Can the Cleveland Guardians maintain their momentum after a series win against the New York Yankees? They need Luis Ortiz to find more consistency. And with the spotlight on Emmanuel Clase's potential shoulder injury, the Guardians' bullpen depth faces scrutiny. Hosts Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis explore the Guardians' confidence level, dissecting recent performances and lineup changes. They also discuss the implications of injuries to players like Andrew Walters and Franco Aleman, and how these could affect the Guardians' season trajectory.

0:00 Intro: Guardians win series against Yankees

5:15 Confidence meter high despite inconsistency

10:24 Luis Ortiz's development and pitch mix

15:05 Emmanuel Clase dealing with shoulder soreness

20:38 Clase's cutter location and command changes

25:20 Bullpen depth concerns and injuries

29:53 Lineup changes and lengthening the order

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