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Guardians of the Future

Next Year in Cleveland

Justin Lada, of Next Year in Cleveland, the News-Herald/Morning Journal, and Prospects Live provides news, analysis and interviews of the Cleveland Guardians minor league system.

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00:47:14

Oops All Lefties

Guardians of the Future ·

2025/08/26

(Cleveland) Guardians of the Future is back once again! Mike Mahoney joins Justin Lada to discuss:Parker Messick's MLB debutJohn Means' rehabJosh Hartle's promotionKhal Stephen's Guardians org deubtBraylon Doughty's unfortunate injury newsRalphy Velazquez's exploding developmentIf George Valera needs to be called up.Thanks to Mike for joining, the support and listening. Hope you enjoy!Subscribe to Next Year in Cleveland for more: https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/Watch

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00:41:16

It's Promotion Time

Guardians of the Future ·

2025/08/11

Guardians of the Future is back!We're talking about the promotions in the Cleveland Guardians system including Travis Bazzana, Cooper Ingle, Ralphy Velazquez, Rafe Schlesinger and more.The show also dives into the Guardians trading for RHP Khal Stephen at the trade deadline for Shane Bieber.We also recap the 2025 MLB Draft Class by the Cleveland Guardians.Wrapping up the show, we talk about the potential Arizona Fall League participants for the Cleveland Guardians.Subscribe to Next Year in

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00:35:39

SPRING STANDOUTS: These Cleveland Guardians Prospects...

Guardians of the Future ·

2025/03/21

We're talking all things Cleveland Guardians spring training in this episode of Guardians of the Future. Spring Breakout performance, spring training standouts, AND we're talking about the potential roster for the Columbus Clippers to start the year.Subscribe to the newsletter https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0Iww01KX9x4

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00:30:05

Which Guardians prospects are coming to spring...

Guardians of the Future ·

2025/01/16

The Guardians of the Future podcast is back! The first episode of 2025 talks about which Cleveland Guardians prospects got invites to major league spring training, which ones didn't and why, as well as which prospects need to have a good showing in spring training.We also get into some of the off-season trades that added prospects to the Guardians system, as well as upcoming prospect content coming your way! Subscribe to the newsletter https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/ Subscribe

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01:08:11

Talking Ship: Reviewing the Lake County Captains 2024...

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/09/26

On a long overdue episode of Guardians of the Future, Lake County Captains broadcasters Luke Potosky and Tyler Danburg join the show to recap the Captains 2024 season, including the first half division title, Travis Bazzana's debut, and the Captains rigging home the Midwest League Championship Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZHSgcZO_FP4

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00:50:02

Chase DeLauter On the Doorstep and a Few Double-A...

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/08/20

Big news in the Guardians farm system on August 19 as Chase DeLauter gets promoted to Triple-A Columbus after a three homer game stretch despite 33 games played in 2024.This episode of Guardians of the Future discusses DeLauter's promotion, what's next for him and the Guardians, what could have been, and the ripple effects. Other items discussed in this episode - Where are Kyle Manzardo and George Valera? - Breakouts of Austin Peterson and Parker Messick- Some thoughts on the Guardians 2024

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01:00:23

Hillcat Futures

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/07/29

Guardians of the Future is back talking to Lynchburg Hillcats broadcaster and Cleveland native Jason Prill about how Ralphy Velazquez and Jaison Chourio impressed at the MLB Futures game, how Angel Genao and Austin Peterson have taken off this year as prospect. The Hillcats pitching staff this year and potential future Hillcats are also discussed. Link to the Hillcats upcoming jersey auction as mentioned on the podcast:

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01:01:43

Trying to Piece the Puzzle Together About the...

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/06/25

Talking Cleveland Guardians draft strategy with Willie Hood.What rumors do we believe?How much money are the Guardians trying to commit to the picks 1.1, 1.36, 1.48?What are the odds at 1.1?Whats the plan at 1.1 if it's Wetherholt?And other prep and college options we like down the board.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CVUhXqB1Hy8 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/

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00:41:19

Promotions, Roster Limits and The 1-1 Tier

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/06/12

We're finally back for another Cleveland Guardians of the Future episode.In a solo episode this week, I talk about the promotions of Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson and how he's looked at High-A so far, including my in-person observations at his stuff.I also discuss the promotions of Nate Furman and CJ Kayfus, the latest injury to Chase DeLauter, and what promotions need to come next.This episode also covers why promotions are slower than usual for Cleveland due to roster limits and

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01:08:58

Captains Bats Intrigue, RubberDucks Pitching Showing...

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/05/20

There have been a number of bats on the Lake County Captains showing some good early season signs of development, from Nate Furman's power, Guy Lipscomb's Kwan-lite abilities, and CJ Kayfus' dominance.Doug Nikhazy, Tommy Mace and Aaron Davenport are all showing signs of progress in Double-A as well, all part of Cleveland's 2021 draft class.We welcome good friend Michael Mahoney, gameday stringer for the Captains, to talk about the recent power surge in Lake County, and the

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00:42:01

What to expect from Kyle Manzardo and in-person...

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/05/06

The Guardians are finally calling up Kyle Manzardo, but it comes at the expense of Steven Kwan. But, what does Kyle Manzardo bring to the Guardians? What does he do well and what should we expect from his skill set and tools? I dive into that, discuss the return of George Valera, as well as another injury to Chase DeLauter. Also get into observations on Trenton Denholm, CJ Kayfus, and Alex Mooney from my latest trip to Lake County. I also cover Matt Wilkinson and Alex Clemmey in Lynchburg, as

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00:39:00

Hillcats bats and when is the time to promote?

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/04/22

After a slow start, some Lynchburg Hillcats bats are catching fire.Ralphy Velazquez, Jaison Chourio and Angel Genao are hitting everything in sight, which has promoted some talk about promotions. But when is the right time to promote prospects up a level and what goes into that? This episode ponders when those three will be promoted, and what has to happen for them to get to the next level. Also discussed is the return of an injured pitching prospect, Guardians relief prospects that are surging

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00:55:17

Showtime Hillcats

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/04/08

The Lynchburg Hillcats will be must see-tv when it comes to the Cleveland Guardians farm system and prospects in 2024. Hillcats broadcaster and Cleveland native, Jason Prill, joins Guardians of the Future to talk about the exciting young Hillcats roster, some exciting insights into players like Jaison Chouio, Ralphy Velazquez, Alex Clemmey, Matt "The Tugboat" Wilkinson and Rafael Ramirez, and more.Jason also lets us know what's going to be going on in Lynhcburg this year in promos and

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00:34:08

Start Your Engines!

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/04/03

The Guardians of the Future podcast is back for the 2024 season!The 2024 minor league season is sort of underway. The Columbus Clippers have a few games under their belt though mother nature is holding them back some, and Akron, Lake County and Lynchburg will all get started this week. This week's episode looks at the most fun rosters in the Guardians system and thoughts on where certain prospects are starting. How much will Ralphy Velazquez catch or play first? Why Lynchburg's roster is

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00:44:12

From the Backfields of Goodyear

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/03/05

Fresh off of a trip to Guardians spring training in Arizona and two days at the player development facility, here are my observations from the backfields of Guardians spring training and some prospects in big league camp as well.Players and storylines discussed: What has to happen for Chase DeLauter to debut in the majors Angel Martinez's adjustments have him as a prospect to watch this spring Deyvison De Los Santos is having a rough camp How can Kyle Manzardo making the Opening Day

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00:52:33

Talking MLB Draft and Cleveland Guardians -Type...

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/02/14

The 2024 D1 college baseball season starts Friday, February 16. And in case you haven't heard, the Cleveland Guardians are picking #1 overall in the 2024 MLB Draft.So we get the D1 college season talking 2024 MLB Draft with Willie Hood.We talk about the Guardians strategy at 1-1, how to view early season college baseball performances, and of course the three impact bats at 1-1: JJ Weatherholt, Nick Kurtz, and Travis Bazzana. We also dig into if any college arms that could force their way into

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00:31:08

Where Will Dion Has Been This Winter

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/01/23

It's been a busy offseason for Guardians pitching prospect Will Dion. He got married, spent some time working out with Driveline, and caught up on some of his favorite hobbies. He was nice enough to take a half hour of his time to talk to us this week about all of that, the change in his delivery away from the Clayton Kershaw motion late last year, getting closer to his major league debut, what he's working on and what he thinks of his teammates music choice. Thanks to Will for making time

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00:59:05

Guardians Prospect Storylines for 2024

Guardians of the Future ·

2024/01/09

It's a new year, and it's a big year for the Cleveland Guardians farm system. Not only did they win the draft lottery to pick #1 in the 2024 MLB draft, but there are a number of prospects in the farm system who are down to their last option season, who are Rule 5 eligible coming in November that need a big year, and a number of big name prospects coming off of injured 2023 (and 2022 in some cases) seasons that need a big 2024. On the first 2024 episode of the Guardians of the Future podcast,

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01:18:17

Playing the Lottery

Guardians of the Future ·

2023/12/12

Perhaps the biggest news of the baseball offseason for the Cleveland Guardians is winning the draft lottery for the 2024 draft, picking # 1 overall. On this episode of Guardians of the Future, Justin Lada is joined by Joe Werner (@ JoletinJoey on Twitter/X) of the self-published Prospect Digest Handbook to talk about the Guardians options at the #1 pick in 2024 as well as some historical looks at the draft for Cleveland and MLB in general. They also discuss the Guardians picking a lottery-type

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01:07:37

Cleveland Guardians 40 Man Decision Day 2023

Guardians of the Future ·

2023/11/15

Justin Lada and Willie Hood react live to the Guardians 40 man roster decisions ahead of the Rule 5 protection deadline on Nov. 14, 2023, running through who will or won't be added, the Cal Quantrill news and Daniel Espino and Cade Smith being added

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