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Guardians beat reporters join national correspondents to take an inside look ahead at the story lines and developing news that impact the team's outlook.
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A weekly show about the Cleveland Guardians and Major League Baseball featuring writers Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe. For even more baseball discussion, find us at Patreon.com/SelbyisGodcast
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Being a Cleveland Indians fan can be a tortuous existence, but you can ease the pain by joining Steve, Chris, and Anthony as they talk all things Cleveland baseball (and beyond) in ‘The California Penal League,’ the latest podcast from Robot Butt and Crate Media.
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Locked On Guardians - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Guardians
Jeff Ellis, Locked On Podcast Network
Locked 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 beyon ...
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Cleveland Guardians news and analysis from the same writers and editors who you can find at coveringthecorner.com. New episodes every Monday and Thursday (ish).
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This week we go down on the farm and visit with Lake County Captains General Manager Jen Yorko as the High A squad is fresh off of a 2024 Midwest League Championship . Plus, a look around the AL Central with Detroit Tigers long time broadcaster Dan Dickerson. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Guardia…
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Cleveland Guardians Hitting Coach Grant Fink On His Journey, Connecting With People & Hitting Tech
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New Cleveland Guardians hitting coach Grant Fink joins the show. We talk everything from his journey from being drafted by Cleveland, to coaching, the organization's emphasis on partnering with good people, players, using technology, learning the psychology of coaching. We also get into how to coach Jose Ramirez and helping players like Bo Naylor, …
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Zack and T.J. open the show with BIG SHOW NEWS (it's totally serious, not joking around here or anything), then Meisel shares some comments from spending an afternoon with Stephen Vogt and asks if it's too soon for "best shape of his life" spring vibes. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll…
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Guardians Ace Shane Bieber checks in to discuss his resigning this winter, and when fans can expect to see him back in action. Plus, Guardians Beat Reporter Paul Hoynse talks about his Hall of Fame ballot, and shares memories of Cooperstown bound CC Sabathia. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Guardia…
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Are the Cleveland Guardians a better team heading into the 2025 season? That's a complicated, tough question to ask, and there's a good argument to be made that they aren't. But at the same time, maybe we just need to keep trusting the Cleveland pitching factory - it's gotten us this far, hasn't it? Be sure to catch us on social media @calpenalpod.…
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Reddit Mailbag Edition on Your Cleveland Guardians, Talking Prospects, Players, Trades, and More
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Can the Cleveland Guardians' latest moves reshape their season? Dive into the world of Guardians baseball as we explore the impact of the Paul Sewald trade and its implications for the team's bullpen strategy. Host Jeff Ellis tackles fan questions, offering insights into Juan Brito's defensive challenges and the potential for player extensions. Wit…
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We're giving our hottest takes on the Cleveland Guardians, baseball, the Hall of Fame and baseball movies to heat things up in the cold of winter when it feels like January 37th. What are our spiciest takes and what do we think of our subscribers spiciest takes about the Guardians heading into 2025? Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider: http…
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Why the Cleveland Guardians Are Investing in Paul Sewald in Their Bullpen & Why He's An Upgrade
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The Cleveland Guardians got active in free agency again by making a somewhat surprising investment in reliever Paul Sewald. We discuss why the Guardians decided to use limited free agent budget to add to an already good bullpen and why he's an upgrade there. We also get into the lesser mentioned signing former first rounder, top 100 prospect Riley …
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What Are the Guardians Commitments & What They Can Learn From the Cavs About Contagious Winning?
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Is the offseason over for the Cleveland Guardians or are there more moves they can make? We discuss what other moves should be considered, both internally and externally. We also take a look at the commitments of Guardians minority owner David Blitzer. And we explore how winning can be contagious and what the Guardians might be able to learn from t…
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Zack and T.J. talk about the trade of Myles Straw to the Blue Jays, then Zuppe asks Meisel a series of over/unders using the 2025 ZiPS projections for the Guardians.
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Did the Guardians Take Full Advantage of the Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes in the Myles Straw Deal?
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The Guardians pulled off yet another trade with the Blue Jays to offload a contract they didn't want to pay. We discuss if the Guardians trade to take advantage of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes was savvy or cheap, plus we make some bets on which Guardians players will be better and worse than what ZiPs projections expect them to be. Sign up to be a L…
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On the show: Catcher Austin Hedges is back for another season in Cleveland, he joins the show to talk about his decision to return, and expectations for 2025. Plus, Guardians Senior VP of Public Affairs Bob DiBiasio remembers the legendary life and times of Rocky Colavito. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cle…
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Cleveland Guardians Spring Training Invite (Not So) Surprises, MLB International Class & Trades
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The Cleveland Guardians announced their non-roster invitees to major league spring training. Chase DeLauter IS on there. Travis Bazzana is NOT. We talk about what that means, the Guardians international signing class and their problems, possible trades of bonus money in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes & we revisit the Francisco Lindor trade four years …
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How Much Money the Cleveland Guardians Losing Due to TV Deal, 1st Round History, Cape Cod Prospects
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Can the Cleveland Guardians navigate their TV contract challenges while eyeing future draft prospects? With the MLB streaming deal potentially slashing their expected revenue, the Guardians face a financial puzzle that could impact their roster decisions. Dive into the team's draft history, where legends like Manny Ramirez and CC Sabathia emerged, …
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T.J. asks Zack to fill in the blank on a number of Guardians statements, including which players offer inexplicable excitement and doom, what keeps you up at night and who would you rather in regard to a pair of remaining free agents. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an ADDITIONAL …
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What the Cleveland Guardians Arbitration Settlements Tell Us About Potential Future Extensions
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The Cleveland Guardians avoided arbitration with Steven Kwan and the rest of their eligible players. What can Kwan's deal tell us about the potential for a future extension, and what can other arbitration cases tell us about a potential Tanner Bibee extension. We also discuss the MLB.com executive survey of which team's trade, develop and trade bes…
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We'll cover this topic in more depth throughout the offseason and season, but here are some initial thoughts about the Cleveland Guardians trade first baseman Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitcher Slade Cecconi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices由Robot Butt
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Guardians President Of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti joins the show to talk about all of the offseason news and notes to this point as the calendar turns to 2025. Plus, Rosey one on one with newly named Hall of Fame broadcaster and the voice of the Guardians Tom Hammilton. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on t…
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Is the Trade Market Dead for the Cleveland Guardians & How Should They Pivot to Finish Offseason?
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MLB's offseason trade market might be dead for the Cleveland Guardians at this point. We talk about the impact of that on their team now and what it could mean going into the season, and how they could pivot to finish the offseason. We also discuss some arbitration cases to watch for in the coming weeks and how they could impact any possibility of …
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Are the Cleveland Guardians truly one of the least scout-friendly organizations in baseball? Discover the surprising insights from a recent Baseball America article that challenges perceptions about the Guardians' talent identification strategies. Join host Jeff Ellis as he navigates the world of baseball rumors, dissecting the impact of false repo…
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The cost of pitching in MLB this winter has been expensive. The Cleveland Guardians needed to add it. How have the Guardians navigated adding pitching in this market? Have their moves of paying a recovering Shane Bieber, and trading for Luis L. Ortiz and Slade Secconi looked smarter or better vs. what players like Matthew Boyd, Alex Cobb and Charli…
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Cleveland Guardians Minor League Signings, Rotation Competition and A Move to Boost the Off season
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We discuss the Cleveland Guardians minor league free agent signings of Jake Anchia and Luis Frias, and how that fits into their 2025 plans. While taking your mailbag questions and offseason reaction, we get into the rotation battles, Slade Cecconi's stuff, the plan at DH and a trade or signing that could really pull the offseason together for the G…
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How Can the Cleveland Guardians Get More Out of 1B and 2B After Trades + New Years Resolutions
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We look at what the Guardians got from 1B and 2B in 2024 and what it will take for them to get an upgrade from those positions after trading Josh Naylor and Andres Gimenez. We look at the depth at those spots and who's next in the system and we look at what new year's resolutions the Guardians need to make going into 2025. Support Us By Supporting …
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We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.Zack and T.J. unveil the top random Guardians jers…
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The Cleveland Guardians were apparently "interested" in Gleyber Torres before he signed with the Detroit Tigers. What does that mean about the Guardians approach to second base and free agency if anything at all? We explore that in this episode, and why the Guardians aren't approaching 2025 the way they approached 2017 after a deep playoff run. Sup…
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Going Deep on Carlos Santana and the First Base Market, Trade Ideas for Outfield, JUCO Ruling Effect
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Can the Cleveland Guardians' latest moves reshape their future? With Carlos Santana's return, the Guardians are making waves in the baseball world. This episode dives into the strategic signing of Santana, exploring how his contract compares to Josh Naylor's and what it means for the team's first base market. Jeff Ellis breaks down the implications…
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New Cleveland Guardians Assistant Pitching Coach and Ohio native Brad Goldberg joins the show to talk about his role as bullpen coach with the Guardians in 2024, the incredible season the team and bullpen had. We talk about his journey from growing up in Cleveland to coaching for the Guardians, what makes Carl Willis so great, the role of a bullpen…
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Are the Cleveland Guardians Better or Worse in 2025 After the Josh Naylor Trade & What's Next?
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We discuss if the Guardians are better, worse, or basically the same after trading Josh Naylor to the Arizona Diamondbacks. We look at why they like Slade Cecconi, why they made this trade, why there have to be more moves after this, and what that might look like. 2:00 Are the Guardians Better or Worse For This Trade? 10:00 Trade Analysis 15:00 Fin…
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We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.Zack and T.J. react to the trade of Josh Naylor an…
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What is the Cleveland Guardians next offseason move? Where do they look next on the trade front? And why does Josh Naylor's name keep coming up? We look at if there are trade targets the Guardians to consider now, or perhaps further into 2025 and which Guardians prospects are going to have the most value and make the most sense for them to flip? Su…
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We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.Zack and T.J. discuss the second base options and …
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We dig into the recent headlines, rumors, and signings to discuss their impact on the Cleveland Guardians. We mention the newest minor readdiction with the Guardians resigning Dom Nunez, and why he might be the most impactful player who is unlikely to play for the Guardians this year. Then we jump in a 27-pick mock draft with Sleepers and Selection…
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Is your head still spinning from the Cleveland Guardians trading Platinum Glover and fan-favorite second baseman Andres Gimenez? We're here to break it all down and, hopefully, make you feel better in the process. Be sure to catch us on social media too @calpenalpod for all offseason news and updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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What's next for the Cleveland Guardians as they navigate a pivotal offseason? With the recent trade of Andre Gimenez to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Guardians are making strategic moves to maintain financial flexibility and strengthen their roster. This episode dissects Chris Antonetti's media comments, exploring potential reinvestments and the team'…
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What is the Cleveland Guardians 2B/Rotation Situation & Will There Be More Moves? Mailbag Episode
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What is the Cleveland Guardians 2B outlook after the Andres Gimenez trade and when will we see Travis Bazzana? A mailbag show answers those questions, the rotation outlook in 2025, if the Guardians will make more moves this offseason, what is Jose Ramirez's future, will Luis Ortiz be more valuable than Gimenez, and much more. 5:22 When will the Gua…
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The Cleveland Guardians have had a busy start to the hot stove season. This episode discusses if the Guardians are done after signing Shane Bieber and flipping Andres Gimenez for pitching help/financial relief, or if they will actually make more moves before spring training. We talk about re-investing the money into one contract extension, whether …
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Zack and TJ react to the eventual three-way deal by the Guardians that started with Andres Gimenez being traded to the Blue Jays. Additional episodes at commercial-free shows are available for supporters at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
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Here at the California Penal League, we hold ourselves accountable when it comes to our preseason predictions. Let's look back at our predictions for the 2024 Cleveland Guardians offense and see just how right - and wrong - we were. Be sure to catch us on social media too @calpenalpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Cleveland Guardians Busy Day Sends Andres Gimenez To Toronto, Acquire Pitching from Pittsburgh
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The Cleveland Guardians have been very active in Dallas at the 2024 Winter Meetings. This episode talks about the Guardians day at the winter meetings, talking about why Andres Gimenez is now on the Blue Jays and how the Guardians acquired some much needed pitching from the Pirates. We dive into the return from the Pirates, who is going to play sec…
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What's the Cleveland Guardians Next Move After Signing Shane Bieber & Day 1 of the Winter Meetings?
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Day 1 of MLB's 2024 Winter Meetings are in the books. Now that the Guardians have re-signed Shane Bieber, what is their next step this off-season? In this episode, we discuss where the Guardians need to turn their focus after making the decision to bring back Bieber coming off of Tommy John and off a run to the ALCS. We also discuss the disappointi…
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Zack and T.J. discuss the return of Shane Bieber, when Cleveland can expect him back, Josh Naylor and Lane Thomas trade rumors and more. Additional episodes at commercial-free shows are available for supporters at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
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Shane Bieber Returns to Cleveland Guardians: What is the Best Outcome for Both Parties in This Deal?
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Shane Bieber is reportedly returning to the Cleveland Guardians. This episode breaks down how and why Bieber is back in the fold for 2025 and maybe 2026, and looks at the risk for both sides and what the best case scenario is for the Guardians and Bieber in this deal. We also discuss if this deal takes the Guardians out of doing anything else in th…
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MLB's Winter Meetings are coming Dec. 8. Though nothing much happens at the meetings anymore, especially for the Cleveland Guardians, there was some suggestion about the Guardians listening to offers on Josh Naylor Lane Thomas. Justin and Jeff explore if the buzz around trading Lane Thomas feels substantial, dissecting rumors from insiders. Justin …
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MLB's Winter Meetings start next week. Not as much happens at the Winter Meetings like they used to, but it's a good place to get conversations started. This episode discusses looks into if the Cleveland Guardians could find some help in the form of some trades with their old friends the Tampa Bay Rays, or with the Miami Marlins? Both teams might t…
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Will the Cleveland Guardians Address Their Outfield This Offseason or Wait for Chase DeLauter?
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There's some buzz that the Cleveland Guardians are "contemplating" the current outfield market. Is this the offseason the Guardians finally do something about their outfield, or will they wait on a healthy Chase DeLauter? This episode debates who the real Steven Kwan is and if the Guardians are too late to extend him if the Guardians got enough ans…
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With Matthew Boyd signing with the Chicago Cubs, we look back at the Cleveland Guardians 2024 starting pitching group and ask, what happened to the Guardians pitching factory? What happened to Logan Allen and Gavin Williams in 2024 and can they be fixed? Will Triston McKenzie ever be consistent? We also discuss why the Guardians need to extend Tann…
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Why Major League Baseball is Failing the Offseason. Talking about Bad Trade Ideas, Whose Over Rated?
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Why is it that of all the major sports only the MLB fails to turn its free agency and offseason into an event that has fans' interests and attention glued to their favorite sport? Why does the MLB offseason feel like a lot of nothing with minor moments of interest and how can they fix it? We get into the changing pitching market and the only area p…
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