Locked On Indians

Another installment of Cleveland vs. the Yankees in the ALCS kicks off on October 14. This episode looks at how it's going to feel like Cleveland vs. the world when it comes to any expectation of the Guardians having a chance to beat the Yankees to earn a trip to the World Series. We talk about Aaron Boone's comments about Jose Ramirez's superstar status and question Boone's well being and concern for his arms. The show also takes a look at the key matchups and possible roster changes for the Guardians heading into the ALCS. 1:19 Guardians' Resilience and Doubts6:32 Cleveland's Strategy Against Yankees' Starters9:44 The Role of Luck in Postseason Baseball14:59 Aaron Boone's Controversial Quote18:20 Jose Ramirez's Reputation in Baseball23:03 Guardians' Strategy Against the Yankees24:22 Cleveland Guardians vs. New York Yankees ALCS Matchup28:05 Cleveland's Evolving Lineup and Pitching Challenges29:56 Rodon's Pitching Strategy Against Cleveland Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can

The Guardians are moving on to the ALCS to face the Yankees after they beat likely Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in ALDS Game 5. This episode talks about the agonizing but fun win for the Guardians. We discuss how the Guardians Lane Thomas trade is already worth it and how he overcame his August struggles adjusting to a new team to show up big in the biggest moments of this series.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! HIMSHims is changing men's healthcare by providing access to affordable sexual health treatments, all from the comfort of your home. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/LOCKEDON for your personalized ED treatment options.   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 t

This episode of Locked On Guardians was recorded live after David Fry propelled the Guardians to a 5-4 win in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Tigers to force a game 5. Today's show talks about how the Guardians didn't get their best matchups in this game but won anyway and how it's better to be lucky than good in the playoffs. We also get into the importance of a huge performance from Brayan Rocchio this series, along with Steven Kwan and how the Guardians don't win this game without Rocchio. The show also touches on Tanner Bibee getting through struggles with command and the importance of the Guardians punching back to win despite the bullpen wobbling late. We discuss how the Guardians should approach Game 5 as a lineup vs. Tarik Skubal and who will be available to pitch for Cleveland.   It's an extra long episode thanks to listener demand at the time and a big Guardians win.  0:59 Guardians' Game Strategy and Unlikely Heroes12:57 Overreactions in Baseball Management15:50 The Importance of Defense in Baseball

 The Guardians face the Tigers in a win-or-go-home ALDS Game 4 in Detroit, which historically favors the Game 3 winner and host in Game 4. Today’s episode second guesses the Guardians Game 4 lineup approach and if Stephen Vogt emptied his bench too soon and if anyone in the lineup can get the big hit?We look ahead to Game 4 and if the Guardians can find enough offense to force a Game 5, let alone just win in Game 5. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! RobinhoodRobinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold.Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership

The Guardians will turn to Alex Cobb in ALDS Game 3 vs. the Tigers, with Detroit going to a bullpen game. Today's show looks at what the Guardians can expect with Alex Cobb vs. the Tigers, and how he matches up against their lineup. We also discuss how the Guardians might deploy their bullpen, including Gavin Williams in Game 3. We discuss the keys to Game 3 for the Guardians lineup and who needs a big game for them. The end of the show also breaks down the news about the Guardians TV situation going into 2025 after severing ties with Bally Sports and Diamond Sports Group, and MLB taking over the TV broadcast responsibilities for Guardians games. 0:59 Preview of Game Three Strategies6:32 Alex Cobb's Pitching Strategy Against the Tigers19:27 Strategic Pitching Decisions Against the Tigers24:27 Gavin Williams' Pitch Mix and Performance33:04 Key Players and Strategies in the Series35:47 Guardians new TV broadcast situation Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any

Did the Tigers take control of the series by shocking the Guardians and beating Emmanuel Clase after Matthew Boyd and the rest of the Guardians bullpen matched Tarik Skubal, zero for zero? Today's episode looks back at what led to Clase blowing a shocking save and what second guesses are made in that situation and what it means for the rest of the series. We also take a look at the very few missed opportunities the Guardians had offensively against Skubal and how Stephen Vogt managed a great game trying to neutralize Kerry Carpenter as long as possible, but also how AJ Hinch has kept Kyle Manzardo off the field as well. The show also talks about who is facing more pressure in Game 3 to win to create a season-saving game for one of the two teams in Game 4. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! RobinhoodRo

The Guardians dominated Game 1 of the ALDS vs. the Tigers with Guards ball, an early lead, and handing it to the overwhelming bullpen. Today's show reviews the key moments of the Guardians Game 1 win and the important takeaways for both sides in that game. We also get into the Guardians ALDS roster decisions, particularly adding Tyler Freeman to the roster. The show also previews Guardians-Tigers ALDS Game 2. What's the Guardians offensive game plan going to be against Tarik Skubal? How will Matthew Boyd approach the Tigers lineup? What are the keys to a Guardians victory in Game 2? 2:30 Reviewing Guardians offensive attack in Game 19:00 Strange comments by Tigers about Game 1 loss16:25 Tanner Bibee's Game 1 start30:00 Guardians offensive strategy against Tarik Skubal Game 236:00 Matthew Boyd's approach vs. Tigers in Game 2 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partne

Guardians-Tigers ALDS Game 1 is almost upon us.   Today's show tries to predict how the Guardians will line up their roster for the ALDS matchup with the Tigers. Will they carry 11 or 12 pitchers? Who will be the 12th if they do? Who would be the extra bench player if it's 11. Segment 2 breaks down how the Guardians pitching might attack the Tigers lineup. Segment 3 discusses the keys to ALDS Game 1 and the series. Can Tanner Bibee channel his adrenaline and keep the Tigers off his fastball? How will the Guardians deploy their relievers behind Bibee and later in the series? Can they get a lead late? We quickly give our ALDS predictions for Guardians-Tiger before discussing the Reds hiring Terry Francona as their new manager and what that means for the vaunted Ohio Cup and for the Guardians front office/coaches/fans. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of majo

The Tigers swept the Astros in the Wild Card round and have a date with the Guardians in the ALDS starting October 5.   Now that the Guardians know their first playoff opponent, it finally feels real! Today's show dives into if Detroit really is a better matchup for the Guardians than the Astros, if the Tigers momentum is real or matters, and how much playoff experience and familiarity with each other matters. We also get into what the Tigers pitching approach in non-Tarik Skubal starts might be and how the Guardians may gameplan their lineup for that approach. Stay tuned to the end for a bold prediction about the rest of the playoffs! 0:43 Anticipation for the Guardians vs. Tigers Series3:19 Wild Card Series Excitement5:07 Postseason Surprises and High Variance6:13 Strategic Pitching Decisions in Postseason Baseball12:26 Harold Reynolds' Doubts About the AL Central14:43 World Series Predictions and Reactions15:58 Tigers' Unexpected Momentum18:25 The Psychological Impact of Momentum25:27 In-Depth Guardians An

The Tigers behind Tarik Skubal were able to shutdown the vaunted Astros in Wild Card Game 1 to put themselves one win from from the ALDS and a matchup with the Guardians. Today's episode looks at the key takeaways for the Guardians from the Astros-Tigers matchup, what the Guardians rotation decisions are shaping up to look like for the ALDS, if they have another secret bullpen weapon and how will opposing pitching attack the Guardians hitters? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! 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.   PrizePicksDownload the app today or click

October and the MLB playoffs are here. Friend of the show, Bally Sports Guardians dugout reporter Andre Knott joins us to talk about how the Cleveland Guardians relied on their culture, bullpen, and practice to get to October and what they'll have to do to make a run in the postseason. 03:16 - On the Guardians culture04:38 - Vogt's consistency13:09 - Impact of Austin Hedges24:00 - Guardians playoff bullpen strategy30:32 - Guardians defensive practice Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking.com, Booking dot YEAH! 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.   PrizePicksDownload the app today or

Can the Cleveland Guardians capitalize on their strategic bye week before the playoffs? With Alex Cobb and Tanner Bibee gearing up for crucial sim games, the Guardians are meticulously planning their roster moves. Key decisions loom over pitchers like Cantillo, Lively, and Sabrowski, as well as position players such as Angel Martinez and Miles Straw. As the Guardians prepare for the ALDS, the potential matchups against the Astros or Tigers are under the microscope. The Astros, with a formidable rotation featuring Valdez and Kikuchi/Brown, pose a significant challenge. Meanwhile, the Tigers, having made a late playoff push, might be running on fumes. The Guardians' strategy hinges on offensive contributions from Naylor, Kwan, Ramirez, and Manzardo, while limiting starters to two trips through the order. Will the Guardians' bullpen depth and strategic planning lead them to victory?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Boo

We have a bonus episode for you this week! All the questions we didn't get to in the previous mailbag, including the future core of the Cleveland Guardians roster, Shane Bieber's next team why Johnathan Rodriguez didn't get more time and much more! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking dot come, Booking dot YEAH!   RobinhoodRobinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold.Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC. PrizePicksGo to prizpicks.com/lockedonmlb and use code lockedonmlb to win $50 instantly when you play $5. You don't even need to win to receive your $50 bonus, it's gu

It's a mailbag episode. We answer your questions about how we would grade the Cleveland Guardians regular season, if the Guardians should consider using openers in the playoffs in starts not made by Tanner Bibee, who should make the playoff roster and what are the best matchups for the Guardians to advance to the World Series? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking dot come, Booking dot YEAH!   RobinhoodRobinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold.Sign up at robinhood.com/gold Terms apply, for product specific disclosures visit robinhood.com/gold. Investing involves risk. Rate may change. Gold membership is offered by Robinhood Gold, LLC. PrizePicksGo to prizpicks.com/lockedonmlb and us

The Guardians got Steven Kwan back from the injured list and Jose Ramirez was a single short of the cycle on his way to winning MVP of the Ohio Cup vs. the Reds in 2024. Today's episode looks at the impactful return of Kwan and if the decision to option Myles Straw means anything about his potential spot on the postseason roster. We also discuss the Guardians pitching plans for the playoffs, using Joey Cantillo and Gavin Williams behind openers this weekend and not allowing Tanner Bibee to face the Astros this weekend and what that could mean for their playoff strategy. The episode also of course looks at the Guardians attempt at a bullpen no-hitter vs. the Reds and the 43 years since the franchise has thrown a no-hitter. The show wraps up by talking about the Guardians prospects who will play in the Arizona Fall League starting in two weeks, including Chase DeLauter. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Bo

The Guardians pulled away from the Reds late to clinch a first round by in the AL playoffs all the way to the ALDS....and the ever important Ohio Cup. Today's show delves into the positive signs the Guardians are showing offensively in September and how it propelled them to clinch the first round bye. We get into why in the debate of rest vs. rust, the bye makes Cleveland more dangerous in the playoffs and why it was absolutely necessary for them to make a run. The show also dives into what the Guardians should do this weekend when Houston, who they may potentially play in the ALDS, comes to down to finish the regular season. We finish the show by talking about Chase DeLauter's return off the injured list in Columbus and Doug Nikhazy's sparking performance in the International League championship series.    0:54 Guardians' Playoff Journey21:58 Cleveland's Strategic Use of Rested Bullpen25:18 Roster Decisions and Player Call-Ups36:41 Postseason Roster Decisions38:58 Doug Nikhazy's Transformation Support Us By

With the Guardians off on Monday, today's episode looks back at our 2024 Cleveland Guardians prospect draft. We take a look at some of our best and worst prospect picks and look at some of the surprising names we didn't even take, including Angel Genao, Cade Smith, and Austin Peterson. We discuss how the farm system emerged much stronger in the second half and how there is more pitching depth now, but there is a big gap on where the strength of the Guardians pitching prospects currently sits and why most of the farm system strength is at the lower levels.   3:13 Kyle Manzardo's Impact on the Guardians8:00 Ralphy Velazquez's Position Shift and Performance18:40 Cooper Ingle's Development Journey20:48 Ryan Webb's Pitching Potential35:04 DeLuca's Comeback and Potential Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Booking.comThe right stay can make you a fan of any US city. Even your baseball rivals. Book today on Booking.com – the official accommodation partner of major league baseball. Booking dot come, Booking dot YE

Cleveland Guardians clinched the AL Central division title over the weekend despite losing two of three in St. Louis. Today's episode looks back at what changed for the Guardians from a year ago to now, including Terry Francona's retirement, hiring Stephen Vogt, and other decisions made by the front office and the coaching staff. The show also explores the Guardians turnaround from August 28 to now, after they were tied with the Royals for the AL Central lead at the end of games on August 27. Can the Guardians' impressive bullpen and standout performances from Lane Thomas propel them further in the playoffs? Explore the key factors behind the Guardians' success, including contributions from Matthew Boyd and Kyle Manzardo, and the strategic management of first-year manager Stephen Vogt. The episode also covers upcoming roster moves, with Steven Kwan's anticipated return and Alex Cobb's uncertain status.   We also debate Vogt's candidacy for AL Manager of the Year against Kansas City's Matt Quatraro and how muc

The Cleveland Guardians have clinched a playoff spot after a walkoff win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.Today's show discusses why it's a feat worth celebrating despite not yet securing the division title.We also get into Joey Cantillo's recent emergence with his simplified pitch mix, and why the Guardians need to have a plan to use him on the playoff roster.Also in today's show:The Guardians' strategic use of their bullpen, aided by the playoff schedule's off days, could be a game-changer.Meanwhile, the success of the Guardians' minor league teams, including Lake County's championship win and Akron's playoff win underscores the importance of fostering a winning culture.Is Kyle Manzardo the hot hand the Guardians can ride at the top of the order in the playoffs?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Arena ClubWhether you’re buying, selling, trading, or displaying—Arena Club is the card-collecting platform you have to check out. Right now, you can get 10% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going

A fun, wet, sticky night for Cleveland baseball all around. The Guardians got a walkoff win against the Twins and an ensuing Gatorade bath, and are now four steps closer to their own champagne shower with the magic number down to four. Today's Locked On Guardians looks at the importance of Josh Naylor getting hot at the plate for Cleveland and what else we want to see from the Guardians before October. The show also gets into the top prospects and performances for the Lake County Captains as they claimed the Midwest League Championship on Sept. 18.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Arena ClubWhether you’re buying, selling, trading, or displaying—Arena Club is the card-collecting platform you have to check out. Right now, you can get 10% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/lockedonmlb and use code lockedonmlb. RobinhoodRobinhood Gold provides the privileges of a high net worth for any net worth. These generous benefits are now available for only $5/month. The new gold sta