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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima react to the Guardians calling up top prospect Angel Genao, but the excitement quickly turns to concern over José Ramírez's health. The hosts debate whether Genao is simply replacing struggling infielder Gabriel Arias or if Cleveland is preparing for another stint on the injured list for its franchise star. They discuss how much the Guardians' playoff outlook hinges on a healthy Ramírez, while also expressing frustration with Arias' recent performance and effort level. The conversation later shifts to Browns camp, where the hosts argue that Shedeur Sanders may be emerging as the leader in the quarterback competition, even if it's partly because Deshaun Watson has failed to seize the job.
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss Deshaun Watson's improved accuracy and decision-making during the latest Browns training camp session in Berea. They also react to the Cleveland Guardians' decision to designate Gabriel Arias for assignment and analyze emerging narratives surrounding the quarterback competition. 01:28 - Watson's Improved Practice Performance 04:33 - Guardians DFA Gabriel Arias 07:40 - Deshaun Watson Job Security 12:43 - Dillon Gabriel Stock Rising
Matt Dery joins Ken and Anthony to push back on the running bit that Angel Martinez and Jose Ramirez returning count as the Guardians' trade deadline moves, arguing the team genuinely needs another bat given Kyle Manzardo and Rhys Hoskins' inconsistency at first base and Gabriel Arias' shaky production. He credits the club for staying at 54-50 despite losing three of its best hitters for stretches, but calls Wednesday's 0-for-17 with runners in scoring position performance a symbol of a season full of near-misses, including the sloppy loss that wasted Gavin Williams' gem. Dery also notes Steven Kwan looks like himself again at the plate over the last few weeks and floats sending Manzardo down to Columbus to reset.
Baskin and Phelps evaluate the Cleveland Guardians' performance under Stephen Vogt after maintaining a .500 record during Jose Ramirez's absence. They debate the future of Gabriel Arias on the roster compared to prospects like Khalil Watson and Daniel Schneemann. Additionally, they address fan concerns regarding the lack of physical ticket sales at the ballpark.
Baskin and Phelps discuss the Cleveland Guardians' roster moves, including the return of Angel Martinez and the future of Gabriel Arias. They debate whether the front office should trade outfielder Steven Kwan to the Philadelphia Phillies while his value is at an all-time high. The conversation also looks ahead to Cleveland Browns training camp as rookies and quarterbacks report to Berea for the upcoming season.
A sloppy, mistake-filled loss to Pittsburgh—capped by Gabriel Arias getting doubled off second on a bizarre baserunning blunder—has the guys questioning whether Arias has any runway left once Jose Ramirez returns to third base. They contrast his four years of recurring gaffes with rookies like Cooper Ingle and Kahlil Watson, who they say deserve more slack simply because they're new. The conversation spins into frustration over Pittsburgh fans overrunning Progressive Field for the Paul Skenes start, with the crew arguing the Pirates—not the Reds—should be Cleveland's real interleague rival. They close out noting the tight AL Wild Card race, which they say makes a quiet trade deadline more likely than usual.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima breakdown the Guardians' recent "sloppy" play and the future of Gabriel Arias following a mistake-filled game. They also discuss the influx of Pirates fans in Cleveland, the World Cup final drama, and Shedeur Sanders' message to his critics. 02:41 - Vogt Critiques Sloppy Play 06:45 - Pirates Fans Infiltrate Cleveland 11:00 - Paul Skenes' Star Power 19:03 - World Cup Final Reflections 25:30 - Adopting Soccer As Fan 34:18 - Shedeur Sanders' Loyal Message
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin's discussions focus on Steven Vogt's management style and the internal accountability within the Cleveland Guardians. Analysis follows regarding Gabriel Arias's recent struggles and Chris Gimenez's comparison of the infielder to Mike Trout. 01:00 - Vogt's Management Style 03:43 - Gabriel Arias Performance Critique 09:20 - Gimenez's Mike Trout Comparison
Ken and Lima take caller reaction to the Cooper Ingle blunder, with Drew from Chicago arguing local media went too soft on Ingle by suggesting his rookie status or outfield inexperience as excuses instead of just calling it a boneheaded play. Ken and Lima counter that reporters were likely trying to guide players toward honest answers rather than let them off the hook, and agree the team's lack of run support means any defensive mistake gets magnified. They openly admit double standards exist, noting a veteran like Jose Ramirez or a struggling player like Gabriel Arias would face harsher scrutiny for the same mistake. A second caller shifts blame to the front office's roster construction, sparking a broader tangent comparing the Guardians' tight-margin build to the big-spending, dysfunctional Mets.
Ken and Anthony bring in producer John to rip the Guardians' lineup after another loss drops them a game back, pointing out the offense has fallen to among the worst in baseball in nearly every major category over the last three weeks. Ken argues firing the hitting coach is a symbolic move that won't turn struggling bats like Gabriel Arias into real threats, and floats suspicion that MLB's own baseballs have quietly changed. They also dig into the Cavs trading their 29th pick for second-rounders, with Ken shutting down a fan theory that Dan Gilbert is being cheap by walking through the actual second apron cap restrictions forcing the move. They wrap with some lighter banter on the World Cup and England's shaky tie against Ghana.
Daryl Ruiter fills in for Ken and rips apart CBS's ranking that crowns the Browns the offseason champions of the NFL, arguing you can't claim that title after trading away your best player in franchise history. He and Lima point to history, like the 2019 hype that fell apart immediately, as a warning sign for what "winning the offseason" usually means for Cleveland. Before that, the crew dissects the Guardians' brutal loss to the White Sox, including Gabriel Arias becoming just the fifth player in team history to strike out five times in a game.
Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin examine the Cleveland Guardians' recent struggles and consider potential reinforcements from the minor leagues. They are joined by Chris Fedor to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' approach to the NBA Draft, salary cap constraints, and the future of Evan Mobley as an offensive centerpiece. 01:50 - Guardians Recent Performance 07:03 - Potential Roster Changes 10:42 - Guardians Ownership And Payroll 16:47 - NBA Draft Roster Strategy 21:28 - Cavaliers Salary Cap Management 27:43 - NBA Blockbuster Trade Analysis 36:16 - Evan Mobley Offensive Potential
Jeff Phelps and Andy Baskin break down the Guardians' recent offensive skid and Gabriel Arias' historically difficult performance at the plate. They discuss the potential for calling up Cooper Ingle from Triple-A to provide a spark and evaluate coaching decisions from the recent loss to the White Sox. 01:01 - Guardians Skid Without Stars 03:00 - Gabriel Arias Offensive Woes 07:15 - Evaluating Roster and Coaching
Chris Assenheimer joins Jeff Phelps and Dan Menningen to discuss the fallout of Jose Ramirez's hand injury and how Cleveland plans to fill the void. They analyze potential lineup shifts for Brayan Rocchio and Gabriel Arias while evaluating the stellar rookie performance of Parker Messick. 01:08 - Jose Ramirez Injury Impact 05:24 - Chase DeLauter Injury Update 09:14 - Bullpen and Rotation Success
Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin's discussion begins with the Cleveland Guardians' current roster challenges and the potential for young players like Gabriel Arias to step up. They then transition into a deep dive on the New York Knicks' championship run, analyzing their roster construction and the competitive parity within the NBA. 01:00 - Guardians Roster And Injuries 02:56 - Knicks NBA Championship Victory 07:00 - Evaluating Knicks Roster Moves 10:32 - Jalen Brunson Impact Comparison 12:20 - Defining The Championship Mentality
Daryl Ruiter and Dan Menningen analyze the fallout of José Ramírez's wrist surgery and how it impacts the Cleveland Guardians' lineup. They discuss the leadership void left by the star third baseman and whether depth players like Gabriel Arias can fill the gap. Additionally, they react to the Knicks' championship run and Jalen Brunson's MVP performance. 01:00 - Show Intro and Headlines 01:43 - José Ramírez Injury Fallout 03:40 - Reacting to Knicks Championship 05:05 - Guardians Roster and Schedule 11:52 - Evaluating Lineup Without José
In a solo episode, Quincy looks at some potential names to monitor for the Guardians as they approach the trade deadline in a couple months. He closes the episode by looking at what may happen when Gabriel Arias returns.Go to coveringthecorner.com for all your Guardians' news and analysis needsPlease like, subscribe, rate, review and download
Ken and Lima analyze a devastating Guardians loss to the Cardinals, debating if it qualifies as the worst of the season. They shift focus to the Cavaliers' playoff schedule and the pressure of "rings culture" on high-payroll teams. The discussion also covers technical issues with NBA streaming and Ken's draft strategy for the Browns. 02:31 - Guardians Worst Loss Debate 06:17 - Gabriel Arias vs Juan Brito 12:00 - Cavs Postseason Schedule 19:15 - Guardians Loss Double Down 24:51 - Keith Britton Call-In 27:54 - NBA Streaming Difficulties 34:25 - Defining NBA Season Success 38:50 - James Harden Playoff Expectations
Paul Hoynes joins Baskin and Phelps to discuss the Cleveland Guardians' impressive early performance and Stephen Vogt's platooning strategy. They evaluate the logjam of young infield talent with Juan Brito producing, and what they should do with their lineup with Gabriel Arias comes of the injured list, and he breaks down the strength of the starting rotation.
Andy and Jeff talk about what they think could happen to the Guardians' lineup once Gabriel Arias returns from injury.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima bring in producer John to analyze the Cleveland Guardians' decision to call up Juan Brito following Gabriel Arias's injury, debating the timing of Travis Bazzana's eventual debut. They also review the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent defensive performance and discuss the news of Michael Malone being hired as the new head coach for UNC basketball.
While recapping a disappointing loss to the Royals and an even more disappointing injury to Gabriel Arias, Dennis celebrates Jose Ramirez's taking over as the franchise leader in games played. (Some of) The Cavs beat the Grizzlies as the NBA regular season winds down. Michigan wins the national title.
Guardians are off to a 6-4 start despite playing some of baseball's best teams to begin the year. Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe talk about the good vibes that come from unexpected contributions -- Gabriel Arias, Austin Hedges and C.J. Kayfus on Sunday in particular -- while pondering when the best players on the roster, like Kyle Manzardo and Jose Ramirez, will begin to pick it up. Then, the guys talk about Ramirez reaching another Cleveland milestone, Rhys Hoskins' increased early bat speed and the implementation of the ABS system.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 promo code: SELBY.
Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com and MLB Network joins the program to discuss Chase DeLauter's transcendent start and the Guardians' ability to win series despite a struggling offense. They also break down Gabriel Arias's performance, Steven Kwan's mental approach, and the impact of the ABS challenge system on the fan experience.
Ken and Lima analyze Gabriel Arias' potential and whether fan expectations are skewed by the arrival of top prospects like Travis Bazzana. They discuss Chase DeLauter's impressive power and the caution surrounding his injury history during the Guardians' homestand. Additionally, they explore the lack of faith in the Cavaliers and clarify recent comments made regarding Deshaun Watson's future with the Browns. 02:04 - Guardians Season Start Recap 05:50 - Gabriel Arias Criticism Debate 09:28 - Chase DeLauter Power Potential 18:53 - Cavs Postseason Expectations Discussion 26:30 - Cavs Rotation Injury Issues 33:03 - Browns Draft Strategy Analysis 36:45 - Deshaun Watson Future Clarification
Ken and Lima examine the Guardians' impressive early season record and the polarized fan reaction to Gabriel Arias. They analyze Chase DeLauter's massive power potential while weighing the ongoing concerns regarding his health and injury history.
Ken Carman and Spencer German celebrate the Cleveland Guardians' successful West Coast road trip after taking two of three from the Los Angeles Dodgers. They highlight Gavin Williams' dominant pitching performance and the much-needed offensive power provided by Gabriel Arias and Jose Ramirez. The conversation also explores the potential impact of rookie Chase DeLauter and the team's promising outlook compared to other local franchises. 01:18 - Traffic Report 01:53 - Cleveland Sports Update 05:10 - Guardians Road Trip Success 07:18 - Gavin Williams Pitching Ace 16:28 - Chase DeLauter Potential
It was a visually confusing finale for Serie del Caribe what with the Mexico on Mexico naming convention not matching the jersey situation. And then no jerseys to be had because, well, tariffs. In other major international tournament news, when it rains it tropical storms for Puerto Rico. Here's looking at you, Javy, with hindsight as 20-20 vision. Check if your favorite players actually made it through the gauntlet to a WBC roster. Here at home we're picking boyfriends from Cities where Patti has lived a significant number of years. Her hometown CLE team offers Pottymouth a Bad Bunny connection and Patti a wildcard upstart. Pottymouth finally found her way to player she has been considering for years, and Patti goes for Salvy's shadow. We're keeping score with arbitration and Skubal's record setting win still only counts as one. So tired of talking about sports betting in the Police Blotter but here we are with Yasiel Puig and Emmanuel Clase. Again. Still. Hey think about meeting us at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum on Saturday, August 22. We can catch a game, too!We say, “Absolutely no one doesn't love Salvy.” “Was it a Bad Bunny rabbit hole?” and “You said Book ‘em Danno and Danno booked ‘em.” Fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith, get boosted, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available! They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth.
Join Darren (@doceisenhauer), Drew (@drewisokay) and Greg (@greghoogkamp) as they build their ideal Thanksgiving plates, discuss the roster moves around MLB and the new pricing structure at Prospects Live. The guys also dig into the dynasty outlooks for the Cardinals and Guardians.Cardinals players discussed: Alec Burleson, Willson Contreras, Brendan Donovan, Ivan Herrera, Jordan Walker, Victor Scott II, Rainiel Rodriguez, Joshua Baez, Jimmy Crooks, Sonny Gray, Matthew Liberatore, Michael McGreevey, Riley O'Brien, Matt Svanson, Tanner Franklin, Quinn Mathews, Liam Doyle, Cooper Hjerpe, Tink Hence, Tekoah Roby.Guardians players discussed: Jose Ramirez, Kyle Manzardo, Steven Kwan, Bo Naylor, Brayan Rocchio, Gabriel Arias, Chase DeLauter, Ralphy Velazquez, Dean Curley, Jace Laviolette, Angel Genao, Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibee, Joey Cantillo, Hunter Gaddis, Cade Smith, Andrew Walters, Braylon Doughty, Franco Aleman, Khal Stephen, Ixan Henderson, Brycen Mautz.
Highlights: The Guardians were down 15.5 games in July and 12.5 games in late August but are now on the verge of overtaking the Tigers. How have they done this? Terry noted the Tigers' collapse could be historic, while the Guardians risk losing momentum at the finish line. Terry contends the Guardians' defensive improvement coincided with Brayan Rocchio moving to second base and Gabriel Arias to shortstop. José Ramírez rebounded from a rough April and is back to playing B+/A- level defense Bo Naylor's September surge (.306 AVG, 3 HR, 14 RBI in 14 games) has been a game-changer. Terry speculated Naylor may have finally found the right adjustments after years of tinkering. Listener Max emailed about the Guardians' momentum, arguing that being red-hot matters more than being the best team on paper, and how far could they go in the playoffs? The Browns' defense is elite, ranking #1 in yards allowed and #2 in yards per play allowed. The offense is middle-of-the-pack in yards and yards per play, suggesting it's not as bad as perceived. The Browns' tackle situation is dire, with Dawand Jones out for the season and Jack Conklin injured. Should the Browns use Adin Huntington as a blocking tight end to help protect Joe Flacco? Quinshon Judkins could see more snaps due to his blocking ability and versatility. Is it time to move field goal kickers back to 9-10 yards to reduce blocks? Terry loves the idea. The Cavs' Kenny Atkinson and Koby Altman previewed the season, and Terry last the latest, including on the injuries to Max Strus and Darius Garland. Garland's injury is likely turf toe, with a return timeline of 10–20 games. Atkinson praised rookie Jaylon Tyson's intensity and potential impact. The Cavs have won the third-most games in the NBA over the last three years, behind only Boston and OKC. Their core four (Mobley, Allen, Garland, Mitchell) are all under multi-year contracts and entering their prime. Atkinson wants to unlock more of Evan Mobley's ball-handling ability to counter pressure defenses. Seven of the 15 players on the roster were second-round picks or undrafted. Why that matters. A listener email about the Browns' uniforms against the Packers. He hates them. Send in your favorite or most hated uniforms and we'll read them on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00) We open the show with computer chips in teddy bears, Fred’s blanket when he was a child and Hardy rubbing elbows with Mark Wahlberg and Fat Joe at an event last night. (21:25) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Reactions to the Roman Anthony news, who is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with an oblique injury. Gabriel Arias hit a two-run homer to start a six-run second inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Wednesday to avoid a sweep. Stefon Diggs addresses report he was becoming a “pain in the posterior”. (PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads) CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!
Joe Noga joined Nick and Jonathan on Afternoon Drive to share the latest updates with Steven Kwan and Gabriel Arias and what the Guardians' lineup will look like in the interim. He also discussed who he thinks would be a trade piece for the team as the deadline approaches, what the Guardians can do to realistically make the playoffs, and why he thinks MLB is taking so long to investigate Luis Ortiz' gambling allegations.
Hour 4: Joe Noga on the Guardians approach to the trade deadline + The Coldplay Kiss Cam full Joe Noga joined Nick and Jonathan on Afternoon Drive in hour 4 to share the latest updates with Steven Kwan and Gabriel Arias and what the Guardians' lineup will look like in the interim. He also discussed who he thinks would be a trade piece for the team as the deadline approaches, what the Guardians can do to realistically make the playoffs, and why he thinks MLB is taking so long to investigate Luis Ortiz' gambling allegations. The guys then discuss the CEO who was caught on the Coldplay kiss cam. 1507 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:28:00 +0000 7idc8agio330sk3y8K9iLflpFBKMuF4e sports Afternoon Drive on The Fan sports Hour 4: Joe Noga on the Guardians approach to the trade deadline + The Coldplay Kiss Cam Take part in the Afternoon Drive on The Fan...Nick Wilson and former Buckeye Dustin Fox will give you their opinions, listen to yours and keep you updated with the latest from around the sports world. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False http
Joe Noga and Paul Hoynes look at who could be arriving in the wake of an ankle injury for the Guardians shortstop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DMAN talks a disastrous sweep by the Cardinals 7-0, as Gabriel Arias was taken off the field with a left ankle sprain. A bunch of your calls and concerns and so much more!
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's win in San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How empty is space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down things you thought you knew about asteroid belts, the sun's highest point in the sky, and what the real danger is in a zombie apocalypse. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-zombie-apocalypse/Thanks to our Patrons Barry Hunter, Gabriel Arias, Red Robin, Champagne, Ripal Bhatt, Larry Keyes, Jack Farrell, Alexander Harvey, joel con, Zach, Simone Garcia, Christopher Durocher, Josh Schuitema, Slade, Steve Davidson, Gerald Koch, Nelson Hellwig, shawn m bivins, Patrick Mathews, Kamal, cheryl carter, Roberta Reynolds, Tim Greathouse, Alykhan Hemraj, Patrick Barber, Mi Scott, Trey's Blind Spot, Allen Daniels, raju kilaram, Sony, Matej Zaujec, Bob, Mike Rebeschi, Isaac Huerta, TJ Sho, Ken, Josue Cabrera Amador, Ercilio Liriano, Darwin, Doug Hill, Greg Allen, Cris, Foster, Eric Marteles Martinez, Alexander Velitsky, Kody Shaffer, Joshua Franck, Aaron Jackson, Jerome Wattson, Jane, Montavio Avery, KyleighSmiley, L Bo, Space, Bonney Ely, Brit Butler, Pete, Brad and Mindy Robinson, Within cells interlinked, Annalie, Zbyněk Veselý, Ralph Jacobson, and Rodrigo Valles for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Los Yankees vencieron a los Mariners con par de jonrones de Trent Grisham, pero la gran preocupación es la grave lesión de Oswaldo Cabrera en su tobillo. ¿Cuánto tiempo estará fuera? ¿Qué opciones tiene ahora Aaron Boone? Analizamos todo en este nuevo episodio de Baseball News. Además, repasamos: Pete Alonso deja en el terreno a los Piratas con elevado de sacrificio. Cardenales ganan su noveno consecutivo con HR de Iván Herrera y Masyn Winn ante Phillies. Guardians blanquean a Cerveceros, con Gabriel Arias remolcando 3 y José Ramírez robando 3 bases. Alex Verdugo da el batazo ganador para que los Bravos dejen tendidos a Nacionales. Ronald Acuña Jr. iniciará juegos de rehabilitación. Taylor Ward conecta Grand Slam para coronar remontada épica de Angels frente a los Padres. Rafael Devers y Freddie Freeman son elegidos Jugadores de la Semana en MLB. #OswaldoCabrera #Yankees #MLB #BaseballNews #PeteAlonso #TaylorWard #RafaelDevers #FreddieFreeman #RonaldAcuña #Cardenales
Rick Manning joined Baskin and Phelps to break down the state of the Guardians so far this season. He talked about the roster and lineup and why it changes so much from day to day, and whether or not that's a good thing for the Guardians. He also shared his thoughts on who he thinks should be the every day player at short stop, as well as who he thinks can consistently hit in the 2 spot.
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's rugged 22-game stretch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul, Justin, and Joe turn their attention to some blazing hot bats to assess their viability going forward including Tyler Soderstrom, Ben Rice, Geraldo Perdomo, Gabriel Arias, and more Source
About Last Night: Gabriel Arias continues hot streak; Heat or Hawks in NBA play-in? full 578 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:59:06 +0000 KIusmbkV1qU71OCrmIjKrec8WJ4mnqCj sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports About Last Night: Gabriel Arias continues hot streak; Heat or Hawks in NBA play-in? The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://p
Cleveland Guardians second baseman Gabriel Arias is off to the best start of his career, which has us asking the question: Is he finally tapping into his tantalizing potential? It's still early, but he's certainly bolstering the Guardians' lineup in the early going. Be sure to follow us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 promo code: SELBY.Zack and T.J. talk about a solid weekend for Gabriel Arias and Angel Martinez providing a spark to capture a second series against the Royals. Then, we discuss future moves in the infield and the rotation if things continue on their current path.
Guardians TV analyst Al Pawlowski joins Afternoon Drive to discuss the start of Cleveland's season. He talks about torpedo bats taking over baseball, the team's patience with Luis Ortiz, Gabriel Arias proving himself, and more.
Tim Kanak (@fanatsyaceball) and Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) discuss Spring Training Roster Battles to watch in the American League for the 2025 season | Episode 216.Please subscribe to the podcast (the Fantasy Aceball Podcast) and to YouTube channel (@TheTimkanak) for more fantasy baseball information and visit Fantasy Pros to read more of Tim's other content related to rankings, fScores and fantasy advice.ALAthletics (Sacramento)1B: Tyler Soderstrom v Nick Kurtz3B: Gio Urshella v Darrel Hernaiz v Max Muncy LF: Seth Brown v Colby Thomas v Esteury Ruiz v Denzel ClarkeSP5: Mitch Spence v JT Ginn v Joey Estes v Gunnar HoglundBaltimore Orioles1B/DH: Ryan O'Hearn v Ryan Mountcastle v Heston Kjerstad v Coby MayoSP5: Dean Kremer v Trevor Rogers v Cade Povich v Chayce McDermottBoston Red Sox2B/3B/1B/DH: Bregman-Devers-Casas (defense) v Kristian Campbell v Masataka YoshidaCloser: Aroldis Chapman v Liam Hendriks v Garrett Whitlock v Justin SlatenChicago White SoxC: Korey Lee v Edgar Quero v Kyle TeelSS: Brooks Baldwin v Colson Montgomery3B: Miguel Vargas v Josh Rojas v Chase MeidrothSP3/4/5: Jonathan Cannon v Davis Martin v Bryce Wilson v Drew Thorpe v Nick Nastrini v Jairo Iriarte v Jake Eder v Wikelman GonzalezCleveland Guardians1B/DH: Carlos Santana v Kyle Manzardo v Jhonkensy Noel2B: Juan Brito v Daniel Schneeman v Gabriel Arias v Travis BazzanaRF: Will Brennan v Chase DeLauterSP4/5: Ben Lively v Luis L. Ortiz v Slade Cecconi v Joey Cantillo v Logan Allen v Parker Messick v Daniel EspinoDetroit Tigers1B/3B/DH/LF: Kerry Carpenter v Spencer Torkelson v Matt Vierling v Colt Keith v Jace Jung v Justyn Henry MalloySP5/6: Casey Mize v Keider Montero v Matt Manning v Ty MaddenCloser: Jason Foley v Beau Brieske v Tyler HoltonHouston AstrosOF: Ben Gamel v Chas McCormick v Jake Meyers v Jacob Melton v Zach Dezenzo v Jose Altuve???SP5: Hayden Wesneski v AJ Blubaugh v Miguel Ullola v Lance McCullers Jr.Kansas City RoyalsCF: Kyle Isbel v Drew Waters v Joey Wiemer v Gavin CrossSP5: Kris Bubic v Alec MarshCloser: Carlos Estevez v Lucas ErcegLA Angels2B: Luis Rengifo v Christian MooreSP5: Reid Detmers v Chase Silseth v Caden Dana v Jack KochanowiczMinnesota Twins1B: Jose Miranda v Ty FranceOF: Trevor Larnach v Matt Wallner v Emmanuel RodriguezSP4/5: Simeon Woods Richardson v Chris Paddack v David Festa v Zebby MatthewsNew York YankeesN/ASeattle Mariners1B: Luke Raley v Tyler Locklear2B/3B: Dylan Moore v Ryan Bliss v Cole Young v Jorge PolancoTampa Bay RaysLF/DH: Jonathan Aranda v Eloy JimenezTexas RangersCF: Evan Carter v platoon risk …. v Leody Taveras v Alejandro OsunaSP5: Kumar Rocker v Jack Leiter v Jon Gray v Cody BradfordCloser: Jon Gray v Robert Garcia v Chris Martin v Emiliano TeodoToronto Blue JaysDH/1B/3B: Vlad Guerrero Jr. v Orelvis Martinez v Will Wagner v Ernie Clement v Addison BargerCloser: Jeff Hoffman v Chad GreenPlease rate and review the podcast and follow Tim on X (@fantasyaceball) and on YouTube (@TheTimkanak) for more great content!
Matt and Todd are back from vacation and recorded before the All-Star roster announcements, but they do break down the back-to-back series wins, the Logan Allen/Matthew Boyd/Spencer Howard triumvirate and the rotation. Also discussed is wanting more Angel Martinez and less Gabriel Arias, some trade deadline options and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Fry and Brayan Rocchio took their turns playing hero for the Guardians who escaped with a walkoff win and a series win vs. the Tigers. We touch on Fry's role and versatility continuing to shine and if we think Rocchio is finally starting to show signs of a top prospect finding his footing in the majors. Also discussed is the changing role of Gabriel Arias and why there seems to be some indecisiveness about his future here. And finally, we react to the latest MLB Mock draft and the rumored picks at 1.1 to the Guardians. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Stitch FixStyle that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/MLB and get $20 off your first fix LinkedInRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDON. PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. DoorDashGet all your Mother's Day gifts, all in one place and get 50% off your next order, up to $15 when you spend $15+ on your next flower, convenience, grocery, or retail order now with code LOCKEDONMLB. That's LOCKEDONMLB. Order using DoorDash today. Terms apply. Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. Click HERE to Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100! eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARANTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #guardians #ClevelandGuardians #MLB
Anthony Lima and Danny Cunningham take you through what you may have missed About Last Night!
Xzavion Curry picked the Guardians rotation and offense up with five innings of shutout ball in the win over the Red Sox on Patriots Day. How did Curry shut down the Red Sox lineup in his first start of the year and should he stay in the rotation? We answer that in this episode, as well as what Gabriel Arias is working on during this hot streak, and if Will Brennan can finally make an adjustment stick. We also talk briefly about the unique profiles in this bullpen and how they each have found success on their path to the majors. And of course, we cover some interesting stats from college baseball over the weekend, and what days Charlie Condon, Travis Bazzana and Nick Kurtz are doing all their damage. We also quickly cover from Guardians prospect notes from last week. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PolicygeniusCheck life insurance off your to do list in no time with Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com/lockedonmlb to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Monopoly GO!Get in the game and join your friends. Download MONOPOLY GO! now free on The App Store or Google Play. Yahoo FinanceFor comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit the brand behind every great investor, YahooFinance.com. PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonmlb and use code lockedonmlb for a first deposit match up to $100! eBay MotorsFrom brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to bring home that big win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuelFanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning GUARENTEED That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – win or lose! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #guardians #ClevelandGuardians #MLB