position Preview: 1B - Can Josh Naylor Repeat '23 and When Will Kyle Manzardo Arrive?
March 27, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBAs we wait another day for regular season baseball for the Cleveland Guardians, we continue to wrap up our 2024 position preview series with first base. Can Josh Naylor repeat his 2023 success and stay healthy? Will he sign an extension? When will Kyle Manzardo arrive? What other first-base prospects do the Guardians have in the system? Of course, we talk about some of the first base draft prospects in this year's class - Nick Kurtz, Blake Burke, Aiden Harris, Derek Bender, Jac C...
MLB Draft Update -1.1 Race Heats up & 3B Position Preview: How Many Great Years Remain for Jose?
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBIt was a big weekend in college baseball with Travis Bazzana and Charlie Condon making headlines with big games. After not being able to get to it Monday, we give a college baseball/MLB Draft weekend update on the battle for the Guardians top pick as conference play begins. We also discuss some other good performances over the weekend including Corey Collins, Luke Holman, Kavares Tears, and Brian Holiday. We also get into some more interesting Jac Cagliaone data. And we put our 3rd...
Myles Straw on Waivers and What Comes Next as Guardians Set 2024 Opening Day Roster
March 25, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBMyles Straw was reportedly placed on waivers by the Cleveland Guardians as they set their initial 26 man roster to start the 2024 season. How did the Guardians arrive at this move now and what it mean for Straw and other players like Tyler Freeman and Estevan Florial. Also, is the influence in the clubhouse as much as we previously thought? We also get to why neither Kyle Manzardo and Deyvison De Los Santos didn't make the initial roster. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Am...
Final Opening Day Roster Projection and Mailbag Episode
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWe're under a week away from MLB (US) Opening Day. We talked on Thursday about roster decisions that were going to have to be made soon. On today's episode, we make those decisions. We try to predict what the Cleveland Guardians Opening Day roster will be, and we also compare it to who we would put on the Opening Day roster. We also get to your mailbag questions including if there will be another late-spring roster clearing trade, and a few draft questions about a recent guest on the show a...
MLB SEASON PREVIEW: Will the Twins, Tigers, Guardians, White Sox or Royals win the AL Central?
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThe 2024 MLB Season is here and Locked On has the most comprehensive MLB Season preview for you. Who wins each division? You’ll hear from every MLB host on our network debating who take the top spots in the AL East, AL Central, AL West, NL East, NL Central and NL West. Will we see the Baltimore Orioles, the Minnesota Twin, the Houston Astros, the Atlanta Braves, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers repeat their 2023 success? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ibotta Righ...
Impacts of Recent Guardians Roster Decisions and Decision Day on Some Roster Spots Coming Soon
March 21, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBOpening Day is just a week away. And while we say it's sort of an artificial deadline, it does have some effect on roster decisions leading up to the announcement of the Opening Day roster. Birthday boy today, Carlos Carrasco, has an opt out in his contract for this weekend and Tyler Beede is able to opt out if he's told he's not on the Opening Day roster. What will the decision be for those two arms with Cleveland's current injury situation? We also discuss not overhyping spring tra...
Cleveland Guardians 2024 Position Preview: The Bullpen
March 20, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWe've talked a lot about the Cleveland Guardians bullpen over the last week because of the injuries to Trevor Stephan, James Karinchak and Sam Hentges. How will those injuries impact the Guardians bullpen in 2024? We discuss that in our position preview of the bullpen. Will Clase and Scott Barlow finish the year in the Guardians bullpen? Will Cleveland reduce Clase's workload? Can Eli Morgan have a better second half? Who will step up into a high leverage role? Will Franc...
2024 MLB Mock Draft Part One Picks 1-30: March Madness Edition
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWe talk about some roster news to start the focus being on Kyle Manzardo not making the Guardians as well as some chatter about who is likely to start in center field and who is likely to make the team. Then we start part one of our mock draft digging into the first 30 picks in this year's draft make sure to tune in to find who I think your team might take, why they might, and why they might not take the player you expect. Also, check out part two in a bonus episode on YouTube. ...
Which Guardians Bullpen Options Are in Question and Which Could Be Emerging?
March 18, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWhile we're waiting on the news about Sam Hentges' finger, we wonder if his Opening Day status will also be in doubt, and we also talk about why Opening Day isn't a real deadline, and the sky isn't falling yet. In that same vein, we also talk about a Guardians relief prospect that could be emerging quicker than we previously thought. Shane Bieber went 5.2 innings in this latest outing, and with that timing, does it look like we are getting closer to Stephen Vogt naming him the openin...
How Will the Guardians Navigate the Sudden Rash of Long and Short Term Pitching Injuries?
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBThe Cleveland Guardians got some rough pitching injury news on Thursday, losing Trevor Stephan for the 2024 season with elbow surgery, as well as another lost year for Daniel Espino, as he underwent a second shoulder surgery. Gavin Williams and Sam Hentges appear to have short-term injuries, and James Karinchak is stuck between short and long-term injury status. How will the Guardians replace Stephan in the bullpen and how much impact does it have on the Guardians playoff chances? Are we ...
2024 Cleveland Guardians Position Preview: The Fab 5 Starting Pitchers & Where's the Depth?
March 14, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWe're rolling through our 2024 Cleveland Guardians position preview series, discussing the Guardians starting rotation. Will the Fab 5 make the majority of starts in 2024? Will Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie stay healthy? Will Bieber finish 2024 in Cleveland? We also look at the standout sophomores of Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams and Logan Allen, to see if they'll take a step forward in 2024, or succumb to the sophomore slump. Below that, we take a look at the depth options for the rota...
2nd Annual Prospect Draft!
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIt's draft day...sort of. It's our second annual Locked On Guardians prospect draft where we see who can draft the best team of the Guardians prospects. Comment who between Jeff and Justin assembled the best team of Guardians prospects or vote on Twitter. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Robinhood Robinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Now through April 30th, Robinhood is even boosting eve...
2024 Cleveland Guardians Position Preview: The Outfield
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWe continue with our 2024 Cleveland Guardians position preview, this episode we preview everyone's favorite position...the outfield. We discuss how Steven Kwan is a set-it-and-forget it type outfielder, and who is going to stand next to him. Which outfielders will be on the roster and in the lineup to start the year? Who will end the year in the Guardians outfield? What will the Guardians "regular" outfield rotation be in 2024? The options are aplenty with Myles Straw, ...
Don't Panic About Gavin Williams Yet...; Big 2024 MLB Draft, Guardians Draft Weekend Update
March 11, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBGavin Williams was scratched from his start Sunday out of abundance of caution due to elbow discomfort. Don't panic yet, but we discuss what our level of concern is and what the Guardians rotation options are in the event Williams needs to miss time. Stephen Vogt claims he's not beholden to the shortstop battle being two players. So if it won't be Gabriel Arias and Brayan Roccio, who could slide at SS? And we give an update on Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Robinhood Rob...
Spring Breakout Excitement, the Market for a Tanner Bibee Extension, and Opening Day Roster Picture
March 08, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBRosters for MLB's Spring Breakout games of all prospects this spring are out. The Guardians have an exciting and interesting squad, but where is the promotion, buzz, and excitement? And why can't Guardians fans watch it? Does the Bryan Bello extension set a market for a possible Tanner Bibee extension? Is the Opening Day roster coming into focus yet? Hear our picks for the first Guardians 26-man roster of 2024. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Factor Meals Head to Fact...
2024 Position Preview: Who Will Be the Guardians Shortstop of the Future?
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBWho is going to start the season at shortstop for the Cleveland Guardians? Will they end the year as the main shortstop? Who is the shortstop of the future? The Guardians don't know yet, so we try to figure out in our 2024 position preview at shortstop. Will it be Arias? Will he hit left handers? Will it be Rocchio? Should Andres Gimenez move to short and add Juan Brito to the middle infield mix? Where do Tyler Freeman and Angel Martinez fit in? What shortstop prospects are coming up th...
Who Will be in the Outfield for the Cleveland Guardians on Opening Day? Addressing the Rumor Mill!
March 06, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe hottest rumor of the day for the Cleveland Guardians is that top prospect Chase DeLauter has a chance to make the Guardians out to start the year. We dig into how often a player with his experience level makes the majors as well as explaining why even if he doesn't start the year with Cleveland. He could be an exciting addition in the near future. We also dig into the struggles of Estevan Florial addressing why it is he is likely to make the team no matter what he does in spring trai...
Cleveland Guardians Spring Training Observations from Goodyear
March 05, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBJustin is back from spring training in Arizona ready to fire off some spring training and roster takes hotter than his sunburn. In the solo episode of spring training episode, discussed are: Who's standing out in camp so far Shane Bieber's first start Will De Los Santos and Florial do enough to make the roster? Ramon Laureano's adjustment paying off? Smooth sailing for young pitchers early on Injury updates on Bo Naylor and Daniel Espino Stephen Vogt's exciting approach to the ...
Is Caglianone the Top Lefty Pitcher in this Years Class? Can he Challenge Bazzana for the Top Spot?
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBAfter an interesting weekend of college baseball, we dig into some of the top performs like Travis Bazzanna of Oregon State, Jonathan Santucci of Duke, Hagen Smith of Arkansas, Jac Caglianone of Florida, Chase Burns of Wake Forest, and Ohio boy Riley Huge of Winthrop. I have several hot takes. The big one focused on how impressed I was after watching Jac Caglianone pitch in particular. We get into the debate of Charlie Condon of Georgia vs. Nick Kurtz of Wake Forest. And why it is bec...
Guardians Prospect Tools Draft: Building the Best Guardians Pitching Prospect
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIt's another Guardians prospect tools draft! Jeff and Justin tried to build the best Guardians position player prospect by drafting individual player tools, and it's time to do it by exploring the Guardians' pitching factory. This draft includes trying to draft the best combination of Guardians' pitching prospects fastball, curveball, slider, changeup, command, durability, and intangibles. Jeff's draft: Fastball: Daniel Espino Curveball: Joey Cantillo Slider: Jack Leftwich Change...
Who Will Step Up in the Pen for the Guardians With Spring Injuries to Stephan, Karinchak?
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBTrevor Stephan is shut down for three weeks with a deep bone bruise in his elbow, in addition to James Karinchak's shoulder fatigue keeping him out. Neither reliever seems likely to be ready for Opening Day. Who will fill in the open spots in the bullpen in the wake of the injuries and who will step up? We go over the options and who is most likely to emerge in the short term and long term. We also discuss the Guaridans' adjusted approach to try to hit for more power and if it will work. ...
2024 Guardians Position Preview: What Kind of Leap Will Bo Naylor Take in Year 2 at Catcher
February 28, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBSpring training is in full swing, so we're starting our 2024 position previews and starting at catcher. We discuss how big of a leap Bo Naylor can take in year 2, and if he's the most exciting young player on this roster. We also debate if the time to extend him is now, and how much that would cost. What is Austin Hedges' role, how much should he play, and where does David Fry fit? We also get to talk about the future of Ralphy Velazquez and if he'll stick catcher, and other catchers in the...
Baseball America's Geoff Pontes Talks Scouting, Draft, Travis Bazzana and Guardians Prospects
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBBaseball America prospect writer Geoff Pontes joins the show to talk about blending data and scouting aspects in his writing and evaluating. He shares what metrics and indicators he looks for in evaluating players. We also get into his thoughts are on this year's MLB draft, who he views as the top player right now for this year's draft, and his thoughts on Travis Bazzana. Geoff also shares some of the Guardians' prospects he likes and if the Guardians' draft strategy will change with a new s...
Early Guardians Spring Training Buzz and Hagen Smith and Travis Bazzana Have Huge Weekends
February 26, 2024 18:05 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBThe Guardians are finally playing actual baseball games in 2024, even if they are exhibition games. We quickly went over a few things that were notable from the opening weekend of spring training for the Guardians. We also talk about the impact of the George Valera injury and why it puts him and the Guardians in a tough spot regarding his future. Stephen Vogt has mentioned Joey Cantillo by name twice already this spring and we get into what he said about the young left-handed prospect. ...
Guardians Spring Training Storylines with T.J. Zuppe of The Selby is Godcast
February 23, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBGuardians spring training baseball is here, which means you've made it through the offseason. Take a breath, smile, and enjoy this special episode of Locked On Guardians with T.J. Zuppe of the Selby is Godcast as we discuss Guardians what spring training storylines we're watching, what questions they can and need to answer this spring, and how they will go about it. Subscribe to our friends from the Selby is Godcast on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/selbyisgodcast/posts) and on YouTube (h...
Should Jose Hit Second? Who Should Hit Leadoff? Should We Even Talk About Spring Training Lineups?
February 22, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBGuardians manager Stephen Vogt talked about where Jose Ramirez might fit best in the young lineup this year, leaving it open if he could hit second or where he might be most comfortable. So we get into where he should hit in the lineup and end up throwing out some off-the-wall ideas about who should actually hit leadoff to start the year. Before that, we also get into if the 2024 draft class is being unfairly compared to last year's potentially historically good class and why the 2024 class...
How Much Runway Will Deyvison De Los Santos & Other Young Players Get While "Trying" to Win?
February 21, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBThe Guardians are going to use Deyvison De Los Santos at multiple spots this spring to give him every chance to make the team. What are the odds of him actually making the roster and will it work? Will the Guardians also continue to say they are trying to win while developing their young players? And we talk about if Steven Vogt can be any different in terms of handling the lineup and moving players around to create more roster flexibility and opportunities. Support Us By Supporting Our Spo...
Cleveland Guardians Prospect Tools Draft: Drafting the Best Guardians Position Player Tools
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBEveryone loves a draft and everyone loves prospects. So we decided to build the best Cleveland Guardians position player prospect by drafting individual tools of players. We drafted who we thought had the best hit tools, power, speed, glove, arm, patience, and intangibles as well. Let us know who you think "built" the best Guardians position player prospect by tools. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Backblaze Receive a fully-featured no risk free trial at Backblaze.com/lockedonmlb. ...
Quotes From Guardians Spring Training & Thoughts on Opening Weekend of (D1) College Baseball
February 19, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 25.9 MBPitchers are throwing baseballs at Guardians spring training and they're talking to reporters. We react to some quotes from Guardians hitting coach Chris Valaika on Devyison De Los Santos and Myles Straw as told to MLB.com's Mandy Bell (https://www.mlb.com/guardians/news/chris-valaika-guardians-hitting-coach-on-2024-spring-training), as well as quotes from Shane Bieber's (https://www.mlb.com/guardians/news/shane-bieber-uses-driveline-technology-to-prepare-for-2024) time at Driveline this win...
Mailbag Episode and Looking at College Baseball Games to Watch This Weekend!
February 16, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIt's a mailbag edition of Locked on Guardians! You guys asked how the Guardians will manage to shake out the shortstop situation in spring training, how to get playing time, and evaluations of Gabriel Arias, Brayan Rocchio, and Tyler Freeman. You also asked about which Non-roster invitees look to be the favorites to make the Opening Day roster. Another listener also asked to predict who the top three offensive performers will be among Guardians prospects in 2024 by wRC+. We also got a great ...
Talking 2024 MLB Draft & Cleveland Guardians Options at 1.1 with Carlos Callazo of Baseball America
February 15, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 27 MBDivision I College Baseball starts on Friday, so it's time to watch for the players the Cleveland Guardians could pick at 1.1 this July. Baseball America's lead draft writer, Carlos Callazo joins us to talk about how the 2024 class doesn't have a clear-cut option at 1.1 and there are more than just three players to consider with the top pick coming into the season. We talked about JJ Wetherholt's ability to play shortstop, if Nick Kurtz has what it takes to be worth the risk at 1.1 for Clev...
Drafting the Best Single Seasons in Cleveland History the Last 26 Years
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBBaseball Prospectus's Russell Carleton's fun Twitter prompt, picking one player from each season between 1998-2023 (26 seasons) to make a 26-man roster, with no repeated players and no repeated seasons, inspired us to do a draft! So we drafted a player from every single season from 1998-2023 in Cleveland history to build a coherent 26-man roster, without repeating names and seasons. Once a player was off the board, the other person couldn't take another season of that player. Let us know wh...
Bieber Goes to Driveline - What Does It Actually Mean & How Good Can the Guardians Rotation Be?
February 13, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 26 MBWe saw late last week some of the results from Shane Bieber's work at Driveline this offseason. The data looks encouraging, but what does it actually mean for Bieber's 2024 season and what does he need to do to get back to the best version of himself? There were some silly rumors about the Phillies interest in Emmanuel Clase last week and we touch on that situation a bit. The Guardians do have a 40-man roster situation is a little cloudy, but does that mean they're going to stash Daniel Es...
Remembering Corey Kluber's Dominance in Cleveland, His Place in Team History and Favorite Memories
February 12, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 26.5 MBWith Corey Kluber retiring last week, we are taking this episode to remember his legacy in Cleveland, how it all started for Kluber after the trade to Cleveland, and his place in team history. We discussed how he started the run of pitching dominance in Cleveland, how he got there, where he ranks in team history, and we shared your favorite memories of his time here. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn yo...
2024 Draft Prospect Cole Mathis Talks Cleveland, Baseball, and Teaching Ties, Charleston, MLB Draft
February 09, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWe're leaning heavily into the MLB Draft this year for the Guardians and were joined by College of Charleson star Cole Mathis. Cole had a breakout year in college in 2023, continued his success on the Cape Cod League circuit last summer, and has seen his name rising among draft circles for the year ahead. He talks about his success in 2023 and on the Cape Cod League, as well as his dad, Sammie, being drafted by Cleveland in 1995, and wanting to coach and be a teacher. We also talk with Cole ...
High School Pre-Season All-American Targets, Why Shaq is Coming to Cleveland and Famous #6s
February 08, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBBaseball America released its pre-season high school All-Americans as voted on by MLB scouting directors (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2024-preseason-high-school-all-american-teams). We talked about which picks could be in play for the Guardians in the draft either on day 1 of the MLB draft. Projections are out at Baseball Prospectus (https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/) and Fangraphs (https://www.fangraphs.com/standings/playoff-odds), and we look at where they think the...
College Baseball Pre-Season All American Targets for the Guardians at the 1st Pick in the MLB Draft
February 07, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBBaseball America released its NCAA preseason All-American list as voted on by MLB scouts his week (https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2024-preseason-college-all-american-teams/). Jeff attempts to guess the first-team All-American list and we debate which players in play for the Guardians with the first pick and why, as well as a few second or third-round candidates. We also discuss Keith Law listing Jaison Chourio as a "just missed" from his top 100 list and what expectations are for h...
Brayan Rocchio and Prospect Fatigue, and Should the Guardians Sign Brandon Woodruff?
February 06, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBMore top 100 prospect lists are coming out among the baseball industry and the latest is Keith Law's from The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/5245693/2024/02/05/top-100-mlb-prospects-2024-keith-law/), who had Brayan Rocchio at #13, as high as he's ever been. Other lists aren't that high on Rocchio, which led us to talk about if Rocchio has been the victim of some prospect fatigue. We discuss that, the Guardians new replay coordinator, the White Sox rebuilding trades, and if the Guardians s...
Manzardo's Top 100 Status/Roster Situation and Burnes Trade Shows Bieber's Trade Value
February 05, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWe've talked a lot about Kyle Manzardo's roster situation a lot this offseason for opening day, and now he has made 2/3 of the baseball industries top 100 prospect lists that would qualify Cleveland for a trade pick in 2025 if Manzardo were to win Rookie of the Year in 2024. So now we discuss how real that situation really could be and what are the drawbacks. We also saw a somewhat blockbuster trade for an ace over the weekend with Corbin Burnes going to the Orioles. What does that return te...
Listener Mailbag: Opening Day Roster Decisions, Extensions, & Critiquing Guards Prospect Evaluations
February 02, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIt's a listener mailbag episode of Locked On Guardian! We took your questions and answered them on the show. We got questions about how the Guardian will handle opening day roster decisions for Kyle Manzardo and Devyison De Los Santos, if it's fair to criticize the Guardians prospect evaluation process the last few years, and who will the Guardians try to extend this spring? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Factor Meals Head to FactorMeals.com/lockedonmlb50 and use code lockedonmlb5...
Let's Make a Deal: Who Can the Guardians Trade for From the AL East
January 31, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIt's the final installment of our offseason Let's Make a Deal series, looking for trades the Cleveland Guardians could make with AL East teams. Jeff and Justin both have blockbusters with the Baltimore Orioles, Jeff tries to trade for a broken-down New York Yankee, and both of us want some big names OFs from the Boston Red Sox. Jeff also wants back a former prospect from Tampa Bay, and both Jeff and Justin have different opinions on the value of one struggling Blue Jays starter. Support Us ...
Carlos Carrasco, Tyler Beede, and Kyle Manzardo Invited to MLB Spring Training and What it Means
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThe Guardians have had a quiet offseason, as we've all seen. But the Guardians did sign old friend Carlos Carrasco to a minor league deal this weekend, as well as former first-round pick Tyler Beede, with invites to major league spring training. We discuss their situations and what the signings mean for Cleveland. We also get into Kyle Manzardo's Top-100 prospect status and how it could affect his roster status on opening day and this season. We also quickly touch on some of the interesting ...
Let's Make a Deal: Finding Trades for the Guardians and AL West Teams
January 26, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBThe offseason continues to crawl along despite spring training being three weeks away. With no moves being made, we discuss what trades Cleveland could make with AL West teams. Hear what deals we can strike with the Mariners, Rangers, Angels, and A's. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Excl...