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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

The Guardians won another tense playoff type game against the Orioles, this time in a slugfest. We talk about how some people are very, very wrong about why they don't believe in this team. Today's episode also covers the patience required to see Bo Naylor start to re-emerge as a key hitter in this lineup, in addition to his defensive development. Pedro Avila also gets his flowers for his big work in this game, and how despite Logan Allen's (and the rotation minus Bibee/Lively) struggles, the Guardians have bought themselves time to work through it. Finally, we also quickly remind everyone with the trading deadline coming, SHOWCASING is NOT a thing. We also discuss the current hot streaks by CJ Kayfus and Jhonkensy Noel, the promotions of Doug Nikhazy, Parker Messick, and Austin Peterson. And very quickly, a note on being careful about not buying too hard into those ever changing mock drafts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Tax Network USAReduce your tax debt and get help from a team of licensed tax pro

The Guardians won a playoff-type game against the Orioles to kick off a series in Baltimore. Fox play by play broadcaster and reporter, and Cleveland sports fan John Fanta joins the show to talk about the gritty and gripping win by the Guardians that had playoff type vibes. We discuss Tanner Bibee setting the tone, the bullpen showing another level of dominance by Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis, and Scott Barlow in the absence of Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith. We also get into how enjoyable the Guardians are  and how this is no longer just a hot start, it's a historic start as they are exceeding expectations and why the way they won this game make a June victory more exciting. And we get into the to what this team might do at the deadline and what makes the most sense. 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 make you a fan of any US city - even you

The Cleveland Guardians rocked the Toronto Blue Jays with a sweep as DJ Diesel rocked Progressive Field Saturday night. Could a return trip by the big man be coming as promised in October? Today's show discusses how the Guardians offense has been able to maintain an exciting level and pace as one player heats up when another cools off. Josh Naylor is on a heater again and ready to carry the offense. I also discuss why I was wrong last year and this about Daniel Schneemann as a prospect and contributor to this Guardians team. Carlos Carrasco had a good weekend while Triston McKenzie did not, so I get into what spot in the rotation do the Guardians need to address most and is the bullpen a spot that would actually make sense to upgrade. 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 make you a fan of any US city - even your rival’s. Book today on Booki

On today's show, we discuss why the win against the Mariners could end up affecting the playoffs. We focus on the performances of Will Brennan, Emmanual Clase, Logan Allen, and Andres Gimenez. The win continues to show why this team is legit. They beat a division champ who had won seven of eight before these two losses.   Then we switch to the MLB draft Combine and talk about some players who could appeal to Cleveland. The high spin rate starters Luke Sinnard of Indiana and prep pitcher Cade Townsend. We dig into Joseph Sullivan who hit the ball extremely hard and whose dad was a Heisman trophy in 1971. Then we focus on a 17-year-old catcher who had the hardest hit ball on the entire second day of the combine Nathan Flewlling. Last we focus in on what AA pitchers need to be prompted ASAP, not so much due to their performance even though it has been very good. But due to a pair of older arms in high A who have been spectacular this year and have nothing left to prove.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Ta