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The Guardians needed another weird ending to beat the White Sox. Are we taking wins while the team is not playing their best, or is there concern about execution and lack of better performance? We dive into the win, what the Guardians did well. We also talk about Emmanuel Clase's need to adjustments, Jose's defensive issues, and what to do with David Fry when he returns. We also do Hear Me Out on a potential Steven Kwan extension 0:00 Intro: Guardians' ugly win over White Sox5:02 Positive takeaways from Guardians' performance10:49 Emmanuel Clase's consistency issues and adjustments15:40 Jose Ramirez's defensive struggles at third base20:20 Box score bingo and three stars of the game24:39 Carlos Santana's hot start, David Fry's return29:33 Potential contract extension for Steven Kwan34:38 Outfield prospects and Kwan's value to team38:34 Preview of Gavin Williams start vs White Sox Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gl

The Cleveland Guardians patience in a COLD home opener rewarded them and fans with a win. Are they finding an identity offensively? We dive into Guardians Home Opener observations, why it's a survive and advance mentality right now while they find some consistency. We talk about Lane Thomas' injury and contingency plans for CF, the trade for Cody Bolton and do Stock Watch Wednesday.   0:00 Guardians walk-off win in home opener5:02 Weather impact and building team identity10:41 Nolan Jones' performance despite no hits20:41 Analyzing Nolan Jones' swing adjustments and potential26:37 Lane Thomas injury scare and outfield options31:40 Bullpen performance and Cody Bolton trade36:19 Stock Watch Wednesday: Nolan Jones and Carlos Santana Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and

The 2025 MLB Season is fresh and new and the storylines are already forming. Hot starts, cold starts, torpedo bats, juiced balls and lots more! The experts from the Locked On MLB network bring you their thoughts on the early season so far.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. Just IngredientsVisit JustIngredients.us and use code LOCKEDONMLB for 20% off your order! And for more wellness tips, follow @just.ingredients on Instagram. Supply HouseJoin the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with MonarchMoney. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. GametimeDownload the Gametim

The Cleveland Guardians are finally coming home. Will home cooking help get them on the right path? Justin Lada and Mike 'Chico' Bormann dissect the team's struggles, spotlighting key players like José Ramírez's defense and the rotation. They explore the impact of roster construction and payroll on performance, while also highlighting promising minor league prospects such as Parker Messick and Travis Bazzana. As the Guardians gear up for their home opener, Justin and Chico share personal memories and discuss the significance of this event for fans and the team.Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardiansTake our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.Just IngredientsVisit JustIngredients.us and use code LOCKEDONMLB for 20% of

The Cleveland Guardians got their best pitching performance of the year on Sunday...and lost. We talk about why that's a problem and the other issues the Guardians had to finish their road trip. We discuss what is a concern and what's not a concern at the moment, plus the Travis Bazzana hype intensifies! Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardiansTake our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.Just IngredientsVisit JustIngredients.us and use code LOCKEDONMLB for 20% off your order! And for more wellness tips, follow @just.ingredients on Instagram.Supply HouseJoin the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 fo

The Cleveland Guardians have their top two arms pitching against the Los Angeles in the upcoming series. After a lackluster performance in San Diego, should we expect the Guardians sweep the Angles to get back on track? 0:00 Intro: Guardians tied for first in AL Central5:02 Guardians young players need to improve10:51 Matchups for LA series, Jackson Kawanowitz15:59 Angels are poorly managed organization20:58 Hear me out - bullpen lefty options26:29 College pitcher Ryan Prager vs Cade Obermuller31:38 Could Arias become starting shortstop?36:28 Outro: Minor league season starting, upcoming content Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. Just IngredientsVisit JustIngredient

The Cleveland Guardians couldn't get out of San Diego soon enough. We discuss what ailed the Guardians against the Padres, why they have to clean up their miscues, and how they've had tough pitching matchups early. We also explain why better days should be ahead for them in the short term.   0:00 Intro: Guardians' poor showing in San Diego5:02 Michael King's dominant performance against Guardians10:01 Guardians need to play clean baseball to win15:11 Box score bingo and three stars from Game 323:17 Positives from the series and upcoming schedule28:16 Too early to draw conclusions after 6 games33:00 Parker Messick's AAA debut and minor league updates Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.

Cleveland Guardians starter Logan Allen was shaky as against the San Diego Padres. We touch on on Luis Ortiz and Allen's struggles, Guardians hitters dominated by Michael King, a top prospect OUT until June with injury and do Stock Watch Wednesday.   0:00 Intro: Guardians' west coast series updates5:16 Luis Ortiz's struggles and pitch data analysis10:40 Logan Allen's performance and pitching approach15:27 Angel Genao injury update and prospect impact20:41 Game updates and Michael King's dominance25:52 Box score bingo and three stars from Monday's game31:32 Stock Watch Wednesday: Rotation concerns36:34 Gabriel Arias showing promise at the plate Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to

Jose Ramirez returned from a wrist injury as the Guardians faced the Padres. Kyle Manzardo took a seat and Johnathan Rodriguez entered. We look at those decisions, examine the Guardians minor league rosters, discuss the use cases for torpedo bats and debate patience vs. passivity.   0:00 Intro: Jose Ramirez returns, lineup changes5:00 Analyzing Kyle Manzardo's absence from lineup10:00 Luis Ortiz struggles early against Padres15:00 Discussing Columbus and Akron minor league rosters20:00 Lake County and Lynchburg prospects to watch25:00 Examining new "torpedo" bat trend in MLB30:00 Patience vs passivity in hitting approaches35:00 Wrapping up Game 1 vs Padres, preview Game 2 Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Vi

The Cleveland Guardians earned a series win over the Kansas City Royals on MLB's 2025 opening weekend. We discuss how they were able to come away with a series win without their star in the finale and a shaky bullpen. Hint: It was Kyle Manzardo, great starting pitching and a ton of walks.   0:00 Intro: Guardians take 2 of 3 from Royals5:06 Patient offense and getting deep into bullpens10:26 Pitching performances from Williams and Bibee15:25 Bullpen struggles and regression concerns20:24 Jose Ramirez's wrist injury and lineup impact25:15 Three stars of the weekend series30:06 Standout performances from Kwan, Arias, Schneemann Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. Just

Cleveland Guardians opening day featured NO ACE, NO TV, and a BLOWN SAVE. Yet the Guardians are 1-0 after a 7-4 win over Kansas City. Tune into some game 1/162 overreactions. We're talking all things Kyle Manzardo's breakout performance, Ben Lively saving the day, Emmanuel Clase's struggles and the Guardians rotation plans. 0:00 Intro: Opening day recap and overreactions5:20 Guardians show resilience in comeback win10:07 Kyle Manzardo's impressive debut performance15:15 Ben Lively steps up as emergency starter20:19 Emmanuel Clase struggles but bullpen shines25:44 Box score bingo and three stars of the game30:51 No major concerns about Clase long-term35:58 Rotation plans due to Tanner Bibee's illness Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply

Cleveland Guardians and MLB Opening Day is here! Experts are sleeping on the Cleveland Guardians AGAIN. We give our Cleveland Guardians and MLB Predictions on our season preview show, including All-Stars, awards, and some eye watering hot takes in "Hear Me Out" and more.   0:00 Intro: Season preview and opening day excitement5:17 American League wide open this season10:11 Bold predictions for José Ramírez's season15:23 All-Star predictions for Guardians players20:04 Rotation predictions for September25:17 "Hear Me Out" segment on unpopular takes30:02 Division and award predictions for AL35:01 National League predictions and awards40:04 Listener predictions for Guardians' season Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punc

Who will be the Cleveland Guardians breakout player in 2025? Is the Guardians rotation a top 5 rotation in baseball? Have the Guardians changed their hitting philosophy? All those answers and more in a mailbag show! 0:00 Intro: One day until Guardians season starts5:09 Bat speed improvements for Guardians players10:30 Triston McKenzie's bullpen role and potential15:23 Outfield assists prediction for Guardians20:14 Potential breakout players for 2025 season25:46 Wins needed to take AL Central division30:10 Johnathan Rodriguez's role and playing time35:06 Guardians' trade deadline approach if contending40:10 Final mailbag questions on prospects, roster Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios

The Cleveland Guardians will roll out an outfield of Steven Kwan, Lane Thomas, Jhonkensy Noel and Nolan Jones to start 2025. When was the last time the Guardians opening day outfield had this much potential? We get into that, other possible extensions and moves before opening day. :00 Intro: Guardians outfield and roster preview5:02 Nolan Jones trade impact on outfield potential10:23 Outfield power potential and historical context20:21 Outfield home run projections for 202425:21 Johnathan Rodriguez possibly making roster30:38 Extension rumors for pitchers like Gavin Williams35:38 Joey Cantillo moving to bullpen, potential impact Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. Su

The Minnesota Twins are favored to win a crowded AL Central division but we will tell you why that will be wrong. Bobby Witt Jr and the Kansas City Royals are a hot pick to take the division, as are Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers. The Cleveland Guardians are the defending champions and Jose Ramirez will have his say on how the season unfolds. Then there’s the Chicago White Sox who are just here so they won’t get fined. Don’t miss our pick to win the AL Central for the 2025 MLB season! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Looking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. Supply House
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The Cleveland Guardians extended Tanner Bibee and traded for Nolan Jones to make a BIG SPLASH at the end of spring training. We discuss how and why the Guardians committed to Bibee, how the Jones trade came together, how he'll fit, who it impacts and the other roster decisions before Opening Day. Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. Supply HouseJoin the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com! PrizePicksDownload the app and use code lockedonnfl to win $50 instantly when you play $5. You don't even nee

Cleveland Guardians RISING pitching prospect Parker Messick joins Locked On Guardians to discuss the Spring Breakout game, college experience, 2024 growth, 2025 goals, and his background. Could Messick be the Guardians Pitching Factory's next big success story? 5:02 Parker on Spring Breakout game experience10:24 Discussing emotion and reactions on the mound15:38 Parker faces teammate Chase DeLauter in college20:23 Parker's pitch mix and development goals25:25 Parker's favorite teams and players growing up30:44 Golf in Cleveland and off-field interests Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. Supply HouseJoin the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start or

The Cleveland Guardians named Tanner Bibee their Opening Day starter. Are injuries and ineffectiveness to pitching options behind Bibee and Gavin Williams testing the Guardians pitching depth already? We discuss the importance of Bibee's Opening Day start, Luis Ortiz's struggles, Slade Secconi's injury and Opening Day roster projection. 0:00 Intro: Tanner Bibee named opening day starter5:00 Guardians' offseason moves and fan excitement10:00 Tanner Bibee extension talks and importance15:00 Luis Ortiz's spring training struggles analyzed20:00 Guardians' pitching depth being tested early25:00 Logan Allen's performance and rotation chances30:00 Triston McKenzie's struggles and roster implications35:00 Opening day roster predictions and schedule Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get sn

Who are the Cleveland Guardians top prospects in 2025 and who can draft the best team made up of their deep farm system? Tune into the Locked On Guardians third annual prospect draft to learn more about the system and best prospects. 0:00 Annual Guardians prospect draft5:02 Cooper Ingle and Parker Messick's potential10:08 Travis Bazana's work ethic and potential15:16 Braylon Doughty's athleticism and upside20:25 Jason Chourio and Ralphy Velasquez picks25:28 Juan Brito and Joey Oakie sections30:14 Josh Hartle and Joey Cantillo pitching picks35:59 Andrew Walters and Chase Mobley selections40:10 Final picks: Petey Halpin and Magnus Ellerts Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn

Josh Naylor was the man in the middle at first base for the Cleveland Guardians the last few years. Is Kyle Manzardo ready to replace him? Can Carlos Santana beat father time one more year? Who is the future at first base and in the cleanup spot for the Guardians this year?   5:02 Manzardo vs Santana: Who's more important for lineup?10:21 Analyzing Manzardo's 2023 performance and potential15:25 Santana's consistency in Cleveland24:27 David Fry's role and expectations upon return29:05 Concerns about Fry's sustainability and adjustments34:37 Future at first base: Manzardo, Velazquez, or Kayfus? Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:   https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more. Supply HouseJoin the TradeMaster progra