Locked On Indians

GUARDIANS THREAD THE NEEDLE: Contending While Developing in 2025Cleveland's late-season surge was certainly fun and historic, but was it enough? Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis break down the Guardians' rollercoaster 2025 campaign, from early struggles to a scorching September finish. We dive into Gavin Williams and Tanner Bibee's early season struggles and eventual breakthroughs, the team's strategy of balancing contention with prospect growth, and the emergence of Double-A sensation Ralphy Velasquez. The show explores how Cleveland's 2025 performance compares to previous seasons and what it means for the future. Listen for why the Guardians may have "threaded the needle of all needles" this year and what it could mean for their 2026 outlook. 0:00 Intro: Reflecting on Guardians' 2025 season5:00 No guarantees in baseball postseason success15:00 Balancing optimism and disappointment for season25:33 Guardians successfully "threaded the needle" in 202530:38 Positive pitching development, hitting reinforcements coming