Cleveland Guardians frustrate fans with the puzzling decision to tender Nolan Jones a $2 million contract after his underwhelming season. Can the front office justify retaining a struggling outfielder while rising prospects like George Valera and Chase DeLauter wait in the wings? The off-season’s free agency freeze leaves the Guardians facing tough questions about roster construction and spending as the league braces for potential lockouts.

Matt and Todd Dery dissect the impact of these moves on player development, potential trades involving Steven Kwan, and the ongoing search for a right-handed bat, with names like Austin Hays and Adolis Garcia up for debate. Coaching staff changes—including Craig Albernaz’s exit—add another wrinkle to an organization renowned for its pitching but struggling for offensive firepower. Will ownership respond to fan frustration and make a splash, or stay quiet as rivals retool?

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Matt and Todd are back with an off-season edition of the pod discussing the indictments and attempted arrests of Manny and Ortiz. The stories and evidence just keep getting worse. What does this mean for the franchise moving forward? Also, free agency is underway and no one is doing anything. Why is that?

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Matt and Todd return with their first offseason edition of the pod. They discuss the reupping of Austin Hedges to his patented 1 year 4 million dollar deal. Also, what did Antonetti/Vogt say at their year-ending presser? Will this team trade Steven Kwan? More chatter about adding bats and what could be next for this organization.

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It wasn't meant to be. Cleveland Guardians fall to the Detroit Tigers in a decisive Game 3 today 6-3. Sloppy play and a lack of hitting hurt the boys today. matt and Todd wrap up a rollercoaster 2025 campaign that saw the Guards win the division but stumble in their series with the Tigers. A season to remember but now what is next for 2026?

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What a win on Wednesday for the Guards! Matt and Todd are back to discuss the 6-1 victory in Game 2 of the AL Wildcard Series with the Tigers. The lack of hitting, the drama, Tim Herrin and the pen stepping up, and Rocch-tober once again. The Guardians can advance to the ALDS and a trip to Seattle with a win on Thursday.

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Not a good start to the Wild Card series for the Guards. Tarik Skubal dominated and the Tigers edged the Guardians 2-1. Cleveland held to just 4 hits. Matt and Todd discuss the struggles that took place with the lineup and the defense. Could CDL start in tomorrow's do or die Game 2? The boys discuss it all.

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Cleveland Guardians clinch AL Central in stunning comeback. Can they ride this momentum into a deep playoff run?

Matt and Todd break down the Guardians' improbable division title, highlighting Stephen Vogt's leadership and Austin Hedges' clubhouse impact. The discussion covers Jonathan Rodriguez's clutch performances, the team's resilience through a 10 game losing stretch, and how the Guardians' strategy is reshaping the MLB landscape. Key topics include Cleveland's upcoming playoff matchup against the Detroit Tigers, the electric atmosphere at Progressive Field, and potential X-factors for postseason success.

Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Guardians' path to October glory and exclusive insights on their championship aspirations.

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The Guardians win another series and put pressure on the Tigers. The AL Central lead for Detroit is now gone and the two teams are tied with 3 to play. Matt and Todd are back to discuss the 3 game set in Cleveland. Guards take 2 of 3 but lose tonight 4-2. Cleveland gets 3 at home with Texas while Detroit has to go to Boston. Guardians hold the tiebreaker.

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What an incredible run for this Guardians team. 16-3 in their last 19 games after taking 3 out of 4 from the Twins. Today was a downer, losing 6-2, but the 10 game win streak and the Tigers decline is just epic. Matt and Todd discuss the historic pitching run and great effort by these young guys. They look ahead to this huge 3 game series in Cleveland against the Tigers and they announce their IG contest winner.

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What a job by this young Guardians club. Cleveland needed a sweep in Detroit and got it! Matt and Todd discuss everything that went down at Comerica Park this week. An epic series and great pitching. Tanner Bibee today outpitching Tarik Skubal. Jose Ramirez delivering in the clutch and the bullpen insanely good. Guards now just 1.5 back of the final Wildcard and 3.5 back in the AL Central. Up next, 4 in Minnesota.

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