Locked On Indians

Cleveland Guardians gear up for a make-or-break 2026 as rising stars Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana aim to bring development and a playoff push. Can the Guardians’ youth movement overcome the Detroit Tigers' pitching juggernaut and claim the AL Central crown? Justin Lada  and Jeff Ellis give their bold predictions on team win totals, breakout candidates like Joey Cantillo and Parker Messick, plus potential disappointments including David Fry. The hosts weigh in on José Ramírez’s milestone chase, Steven Kwan’s Gold Glove chances, and the long-awaited arrivals of pitching phenoms Daniel Espino. With hot takes on Bo Naylor’s bat, Bazzana’s promotion timeline, and the Guardians’ offensive surge, this episode is a rapid-fire, fan-driven look at Cleveland’s keys to contention in 2026.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here t