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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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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Locked On Guardians - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Guardians
Jeff Ellis, Locked On Podcast Network
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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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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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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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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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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130. Breaking Down the Andres Gimenez Trade(s)
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Is your head still spinning from the Cleveland Guardians trading Platinum Glover and fan-favorite second baseman Andres Gimenez? We're here to break it all down and, hopefully, make you feel better in the process. Be sure to catch us on social media too @calpenalpod for all offseason news and updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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Cleveland Guardians Assistant Pitching Coach Brad Goldberg Joins the Show
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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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Cleveland Guardians Trade Targets and Prospect Value Now and Headed Into 2025
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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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2025 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 Plus Headlines, Rumors, Break News, and Signings
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We dig into the recent headlines, rumors, and signings to discuss their impact on the Cleveland Guardians. We mention the newest minor readdiction with the Guardians resigning Dom Nunez, and why he might be the most impactful player who is unlikely to play for the Guardians this year. Then we jump in a 27-pick mock draft with Sleepers and Selection…
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Will Cleveland Guardians' trade of Andres Gimenez Pay Off Long-Term?
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What's next for the Cleveland Guardians as they navigate a pivotal offseason? With the recent trade of Andre Gimenez to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Guardians are making strategic moves to maintain financial flexibility and strengthen their roster. This episode dissects Chris Antonetti's media comments, exploring potential reinvestments and the team'…
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What is the Cleveland Guardians 2B/Rotation Situation & Will There Be More Moves? Mailbag Episode
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What is the Cleveland Guardians 2B outlook after the Andres Gimenez trade and when will we see Travis Bazzana? A mailbag show answers those questions, the rotation outlook in 2025, if the Guardians will make more moves this offseason, what is Jose Ramirez's future, will Luis Ortiz be more valuable than Gimenez, and much more. 5:22 When will the Gua…
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What's the Cleveland Guardians Next Move After the Andres Gimenez Trade?
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The Cleveland Guardians have had a busy start to the hot stove season. This episode discusses if the Guardians are done after signing Shane Bieber and flipping Andres Gimenez for pitching help/financial relief, or if they will actually make more moves before spring training. We talk about re-investing the money into one contract extension, whether …
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Zack and TJ react to the eventual three-way deal by the Guardians that started with Andres Gimenez being traded to the Blue Jays. Additional episodes at commercial-free shows are available for supporters at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
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129. Revisiting Our Predictions for the 2024 Cleveland Guardians Offense
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Here at the California Penal League, we hold ourselves accountable when it comes to our preseason predictions. Let's look back at our predictions for the 2024 Cleveland Guardians offense and see just how right - and wrong - we were. Be sure to catch us on social media too @calpenalpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Cleveland Guardians Busy Day Sends Andres Gimenez To Toronto, Acquire Pitching from Pittsburgh
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The Cleveland Guardians have been very active in Dallas at the 2024 Winter Meetings. This episode talks about the Guardians day at the winter meetings, talking about why Andres Gimenez is now on the Blue Jays and how the Guardians acquired some much needed pitching from the Pirates. We dive into the return from the Pirates, who is going to play sec…
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What's the Cleveland Guardians Next Move After Signing Shane Bieber & Day 1 of the Winter Meetings?
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Day 1 of MLB's 2024 Winter Meetings are in the books. Now that the Guardians have re-signed Shane Bieber, what is their next step this off-season? In this episode, we discuss where the Guardians need to turn their focus after making the decision to bring back Bieber coming off of Tommy John and off a run to the ALCS. We also discuss the disappointi…
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Zack and T.J. discuss the return of Shane Bieber, when Cleveland can expect him back, Josh Naylor and Lane Thomas trade rumors and more. Additional episodes at commercial-free shows are available for supporters at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
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Shane Bieber Returns to Cleveland Guardians: What is the Best Outcome for Both Parties in This Deal?
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Shane Bieber is reportedly returning to the Cleveland Guardians. This episode breaks down how and why Bieber is back in the fold for 2025 and maybe 2026, and looks at the risk for both sides and what the best case scenario is for the Guardians and Bieber in this deal. We also discuss if this deal takes the Guardians out of doing anything else in th…
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Cleveland Guardians Winter Meetings Preview: What They Are Saying or Are Not Saying
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MLB's Winter Meetings are coming Dec. 8. Though nothing much happens at the meetings anymore, especially for the Cleveland Guardians, there was some suggestion about the Guardians listening to offers on Josh Naylor Lane Thomas. Justin and Jeff explore if the buzz around trading Lane Thomas feels substantial, dissecting rumors from insiders. Justin …
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Could the Cleveland Guardians Find a Trade Match in the Tampa Bay Rays or Miami Marlins?
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MLB's Winter Meetings start next week. Not as much happens at the Winter Meetings like they used to, but it's a good place to get conversations started. This episode discusses looks into if the Cleveland Guardians could find some help in the form of some trades with their old friends the Tampa Bay Rays, or with the Miami Marlins? Both teams might t…
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Will the Cleveland Guardians Address Their Outfield This Offseason or Wait for Chase DeLauter?
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There's some buzz that the Cleveland Guardians are "contemplating" the current outfield market. Is this the offseason the Guardians finally do something about their outfield, or will they wait on a healthy Chase DeLauter? This episode debates who the real Steven Kwan is and if the Guardians are too late to extend him if the Guardians got enough ans…
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What Happened to the Cleveland Guardians Pitching Factory in 2024?
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With Matthew Boyd signing with the Chicago Cubs, we look back at the Cleveland Guardians 2024 starting pitching group and ask, what happened to the Guardians pitching factory? What happened to Logan Allen and Gavin Williams in 2024 and can they be fixed? Will Triston McKenzie ever be consistent? We also discuss why the Guardians need to extend Tann…
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Why Major League Baseball is Failing the Offseason. Talking about Bad Trade Ideas, Whose Over Rated?
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Why is it that of all the major sports only the MLB fails to turn its free agency and offseason into an event that has fans' interests and attention glued to their favorite sport? Why does the MLB offseason feel like a lot of nothing with minor moments of interest and how can they fix it? We get into the changing pitching market and the only area p…
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What Will the Cleveland Guardians Look Like in 5 Years? What If Wednesday
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What is the Cleveland Guardians 5 year outlook? We look into our crystal ball and talk about what the Cleveland Guardians roster could look like in 2029. Who will still be here from the current roster? Will Jose Ramirez still be a Guardian? Who will be traded? What prospects will emerge? What draft picks might make an impact? And we predict one fut…
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Top Free Agent Fits for the Cleveland Guardians
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Who are the best free agent fits for the Cleveland Guardians in this year's free agent class? This episode first covers why George Valera is back in Cleveland's system and how Yusei Kikuchi's deal with the Angels impacts the Guardians search for pitching. And most of the show, we get into our top free agent fits for the Guardians from this class, i…
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Do the Guardians Have More Money to Spend Than Expected? And Who is the Most Underrated Prospect?
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It's an Old School solo show today. We get into some of the news of the weekend. We evaluate the trade the Royals and Reds made that we think made a rival better. We then talk about the Guardians three signings to avoid arbitration and how much money they saved. We then dive deep into why this organization should have more money to spend, and bring…
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Guardians manager Stephen Vogt wins the American League Manager of the Year award in his debut season, we'll hear his thoughts on taking home the hardware. Plus, this week's Game of the Week looks back to game 3 of the ALCS as the Guardians defeated the Yankees on a memorable October night at Progressive Field. That's all on this edition of Guardia…
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Who Will the Cleveland Guardians Bring Back on MLB Non-Tender Deadline & Who Could Be Available?
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MLB's non-tender deadline is November 22. The Cleveland Guardians already avoided arbitration with Triston McKenzie for 2025, so he'll be back. This episode discusses what to expect from McKenzie heading into 2025 now that he's under contract and if the team has any other non-tender candidates. We also look at candidates from other teams that could…
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Cleveland Guardians Trade For Big Risk-Reward Sending Eli Morgan to the Cubs for Alfonsin Rosario
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The Cleveland Guardians made their first trade of the offseason, swapping Eli Morgan to the Cubs for 20-year-old OF prospect Alfonsin Rosario. This episode looks at what the Guardians are getting in Rosario, why they are taking a shot on high variance and dealt Morgan, where Rosario fits in the Guardians farm system rankings, and if the Guardians c…
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Cleveland Guardians Make Some Surprising Rule 5 Protection Moves - Who's In and Who's Out?
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The Cleveland Guardians made some somewhat surprising 40 man roster decisions on Rule 5 protection deadline day. This episode discusses and makes sense of some of the Guardians surprising moves on the deadline, adding Petey Halpin and Nic Enright along with Franco Aleman and Doug Nikhazy. We also react to the end of George Valera's tenure as a Guar…
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Who Will the Cleveland Guardians Protect On Rule 5 Deadline Day and What Other Moves Will The Make?
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It's Rule 5 protection day in Major League Baseball! Who will the Cleveland Guardians protect? Who will they leave out in the cold? Will they make any trades? This show discusses who we think the Guardians will protect ahead of the Rule 5 draft on November 19, 2024, who is on the bubble, who won't be protected, who they'll need to move to make room…
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Mandy Bell of MLB.com joins to talk award voting, baseball enthusiasm, Guards offseason
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Mandy Bell of MLB.com pinch-hits for Zack and discusses award week, enthusiasm for baseball, Guardians offseason and more with T.J. 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/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners …
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Which Cleveland Guardians Will Win MLB Awards and Which Should + Evaluating 2017 and 2018 Classes
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MLB Awards season is this week and a few Cleveland Guardians are up for awards. This show discusses if Emmanuel Clase doesn't win the Cy Young win, who the next Guardian to win it will be, why Stephen Vogt was nominated for the Manager of the Year award, and why Cade Smith WASN'T nominated for Rookie of the Year. We also discuss the Guardians 2017 …
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128. A Final Look at the Cleveland Guardians' 2024 Season
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There's no other way to say it: The Cleveland Guardians had an incredible 2024 campaign. It certainly didn't end the way anyone would have wanted, but the future is once again quite bright in Cleveland. Let's take a look back at the magical season for the AL Central champs and look forward to what should be another fun 2025 season. Learn more about…
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Guardians manager Stephen Vogt completes 2025 coaching staff making limited changes. We'll hear from him talking about who's joining the squad. Plus, our Game of the Week looks back to Game 5 of the ALDS. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Guardians Radio Network. To learn more about listener data and…
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Cleveland Guardians 2024 Position Review: C - Naylor's Missing Bat, Fry's Heroics, Hedges' Vibes
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It seemed like the Cleveland Guardians had a strong offensive-catching prospect to graduate to the majors in 2023 in Bo Naylor. What is there to take away from his lack of offense in 2024 but improving his defense? This episode discusses Bo Naylor's offensive struggles in 2024 but defensive gains, as well as Austin Hedges' role being helped by Davi…
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Finding Some Trade Targets for the Cleveland Guardians: Trade Talk Thursday
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Who could the Cleveland Guardians target in trades this off-season to upgrade their rotation with players other teams are looking to trade? And could they take advantage of other teams looking to shed salary for a chance? On a Trade Talk Thursday edition of Locked On Guardians, we look at a pair of trade the Guardians could make with Arizona, who i…
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Who Would the Cleveland Guardians Protect in an Expansion Draft? What If Wednesday
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Who would the Cleveland Guardians protect in an expansion draft? We explore the 15 most important players on the Guardians roster that they would protect and discuss the value of players like Andres Gimenez, Triston McKenzie, Logan Allen, Lane Thomas and more going into 2025 and long term among the next group of six they would would have to conside…
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10 Most Impactful Prospect Tools in the Cleveland Guardians Farm System: Top 10 Tuesday
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The Cleveland Guardians need impact prospects with impact tools in order to graduate from their farm system or to trade from. Who are those prospects with the most impactful tools in the Cleveland Guardians farm system? On a top 10 Tuesday edition of the show, we draft the top 10 prospect tools in the system and debate the impact, upside and risk o…
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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, hand out The Selby Awa…
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What Does the Unknown Market of Shane Bieber, Matthew Boyd and Roski Sasaki Mean for the Guardians?
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This episode discusses how the predictions for Shane Bieber and Matthew Boyd's free agent markets are all over the place and what that means for the Cleveland Guardians and what approach they may take to negotiating with either play to return to Cleveland. We also talk about the very quiet GM meetings and why Cleveland could be in an interesting po…
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Some news and notes this week as the off-season deals begin. We'll hear from Austin Hedges who re-signed this week for another season as one of the Cleveland catchers. Plus, a great conversation with the man who caught the ALDS Game 5 Lane Thomas Grand Slam. Also, we begin our look back at some of the top games in 2024 beginning with the opener in …
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Can the Cleveland Guardians Trade From Their Great Bullpen?: 2024 Position Review
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The Cleveland Guardians bullpen was their best success story in 2024, helping propel them to the ALCS. On this episode, we look back at the surprising emergence of a dominant bullpen and reflect on how it all came together. We also discuss if the Guardians can afford to trade from their bullpen to shore up other areas of need on the roster. We also…
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Discussing Austin Hedges' Return to the Guardians, Stephen Vogt's First Season & Trade Proposals
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The Cleveland Guardians re-signed Austin Hedges on Nov. 6 This was an expected move, but what are the implications of bringing Hedges back on the Guardians payroll and roster space going into the rest of the offseason. On this episode, we take at a look at the Guardians decision to bring back Hedges, why it makes sense but it might have some other …
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Biggest Injuries in Cleveland Baseball History: 'What If' Wednesday
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What are the biggest 'what if's' in Cleveland baseball history when it comes to injury? Which prospects had big careers derailed by injuries before they got started? Which injuries cost Cleveland chances at the biggest wins? Which players missed had great careers in Cleveland cut short by injuries? We discuss all of that on this episode. Support Us…
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How Does David Fry's Tommy John Surgery Affect Cleveland Guardians Offseason Plans? BONUS EPISODE
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We finally got the news that David Fry had Tommy John surgery and will be out 6-8 months as a hitter and possibly 12 month as a position player. How does that impact the Cleveland Guardians offseason plans? Does it change how they handle Josh Naylor's situation? How do they add a bat to the lineup to make up for the loss of Fry and potentially Nayl…
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Who Are the Top 10 Draft Busts in Cleveland Guardians History Since 2000? Top 10 Tuesday
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It's another Top 10 Tuesday here at Locked On Guardians. This week, who are the top 10 draft busts in Cleveland baseball history going back to 2000? This episode talks about who our Top 10 draft busts are in Cleveland baseball going back to 2000, including our methodology, dishonorable mentions, stories about the players we knew and more. Support U…
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The biggest Guardians offseason questions: Part II
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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/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY. Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe, in the second half o…
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