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Podcast: Locked On Guardians - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Guardians
Episode: BACKFIRE: Cleveland Guardians IGNORE Data With Postseason Bullpen Usage | How Will They Adapt in 26?
Description: The Cleveland Guardians hired a pitching analyst that data on reliever over-usage, but continued to over-use its bullpen. How can the team adapt its approach for future success?Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis dissect the Guardians' over-reliance on certain relievers, exploring data on batter-pitcher familiarity and its impact on playoff performance. The show analyzes potential improvements to Cleveland's bullpen management, including deeper starts and diversifying reliever usage. We also dive into Trade Talk Thursday to consider targets like Jacob Melton, Brendan Donovan, and the intriguing possibility of acquiring Ketel Marte from the Diamondbacks.Join the...