Guardians Show Playoff Grit in Win Over Orioles; John Fanta Joins the Show to Discuss Historic Start

The Guardians won a playoff-type game against the Orioles to kick off a series in Baltimore.
Fox play by play broadcaster and reporter, and Cleveland sports fan John Fanta joins the show to talk about the gritty and gripping win by the Guardians that had playoff type vibes.
We discuss Tanner Bibee setting the tone, the bullpen showing another level of dominance by Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis, and Scott Barlow in the absence of Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith.
We also get into how enjoyable the Guardians are and how this is no longer just a hot start, it's a historic start as they are exceeding expectations and why the way they won this game make a June victory more exciting.
And we get into the to what this team might do at the deadline and what makes the most sense.
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[@eburns1]

Good guest. The Guardians are an elite MLB team in 2024. No asterisk needed.

[@scotthauser5341]

Wow! Did Josh Naylor have a game to forget. The great thing is that you know he will bounce back.

[@thefruch7588]

Tough day golden sombrero is never fun. Happens though

[@Justin-pq3rq]

He didn’t play tonite. They still won. 51-26 record.

[@thefruch7588]

@@Justin-pq3rq he was talking about yesterdays game

[@Justin-pq3rq]

@@thefruch7588 I know. I was giving an update.

[@LockedonGuardians]

its been an up and down month for him

[@traviscoates6878]

That Kersted AB was 7 minutes in real time. Unreal!

[@LockedonGuardians]

never felt like it was going to end

[@robmcquay6954]

Need more John Fanta

[@LockedonGuardians]

thanks for joining us

[@scotthauser5341]

Playoff rotation: Bibee, Williams, and who? This is why I think we need to pick up a starter.

[@thisiskurt]

A litte early to talk playoff rotation. Hopefully McKenzie Carrasco and/or Allen can find their grooves by then

[@Nick-jd5ge]

Need 3 starters and right hitter outfielder ward from angels.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Lively

[@scotthauser5341]

@@LockedonGuardians I am waiting to see if he can sustain this in the second half.

[@DavidLane-so1fk]

Thanks as always to Justin and also to John. I have been away on holiday ( Vacation to you gents ) the last few days. Nice to listen to you again, I missed you 👍😀

[@LockedonGuardians]

Welcome back!

[@GeneralSalsaa]

Great show gentleman. Need more Fanta !

[@LockedonGuardians]

Thank you

[@rogeryates6838]

I just can't stop wondering how unstoppable this team would be with Bieber as NO.1 and Bibee as No. 2

[@LockedonGuardians]

Crazy how they recovered from that loss

[@jffagan]

Excellent show and analysis. Great win!

[@LockedonGuardians]

thank you sir

[@siegewithme]

We need more John Fanta! Fantastic energy and positive outlook, love seeing someone so excited about this team! Definitely a magical season shades of 2022 but I think more magical!

[@LockedonGuardians]

Been special so far

[@coachmellorock]

Gotta agree. This is my favorite season. Great group of guys to root for and built the right way.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Fun team

[@gonolz]

Fanta was great! Love the enthusiasm! Gaddis had superb movement on his pitches last night. Which made the atbat by Kjerstad even more impressive.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Gaddis has been special all year out of the pen what a converisn for him

[@shamanpj]

Thank you Mr Fanta for a great analysis of this great team. Amazing the difference between this year and last. The pen was wonderful in '22. I think the playoff run literally hurt us, with Beibs and Stephan the big victims. Last year the pen cost us soooo many games, this year it is our savior! Barlow doing what he was brought in to do, get saves when Clase cannot. Last year we certainly would have lost this game. Great points about Tito's influence and Vogt's performance. It is hard to believe he is a first year manager. So far, a seamless transition. The end of the season will playoffs however will be most telling!

[@LockedonGuardians]

Bieber has missed significant time in 3 of the last 4 due to injury I don't think 22 killed him too much

[@justinnelson6054]

What is your thought on a Cal Quantril reunion? Would come relatively cheap and he’s been effective. He had one bad year (an injured one at that) and is familiar with the organization.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Splitter has changed him as a pitcher likely has more value than civale

[@bskrilz]

You know the funny part about the Blue Jays yesterday they were up 6 - 1 on the Red Sox and when I looked at the score it was 7 - 6 Red Sox won😂😂😂😂

[@LockedonGuardians]

Rough year for them people going to get fired

[@zivohel]

What a great show!!!!

[@LockedonGuardians]

Thank you sir

[@michaelschrock9334]

Good show guys! Interesting takes on changes that might be considered, BUT, color me as: "Change Nothing, and Don't Pinch Me' !!" Loving this team. (clearly we'll need to adjust as necessary, but for now this is pure fun!)

[@LockedonGuardians]

Fair enough!

[@traviscoates6878]

Eric Fedde would look damn good in Tribe Red!

[@LockedonGuardians]

he would

[@ericbarlow6772]

I would like them to win one in my lifetime. My father was alive and listened to the ‘48 team win it.

[@LockedonGuardians]

I would as well

[@jaked6746]

Mullins missed a HR off Barlow by about a foot in that bottom 9th, and I almost slammed my phone into the living room floor. How Barlow struck out the side is beyond me, but Roll Damn Tribe.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Win in the margins

[@bskrilz]

Let Harold Reynolds talk about the Guardians like they're going to finish their season 82 - 80 or something he literally said on MLB TV that he doesn't believe in the Guardians that's Cool because he's going to be the one that looks like the Fool in the Month of October Hopefully in November as well They hate to see Cleveland teams win.

[@LockedonGuardians]

He is the worst consistently

[@siegewithme]

I had this team winning over 91 games this year from the jump, and y’all thought they would be at .500 😂

[@LockedonGuardians]

I mean didn't expect the pen to find 3 of the best relievers in baseball or the offense to step up to this degree

[@davidvankirk7721]

Remember all the question marks at the beginning of this season? (Where was there not a question mark) … THAT is what makes the amazing start an unforgettable experience.

[@LockedonGuardians]

3B felt about it it's amazing how far they have come

[@George50809]

JRAM got the big hit again tonight. The three run homer to cap off a five run inning.

[@LockedonGuardians]

hes been the man

[@EvanSolomonBerger]

3rd team out of 31 teams to hit 50 wins. We made it to 50 before the dodgers!

[@Nick-jd5ge]

Only 30 teams in baseball.

[@LockedonGuardians]

They just keep getting it done

[@turtledove1927]

well you got the 1st one Where's all your fans? I thought you guys traveled. Too bad you didn't join us at OPACY. Hope you drum up some interest & drive over short notice...there's still tickets available.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Didnt know baseball fans were known for travel

[@cspit2418]

They have the best record in baseball. What can we realistically get for the trade chips we have. Who do you guys want here? Obv a 4/5th starter would be nice. A platoon bat, an everyday bat. I feel like they’re in a position to go a multitude of ways. Too bad Luis Robert and crochet are in our division.

[@LockedonGuardians]

Those guys would cost most of the minors they could get both more like. Fedde and Connor Joe

[@nathanpage4887]

With Williams coming soon, if you can trade for another back end rotation guy you send Cookie to the pen and reevaluate Sticks. Might be time to shut him down.

[@LockedonGuardians]

All fair

[@turtledove1927]

everybody leadin their division is lookin to get another lineup piece It's not like your riddled with injuries like us. Cole is sneaky good.. don't look for flashy he usually keeps us in the game & relies on the defense and the bats.

[@LockedonGuardians]

We have several big injuries too thanks for joining us though

[@michaelcurtis106]

I think the Guardians should trade for Max Scherzer but not quite yet. He's the kind of pitcher you want in the playoffs. Yes, I know he's expensive and he's approaching the end of his career but I think he has enough gas left in the tank for one more playoff run. I also think he can be had but not now since the Rangers still believe they're in contention which I don't think will last.

[@LockedonGuardians]

I don't think Texas is selling

[@RobertGrose-jn3nw]

What did you think about Vogt playing all those left handed bats. He's never did that before

[@siegewithme]

Tells me he doesn’t just play matchups but he also looks at splits data when putting together a lineup. Vogt still pulling all the right strings!

[@LockedonGuardians]

Likely saw an advantage that was very pronounced

[@Justin-pq3rq]

Think about this. The guardians have played 77 games. 77. They have lost 9 home games. 😂😂😂. 6 fewer than any team in MLB. The season is pretty much halfway over and they have only lost 9 times at home. 26-9.

[@LockedonGuardians]

thats awesome

[@smokey_gator_239]

I think I have seen enough of Gabriel Arias to know he sucks.

[@LockedonGuardians]

he has a role