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TURNAROUND: Tanner Bibee Recovers, Cleveland Guardians STIFLE New York Yankees, GuardsBall PREVAILS Apr 23, 2025

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The Cleveland Guardians are getting GREAT starting pitching against the New York Yankees - finally getting big starts from Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams. Have they finally found their footing? #GuardsBall also helped the offense find a way to win. We dive into that, Will Wilson getting the call and Lane Thomas going to the IL and why Emmanuel Clase got another night off on this episode.

0:00 Intro: Guardians turn it around against Yankees

5:16 Tanner Bibee overcomes rough start, dominates

10:37 Guardians offense uses small ball to win

15:49 Team executes despite some lucky breaks

20:22 Guardians winning series, best record in AL

25:31 Will Wilson called up, Lane Thomas to IL

30:54 Andrew Walters to IL, draft talk preview

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MLB's Most CLUTCH Players REVEALED | Who Rises to the Occasion? Apr 22, 2025

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Can the Dodgers, Padres, and Giants keep the National League West race thrilling until the end? With the Dodgers and Padres neck-and-neck and the Giants just a game behind, this MLB season promises intense competition. Dive into the dynamics of division races, the emotional toll of different types of losses, and the elusive quality of being "clutch" in baseball.

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DOMINATION: Gavin Williams SILENCES Yankees Bats | Can Guardians' Pitching SUSTAIN This Momentum? Apr 22, 2025

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Gavin Williams delivers a standout performance for the Cleveland Guardians, coming through in a big spot in a win over the New York Yankees. Can he finally be the starter the Guardians need? The show also dives into another key game by Kyle Manzardo and Jose Ramirez. We discuss big outings from Joey Cantillo and Cade Smith, as well as Triston McKenzie's DFA and why Zak Kent was called up.

0:00 Gavin Williams' strong start vs Yankees

5:41 Williams overcomes early struggles, shows growth

10:16 Bullpen performance and offensive contributions

15:01 Manzardo and Ramirez provide key home runs

20:29 Team playing well despite slow starters

25:13 Rocchio injury concern, potential replacements

30:58 Zak Kent called up, scouting report on new reliever

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Cleveland Guardians OFFENSIVE BREAKOUT Leads to Sweep of Pittsburgh Pirates | Real Clase Concerns?? Apr 21, 2025

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Cleveland Guardians fans, are you ready to believe in Kyle Manzardo, Nolan Jones, and Luis Ortiz after the sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates? . Dive into the unexpected success of the back of the rotation. The episode also tackles Emmanuel Clase's recent struggles, analyzing his pitch mechanics and the impact on the bullpen. With a preview of the upcoming series against the New York Yankees, this episode is packed with insights and analysis.

0:00 Guardians sweep Pirates, offensive success

5:06 Rotation surprises: Ortiz, Lively outperform expectations

15:49 Ortiz's development: Increased fastball usage, whiff rate

20:30 Rotation outlook: Back-end pitchers stepping up

25:09 Clase concerns: Command issues but fixable problems

30:24 Yankees series preview: Bieber, Williams need strong starts

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Cleveland Guardians Rotation WOES Continue in Loss to Baltimore Orioles | Offense Needs a BREAKOUT Apr 18, 2025

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With recent struggles against the Baltimore Orioles, the Cleveland Guardians' rotation, featuring Tanner Bibee, Logan Allen, and Gavin Williams, faces scrutiny. This episode unpacks the Guardians' challenges, including Bibee's command issues and the team's offensive woes, despite promising expected batting averages. As they prepare for a crucial series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Guardians aim to capitalize on the Pirates' struggles and build momentum before facing the New York Yankees. The discussion also highlights the Guardians' front office, ranked fourth by The Athletic, emphasizing organizational stability and talent retention.

0:00 Intro: Guardians' inconsistent rotation continues

5:28 Tanner Bibee's struggles and command issues

13:20 Guardians offense struggles despite some bad luck

19:39 Austin Hedges earning more playing time?

24:28 Preview of upcoming Pirates series

28:10 Guardians front office ranked highly by peers

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Cleveland's Bats Fall SILENT as Orioles Dominate - Bad Situational Hitting or Bad Luck? Apr 17, 2025

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After the Cleveland Guardians loss to the Baltimore Orioles, can the Guardians turn their luck around with runners in scoring position? Dive into the latest analysis of the Guardians' performance, featuring insights on star pitchers Triston McKenzie and Gavin Williams. This episode unpacks the team's struggles with a .187 BABIP, exploring whether it's just bad luck or a deeper issue. Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis dissect McKenzie's recent outing against the Baltimore Orioles, questioning his future with the team. Meanwhile, Gavin Williams' longest pitching stint of the season is scrutinized for its lack of dominance, despite promising potential.

0:00 Intro: Guardians' scoring opportunities vs Orioles

5:02 Bad luck with runners in scoring position

10:40 Triston McKenzie's struggles on the mound

15:49 McKenzie's body language and future with team

21:21 Avoiding negativity towards struggling players

25:56 Gavin Williams' performance lacks dominance

31:26 Outro: Preview of next episode

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Angel Martinez ELECTRIFIES Cleveland Guardians Lineup in Dominant Win Over Orioles, Allen Delivers Apr 16, 2025

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Can the Cleveland Guardians maintain their winning momentum against the Baltimore Orioles

This episode dives into the Guardians' strategic lineup changes, including potential shifts for Angel Martinez to maximize his impact on the field. The discussion also covers Brayan Rocchio's inconsistent play and Jose Ramirez's surprising defensive struggles,

0:00 Intro: Guardians beat Orioles, take care of business

5:02 Logan Allen's strong start, offense shows up

10:14 Brayan Rocchio's inconsistent play raises concerns

15:37 Rocchio's defensive errors and baserunning mistakes

20:03 José Ramírez's defensive struggles early in season

25:52 Keeping Ángel Martínez in lineup, outfield options

31:28 Outro: Preview of next game, upcoming segments

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STUNNER: Why Neither Shohei Ohtani, nor Aaron Judge are the MVP Favorites in the AL or NL Apr 15, 2025

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There have been plenty of surprises to start the season and the storylines are starting to form. Who has had the best start to the season and who needs to turn things around? The experts from the Locked On Podcast Network bring you their way too early season MVPs and a top 5 Power Rankings! All that and more on this week’s MLB SQUAD Show!

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Will Joey Cantillo's Bullpen Success FORCE the Cleveland Guardians to Reshape Their Rotation? Apr 15, 2025

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Joey Cantillo is off to a good start in the bullpen. SO GOOD that we're considering if he should make the jump back to the rotation - and when? We discuss that, the Guardians prospect top performers so far, including CJ Kayfus and his future fit, and the latest mock draft projection for the Guardians at 27 in this year's draft.

0:00 Intro: Guardians bullpen and Joey Cantillo's role

5:00 Debate on Cantillo's future: Rotation or bullpen?

15:39 CJ Kayfus' hot start and potential fit with Guardians

20:44 Bennett Thompson impressing in minors

24:51 Baseball America mock draft and Guardians' pick

29:29 Predicting Guardians' actual draft pick

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BREAKTHROUGH: Ortiz, Arias Lead Guardians to Series Win Over Royals | Can They Keep It Up? Apr 14, 2025

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Can the Cleveland Guardians' recent player performances signal a turning point for the team? With Luis Ortiz's improved pitching and Gabriel Arias' defensive prowess, the Guardians are making waves. This episode dives into Ortiz's strategic use of the changeup and Arias's opposite-field power, while also addressing the challenges faced by Emmanuel Clase and Tanner Bibee.

Discover how Angel Martinez's versatility and bat speed add depth to the lineup, and why Clase's cutter movement might need a rethink.

0:00 Luis Ortiz's performance against Royals

5:09 Ortiz's improved pitching and arsenal changes

11:55 Engaging with podcast and bonus content

16:14 Gabriel Arias showing improvement at second base

21:51 Angel Martinez impressing in limited playing time

24:36 Emmanuel Clase struggling, needs new approach

28:20 Tanner Bibee working on pitch mix

32:24 Outro: Preview of upcoming content

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