Guardians of the Future

Sep 25 2024 183 ep. 71 mins 31
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Justin Lada, of Next Year in Cleveland, the News-Herald/Morning Journal, and Prospects Live provides news, analysis and interviews of the Cleveland Guardians minor league system.

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Talking Ship: Reviewing the Lake County Captains 2024 Championship Season

Sep 25 2024 68 mins  
On a long overdue episode of Guardians of the Future, Lake County Captains broadcasters Luke Potosky and Tyler Danburg join the show to recap the Captains 2024 season, including the first half division title, Travis Bazzana's debut, and the Captains rigging home the Midwest League Championship Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZHSgcZO_FP4

Chase DeLauter On the Doorstep and a Few Double-A Pitchers Not Far Behind in Guardians System

Aug 19 2024 50 mins  
Big news in the Guardians farm system on August 19 as Chase DeLauter gets promoted to Triple-A Columbus after a three homer game stretch despite 33 games played in 2024. This episode of Guardians of the Future discusses DeLauter's promotion, what's next for him and the Guardians, what could have been, and the ripple effects. Other items discussed in this episode - Where are

Hillcat Futures

Jul 29 2024 60 mins  
Guardians of the Future is back talking to Lynchburg Hillcats broadcaster and Cleveland native Jason Prill about how Ralphy Velazquez and Jaison Chourio impressed at the MLB Futures game, how Angel Genao and Austin Peterson have taken off this year as prospect. The Hillcats pitching staff this year and potential future Hillcats are also discussed. Link to the Hillcats upcoming j

Trying to Piece the Puzzle Together About the Guardians MLB Draft Plans

Jun 24 2024 61 mins  
Talking Cleveland Guardians draft strategy with Willie Hood.What rumors do we believe?How much money are the Guardians trying to commit to the picks 1.1, 1.36, 1.48?What are the odds at 1.1?Whats the plan at 1.1 if it's Wetherholt?And other prep and college options we like down the board. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CVUhXqB1Hy8 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://nextyeari

Promotions, Roster Limits and The 1-1 Tier

Jun 12 2024 41 mins  
We're finally back for another Cleveland Guardians of the Future episode.In a solo episode this week, I talk about the promotions of Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson and how he's looked at High-A so far, including my in-person observations at his stuff.I also discuss the promotions of Nate Furman and CJ Kayfus, the latest injury to Chase DeLauter, and what promotions need

Captains Bats Intrigue, RubberDucks Pitching Showing Development

May 20 2024 68 mins  
There have been a number of bats on the Lake County Captains showing some good early season signs of development, from Nate Furman's power, Guy Lipscomb's Kwan-lite abilities, and CJ Kayfus' dominance.Doug Nikhazy, Tommy Mace and Aaron Davenport are all showing signs of progress in Double-A as well, all part of Cleveland's 2021 draft class. We welcome good friend M

What to expect from Kyle Manzardo and in-person impressions from Lake County

May 05 2024 42 mins  
The Guardians are finally calling up Kyle Manzardo, but it comes at the expense of Steven Kwan. But, what does Kyle Manzardo bring to the Guardians? What does he do well and what should we expect from his skill set and tools? I dive into that, discuss the return of George Valera, as well as another injury to Chase DeLauter. Also get into observations on Trenton Denholm, CJ Kayf

Hillcats bats and when is the time to promote?

Apr 21 2024 39 mins  
After a slow start, some Lynchburg Hillcats bats are catching fire. Ralphy Velazquez, Jaison Chourio and Angel Genao are hitting everything in sight, which has promoted some talk about promotions. But when is the right time to promote prospects up a level and what goes into that? This episode ponders when those three will be promoted, and what has to happen for them to get to th

Showtime Hillcats

Apr 07 2024 55 mins  
The Lynchburg Hillcats will be must see-tv when it comes to the Cleveland Guardians farm system and prospects in 2024. Hillcats broadcaster and Cleveland native, Jason Prill, joins Guardians of the Future to talk about the exciting young Hillcats roster, some exciting insights into players like Jaison Chouio, Ralphy Velazquez, Alex Clemmey, Matt "The Tugboat" Wilkinson an

Start Your Engines!

Apr 02 2024 34 mins  
The Guardians of the Future podcast is back for the 2024 season! The 2024 minor league season is sort of underway. The Columbus Clippers have a few games under their belt though mother nature is holding them back some, and Akron, Lake County and Lynchburg will all get started this week. This week's episode looks at the most fun rosters in the Guardians system and thoughts on w