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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
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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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We go down on the farm with the organization's new Farm Director Stephen Osterer who fills us in on the state of each level of the Guardians Minor League system. Plus, continuing to preview the AL Central Division as White Sox broadcaster Len Kasper joins the show. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland G…
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It's officially day 1 for pitchers and catchers at Cleveland Guardians spring training. What did we learn from hearing from some of the players, including members of the bullpen, Tanner Bibee, Austin Hedges, and a few new guys? We also discuss realistic expectations for 2025, (now that Bill Nye has predicted a World Series title for Cleveland) and …
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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 Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss the transition …
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The Cleveland Guardians have their fingerprints all over this year's Hall of Fame class, including beloved broadcaster Tom Hamilton. Will this also be the year Kenny Lofton finally gets some true consideration through the Contemporary Committee later this year? We talk about all of this and more - including the team's... perplexing offseason - in o…
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An emergency episode to discuss the Cleveland Guardians signing RHP Jakob Junis to a $4.5M deal. Why are the Guardians interested in Junis, what will his role be, what does he add, and who is impacted by the signing the most? 0:00 Intro: Emergency episode on Jacob Junis signing 5:03 Junis' pitching profile and potential roles 15:45 Limited free age…
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We know Jose Ramirez is the most important and valuable player the Cleveland Guardians have. But who are the players the Guardians need most to step up around him to get back to the playoffs in 2025? We take a look at who the most indispensable players are on the Guardians roster and who they need they can afford to lose the least around him. Plus …
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Big TV Announcements and the Return of Familiar Faces for the Cleveland Guardians This MLB Offseason
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Cleveland Guardians fans, get ready for a game-changing update! The Guardians have secured a new TV broadcast deal, ensuring no blackouts for in-market viewers. This episode covers the exciting additions to the broadcast team, featuring former players like Cody Allen and Jason Kipnis, and dives into the strategic minor league signings of Cameron Ba…
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Spring training is just on the horizon for the Cleveland Guardians and major league baseball. What are the most important storylines to follow for the Guardians this spring? We predict the "best shape of his life" prospect, a spring breakout player, how much of Travis Bazzana we will see, and we rank the most important storylines. 0:00 Intro: Sprin…
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One More Move for the Cleveland Guardians to Make After the Super Bowl and Before Spring Training?
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The Super Bowl is over and pitchers and catchers report this week. The MLB offseason is officially over...maybe? If the rumors of Alex Bregman and the Cubs are true, could the Cleveland Guardians benefit and pivot back to an old trade rumor for Nico Hoerner? We discuss on this episode of Locked On Guardians Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insid…
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Guardians new hitting coach Grant Fink joins the show to discuss his promotion, and expectations for the offense this season. Plus, we continue to preview the AL Central Division as we chat this week with Minnesota Twins broadcaster Kris Atteberry. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Guardians Radio Ne…
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MLB News, Notes, Signings, Prospect Rank, Draft Talk, Importance of Traits Over Everything Guardians
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Yes, we are having some fun with the image. Can the Cleveland Guardians' latest moves reshape their future? Dive into the world of baseball as we explore the Guardians' recent player acquisitions, including Vince Velasquez and Kolby Allard, and their potential impact on the team's strategy. With insights into free agency trends and the challenges o…
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Where Do The Cleveland Guardians Stack Up Against the AL Central Heading Into Spring Training?
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Spring training is approaching fast. It's time to take stock of what the Cleveland Guardians have done and what their peers have done in the AL Central and see where they are in the landscape of the divsion. We also cover the Guardians most recent minor league signings and if they have another move up their sleeve. Sign up to be a Locked On Guardia…
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Spring training starts this month - so what are the Cleveland Guardians biggest spring training battles and we predict who will be on the 2025 opening day roster. Also, we discuss what is MLB's Luka Doncic trade. 5:00 Second base battle more important than rotation 10:02 Pitching depth and options for Guardians 15:44 Jack Flaherty signs with Tigers…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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