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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—

Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez were named All-Star starters for the American League. Today's Locked On Guardians discusses Kwan's unexpected path to becoming an All-Star starter, Jose Ramirez's remarkable consistency, how they both got here, and what it means for their futures. We also get into Gavin William's debut in a clunker against the White Sox and wonder where his slider disappeared to. And the Rays traded old friend Aaron Civale. Did the Guardians get the better end of the trade a year later and what does it mean for the starting pitching trade market? 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. 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 the code LOCKEDONMLB when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE app to start earn

The Guardians have struggled with the White Sox for some reason this year, but they were able to overcome a rare bullpen blip and get a walkoff win.Today's episode discusses why it feels good to win on a night when unexpected things happen, the wizardry of Andres Gimenez, the heroics of Tyler Freeman and the underappreciated move of putting Daniel Schneemann in the two spot in the lineup.We also give props to Carlos Carrasco for another steady outing.With the trade deadline ahead this month, we talk about the importance of patience with rumors and moves, as the deadline will develop slowly until it heats up when the time comes.And stick around for another way to think about what the Guardians strategy may be at 1-1 and a different way to look at why they may be planning their draft a certain way.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. IbottaIbotta is a free app that lets yo

The Guardians are officially at the halfway point of the season. On today's Locked On Guardians, we look back at how much this team has improved in 2024 compared to the halfway point of 2023, give some halfway point grades out across different parts of the roster.We also discuss which spots on the roster need to be upgraded at the trade deadline and which spots Cleveland should or will hold for the future, or the rest of 2024. And to make those trades, we break down the tiers of prospects in the system. Which Guardians prospects can bring back the biggest return in a trade? Who are their secondary pieces in those trades and who has the most value overall? We break all of that down on this episode.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. 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

Gavin Williams is finally back in the rotation for the Guardians, but it had to come at the expense of Triston McKenzie due to his most recent bout of struggles with command. What can be expected of Gavin Williams and what is next for McKenzie and the Guardians? We get into that on today's show.We do cover the Royals series, but also the month of June in general, as well as this recent stretch of 13 games in 13 days and how that stretch went, including this weekend series.July brings the trade deadline and the MLB draft. We discuss how important this month is for the Guardians and why this month is important so important for this season for Cleveland and beyond, and what they must do.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.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 usin

Even though the Guardians dropped the series opener in Kansas City in a frustrating way, it's nice to feel like the sky isn't falling. Today's episode of Locked On Guardians does get into why the loss was frustrating for reasons that include both the game itself and the rest of the series. After venting about the loss, the episode dives into why the Guardians have reportedly signed LHP Matthew Boyd, why they may be interested in him and what it means for their rotation plans the rest of the way. Finally, we get into the current roster moves and injuries involving Will Brennan, Darren McCaughan, Jose Tena, and Xzavion Curry, as well as Gavin Williams' most recent (and final) rehab start. And, there's a new mock draft from MLB Pipeline, so we quickly digest what their breakdown means and where things sit. 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. Booking.comThe right stay can

The Guardians won a big and impressive series at Baltimore against the Orioles. Despite not claiming the sweep, the Guardians played a close game and looked to the big picture in the loss. Today's episode breaks down Jhonkensy Noel's call to the majors, his exciting and explosive homer in his first at bat, and what to expect with his arrival. We also discuss how the efforts of Carlos Carrasco and Xzavion Curry didn't earn the Guardians the sweep and won't show up favorably in box scores and standings, but they helped the team live to fight another day in the big picture, and the Guardians are far enough in front to be thinking big picture. With the trade deadline a month away, we also discuss some pitching names to think about for the Guardians and why it shouldn't be too dull of a trading deadline, and how the Guardians can make this team better by also blocking rivals from getting better. Finally, we also get into the warnings about ever-changing mock drafts as well as some of our favorite names to know fro