Locked On Indians

Chase DeLauter earns his first official MLB accolade and sparks talk of a possible contract extension. What are the odds the Cleveland Guardians approach the wunderkind rookie with an extension? What makes the most sense? Meanwhile, Tanner Bibee gears up for a marquee pitching duel with Shohei Ohtani, and roster shakeups send Kolby Allard back to the bullpen while Doug Nikhazy aces DFA limbo. And where is Rhys Hoskins? Can the Guardians balance playing time in a crowded first base and DH rotation? Hosts Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis break down defensive strategies, impact of injury histories on player contracts, and the influence of David Blitzer’s potential ownership shift. We also cover minor league updates Daniel Espino’s first outing Travis Bazzana’s hot start, and Hunter Gaddis' rehab.     00:00 Guardians game update and introductions 04:40 Analyzing swings and performance 08:23 Talks on buying nearby properties 14:50 Roster moves and bullpen decisions 18:15 Managing player rotations 24:53 Hunter Gaddis reh