The California Penal League: A Cleveland Guardians Podcast

Though the Cleveland Guardians aren't without their own myriad issues and flaws, the fact is they have one of the best records in the American League. One week - and a solid road trip - can make a world of difference in how a team can be perceived, and maybe, just maybe, the Guardians are on a true upswing. Be sure to follow us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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The Cleveland Guardians are going to exit April over .500 and Tanner Bibee just put in his best start of the young season, but there are plenty of things that have us uneasy about the rest of the year. What's going well and what's currently an issue for this team? We review April and look ahead to May in our latest episode - be sure to follow us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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What a difference a few series can make. The Cleveland Guardians were mired in mediocrity to start the season, but appear to be turning a corner following series wins against the Pirates and Yankees. With one of the best records in the AL thanks to a hot stretch, is this the Guardians team we can expect to see the rest of the season? Catch us on social @calpenalpod and on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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After a disappointing series in Baltimore, the Cleveland Guardians' flaws are certainly bubbling to the surface more than we'd like to see. Will a weekend series in Pittsburgh help the rotation and offense get back on track? After all, a series with the New York Yankees is looming next week... be sure to catch us on social @calpenalpod or on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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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.

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Ahead of the weekend series win against the Kansas City Royals, Chris is looking at a roller coaster of a week in which the Guardians got back on track following the bumpy end to their opening road trip. Are the Guardians finally settling in to the 2025 season? Be sure to follow us on social at @calpenalpod!

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Some early trends are emerging for the 2025 Cleveland Guardians - some good, some bad. Here is what we like - and what truly concerns us - about the team so far in the young season. Catch us on social @calpenalpod or on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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Nine games in and it's clear the Cleveland Guardians have a lot of things to fix. What's been going right? What's been going wrong? Nobody's talking about the beloved panic button by any means, but the Guardians do need to figure out their identity and what will work for them this season with just a bit more urgency. Catch us on social @calpenalpod or on Substack at clevelandguardians.substack.com.

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We are officially rolling on the 2025 Guardians season! It's the smallest of sample sizes, but let's take a look at what we've liked - and not liked - so far in the young campaign. Be sure to follow us on social too @calpenalpod.

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The time has come for our third annual Cleveland Guardians season predictions! In this packed season preview episode, we throw out all of our 2025 predictions for both the lineup and Guardians pitching staff. Be sure to check back in October when we look back at how terrible we did! We did it - the season is finally here! Catch us on social all year long @calpenalpod while you're at it.

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