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(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 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_WEa5TNVR0I

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 Cleveland for more: https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/

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

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 & watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2NQrAdRuCT4

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

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 draft and draft pick debuts - Travis Bazzana starts to get comfortable- Luis Merejo making top 30 prospect noise? - A quick interview with Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson Subscribe to the newsletter: https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fCHoK7EoNN0

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: https://www.milbauctions.com/iSynApp/showHomePage.action?sid=1103205&isynsharedsession=5AoH57R-ouIw8gWC-qLPDcTIfvZ7M2FQhVOBv87VffdEdaSACl02r4aCDzYhNvUm Subscribe to the newsleter: https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/

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/

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 injuries.I also discuss why my tier of players at 1-1 is pretty firm now and why.And this episode ends with interviews from the Captains last home stand with Nate Furman and why he's hitting for some power this year, and why CJ Kayfus has hit the ground running this year and hasn't slowed down. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HNcl6Jc-NU4 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/

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 development of the pitching in Akron. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/