Bibee Takes Another Step as Ace, Guardians Bounce Back vs. Mariners, & More Buzz at 1-1 in MLB Draft

Power pitching and power hitting powered the Guardians in a bounce back win vs. the Mariners on Wednesday.
Today's episode goes into why the end of Tuesday's game carried into Wednesday's success and win, and why it's important to remember how resilient this team is, and also why not to get too low on losses like Tuesday, and wins like Wednesday.
We also got into Tanner Bibee's next step into being this team's ace.
And there is a LOT of draft talk going on and a lot of buzz and smoke and rumors at the 1-1 pick for the Guardians. We had a LONG debate breaking down this news and what it means and where we think things are headed for the Guardians.
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[@Cheeksmalone74]

I was at the game last night, and the issue I had with Crawford and the Mariners is the umpire was calling the higher strike the entire game. At what point does the blame fall on the team for not adjusting to that?

[@scottcecil5441]

Thank you, it used to be a part of baseball that a team had to adjust to what the umpires strike zone was on that particular day. 1st inning your lead off hitter took pitches and worked the count to get a feel and would relay information to his team. The stupid white rectangle on the tv screen is ruining the game.

[@LockedonGuardians]

There is that side of it and if its called equally then its called equally. That used to be the view but it seems more and more the view has shifted to one being focused on having a correct zone

[@silassnyder9183]

Yeah update it for today!! Wanna watch you guys on my morning commute!!

[@LockedonGuardians]

was it not working in the morning we are trying to see what occured?

[@scotthauser5341]

I love this team. They play with heart, and our fun to watch. Jose's hustle led to a run scoring, and then a two run homer by Josh. Go Guardians!

[@LockedonGuardians]

So much heart makes them a ton of fun

[@shamanpj]

It was a great turn around game, especially after losing 3 in a row. Bibee was amazing. We are seeing him transition into an ace! Hope this really was a turn around game for Bo. I hope our patience with him pays off. Why can't Gimi maintain any consistency and return to '22 form? Maybe this is a long slump period, like Jose when he struggles spanned two seasons? Did not listen to your podcast yesterday, too tired from being at the game the night before. I would say, the energy in the 7th and 8th was higher than in any of my 5 other games I have attended so far. I really thought we were going to pull that out.

[@LockedonGuardians]

with Gimi I dont have a good answer but he just seems to get into these stretches where he cant do anything then he is on fire. We are hoping for Bo as well he could transform this lineup

[@GuardiansEnjoyer]

Everyday listener here! Don't always comment, but I always leave a like. Keep up the good work, guys!

[@RobertGrose-jn3nw]

Schneeman needs to be in the lineup everyday either in center or at shortstop with Freeman and Rocchio struggling

[@LockedonGuardians]

Play the hot bat

[@dbcollings5739]

Baseball is an easy game when your starting pitcher commands the strike zone and your batters are both disciplined and aggressive in the strike zone. This baseball team is fun to watch when they play the game the right way. I am surprised at how well Daniel Schneemann is playing shortstop! Do you have thoughts or observations about Schneemann becoming regular shortstop?

[@LockedonGuardians]

He is likely best in the super utility role playing 6 different positions but playing daily

[@patbittinger9315]

It says tomorrow not today, mistake?

[@Nick-jd5ge]

Would be nice to get rob cerolio farm director on and explain why davenport webb nikazhy why there not pitching in columbus. Instead we have Gillespie and other stiffs pitching for the Clippers and have no future.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Yes did it not drop in the morning like it usual does thats an issue

[@patbittinger9315]

@@LockedonGuardians The date said the 21st not the 20th so no it didn't drop at 7 am.

[@jaked6746]

Man Bibee is just such a stud

[@LockedonGuardians]

he was awesome

[@BobbyRicky-gn3oo]

Hey guys, curious how many trades do you think Cleveland will make before the deadline? A couple of bats and a 3-5 rotation kind of starter?

[@LockedonGuardians]

I think 1 maybe 2 but I would not expect multiple bats I think they will stick to internal guys

[@jffagan]

Honey Badger don't care... draft Bazzana! Great show gentlemen and what a win by the Guardians.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Thank you and I agree

[@jasonsimmering3553]

Kwan should be a starter in the Allstar game for sure.

[@LockedonGuardians]

You are not wrong

[@xxyoungachieverxx_8817]

The one problem I have with Naylor is there’s too many at bats in between his home runs if he can put together multiple Homer games it’s gonna be hard to trade if they him.

[@LockedonGuardians]

he has had a rough month hoping he can get back to being Josh its been a struggle for him

[@RobertGrose-jn3nw]

We haven't seen Arias for a while. Makes me wonder if he is the next one to be sent down or traded

[@ryanmcc9746]

Not sure what they'll do with him, but he currently has a back strain keeping him out.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Health issues by some reports

[@stephenk5455]

Wetherholdt 1 and a good prep player for our next pick is interesting and I understand you want multiple good prospects hoping one of them hits. But I’ll be disappointed if either Condon or Bazzana end up being All Star players

[@LockedonGuardians]

Will address this a bit on the Friday show

[@traviscoates6878]

Gotta win today. Get back to winning series, especially at home

[@LockedonGuardians]

and they did and picked up a tie breaker

[@philstrouble2284]

We’re still basically 20 games above 500 if we go 500 rest of way we win 95 games lol

[@LockedonGuardians]

That's fantastic hoping to do even better

[@mbartatkent]

Will Brennan seems to be having a better June. Is he figuring something out or has it been luck? Can you guys dig into that one soon?

[@LockedonGuardians]

he had a stretch like this last June, he is so inconsistent thats the issue. We are hoping this isnt just another hot stretch but something that shows he will be the everydayer both Justin and I thought he would be

[@lukechristian8745]

Justin, by "ace in the hole" surely you mean "something sexy in the holster"😅

[@LockedonGuardians]

I will speak for him and say yes he did

[@siegewithme]

I do concede Bibee quite is acelike

[@LockedonGuardians]

Getting there

[@chasestalterfootballhighli5282]

They have to hit this years draft. Don't fudge this take Condon or Bazzana. If they try to get too cute and turns into a bunch of pocket change like Carson Tucker than there should be a lot of folks losing their jobs.

[@LockedonGuardians]

It's about trying to land 3 first rounders not sure I agree with that approach

[@kurtsmith7104]

The cubs dfa Gomes we should boot Hedges and sign Gomes. Get Quantrill back for team Canada...

[@LockedonGuardians]

Gomes has hit as bad as hedges , hedges isn't going anywhere

[@kurtsmith7104]

@@LockedonGuardians I can dream like you did with Straw

[@lukechristian8745]

Even the Mariners' pitching isn't GREAT (I know they have great talent but total team pitching numbers are not fantastic at this point (might get there by end of season))...I think a lot of the Mariners' success is due to their weak division (feels kind of good to say that about someone else for once too!)

[@LockedonGuardians]

Castillo had there 11th best K per nine in franchise history heading into the game he is still tough

[@zivohel]

I don’t think JJ is worth the number 1 pick.

[@LockedonGuardians]

I can see why but will address it a bit for friday

[@zivohel]

@@LockedonGuardians Looking forward to it. I do like Travis for a variety of reasons more than JJ.

[@dbcollings5739]

I AM SO SICK OF ROCCHIO AND HIS IRON GLOVE DEFENSE!. BOOTED FIRST BALL OF THURSDAY'S GAME. GET HIM THE HELL OUT OF HERE!

[@LockedonGuardians]

His metrics are solid defensively

[@dbcollings5739]

@LockedonGuardians Really? Those metrics DO NOT pass thet "eye test" and those metrics CERTAINLY DO NOT pass the smell test! He is not Corey Searger offensively and Corey Seager is significantly better defensively. Rocchio makes pitcher work significantly harder than they need to. NOW HE BLOWS A ROUTINE DOUBLE PLAY! GET HIM THE HELL OUT OF HERE!

[@dbcollings5739]

@LockedonGuardians Is there a defensive metric for running in to five different teammates and injuring them?