The California Penal League: A Cleveland Guardians Podcast

With an offense that is truly painful to watch, we are officially on Chase DeLauter watch. And if the Cleveland Guardians aren't willing to promote their first-round pick who is tearing up Triple-A pitching, what are we even doing here? Follow us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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Prior to the Guardians' falling flat in Seattle over the weekend, we took a look at the current state of the floundering Cleveland offense and what the team might be able to do to make some improvements and potentially salvage the 2025 season. Be sure to follow us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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There is still a ton of season left, but the Cleveland Guardians are falling into the trap of having a moribund offense that couldn't even be saved by the promotion of a few prospects. Let's see if the team can dig itself out of this funk so we can avoid a painful trade deadline. Catch us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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The Cleveland Guardians are getting more consistent pitching performances, but the bottom of the lineup could use some serious upgrades. Who should be sent down to Columbus to get those everyday at-bats and sort themselves out? Be sure to follow us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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The Cleveland Guardians just wrapped up a tough stretch against the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, and Los Angeles Dodgers and came out of it 5-4 with plenty to be happy about. Is this a sign of more good things to come this season? Be sure to follow us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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This Guardians team sure keeps you on your toes, doesn't it? Cleveland just took three out of four on the road against the Detroit Tigers and the team continues to will itself to wins despite some inconsistencies. And their prize? A series at home against the Dodgers. Follow us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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Ahead of the Tigers series this weekend, we looked at the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Cleveland Guardians to this point. While there has been plenty of great things going on with the team, there is plenty of room for improvement - and there could be plenty of help on the way. Follow us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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The Cincinnati Reds are struggling, so it's the perfect time for the Cleveland Guardians to hit the road and take on their old manager Terry Francona. Plus, there are plenty of reinforcements coming to help this team really hit its stride as the summer approaches in what looks to be a brutally competitive AL Central. Be sure to follow us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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It might not always be pretty, and sometimes you might be left scratching your head as to how it's happening, but the fact is the Cleveland Guardians just keep on winning and are one of the best teams in the American League. Let's bask in that baffling (to some extent at least) glory, and when you're done basking, be sure to follow us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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Ahead of the weekend's series against the Phillies (which was a great series as predicted), Chris took stock of a Guardians team that keeps finding a way to win, with plenty of reinforcements on the way. Be sure to follow us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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