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Podcast: Locked On Guardians - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Guardians
Episode: REIGNITED: Cleveland Guardians Pitching Factory STRONGER With NEW FACES, Return of Daniel Espino
Description: Cleveland Guardians’ pitching factory gears up for 2026, but which prospects have the nastiest pitches in the system? Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis square off in a pitching prospect tool draft, hoping again Daniel Espino’s electric fastball, Khal Steven’s slider, and the next wave of arms poised to make an impact. Is the Guardians’ pitching pipeline stronger than ever? The show revisits last year’s picks, evaluate development gains, and dig into prospect risers like Franklin Gomez and Caden Favors. We've got hot takes on prospect nicknames, sleeper picks for breakout roles, and how Cleveland’s prospect arms stack up for...