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Podcast: Locked On Guardians - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Guardians
Episode: CHAOS: AL Central Battle INTENSIFIES—Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals CHASE Detroit Tigers
Description: Detroit Tigers load up with Framber Valdez, but will it finally be enough to capture the AL Central crown? With the division tighter than ever and stars like Tarik Skubal, Bobby Witt Jr., and Byron Buxton under the spotlight, hosts Justin Lada, Scott Bentley, Jack Johnson, CJ Baumgartner, and Todd Welter break down every team’s outlook for 2026—questioning whether Detroit’s aggressive off-season and bullpen upgrades will pay off and which perennial underdog could surprise.
Key debates focus on the Tigers' rotation strength, the Guardians’ "devil magic", the Royals’ high-upside offense, and whether the Twins’ indecisive rebuild will...