Locked On Indians

Cleveland Guardians' playoff hopes fade as struggles mount. Can they salvage their season?Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis break down the Guardians' recent sweep by the Texas Rangers and analyze the team's diminishing postseason chances. The guys explore potential prospect call-ups, including George Valera's cycle in the minors, and dissect pitching woes plaguing both the rotation and bullpen. We also discuss Cade Smith's closer struggles, draft position implications, and the balance between developing young talent and veteran obligations. 0:00 Intro: Guardians' disappointing weekend sweep5:00 Analyzing Guardians' inconsistent season and injuries10:00 Bullpen struggles and Cade Smith's closing issues15:00 George Valera's recent performance and call-up debate20:00 Comparing prospects and potential September call-ups25:00 Guardians' playoff chances and draft position implications30:00 Discussing John Means and Lane Thomas returns Listener SurveyWe’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make yo