The Selby Is Godcast: A Cleveland Guardians podcast: Recent Episodes
T.J. Zuppe & Zack Meisel
A weekly show about the Cleveland Guardians and Major League Baseball featuring writers Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe. For even more baseball discussion, find us at Patreon.com/SelbyisGodcast
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In this episode, T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel discuss their experiences with drafting players for their WAR Draft teams, focusing on the performance of various players throughout the season. Did T.J. finally beat Zack?
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In this episode, T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel reflect on the Cleveland Guardians' season, discussing the emotional highs and lows, the leadership of Stephen Vogt, and the complexities of processing the end of the season.
Zack and T.J. discuss the Guardians using a big 8th-inning, fueled by Brayan Rocchio and Bo Naylor, to push their Wild Card series with the Tigers to a deciding Game 3.
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The playoffs are here. Zack and T.J. talk about the Guardians finishing off their historic comeback to catch the Tigers for the AL Central and their first-round matchup against Detroit, Stephen Vogt's role in steering the Guards to this point and the latest playoff projections.
Zack and T.J. react to the Guardians clinching a playoff spot in the most Guardians way possible.
In an emergency edition of the show, TJ and Zack recap Cleveland beating the Tigers in Game 1 of their 3-game series, chasing down Detroit for the top of the division in one of the most improbable comebacks in MLB history. Can they finish it off in the next 5 games?
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Zack and T.J. talk about the week ahead, which sees the Guardians and Tigers ready to battle for the AL Central. Can Cleveland complete this historic comeback? The guys also discuss Jose Ramirez's career MVP shares and what this season has done for his Hall of Fame narrative.
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Zack and T.J. give credit to the Guardians pitching and defense, both of which were spectacular over the weekend. Cleveland does everything they need to keep their playoff hopes alive, with another week of scoreboard watching ahead. Also, could they make the Tigers sweat when it comes to the division title?
Zack and T.J. discuss the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Indians clinching a spot in the postseason, take a look at the remaining schedule for the Guardians and the rest of the AL Wild Card contenders and assess who should start any potential playoff games.
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Zack and T.J. discuss Cleveland getting swept by the Rangers, why not George Valera getting a call up? The guys chat about Shane Bieber's debut with Toronto and if, truly, not every reliever can handle the 9th inning. Also, they talk about Jose Ramirez's final years in Cleveland and what he can do to put pressure on the organization to win.
Zack and T.J. discuss a sweep by the Braves over Cleveland, the frustration of an ugly finale, when a manager needs to step in to tell a veteran player not to bunt and give updates on several rehabbing players.
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Zack and T.J. discuss the 5 most important Guardians the rest of the seasons, the promotion of Travis Bazzana and which hitters have been most valuable over the past month.
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Gavin Williams almost no-hit the Mets. Zack and T.J. discuss Williams, give Guardians credit for climbing out of the hole they dug and more.
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Zack and T.J. react to Steven Kwan not being traded by Cleveland, Shane Bieber being sent to the Blue Jays and the need to follow up their choices with actions that match those decisions.
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Emmanuel Clase, joining Luis Ortiz, has been placed on leave with a gambling investigation by MLB taking place. When did the Guardians know? What to do now? Could this clear the way for a Steven Kwan trade? Zack and T.J. discuss.
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Topics:- The Guardians have shown improvement, winning 8 of their last 10 games.
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Trade deadline strategies are crucial for the Guardians' playoff aspirations.
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Injuries have significantly impacted player development and team performance.
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Steven Kwan's All-Star decision has drawn mixed reactions from fans and media.
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Angel Martinez has emerged as a surprising contributor despite mixed statistical performance.
The Guardians have lost 10 in a row and T.J. and Zack are reacting with listeners on a YouTube Livestream.
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T.J. Zuppe and Zack discuss the disappointing performance of the Guardians, evaluating the state of the franchise, the struggles of the offense, and the impact of young players. They delve into ownership accountability, reactions to Chris Antonetti press conference, and the team's identity.
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Zack and T.J. focus on the good starting pitching the Guardians have gotten recently from Luis Ortiz, Gavin Williams and Slade Cecconi and the need for the rotation and pitching in general to emerge as a strength.
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T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel discuss the current state of the Cleveland Guardians, evaluating their performance, frustrations with the offense, and the impact of ownership and front office decisions.
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Zack and T.J. discuss a tough weekend for the bats (and a potentially alarming trend), how Cody Allen got his chicken nickname, rest-of-season projections and a few trade deadline targets.
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Angels manager Ron Washington doesn't want to pitch to Jose Ramirez. And when he does, Ramirez shows why. T.J. and Zack discuss Jose, a worthwhile Nolan Jones mindset adjustment, David Fry's return, Shane Bieber's impending return in a month and Emmanuel Clase's slider velocity.
Links to Zack's stories on Nic Enright: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6379028/2025/05/25/guardians-nic-enright-mlb-debut/
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6379732/2025/05/24/guardians-nic-enright-promotion-cancer-diagnosis/
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The Guardians take 3-of-4 from the Tigers, but Skubal looks like the best pitcher on the planet. Seems like an acceptable trade offer for Cleveland. Zack shares behind the scenes of Nic Enright's emotional journey to the Majors.
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The one with too many intros: Ohio Cup could actually go to Reds? Guardians have a brutal series against Cincy. Offense, what is that? Where is the middle-of-the-order thump? CJ Kayfus watch yet?
Sorry for the technical difficulties throughout the episode. It only added to our stupidity this week.
T.J. asks Zack a number of questions about the first quarter of the Guardians season, including most disappointing, biggest surprise, MVP and biggest "hear me out."
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Zack and T.J. chat Daniel Schneemann's excellent series vs. the Blue Jays that featured a pair of homers including a go-ahead grand slam, Cleveland showing off some patience on occasion this weekend, Gavin Williams' command and more.
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Zack and T.J. chat about dropping a series to Boston and an ugly finale that took away from a good possible week. Then, the guys discuss how the Guardians roster could change over the next few weeks/month with Shane Bieber and David Fry continuing their journey back and the closer situation between Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith.
Zack and T.J. react to the news of Triston McKenzie being designated for assignment by Cleveland prior to the Yankees series.
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Zack and T.J. discuss Cleveland's sweep of the Pirates, Pittsburgh fans upset with Jose Ramirez for stealing an out (as he should), facing Paul Skenes, Kyle Manzardo's trip to the river and much more.
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Zack and T.J. talk about a solid weekend for Gabriel Arias and Angel Martinez providing a spark to capture a second series against the Royals. Then, we discuss future moves in the infield and the rotation if things continue on their current path.
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Zack and T.J. talk about a rough stretch on the road to start the year, the Guardians returning home this week for the Home Opener, Cleveland still establishing their 2025 identity, good or bad.
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Zack and T.J. talk about the Guardians taking 2-of-3 from the Royals on Opening Weekend, Kyle Manzardo slaying southpaws, Emmanuel Clase hitting Jonathan India in the head with a pitch and Cleveland's pitching plan in their first three games.
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Zack and T.J. preview the 2025 season by drafting Guardians players in an attempt to accumulate the most Fangraphs Wins Above Replacement.
Zack and T.J. discuss the big news of the weekend: Tanner Bibee's extension with the Guardians and Cleveland re-acquiring Nolan Jones for Tyler Freeman.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe pick a bracket winner among 16 to determine which Guardians are most important to 2025 success.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe each offer five predictions/hot takes for the upcoming Guardians campaign.
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Former Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers reliever Nick Goody joins T.J. and Zack. Nick shares some stories from his career and how he is transitioning to a baseball content/analyst role.
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Zack and T.J. open the show with BIG SHOW NEWS (it's totally serious, not joking around here or anything), then Meisel shares some comments from spending an afternoon with Stephen Vogt and asks if it's too soon for "best shape of his life" spring vibes.
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Zack and T.J. talk about the trade of Myles Straw to the Blue Jays, then Zuppe asks Meisel a series of over/unders using the 2025 ZiPS projections for the Guardians.
T.J. asks Zack to fill in the blank on a number of Guardians statements, including which players offer inexplicable excitement and doom, what keeps you up at night and who would you rather in regard to a pair of remaining free agents.
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Zack and TJ react to the eventual three-way deal by the Guardians that started with Andres Gimenez being traded to the Blue Jays.
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Zack and T.J. discuss the return of Shane Bieber, when Cleveland can expect him back, Josh Naylor and Lane Thomas trade rumors and more.
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Mandy Bell of MLB.com pinch-hits for Zack and discusses award week, enthusiasm for baseball, Guardians offseason and more with T.J.
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Music by Vlad Krotov from Pixabay - Majestic FanfareMusic by Dmitry Taras from Pixabay - Award Ceremony Nomination
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe, in the second half of their chat, discuss some of the biggest Guardians questions that will need answered in the offseason before 2025. Part 1 is available here: https://youtu.be/27aXejCX-pI
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss Cleveland facing a 3-1 disadvantage against New York following another rollercoaster ride in Game 4, which saw the Guardians fight back to tie the game and Emmanuel Clase let it slip away.
T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel recap a thrilling Game 3, which featured Jhonkensy Noel and David Fry saving the Guardians postseason from a likely end by smacking a pair of 2-run homers to cut the Yankees lead in the best-of-seven to 2-1.
music by Artur Aravidi - Adrenaline from Pixabay
Audio calls courtesy of WTAM, the Cleveland Guardians radio network, and TBS.
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Cleveland beats Detroit in a memorable Game 5, Zack and TJ discuss all of the moments that took the Guardians to an ALCS matchup vs. the Yankees.
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Zack and T.J. assess many of the narratives surrounding how Cleveland lost Game 2 to the Tigers, talk about Emmanuel Clase's rare blowup and look ahed to Alex Cobb starting Game 3 in Detroit.
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Zack and T.J. update their confidence level in Guardians pitching after Gavin Williams couldn't get out of the first against the Dodgers, look ahead to the White Sox and upcoming stretch and think more about how Cleveland will look in the playoffs.
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Zack and T.J. discuss Cleveland getting swept by the Brewers to continue their recent extreme streak swings, the Guardians' missing offense against righties and why no changes and how the rotation has settled down recently.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Zack and T.J. discuss Cleveland splitting a critical four-game series in Minnesota and avoiding disaster in the finale and play a game of word association.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Zack and T.J. talk about Cleveland's split with Baltimore, upcoming rotation changes, the performance of Gavin Williams, the health of Tanner Bibee and compare Cade Smith and Mason Miller's rookie relief seasons.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Zack and T.J. react to the Guardians trading for Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas. Is Cleveland done? We discuss the deal and what lies ahead before Tuesday's deadline.
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The conversation revolves around the recent struggles of the Guardians and how it should impact the trade deadline. The guys discuss the pain and agony of being a fan during a losing streak compared to recovering from surgery - ouch. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
We react to the Guardians' selection of Travis Bazzana with the top pick in the MLB Draft.
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Zack and T.J. discuss five Guardians making the All-Star team, Cleveland taking 2-of-3 from the Giants and the carousel of starting pitching.
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Are Cleveland's vibes at a season high? We discuss Steven Kwan and Josh Naylor improving their All-Star cases and chat about some potential names to watch before the trade deadline.
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Zack tries to explain why T.J. is more frustrated over Sunday's loss to Jays than other defeats this year, Meisel presents some incredible Steven Kwan hitting facts and the guys sift through a few fan trade ideas.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Zack and T.J. discuss what Jose Ramirez is truly good at -- spoiler: it is everything -- then T.J. plays an AI song about Jose for Zack. Then, the guys talk about Ben Lively and the on-going evolution of pitching and how hitters attack them.
Zack and T.J. discuss the promotion and first big-league hit for Daniel Schneemann, the continued legend growth of David Fry, continue their discussion about trade needs.
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Zack and T.J. talk about the joy of watching Jose Ramirez when he's this hot (or always), which is the most important injury return: Steven Kwan or Gavin Williams? We also discuss some rest-of-season projections for Guardians hitters.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Zack and T.J. have fun with Cleveland's weekend sweep of the Twins, give deserved credit to rotation in recent stretch, revisit and rank old Francisco Lindor trade proposals and more.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
We discuss Cleveland's City Connect uniforms, dropping 3-of-4 to one of baseball's worst clubs and decide if we should overreact or calm down.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Zack and TJ discuss the impending promotion of Kyle Manzardo by the Guardians, but the reason for it: the IL stint for Steven Kwan.
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Zack and T.J. talk about the Guardians' staying power after their 19-9 start, takeaways from Braves series, most important thing that's happened to key an impressive first month and more.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
Zack and T.J. recap a Guardians sweep of the A's, which takes Cleveland to 16-6, give Cleveland their flowers for their start regardless of the competition, discuss what makes this year different from 2023 and more.
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Zack and T.J. react to the Guardians' 11-5 start, as Meisel explains what Zuppe has missed since going out of town. The guys give credit to Stephen Vogt's ability to push the right buttons thus far, the bullpen contributing to victories and some early bumps in the road for the rotation.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Zack and T.J. react to the news of Shane Bieber's surgery and the Guardians losing their ace for the season while recording at the Great Lakes Collectors Convention in Independence, OH.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Zack is in Oakland - Meisel and T.J. Zuppe recap Opening Weekend, which saw the Cleveland Guardians take 3 of 4 from the Athletics.
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T.J. and Zack engage in the War Draft, selecting players from the 2024 Guardians to compile a roster with the most FanGraphs WAR.
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We discuss Shane Bieber's 5th consecutive Opening Day start and if any future Guardian will best this streak, chat about Kyle Manzardo's re-assignment to Minors camp and what not starting on roster means for his arrival, and then talk about what Chase DeLauter's torrid spring truly means.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Zack and T.J. discuss four injury updates to Guardians pitchers and rank their level of devastation over the news, chat about Chase DeLauter and Kyle Manzardo making an impact this spring and examine the roster standing of Deyvison De Los Santos and Estevan Florial.
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Zack and T.J. talk about Shane Bieber's changeup and the difficulties of incorporating something new and then share six of their early spring takeaways / highlights.
Tom Hamilton, the play-by-play announcer for the Guardians, discusses his career in broadcasting and shares insights into his experiences calling Game 7s of the World Series. He reflects on his childhood dreams of becoming a broadcaster and the influence of legendary announcer Herb Score and so much more.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Zack and T.J. discuss the lineup and the challenges of creating a balanced lineup with many left-handed hitters. Then, the guys talk about how spring jobs will be won.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Zack and T.J. discuss the importance of the Guardians' middle-infield as Spring Training opens. Zack, joining from Arizona, talks about some of his early observations from camp.
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Featuring Cleveland Guardians Team Historian, Jeremy Feador. Exploring the history and collection of memorabilia in Cleveland baseball. It delves into the authentication process of home run balls and the search for iconic memorabilia like Bill Selby's grand slam ball. The discussion also highlights the importance of preserving and sharing the history and the players from the past.
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Zack and T.J. talk about the Guardians passing on Joey Gallo in free agency and which Cleveland prospects could make their debuts in 2024?
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Crossover show! We are joined by Justin Lada of Locked On Guardians. Check out more of his musings here: https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/
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In this episode, we express their appreciation for the listeners and share their top random jerseys of 2023. Zack and T.J. then count down the top 10 random jerseys, including players like Hunter Wood and Dave Hollins. The conversation covers topics such as nostalgia and CD players, the ZiPS projections for the Cleveland Guardians, the potential trade of Shane Bieber.
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Zack and T.J. discuss the color of the seats at Progressive Field, the incomplete picture of the Cleveland Guardians' roster projection, and the obsession with value and prospects in the league. They also analyze the disconnect between spending and the team's needs, the trade rumors surrounding Shane Bieber and Josh Naylor, and the timing and uncertainty of the Guardians' plan.
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The conversation revolves around the lack of clarity and confusion surrounding the Cleveland organization's direction after the winter meetings. The possibility of Naylor playing in right field is explored, which could make the roster more functional. The discussion delves into the organization's philosophy and player acquisition strategies. The selection of Deyvison De Los Santos in the Rule 5 Draft raises questions. The conversation concludes with rapid-fire topics, including Juan Soto's move to the Yankees and the enjoyment of the chaos in Shohei Ohtani's free agency.
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In this episode, T.J. and Zack discuss the unexpected news of the Cleveland Guardians receiving the number one pick in the MLB draft. They delve into the process of the draft lottery and the suspenseful moments leading up to the announcement. The hosts reflect on the significance of the Guardians' first-ever number one pick and the emotions surrounding it. They also touch on the frustration of the winter meetings and the financial constraints that impact roster building. The episode concludes with a lighthearted discussion about video game roster building and the burden of holding a secret.
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T.J. and Zack ask why the Guardians can't just keep Shane Bieber, react to Cleveland's new coaching staff and recap the biggest free-agent misses in franchise history. Who did we miss? Let us know in the comments!We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Cal Quantrill was designated for assignment this week by the Guardians. Was it a baseball move or a symptom of TV deal uncertainty? Zack and T.J. are back to discuss that and more.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Zack and T.J. offer their instant reaction after taking part in Stephen Vogt's introductory press conference at Progressive Field.
An emergency show where Zack and T.J. react to the news of Stephen Vogt being named Cleveland Guardians manager.
With Zack Meisel out, T.J. Zuppe welcomes friend of the show, Travis Sawchik of The Score, back to the program. T.J. and Travis talk about an upcoming decisions about Guardians manager, a few new names including Craig Counsell, what we can learn from the Ranger-Diamondbacks World Series matchup and more.
A superstar player is included as a hypothetical fit for Cleveland by a national writer, and the guys are back discussing a Juan Soto trade. Then, Zack and T.J. talk about what is off-limits in a locker room, Meisel's writing process and which arbitration candidates are on the bubble.
Zack and T.J. enter the offseason and hand out The Selbys.
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Zack and T.J. discuss Terry Francona's final days as Guardians manager, take turns drafting recent Guardians front office mistakes and examine Andres Gimenez's incredible defense and how it impacts how we view his season.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.#mlb #clevelandguardians #podcast
Zack and T.J. talk discuss the Cleveland lineup (1993) the last time the Browns started 2-0, why Meisel feels optimism about 2024 despite a brutal 2023 Guardians season, where Tanner Bibee's rookie season ranks among Cleveland franchise history and if Lucas Giolito could fit beyond the end of the campaign.
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As Cleveland's playoff hopes have essentially dwindled, Zack and T.J. play a little game of Imagine Telling Yourself with submissions from the SIG community on Discord. Then, the guys talk about a good weekend for Jose Ramirez, communication between coaches and players, and discuss Tanner Bibee's updated Rookie of the Year possibilities.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss the panic of following a game on MLB Gameday, recap a good-not-great series against the Tampa Bay Rays, talk about Bo Naylor's development and look forward to the biggest, most important series of the Guardians season against the Minnesota Twins.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe talk about the Guardians designating Noah Syndergaard for assignment -- did he actually give them what they wanted? -- and discuss if 10 names will be with Cleveland next year.For additional episodes of the podcast, including a weekly offseason show, consider supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.
Zack and T.J. discuss indifference over Kole Calhoun, the most important player down the stretch for Cleveland and what they are actually interested in over the final month and change.
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T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel recap all of the late-game bullpen blowups which have made 2023 a hilariously cursed season, discuss the difference in chasing pitches between Josh Naylor and Oscar Gonzalez, and chat briefly about being patient with Gabriel Arias.
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T.J. and Zack talk about two jaw-dropping starts by Gavin Williams, whether Tanner Bibee could win Rookie of the Year, why Cleveland picked up Kole Calhoun and Ramon Laureano and more.
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T.J. and Zack react to the Guardians trading Aaron Civale to the Rays.
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Zack and T.J. provide their immediate thoughts after the Guardians sent shortstop Amed Rosario to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Zack and T.J. talk about Cleveland taking the series from the Phillies. Are we able to accept a good series or is there reason to be wanting more? We discuss whether we've seen signs of a better utilized roster of late, give some credit to Amed Rosario. Also, is Tanner Bibee the ace now?
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Zack and T.J. dissect a sweep by the Rangers, Cleveland's lack of consistent message and direction, the Guardians weird bullpen issues, lament the continued usage of Myles Straw and discuss Shane Bieber's IL stint and what that means for the MLB Trade Deadline
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Zack and T.J. discuss the Guardians going into the All-Star Break at .500 but in first place in the AL Central. Shane Bieber keeps struggling deeper in games, what is up with that? Cleveland takes a power hitter in the draft. The guys revisit their hot takes from earlier in the year.
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Zack and T.J. react to near disaster in Chicago and examine how in the world that ninth-inning meltdown against the Cubs took place (and how it sorta resembles the rest of Cleveland's season), how the Guardians should view themselves entering July, front-office and coach collaboration and the handling of young pitchers and their workload.
T.J. and Zack talk about the curious decision to let Myles Straw hit in extra innings on Sunday, why he continues to play, rank their confidence level in the Guardians' current group of starters.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe talk about an offensive explosion by the Guardians on Sunday, Bo Naylor finally replacing Mike Zunino on the roster, the latest IL stint for Triston McKenzie and the need for catcher to not be the last place younger players start getting more chances.
The Guardians take another series, this one from the Houston Astros. Shane Bieber offers one of his best performances of the season thus far, and Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe ponder if Cleveland can deal Bieber if they truly believe they have a shot at making postseason noise in 2023. Then, the guys weigh the first two months of struggles compared to a recent two-week stretch that looks far more like the team many envisioned entering the season.
Zack and T.J. react to the Guardians coming from behind on Sunday to take 2-of-3 from the St. Louis Cardinals, which results in a dance party. No, really.
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An audio only live stream recap, with Zack and T.J., reacting to another gut-wrenching loss to the Mets on Sunday afternoon prior to the second game of the doubleheader.
Zack and T.J. talk about a wild weekend that featured the Guardians taking 2-of-3 from the Angels, if Josh Naylor is the greatest eighth-inning hitter of all-time (and more importantly, what his awakening could mean to the offense) and the encouraging signs of a bounce-back outing from Tanner Bibee.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss, statistically, baseball's worst offense. Then, the guys play "It Depends" with statements about Gabriel Arias, Tyler Freeman, Gavin Williams, the offense overall, the rotation's outlook and more.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe talk about another slow start for the Guardians in April but ask why should that be excused? Then, the guys talk about rewarding players that earn chances, Zach Plesac, Triston McKenzie's status, buying Logan Allen and Tanner Bibee stock and the top of the lineup.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss Logan Allen's debut, a Guardians clubhouse that featured pop punk bands before Sunday's game, Terry Francona's message to Josh Naylor, Steven Kwan's journal, the recent stretch for Emmanuel Clase and the latest update about Daniel Espino.
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Zack and T.J. record an episode of the show at the Great Lakes Collectors Convention on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
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Zack and T.J. react to a wild Sunday win for Cleveland over Seattle, Jose Ramirez's slide to win the game and his baseball IQ, what to do with Oscar Gonzalez if Will Brennan begins to eat more into his playing time, how to approach questing Terry Francona's lineup card, Zach Plesac's redemption outing and Emmanuel Clase's velocity.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe recap the opening weekend of the season, with the Guardians taking 3-of-4 from the Mariners. Cleveland is back scoring runs in frustrating ways, the bullpen depth chart proves strong and Mike Zunino comes up big in a way the Guards hoped when they signed him.
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Andre Knott joins T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel. The guys talk about what makes Josh Naylor a great teammate, what makes Terry Francona such a good manager of people, mock drafts, the abundance of podcasts, Meisel’s Top 30 Cleveland Baseball list, missing on prospects, the trades that aren’t made, how Jose Ramirez might have helped Andres Gimenez get his extension and so much more.
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Zack and T.J. discuss, in an emergency podcast, the reported agreement between the Guardians and Andres Gimenez to an extension.
Zack and T.J. talk about Shane Bieber getting the ball on Opening Day for the fourth season in a row and whether it matters to players, attempt to name all of the Opening Day starters for Cleveland dating back to 1990, the “most handsome manager” T-shirts passed around spring camp and which players have been the talk of spring training among coaches and front office.
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Zack and T.J. talk about seeing some of the rule changes for the first time and how players will adjust, how the Guardians will look to build a bench and the challenges involved and if the WBC will offer any benefits to younger players.
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Zack has arrived in Goodyear, Arizona, and T.J. is just eager to discuss actual news (even if Meisel claims it isn't all that important). So, the guys try to make some small news into bigger news, including a discussion about Shane Bieber throwing on his honeymoon, Terry Francona looking and feeling good and Gabriel Arias attempting to increase his versatility. Then, Zuppe asks what play-by-play announcer that isn't known for baseball would Zack most like to hear call the sport and the guys play random-used-to-play-here-guy-of-the-day.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe talk about some early spring storylines that they'll be watching closely, give over-under predictions on seven projections from The Bat and then discuss the time artificial intelligence wrote about the show.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe record this week's episode in the middle of GuardsFest 2023. This is Part 1. Part 2 will be available on Patreon soon!
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Changes are coming to Progressive Field. Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss some of the takeaways from a continued evaluation of the Guardians' home park and why fighting against that change might be foolish. Then, the guys chat about the potential scenario of extending a qualifying offer to Amed Rosario after the 2023 season.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe deliver some hot Cleveland Guardians takes and predictions for 2023.For additional episodes of the podcast, including a weekly offseason show, consider supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastCreate your own podcast with Riverside. It’s the site we use to record and edit the Selby Is Godcast: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=anthony-zuppe#clevelandguardians #mlb
In our last free episode of 2022, Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe grade the offseason if this was the extent of the Guardians moves and look at some of the recent activity around the AL Central and the rest of Major League Baseball.
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The Cleveland Guardians have agreed to a deal with switch-hitting first baseman Josh Bell, and T.J. Zuppe chats with Zack Meisel, who is at the MLB Winter Meetings in San Diego, about the impending addition.
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As the MLB Winter Meetings begin, with Zack Meisel on location in San Diego, Zack and T.J. Zuppe discuss reports of Cleveland being in the center of Sean Murphy trade discussion, if the Guardians should pursue Bryan Reynolds and what happens during the meetings.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe, in part 1 of this week's episode, discuss Jose Abreu signing with the Houston Astros, if Cleveland was involved and what that would signal, why Josh Bell would be an excellent fit -- even if it might be unrealistic -- Mike Clevinger signing with the Chicago White Sox and much more.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss some of the latest rumors involving catchers, including Sean Murphy of the Athletics and Toronto’s trio of backstops. Then, the guys talk about what makes sense for Cleveland and chat about three offseason scenarios/names: One wild, one of moderate likelihood and one they could see taking place. - For additional episodes of the podcast, including a weekly offseason show, consider supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast - Create your own podcast with Riverside. It’s the site we use to record and edit the Selby Is Godcast: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=anthony-zuppe
Who is extension worthy? Who is most likely to be extended? Who do we believe in? Who are we skeptical of? Who should the Cleveland Guardians acquire this winter? T.J. lists 8 fill-in-the-blanks and Zack attempts to answer them.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe react to the Guardians' Game 5 loss to the Yankees in the ALDS. Is it the end? Or just the start of something? Cleveland, as is usually the case, faces a critical offseason, but with many reasons for optimism. The guys also break down the decisions made in Game 5 and begin to look ahead to an interesting winter.
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Shane Bieber on short rest? Aaron Civale? Who should get the ball for the Guardians in Game 5 at Yankee Stadium after Monday's rainout in New York? T.J. and Zack discuss on this brief episode.
T.J. Zuppe is joined by Zack Meisel from Yankee Stadium to discuss Monday's upcoming Game 5 ALDS matchup between the Guardians and Yankees.
Zack and T.J. recap a Guardians sweep of the Rays in the Wild Card round of the AL playoffs. Cleveland will now meet the New York Yankees in the ALDS. From the Oscar Gonzalez walk-off to the Jose Ramirez defensive gem and all of the incredible pitching in-between, the guys cover it all.
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The Guardians are at 90 wins and counting, just as nobody predicted. Zack and T.J. discuss why Cleveland continues to play well despite little to play for, who is Cleveland's MVP this season, the debut of Bo Naylor, Will Brennan cementing himself as a playoff certainty and the DFA of Bryan Shaw.
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Zack and T.J. react to the Guardians clinching the AL Central, just as everyone predicted before the season began. Sights and sounds from inside the clinching clubhouse and recapping how Cleveland got here.
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T.J. and Zack discuss the Guardians potentially ending the Twins' chances at the division by taking three of the first four games of the series, Ernie Clement proving why he deserved a roster spot, a doubleheader that never ends and the massive week ahead for Cleveland against the White Sox.
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Zack and T.J. are back and react to the Guardians sweep of the Twins in Minnesota, a Friday check of James Karinchak's hair, Shane Bieber's second-half dominance continues and more of an examination of Jose Ramirez's offensive slowdown.
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TJ and Zack celebrate their five years of The Selby Is Godcast. Then, the guys examine a frustrating weekend in Seattle, discuss who should be called up in September and touch on Triston McKenzie as an extension candidate. For additional episodes, consider supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast - For show merchandise, take a look at our small store: https://the-selby-is-godcast.creator-spring.com
Zack and T.J. spend way too long talking about Myles Straw and if the elite defense he provides in center field still makes it worth his lack of offensive production. For additional episodes of the show and access to the show Discord, consider supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
The Guardians annoy another opposing fanbase, and Zack and T.J. discuss the way Cleveland forces the action and often creates the mistakes they later turn into runs. Then, the guys chat about the Guardians' projected playoff chances -- playoffs?! -- and if they are truly the team with the best chance to win the AL Central.
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Zack and T.J. react to the Guardians 4-game split with the Houston Astros, discuss another dominant start by Triston McKenzie, react to the surprising news of Franmil Reyes being designated for assignment and talk about Bo Naylor, James Karinchak and Emmanuel Clase.
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Cleveland doesn't make a big move before the deadline, and Zack and T.J. pick up the pieces. Amed Rosario stays, Franmil Reyes is demoted and Tyler Freeman is up. No new catching but we do have a random dream to share. For more episodes and access to the show Discord, consider supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
Cleveland spits a 4-game series with the White Sox, but letting a doubleheader sweep slip away on Saturday night stings more after a loss in Sunday's finale. T.J. and Zack talk about reliever trust, second-guessing, the possibility of a bullpen trade, an undiscussed starting pitcher target and more. For a second episode per week and access to the show Discord, consider supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
T.J. and Zack play a little Fact or Fiction after the first half of the MLB season, including a discussion about whether or not the Guardians should enter the upcoming Juan Soto trade market and if the All-Star Game is as fun as it once was -- and if any change has more to do with us than it does the game.
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In an abbreviated episode, Zack and T.J. discuss the recent poor play by Cleveland, talk about the promotion of Nolan Jones and his tremendous first weekend in the Majors and Zack shares a story about Andrés Giménez learning that he was one of the Guardians' three All-Stars.
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Zack and T.J. talk about the return of Oscar Mercado and how the team is handling a few roster spots in the absence of Oscar Gonzalez. Then, the guys discuss the importance of the upcoming stretch of winnable games before the All-Star Break and T.J. asks Zack about a pair of potential trade candidates.
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The Red Sox steal the fun to begin the Guardians' homestand. Zack and T.J. return to discuss and continue to look ahead to the trade deadline. For more episodes of the show and access to our exclusive show Discord, find us at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
Cleveland takes 2 of 3 from the Dodgers and didn't have Jose Ramirez for a pair of the games. Zack and T.J. discuss the continued pleasant stretch for the Guardians and assess the current AL MVP race. Then, the guys talk about Shane Bieber's solid performance against Los Angeles, talk about when Nolan Jones will get an opportunity and the promotion of Bo Naylor to Triple-A.
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The King has returned with a special surprised from T.J. Zack is back from the paternity list and discusses whether Aaron Judge is truly the MVP (or if it is actually close), watching Jose Ramirez from home as opposed to in person, how real is Oscar Gonzalez's performance and if we haven't given enough credit to the youngest team in baseball for hanging around the standings.
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Looking for dudes and guys? Well, kind of. Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com joins T.J. this week to revisit the Francisco Lindor trade and assess Andres Gimenez's great season, offer some continued love to José Ramírez and begin to look ahead to the trade deadline, which seems more than a little uncertain at this point.
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T.J. is joined on today's episode by Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal. The guys discuss the young hitters' struggles, including Owen Miller and Steven Kwan, Franmil Reyes' recent trip to the IL, the promotion of Oscar Gonzalez and what to expect from the young outfielder, then Ryan and T.J. hand out grades to the offense, starting rotation and bullpen.
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Mike "Chico" Bormann, host of Chico After Dark on 92.3 The Fan, joins T.J. to discuss a poor homestand by the Guardians against the Reds and Tigers, assessing if this season has been a "success" to this point, anything encouraging in a 10-strikeout performance by Shane Bieber and how a radio host balances the need to talk Browns with anything else in the Cleveland sports talk scene.
Al Pawlowski of Guardians Live on Bally Sports Great Lakes fills in for Zack this week, as Al and T.J. talk about Cleveland dropping a pair this weekend to the Twins, the growth of young players on the roster, the mostly disappointing starting pitching and Al's start in TV and his passion for broadcasting.
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Zack and T.J. talk about some of the positives within the offense, including a resurgent Franmil Reyes. Then, the guys talk about another poor showing in Shane Bieber velocity and how odd it is to be more intrigued by the bats to begin the season.
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The Cleveland Guardians -- Team Extreme -- continue the sweep theme alive by taking three from Oakland to conclude a long road trip. How can a younger team make it worth enduring the mistakes and learning moments? Zack and T.J. discuss. Then, the guys talk about Bobby Bradley and Logan Allen being designated for assignment and, given Tuesday's upcoming pitching matchup, revisit the Mike Clevinger trade.
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Zack gives his account of the ugly trash-throwing incident at Yankee Stadium this past weekend and recaps the thoughts of Myles Straw and Oscar Mercado, then T.J. asks Zack to rate the reality of some way-too-early observations about the Guardians to begin the 2022 season.
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A big shock as it appears that the Cleveland Guardians are not the owners of baseball's best offense, as the previous 4-game stretch suggested. However, Zack and T.J. are back to discuss the difficulties of early-season evaluation, whether it's OK to embrace a little unfounded optimism at times, and the guys revisit the José Ramírez extension and determine if some additional pay this season for Jose warrants readdressing offseason front office criticism. For midweek episodes ($1 per show) and access to our exclusive show Discord (where fans are discussing all things Guardians), join us at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
Steven Kwan is off to a historical start to his MLB career with the Guardians. Zack and T.J. discuss -- and they share a big secret behind his success -- before talking about Shane Bieber and the Myles Straw extension. For midweek episodes and to join our exclusive Discord server, consider becoming a supporter of the show Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
Happy Opening Day! Zack and T.J. draft Cleveland players after an unnecessarily long game of rock, paper, scissors.
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Zack and T.J. discuss the formation of the opening day Guardians roster, the reported extension of Emmanuel Clase and what it means to both sides, an update to José Ramírez extension talks and about some important survey questions before the upcoming start of the 2022 season.
Zack and T.J. discuss the potential Opening Day roster, which is starting to take shape. Or is it? What will the bullpen look like? Which younger players are impressing this spring and which have a shot at making the team? The guys also talk about the latest José Ramírez developments.
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It's the offseason. It's spring training. It's all happening at once. Zack and T.J. talk about the weird dynamic of player movement post lockout and what we can read into Cleveland's reported attempts -- unsuccessful -- to deal for Matt Olson and Jesse Winker. The guys also discuss reported interest in Joc Pederson and the need to make a play for a more established option.
T.J. and Zack talk about the NBA All-Star Game and if there are any lessons MLB can take away from recent NBA and NFL events.
Zack and T.J. look ahead to 2024 and attempt to project which players will be in Cleveland's lineup.
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Zack and T.J. discuss who the next player will be to wear a Cleveland cap in the Hall of Fame. Does José Ramírez have a shot? And the guys revisit a discussion about the greatness of Kenny Lofton.
T.J. and Zack are back and discuss rumors of David Blitzer joining Cleveland's ownership group. What would a new minority investor mean to the Guardians? Can we know that? And is there room for excitement despite those questions?
Zack and T.J. are taking a little time off this week to spend with family and friends for the Holidays, but for those that haven't joined us at Patreon for weekly offseason content, here are some highlights from the month of December. If you'd like more Guardians content than just our free shows every other week during the offseason, find us at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Zack and T.J. discuss some of their takeaways from the recent release of the ZiPS Projections for the 2022 Guardians. Then, the guys talk about expectations -- Guardians, Browns and Cavs included -- and how they can be processed differently depending where the franchise is in their timeline.
Zack and T.J. talk about the artificial deadline the expiring CBA has created and why a real offseason deadline might make sense for the sport, reports of the Orioles willing to listen on Cedric Mullins and if he's the best of the controllable outfielders in a trade. Then, the guys act to the flurry of activity this weekend and what it means to the AL Central and all of baseball.
Zack and T.J. talk about the agreement between Cleveland's baseball and roller derby team, the latest on the search for a minority investor, Emmanuel Clase finishing fifth in AL Rookie of the Year voting and the state of the AL Central, which could be a very interesting division in 2022.
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Zack asks T.J. which of Cleveland's starting pitchers, outside of Shane Bieber, he would most want to sign to an extension this off-season. Then, the guys talk Jorge Soler -- would he fit with the Guardians in 2022? -- Eddie Rosario's worth and Halloween candy.
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Zack and T.J. finishing up some thoughts on how Cleveland should approach free-agency, run through the list of the Guardians' arbitration eligible players and then explain why this offseason is so critical to the franchise.
Zack takes a victory lap for accurately predicting that Cleveland would finish with 80 wins. Then, the guys look ahead briefly to the offseason before selecting MLB Awards and providing fuel for embarrassment by predicting Postseason outcomes.
As it's almost time to look ahead to the off-season, Zack and T.J. talk about where Emmanuel Clase's season ranks among all-time Cleveland relievers and then discuss what looks good about Anthony Gose below the surface that seem worth investment and give a status update on Nolan Jones.
Zack and T.J. react to the news of Anthony Gose's promotion to Cleveland and take some time to put another marvelous season by Jose Ramirez into context.
Yet another no-hitter against the Indians leads Zack and T.J. into another discussion about hitting development, assistant coaching and the need for some aggressive decisions this upcoming off-season. Then, the guys talk about the latest developments in the AL MVP race and determine if there is anything that can unseat Shohei Ohtani as the favorite.
Zack and T.J. talk about the Rays' intentional balk in Boston, what James Karinchak is doing at Triple-A and debate the legitimacy of some wild 2022 ideas about Bryan Lavastida, Triston McKenzie, Zach Plesac, Gabriel Arias, Amed Rosario and more.
Zack and T.J. talk about the weird battle between the Mets players, including Francisco Lindor, and the fans happening in New York, attempt to theorize what happened with James Karinchak that led to his demotion -- is it really all about the sticky stuff? -- and talk more about the difficulty of assigning blame and credit to assistant coaches, like Cleveland's hitting staff.
Zack and T.J. talk about the Indians-Angels matchup at the Little League Classic and share stories of the day leading up to Sunday's game. Then, the guys talk more about Cal Quantrill's continued recent dominance and if Amed Rosario has firmly entered "dude" territory for 2022.
T.J. and Zack talk about Triston McKenzie's attempt at perfection and why his mental and physical growth is just as impressive as the one outing. Then, the guys discuss if they'd be OK giving up a milestone hit like Miguel Cabrera's 500th home run, T.J. asks about Cleveland's WAR leaders -- a surprise leader is on the list -- and Zack quizzes about a random former Indians infielder.
Zack and T.J. discuss Myles Straw and why his presence puts more pressure on Bradley Zimmer and Oscar Mercado. Then, the guys respond to six true or false statements, including conversations about Cal Quantrill, Zach Plesac, a possible Franmil Reyes extension, Andres Gimenez, Roberto Perez and Austin Hedges.
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Zack and T.J. preview the upcoming trade deadline by discussing the things the Indians front office will be considering this week prior to Friday afternoon. The guys discuss Cesar Hernandez, Jose Ramirez, Amed Rosario and anyone else that opposing teams might consider trade targets -- and more important, if any of those names make sense to be dealt. Meisel and Zuppe also revisit the wild 2016 trade deadline and T.J.'s cat stops by to say meow.
Zack and T.J. spend nearly the entire episode talking about the four healthy outfielders currently on the Indians' active roster, Bradley Zimmer, Oscar Mercado, Harold Ramirez and Daniel Johnson. What do we know about them? And what do we need to learn? How would you rank them?
Zack and T.J. discuss Cleveland's 6-game losing skid and a weekend of missed chances against Houston. Then, the guys break down the upcoming 40-man roster crunch that will likely occur this offseason and rank the current 5-man rotation.
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Zack and T.J. react to Josh Naylor's injury in Minnesota, leading to seven different questions. The guys discuss the need to find out about Daniel Johnson and Oscar Mercado, talk about Nolan Jones and Andres Gimenez, banter about which relievers are most trusted behind Cleveland's big three and attempt to decide which manager would be voted Manager of the Year in the AL if the season ended today. Zack and T.J. also chat about which hitter would they prefer at the plate with the game on the line and what their enjoyment level is while watching the Indians this season.
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Zack and T.J. recap Cleveland's series in Pittsburgh, Bryan Shaw and James Karinchak's implosion on Saturday and talk more about spin rates. Then, the guys debate if the Indians should listen if teams ask about Amed Rosario at the trade deadline and give their over/unders on a few rest of season projections for a number of Tribe hitters.
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T.J. and Zack talk about the injury to Shane Bieber and how the Indians will survive the next several weeks with just one of their big three starters, Aaron Civale, standing. Can Cleveland piece together a staff with J.C. Mejia and Cal Quantrill pitching on short rest for short periods? Also, the guys talk about Bobby Bradley's production and Josh Naylor's recent scuffles.
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Zack and T.J. discuss an embarrassing weekending in Baltimore for the Indians (and Zack's inability to catch a foul ball), Bobby Bradley's arrival and Cleveland's decision to DFA Jake Bauers and MLB's impending battle against sticky substances and how it impacts spin rate.
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T.J. and Zack discuss a peculiar finish to Sunday's doubleheader and how Cleveland managed to avoid a Blue Jays sweep. The guys then talk about an offense that continues to struggle and where to find answers. T.J. asks Zack if he'd consider trading Eddie Rosario or Cesar Hernandez if a team asked about either right now, Zack shares a handful of players that are older than T.J. and the duo recaps Eli Morgan and the Blustery Day.
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Zack and T.J. recap Cleveland dropping 2-of-3 to the Twins and James Karinchak's rare extra-inning woes, discuss Owen Miller's arrival and what the injury to Franmil Reyes means for the rest of the offense, explain why some better production from Amed Rosario has been intriguing, examine Triston McKenzie's demotion and talk about the difficulty of trying to contend and develop at the same time. For subscriber exclusive episodes of the show, support us at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
The Indians are nearly a quarter into the season, so Zack and T.J. hand out grades, discuss their most disappointing and surprising players, talk about which player deserves the next opportunity in Cleveland and debate if they'd change their preseason win-loss predictions based on what we've seen so far. If you want additional episodes each week, join our growing community at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast
If the 1917 White Sox could get no-hit twice and then win the World Series, why can't the 2021 Cleveland Indians? Zack and T.J. talk about the contrast between another no-hit loss and a 9-run output in a win on Saturday. Then, the guys talk about the changes that need to be made on the roster, Owen Miller, and discuss what the near future should look like for Andres Gimenez. Also, what's in the tunnel at Citi Field?!
T.J. and Zack talk about "Uncle Bryan and the boys" in the Indians bullpen, why James Karinchak has been so unhittable, what makes developing hitters so difficult and if there's any cause for concern with Eddie Rosario and Cesar Hernandez.
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Are the Indians nearing a chance to make changes offensively? What about the way pitchers attack Jake Bauers neutralizes one of his biggest skills? Will we be seeing Daniel Johnson, Owen Miller or Bobby Bradley at any point soon? Is there any reason for concern about Triston McKenzie's velocity? Is Franmil Reyes the fastest man on the planet? What do we make of Sam Hentges? T.J. and Zack discuss all of that and more. For midweek episodes, find us at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast.
Zack and T.J. recap a wild week for the Indians -- including getting no-hit and having a triple play turned against them. The guys continue to evaluate an ever-evolving roster, talk about Triston McKenzie, Jordan Luplow and discuss the difficulties fans that cut the cord have faced when trying to watch Cleveland this season.
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Zack and T.J. talk about Cleveland's 5-3 start and focus on Franmil Reyes and Emmanuel Clase while looking ahead to an interesting stretch. Then, the guys speak with Indians relief prospect Nick Sandlin (27:07). For even more Cleveland baseball discussion, find our midweek episodes over at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast.
Zack and T.J. react (and overreact) to Cleveland's first weekend in Detroit. Who is hitting leadoff against righties and why is it Ben Gamel? Is Emmanuel Clase on his way to the closer spot? Which young player stood out on opening weekend? Velocity alarmism and more!
Zack and T.J. react to the Opening Day roster coming together, assess what it means for Amed Rosario and Ben Gamel, discuss why Jake Bauers got the first chance at first base and attempt to decipher how the Indians will divide their innings among their starters. Also, the guys announce that additional midweek episodes will now be available on Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast.
Oscar Mercado will not be Cleveland's Opening Day center fielder. So, who will it be? And how did the Indians arrive at this decision? Zack and T.J. talk about the remaining battle in center and address the rest of the team's roster puzzle. Also, big podcast news!
T.J. and Zack talk about the possible ways the Indians could assemble their starting rotation to begin the season (and if it matters) and assess Logan Allen's chances to make the squad. Then, the guys talk about center field and Amed Rosario's transition to the outfield.
Zack and T.J. discuss Billy Hamilton and Mike Freeman not making the Cleveland roster, detail how Andres Gimenez might be inching toward the opening day shortstop job, look for clear clues about the batting order and briefly talk about some Minor-League rule changes baseball will be toying with in 2021.
Zack and T.J. talk about Jose Ramirez and Franmil Reyes breaking Covid protocols, assess the spring shortstop competition between Andres Gimenez and Amed Rosario, discuss the battle between Jake Bauers and Bobby Bradley at first base and debate if RBIs (RBI?) can ever matter in MVP voting.
With additional details being reported about Mickey Callaway's time in Cleveland by The Athletic on Tuesday (https://theathletic.com/2420251/2021/03/02/indians-mickey-callaway-behavior/), Zack and T.J. discuss what that reveals about the organizational culture in Cleveland.
Zack and T.J. talk about a potential Shane Bieber extension, discuss how players might feel more comfortable this year compared to 2020, banter about which off-the-radar player each are intrigued by this spring and Zack reveals his preference for a new Cleveland team name.
Zack and T.J. debate whether it's better for star players to play in big markets. Then, the guys ask the listeners for their input about the future of the podcast, talk about Francisco Lindor's "tired" comment and discuss what the back end of the Cleveland bullpen might look like in 2021.
Zack and T.J. reflect on the career of a now-retired Cody Allen. Then, the guys answer a number of questions and make predictions about the 2021 season. What is more likely to happen: Jose Ramirez wins MVP or Indians win the division? Who will get the most plate appearances in center field? Who will be the breakout hitter and pitcher? Those questions and more are answered this week.
Zack and T.J. revisit the Mike Clevinger trade and ask what would make that deal a future success? Then, the guys talk about an often overlooked member of that deal and determine how important he is to the overall evaluation of that trade. After, Zack and T.J. get a little unhinged talking about the state of the game.
Zack and T.J. share their pleasant memories of legendary Cleveland sports talk host and writer Les Levine, discuss the return of Bryan Shaw to the Indians on a minor-league deal and attempt to fill out the Opening Day lineup.
Zack and T.J. are back for an emergency edition of the Selby Is Godcast, breaking down the Indians' reported agreement with outfielder Eddie Rosario.
Zack and T.J. talk about the Indians' reunion with César Hernández, discuss rumors of outside interest in Amed Rosario and talk about the dangers of always trusting in Top 100 prospect lists.
Zack and T.J. are back to discuss the biggest questions that need answered in 2021 and the opportunities needed to make it happen. Will the Indians just commit to playing some young players or will we see a few veterans brought into the organization before spring begins? And what is best for the longterm health of the franchise?
Zack and T.J. discuss some of their lasting impressions of Francisco Lindor in Cleveland, share some behind the scenes stories and ponder where the "savings" created by the Lindor-Carlos Carrasco trade will go.
Zack and T.J. use the TB-SD swap of Blake Snell as a way to revisit the Mike Clevinger trade. Then, T.J., to Zack's surprise, opens up about why he might be changing his mind on the necessity to trade Francisco Lindor.
As a special holiday treat, Zack and T.J. break away from their normal format to deliver their third game recap. This time, the guys review the 1998 ALCS Game 2 between the Indians and Yankees, which ends in a controversial call and begins to place doubts in the minds of New York fans about the Yankees' ability to hold off Cleveland in the best-of-seven series.
To watch the ESPN broadcast
Part one: https://youtu.be/1aqBMOrktIg
Part two: https://youtu.be/XNEBzqtVGuo
The Indians will no longer be the Cleveland "Indians" after 2021. Zack and T.J. react to the news.
Despite the lack of Winter Meetings this year, Zack and T.J. talk about the departure of Carlos Santana for the Royals, discuss if the Blue Jays may be the best fit for a Francisco Lindor trade and attempt to determine if the Indians will make any sort of additions in free agency at second base or in the outfield.
Zack and T.J. deliver a not-so-emergency podcast discussing the Indians' coaching staff, how surprising it is that Sandy Alomar Jr. still hasn't received any legitimate attention to fill any managerial jobs, the current HOF ballot and Omar Vizquel's updated chances and more.
Zack and T.J. talk about how tiny the Indians' payroll might be next season, why that sets up to be the perfect scenario for a Shane Bieber extension and make comparisons between the 90's Indians and the current Chicago Cubs.
Zack forces T.J. to answer questions as if he is Chris Antonetti. The guys talk about which teams to target in a Francisco Lindor trade, which pitcher they'd possibly move and, you guessed it, payroll and ownership!
Can you believe a strategy is advantageous for a team to utilize but boring for the casual baseball fan to watch? TJ and Zack discuss. Then, the guys answer listener questions about Nolan Jones, Carlos Carrasco and the team name.
T.J. and Zack set up the Indians' offseason. How different will the lineup look next year? Who is on the non-tender bubble? Trades. Releases. Spring training invites, oh my!
A sweep. Just like that, the Indians are done in 2020. Zack and T.J. talk about another quick postseason exit and where Cleveland goes from here.
It's Indians and Yankees once again in the first round of the MLB Playoffs. Where does each team have an edge in the best-of-three opening round series? Zack and T.J. examine the trends as the postseason begins.
The AL MVP race heats up. Where does Jose Ramirez fit? Is Shane Bieber still the favorite? How would you evaluate the job Sandy Alomar has done? The playoff match-ups take shape. Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss.
The Indians' run differential is going in the wrong direction. Where will the Indians find offense? Zack and T.J. discuss the Tribe's recent skid and debate which starters should pitch in a three-game playoff series.
Could Shane Bieber really win the AL MVP? Zack and T.J. talk about what would need to occur for it to happen. The two also discuss Brad Hand's weird season and the lack of suspense in the AL Central standings.
T.J. and Zack discuss how "showcases" have gone extinct, talk about the return of Mike Clevinger and what that could mean in trade discussions, assess Shane Bieber's Cy Young level season to this point and continue to be floored by James Karinchak's numbers. Also, which veteran bat would make sense on the Indians?
Zack and T.J. reflect on the actions of Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger and assess the fallout. The guys also talk about a semi-revived offense and what it will take to get Francisco Lindor's offense sparked to life.
Zack and T.J. talk about the difficulty of television broadcasts in the current environment, debate whether the extra-inning rule is actually ... good? .... revisit the Indians' offensive struggles and look for hope and discuss Zach Plesac getting sent home.
Zack and T.J. talk about a lack of Indians offense and Shane Bieber's continued development into one of the game's best.
The Indians are now 10 percent into their schedule. The guys discuss Brad Hand's struggles, the incredible first trip through the rotation, the potential promise of the Tribe lineup and more.
The start of the shortened 2020 MLB season is here. Zack and T.J. preview the roster and give their predictions, outlook and concerns about the upcoming Cleveland Indians 60-game campaign.
The guys record their latest pod during Cleveland's first intrasquad scrimmage of Summer Camp ... or Spring Training 2.0 ... or whatever it's called. Zack and T.J. describe the sights and sounds of Progressive Field and think about what empty ballparks might look and sound like during the upcoming season.
What would a 60-game baseball season look like? How would manager's change their game plans? What would stats look like? Could it impact careers or Hall of Fame candidacies in the future? The guys examine all of those thoughts.
What would baseball look like under strict pandemic guidelines? Would it be worth watching? What would teams do with their prospects? The guys discuss those topics and more.
Murder hornets? Thundersnow? A new Selby Is Godcast? The guys are back to discuss reports of a potential MLB start date, the Last Dance documentary on ESPN and Francisco Lindor's star power.
The guys receive a voice mail from a “listener” who believes the Godcast is actually a conspiracy theory podcast. We oblige.
The guys use Max Ramirez as a way to revisit Kenny Lofton’s baseball-reference page, discuss two of the highest win probability-shifting Indians walk-off wins of the past 25 years and plug Zack’s book about the ‘95 Indians.
Topics: MLB’s plan to play a season - is it worth exploring? What TV show does everyone think is great that you just struggle to get into? Reliving a fun baseball moment from your youth.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe draft Indians players from the 1994-2019 era of Tribe baseball. Zack and T.J. have to pick a specific season and that player can only be selected once.
Spoiler alert: Full rosters listed below.
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MEISEL
C- 1997 Sandy Alomar Jr.
1B- 1996 Julio Franco
2B- 1994 Carlos Baerga
SS- 2018 Francisco Lindor
3B- 1996 Jim Thome
LF- 1994 Albert Belle
CF- 1994 Kenny Lofton
RF- 2001 Juan Gonzalez
DH- 2006 Travis Hafner
Bench- 1999 Omar Vizquel
Bench- 1997 David Justice
Bench- 2005 Johnny Peralta
Bench- 2000 Travis Fryman
Bench- 2019 Roberto Perez
SP- 2008 Cliff Lee
SP- 2019 Mike Clevinger
SP- 2005 Kevin Millwood
SP- 2007 Fausto Carmona
SP- 1996 Charles Nagy
RP- 2017 Andrew Miller
RP- 1995 Jose Mesa
RP- 2014 Cody Allen
RP- 2007 Rafael Perez
RP- 2010 Chris Perez
RP- 2011 Vinnie Pestano
ZUPPE
C- Victor Martinez 2007
1B- Carlos Santana 2019
2B- Roberto Alomar 2001
SS- Asdrubal Cabrera 2011
3B- Jose Ramirez 2018
LF- Michael Brantley 2014
CF- Grady Sizemore 2006
RF- Manny Ramirez 1999
DH- Ellis Burks 2002
Bench- Jason Kipnis 2013
Bench- Shin-Soo Choo 2010
Bench- Yan Gomes 2014
Bench- Casey Blake 2004
Bench- Eddie Murray 1995
SP- Corey Kluber 2017
SP- C.C. Sabathia 2007
SP- Trevor Bauer 2018
SP- Shane Bieber 2019
SP- Carlos Carrasco 2018
RP- Rafael Betancourt 2007
RP- Mike Jackson 1998
RP- Bob Wickman 2001
RP- Julian Tavarez 1995
RP- Steve Karsay 1999
RP- Bob Howry 2005
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss some of their favorite Opening Day memories and share other stories from their youth or earlier days on the Indians beat.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe recap the Indians' 12-run comeback game against the Mariners from Aug. 5, 2001. Cleveland was down 12-0 and 14-2 but managed to rally in the late innings to tie it in the ninth and win in extras. But how did they get there? And what was the context leading up to it? The guys recap it all, along with providing player quotes and revisiting the commercials along the way.
Watch the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9zvplLbFOU&t=15550s
BONUS EPISODE: With the global COVID-19 pandemic suspending all things sports for the foreseeable future, the show revisits our chat with Bill Selby from 2018. "The Selby Is Godcast" is named after Bill Selby, and notably, the improbable, game-winning grand slam he hit off of Mariano Rivera during the 2002 season. Zack and T.J. chat with Selby about his iconic walk-off slam. They also chat with Jolbert Cabrera, another special guest, about the role he played in the epic comeback against the Mariners during the 2001 season.
Topics: One final thought on Francisco Lindor. Is Franmil Reyes the most powerful hitter the Indians have had since Albert Belle? Should fans care about the access reporters get in the locker room?
Topics:
-Bad haircut experiences
-Is it worth it to link the looming Christian Yelich extension to Francisco Lindor?
-Should the Indians be willing to realistically consider a mega deal for their star shortstop?
-What are some of the most positive takeaways from the first half of spring training?
Topics: How loud can Salt River Fields play Take Me Out To The Ballgame? Can the safety netting keep Zack safe? Would you consider Lonnie Chisenhall a bust? What does the ideal Indians outfield look like?
Today's topics: How do you sift through the natural positivity in spring training to find the truth? What has Jake Bauers so confident? Is there more to Adam Plutko than he's previously demonstrated? Plus: Early Indians lineup predictions.
Topic's: How concerned should Indians fans be about Mike Clevinger's injury? Does the team have enough depth to withstand the absence of Clevinger in the short term? What are some of your favorite parts about early spring training?
Today's topics: Thoughts on reports of potential MLB postseason realignment, reaction to the Mookie Betts trade and how it relates to Francisco Lindor, why isn't Joc Pederson on his way to the Indians and are we being too negative about the Tribe's 2020 outlook?
Topics: What were our takeaways from Terry Francona's meeting with the media at TribeFest? Is it possible to separate the Indians being a good team from the things that have disappointed you this offseason?
Topics: Continued fallout from the Astros' sign-stealing scandal and the Dolans win an award. That will go over well.
More info on Cleveland Sports Trivia Night Fundraiser for Matt Loede: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cleveland-sports-trivia-night-fundraiser-for-matt-loede-tickets-90715764293
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Topics: Why are "analytics" still viewed as a scary thing? Was the punishment handed down by MLB to the Astros appropriate? Would fans be OK with their team cheating if it meant winning a championship?
Topics covered in this episode: What to make of Mike Clevinger trade "rumors," using fairness to evaluate the Indians, and what remaining free-agent outfielder makes the most sense -- if anyone?
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You remember Omar Vizquel's missed bunt in the playoffs. You can picture Lenny Webster complaining that Vizquel fouled it. But do you remember the action that led up to it? Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe travel back to the 1997 ALCS between the Indians and Orioles and recap a bizarre Game 3.
Watch the game with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny6_DD3Y720&t=2336s
All clips are courtesy of Fox Sports.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe give their initial thoughts on the Corey Kluber trade.
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T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel recap the Winter Meetings and address some of the recent rumors involving Francisco Lindor and the Dodgers.
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss the fireworks that became the signings of Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg and attempt to explain what that could mean for the Corey Kluber trade market. The guys also continue the on-going Francisco Lindor trade discussion and talk about why it's important to capitalize on Lindor's presence if they don't trade him this winter.
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Zack Meisel joins the podcast from the Winter Meetings. Zack and T.J. Zuppe discuss the theme of the next several days for the Indians, including what does Cleveland do with their biggest trade chips, Francisco Lindor and Corey Kluber?
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe revisit conversations about potential Francisco Lindor trades, discuss the important elements of a possible Corey Kluber deal and attempt to map out what extensions for Mike Clevinger and Shane Bieber would look like.
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ZacK Meisel is back and discusses the Indians' starting pitching depth with T.J. Zuppe. Which pitcher would you rather trade? And how will the Tribe utilize all of their extra starters in 2020?
T.J. Zuppe is joined by guest host Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. The guys talk about Jordan's jump to a new beat last year and discuss all of the difficulties that a beat writer experiences when taking over the beat of a new team. Bastian also shares some of his favorite memories of covering the Indians.
T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel examine the free agent infield market and determine which of the potential bargains would be the best fit for the Indians.
T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel discuss the changes to the Indians' major league coaching staff and explain why it can be so difficult to evaluate the job of a big league manager.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe offer their thoughts on the Nationals winning the 2019 World Series. Is there anything the Indians can take away from Washington's wild ride? The guys also stumble back into a discussion over Francisco Lindor's future while attempting to dodge the Halloween rain.
T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel reveal some of the odd and fun numbers they pulled while doing Statcast searches at BaseballSavant.com from the 2019 Indians season in this special bonus episode of the Selby Is Godcast.
T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel have the first of what is sure to be many conversations about Francisco Lindor's future with the Indians. Sign him? Trade him? Enjoy him? The guys discuss the possibilities.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe talk whistling, MLB Postseason telecasts and discus the early goals for the Indians' offseason.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe talk about which past interview has been the most intimidating and pull back the curtain on reporter-player conversations. Then, the guys discuss what this postseason is teaching us about what the Indians might need to address this winter.
How can a season feature disappointment and failure and still be and undeniably encouraging? Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe attempt to answer that question, briefly recapping the 2019 Indians campaign. Then, the guys begin to look ahead to the upcoming offseason.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe preview and important final week for the Indians, discuss Oscar Mercado’s resurgence and attempt to forecast what to expect from Jose Ramirez in his return.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss how they think Jason Kipnis’ career will be remembered in Cleveland, journey through the list of Tribe second basemen between Roberto Alomar and Jason Kipnis and break down the potential chaos ahead in the final week of the regular season.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe talk about the promotion of relief prospect James Karinchak, discuss the draft and development system that has helped create a parade of young, impressive pitchers this season, and focus on Aaron Civale’s incredible first eight starts of his career.
How much credit do the Indians get for getting back in the division race? How much blame should they get for putting themselves in the hole to begin with? And, given their recent injuries and losses, can they really do it again? Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss that, while also talking Yasiel Puig’s recent struggles and deciding if Mike Clevinger deserves Cy Young love at the bottom of voter ballots.
Can the Indians withstand yet another injury? T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel discuss if and how the Tribe can overcome the loss of Jose Ramirez for 5-7 weeks. The guys also talk about Franmil Reyes’ recent turnaround and the impending return of Carlos Carrasco.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe talk about the chances of Carlos Carrasco and Corey Kluber helping in September and October. Then, the guys take listener questions on Brad Hand’s recent struggles, Yasiel Puig, on-field potted plants and bunting.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe recap how the Indians made an 11.5 game deficit in the AL Central disappear and agree to forgive all of the early-season hot takes.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe marvel at how far the Indians have come over the past two months, revisit the Danny Salazar risk and talk about what it means to be an ace. What would it take for Shane Bieber to get there? And could the Indians hang with the Astros’ amazing rotation in the postseason?
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe offer their instant reaction to the Trevor Bauer three-team trade.
Trevor Bauer, consumed by emotional fire, launches a ball over the center field wall in Sunday’s loss. Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss which opinions about the incident matter the most, address his trade value and look at which hitters might fit best at the upcoming deadline.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss the complexities of the trade deadline, assess the recent stellar play of Jose Ramirez and Tyler Naquin, and examine the dangers of arbitrary endpoints and small sample sizes.
T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel discuss the current career trajectory of Shane Bieber, offer insight on the Indians’ mentality approaching the MLB trade deadline and discuss best fits for potential Trevor Bauer deals.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe recap the All-Star week in Cleveland, discuss a touching moment for Carlos Carrasco and look toward the second half, the trade deadline and a massive series against the Twins this weekend.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe talk about the Indians’ rough weekend in Baltimore, fun potential home run derby targets, max contracts and compare the NBA offseason to the MLB snooze-filled offseason.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel discuss another positive week for the Tribe, explain why Bobby Bradley deserves a shot in the majors, remain perplexed by Jose Ramirez and talk more trade scenarios.
T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel react to the Indians' recent 5-3 homestand against the Twins, Yankees and Reds. Then, the guys talk about why it's a bad idea to automatically dismiss potential Brad Hand or Trevor Bauer trade offers.
Can the Indians take anything positive away from this season if the losses continue to accumulate? TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel discuss. Also, Zack shares how his day was spoiled.
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe are back (?!?!), discussing the many problems that plague the Indians this season. But are the guys back ... for good?!
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel (and a special guest) discuss the likelihood that Francisco Lindor is ready for opening day, where the biggest concerns remain on the roster and which young players are worth getting excited about.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe offer their opinion on the Hanley Ramirez signing and debate how much life is left in his bat. Then, the guys talk about Trevor Bauer's mic'd up video, how he can help baseball's image and if he's the right guy to do it. Also, T.J. whiffs on another random former Indians player of the day.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe attempt to run through the Indians’ bullpen candidates to preview what the relievers will look like this season. Then, the guys talk about the clubhouse atmosphere in Goodyear and feature their random former Indians player of the day.
T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel offer their first impressions of the PECOTA projections at Baseball Prospectus, which have the Indians winning 96 games. Then, the guys field listener questions and debate if the home run derby or All-Star Game is the better fan experience.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic discuss indications that the Indians won't add anything of major significance before spring training and evaluate what that means for the club's disappointing offseason. Then, the guys decide where it makes sense to keep the glass half full.
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe recap the spectacle that was Tribe Jam. Zack shares anecdotes from his stories this week on The Athletic. Then, the duo debate Omar Vizquel’s hall of fame candidacy and discuss flaws in the voting process.
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe recap TribeFest weekend and share how different the clubhouse looked and felt following the departure of a few veteran Indians players this winter.
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe reset the offseason and update where things currently stand for the Indians and their pursuit to upgrade their roster. They also take listener questions about Cody Allen, AJ Pollock, Bryce Harper and more.
Zack Meisel shares his crazy conspiracy theory involving the Indians' salary dumping this offseason (really?!), then Zack and TJ Zuppe discuss the balance between being patient and pessimistic when it comes to the big picture and talk about what they'd do this winter. Plus, reckless speculation and a random player of the day!
Zack Meisel tells TJ Zuppe of his WiFi nightmare, riding back from Vegas minutes after the Indians completed a three-team deal involving Carlos Santana and Edwin Encarnacion. Oh, did we mention that the Tribe front office was on the same plane? Meisel and Zuppe also offer analysis on the deal and discuss what’s next.
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe are joined by Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal to continue the Winter Meetings discussion, breaking down the thought process behind Corey Kluber and Trevor Bauer trade rumors.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel talk about the biggest trade question of the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas: Will it be Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer?
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe look ahead to the Winter Meetings, recap their thoughts on the Yan Gomes trade and discuss what’s next for the Indians.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss the latest Indians trade rumors and separate the fact from the fiction. Then, Meisel and Zuppe talk about the Tribe's new uniform enhancements, which were revealed this week.
TJ Zuppe of The Athletic is joined this week by MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. The two discuss how they voted in the BBWAA awards and explained the method behind making their selections.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel discuss the validity of recent trade rumors involving Corey Kluber and Carlos Carrasco and discuss if and when it would make sense to consider trading them.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic talk about the current dangers of being a head coach / manager in Cleveland and assess the job done by Terry Francona. Then, they discuss the Tribe’s current window before selecting a random former Indians player of the day.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic discuss reports of the Astros cheating in the ALDS against the Indians and analyze how much it ultimately factored into the outcome. Then, they talk about baseball’s presentation of the postseason and break down the top random jersey sightings of 2018.
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe of The Athletic react to the Indians getting swept by the Astros in the ALDS and begin to unpack the how and why behind it.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic talk about the Indians' upcoming playoff series against the Astros and examine if the Tribe is headed for a deep run through October.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe welcome former Cleveland Indians Bill Selby and Jolbert Cabrera to the podcast and revisit two of the most memorable moments of their playing careers.
T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic reflect on past Indians hangover lineups and share the sights and sounds in the clubhouse following another AL Central clinch.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic discuss Zack's recap of the 22-game win streak from 2017 and talk about if momentum matters entering the MLB postseason.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic talk about Zack's epic Mario Kart showdown with Jose Ramirez, and are joined by Andre Knott to discuss the race, the trade for Josh Donaldson and the uncertainty of September for the Cleveland Indians.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss Andrew Miller's latest injury, the flaws of every contender, the upcoming waiver deadline, and a potential surprise addition to the Indians' September bullpen.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic spend far too long reminiscing about random moments from the Indians' postseason runs of the 90's and discuss the impact of Jim Thome.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic talk about Yandy Diaz (yes, again) and where he fits best in the Cleveland Indians' lineup.
T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic, in response to a listener request, pick their all-time Indians lineup and pitching staff.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic talk about the Cleveland Indians' trade deadline, the activation of Andrew Miller and the potential complexion of the Tribe bullpen in the postseason.
The Athletic's Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe react to the Indians' trade for Brad Hand and Adam Cimber, explain how it impacts the bullpen and discuss how they'd go about fixing the outfield before the trade deadline.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic Cleveland talk about the communication breakdown in the bullpen that helped sink the Indians on Tuesday night against the Reds.
Cleveland Indians writers T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic talk about the time T.J. went to jail, discuss the Indians' five All-Stars and kick around crazy trade ideas involving Manny Machado and other stars.
TheAthletic.com's T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel battle technology to talk LeBron's departure and what that means to the Cleveland sports scene and discuss which Indians player could claim the crown for King of Cleveland. Also, trade deadline talk!
The Athletic Cleveland's T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel talk about the complexities of trading prospects at the deadline and discuss which players might be worth it for the Indians this July. Also, don't miss the Random Ex-Indian of the Day!
T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland talk about Neil Ramirez's emergence in the Indians bullpen. What does it mean for the entire group? Also, where is the best food in Detroit? They also discuss Terry Francona's appreciation for LeBron James. And the Random Indian of the Day!
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland talk about the Indians' outfield situation. Then, the pair discusses the complicated way reporters and writers might root for unique stories and people.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic talk about Michael Brantley's torrid start to the season and reflect on the Indians' decision to pick up his option this season. They also discuss bullpening and Mike Clevinger's thoughts on the universe and different dimensions.
The Athletic's Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe break down the Indians' strengths and weaknesses through 40 games and rank the importance of some of the things that need to be fixed.
The Athletic's T.J. Zuppe is joined by Jordan Bastian of MLB.com this week to discuss the returning Andrew Miller, the decision to drop Jason Kipnis in the order and when you can begin to trust the sample size.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic chat about the leash for Josh Tomlin, the Tribe's bullpen complexion and the Melky Cabrera addition.
In the latest episode, Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe of The Athletic recap the Indians' recent trip to Puerto Rico. Zack chronicles Francisco Lindor's homecoming, then TJ sets the weekend scene from Baltimore. Then, they look ahead to the Cubs series and discuss the potentially painful memories from the 2016 World Series.
Do we truly realize how good Corey Kluber is? The Athletic's T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel discuss his appreciation level, share some of the early observations from the clubhouse (and parking garage) and explain why Shohei Ohtani is good for baseball.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic react to Edwin Encarnacion's unlikely sprint around the bases, make some way-too-early observations and reveal the story of the hidden bag of press dining chicken.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic preview the start of the Indians season in Seattle.
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe of The Athletic Cleveland unpack the Indians' remaining roster decisions, break down their odd depth distribution and explain why they believe Mike Clevinger is destined to dominate in 2018.
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe of The Athletic Cleveland talk about the gap between the Indians and Twins, Francisco Mejia’s added outfield work, Bradley Zimmer’s room for growth and the race for the final spot in the Tribe bullpen.
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe of The Athletic talk about Jason Kipnis’ hot start this spring, the clarity surrounding the Indians’ rotation and where Danny Salazar fits best. Then, Zack and TJ discuss the thoughtfulness and work ethic that fuels Trevor Bauer.
The Athletic’s TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel discuss the minor league signing of Mike Napoli and assess what the Indians are getting out of the potentially brief reunion. Then, they talk about the current complexion of the bullpen and ponder if and where Ryan Merritt might fit into their plans.
The Athletic’s Zack Meisel joins TJ Zuppe from Goodyear, Arizona to discuss the weather, pace of play and the end of the JD Martinez saga. The two then discuss some of the early developments around Indians camp, including the status of Michael Brantley, Danny Salazar and the return of Rajai Davis.
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe of The Athletic offer a small peek behind the curtain, explaining what makes spring training unique. They also discuss how everything in camp revolves around Michael Brantley’s health.
The Athletic’s TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel talk about the newly released PECOTA projections and unpack a recent rumor about Edwin Encarnacion. And just before breaking down Zack’s scouting series, he unleashes a giant spoiler about The Office that TJ wasn’t prepared for.
Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic discuss odd dreams, the decision to remove Chief Wahoo from the Indians’ uniforms, Omar Vizquel’s Hall of Fame candidacy and the obvious trade fit between the Tribe and Brewers.
The Athletic’s Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe are joined by Jordan Bastian of MLB.com and Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal for a beat writer roundtable at TribeFest.
The Athletic’s TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel discuss the fair and unfair narratives surrounding the Indians’ winter and upcoming season, reveal concerns and answer listener questions.
T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland wonder when someone will heat up the MLB hot stove and discuss, if possible, how teams like the Indians could take advantage of the slow-moving market.
The Athletic’s Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe resume the podcast by talking about the lack of activity around MLB. After discussing the Tribe offseason, they explain how real life trade discussions aren’t that much different than their HBD teams or your fantasy football squad.
The Athletic’s Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe talk about what happens at the MLB Winter Meetings - and this year, it’s not much - and discuss the interior design of the Indians’ front office suite. Oh, and there’s some Carlos Santana talk, too. Come for the lobby description, stay for Peter Griffin’s Rock Lobster.
The Athletic’s TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel talk about Dan Otero’s new contract, then compare the way lineups were built in the 90s compared to how teams are managed today. The pair also discuss their favorite “Titoisms” and take listener questions.
The Athletic’s Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe talk about ways to hypothetically extend the Indians’ contention window, discuss Francisco Lindor’s worth and reveal the importance of considering the source during the hot stove rumor season.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland debate if the sense of dread and panic surrounding the Indians offseason is warranted and decide when is too soon to be celebrating Christmas.
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe of The Athletic talk about the decision to extend Carlos Santana the qualifying offer, compare recent Browns complacency to past Indians teams, ask if Danny Salazar might be better utilized out of the bullpen and answer listener twitter questions.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel discuss the craziness of this World Series and draft some of their most memorable moments from the 2017 season.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic talk about shifting to offseason mode and discuss some of the unique things you see behind the scenes in the MLB postseason.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel of the Athletic are joined by Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal and Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com to break down the Indians’ shocking loss in Game 5 of the ALDS.
TJ and Zack discuss the craziness of ALDS Game 2, Edwin Encarnacion’s injury and what to expect from Carlos Carrasco at Yankee Stadium in Game 3.
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe break down the Indians’ ALDS roster and their decision to pitch Trevor Bauer in Game 1.
Zack Meisel and TJ Zuppe talk about the Indians’ decision to put Mike Clevinger in the bullpen for the playoffs, kick around the idea of using a bullpen day in the postseason and ask if people have forgotten how good Grady Sizemore was.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel of the Athletic Cleveland talk about the Indians' champagne celebration following Theo division clinch and obscure Indians memorabilia.
TJ Zuppe and Zack Meisel of The Athletic talk about how the Indians have managed to win 12 straight with a banged-up roster and decide if Trevor Bauer is becoming a fan favorite.
T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel of the Athletic Cleveland talk about their favorite obscure baseball players, who would start Game 3 of a playoff series for the Indians and how the team has handled injuries.