Justin L
@jlbaseball.bsky.social
🎙️ Locked On Guardians: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-guardians/ | ✍️ about Guardians prospects @ nextyearincleveland.substack.com
Prospects Live & News-Herald | 70 grade potential, 40 grade power | Don't stick to sports | He/Him
Prospects Live & News-Herald | 70 grade potential, 40 grade power | Don't stick to sports | He/Him
LeBron, Travis Kelce (and Taylor Swift)...it is just waiting for you...
Detroit Pistons All-Star and Arlington, Texas native Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake of his hometown MLB team, the Texas Rangers, he told ESPN.
February 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
LeBron, Travis Kelce (and Taylor Swift)...it is just waiting for you...
Not a Castellanos homer.
But, his release is going to trigger some major world event, isnt it?
But, his release is going to trigger some major world event, isnt it?
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Not a Castellanos homer.
But, his release is going to trigger some major world event, isnt it?
But, his release is going to trigger some major world event, isnt it?
Honestly, nobody.
We had a soccer player from my graduating class that played in the MLS with the LA Galaxy very briefly.
That's about it.
We had a soccer player from my graduating class that played in the MLS with the LA Galaxy very briefly.
That's about it.
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
guys i just found out i went to the same high school as howard lutnick. please respect my privacy at this time.
February 12, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Honestly, nobody.
We had a soccer player from my graduating class that played in the MLS with the LA Galaxy very briefly.
That's about it.
We had a soccer player from my graduating class that played in the MLS with the LA Galaxy very briefly.
That's about it.
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Today's Locked On #Guardians
Thanks to @lancebroz.bsky.social for joining us to drop some great knowledge
⚾️Can the Guardians repeat September rotation magic?
⚾️What makes Khal Stephen and Parker Messick good prospects
⚾️Metrics, data and trends that matter
youtu.be/iHkyokhAE20
Thanks to @lancebroz.bsky.social for joining us to drop some great knowledge
⚾️Can the Guardians repeat September rotation magic?
⚾️What makes Khal Stephen and Parker Messick good prospects
⚾️Metrics, data and trends that matter
youtu.be/iHkyokhAE20
REVEALED: Why Cleveland Guardians Pitching Need the RIGHT MIX To Compete | Lance Brozdowski
YouTube video by Locked On Guardians
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Today's Locked On #Guardians
Thanks to @lancebroz.bsky.social for joining us to drop some great knowledge
⚾️Can the Guardians repeat September rotation magic?
⚾️What makes Khal Stephen and Parker Messick good prospects
⚾️Metrics, data and trends that matter
youtu.be/iHkyokhAE20
Thanks to @lancebroz.bsky.social for joining us to drop some great knowledge
⚾️Can the Guardians repeat September rotation magic?
⚾️What makes Khal Stephen and Parker Messick good prospects
⚾️Metrics, data and trends that matter
youtu.be/iHkyokhAE20
Interest between Ben Lively and the #Guardians on a two year minor league deal to rehab this year from TJ has now turned into an official deal.
February 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Interest between Ben Lively and the #Guardians on a two year minor league deal to rehab this year from TJ has now turned into an official deal.
The natural sounds of baseball are so therapeutic.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Ernie Clement taking some ground balls this morning in Dunedin. #BlueJays
February 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The natural sounds of baseball are so therapeutic.
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There is this enormous disconnect where fans wanted more action and big moves, and the Phillies wanted to clear room for prospects. That led to a lot of fans mad that Justin Crawford wasn't called up last year upset that they didn't re-sign Harrison Bader this offseason.
Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford are two of the most exciting prospects we’ve seen in years.
And the Phillies front office screwed up so bad this offseason that many fans don’t even care.
Incredible work.
And the Phillies front office screwed up so bad this offseason that many fans don’t even care.
Incredible work.
February 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
There is this enormous disconnect where fans wanted more action and big moves, and the Phillies wanted to clear room for prospects. That led to a lot of fans mad that Justin Crawford wasn't called up last year upset that they didn't re-sign Harrison Bader this offseason.
Today's Locked On #Guardians
Thanks to @lancebroz.bsky.social for joining us to drop some great knowledge
⚾️Can the Guardians repeat September rotation magic?
⚾️What makes Khal Stephen and Parker Messick good prospects
⚾️Metrics, data and trends that matter
youtu.be/iHkyokhAE20
Thanks to @lancebroz.bsky.social for joining us to drop some great knowledge
⚾️Can the Guardians repeat September rotation magic?
⚾️What makes Khal Stephen and Parker Messick good prospects
⚾️Metrics, data and trends that matter
youtu.be/iHkyokhAE20
REVEALED: Why Cleveland Guardians Pitching Need the RIGHT MIX To Compete | Lance Brozdowski
YouTube video by Locked On Guardians
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Today's Locked On #Guardians
Thanks to @lancebroz.bsky.social for joining us to drop some great knowledge
⚾️Can the Guardians repeat September rotation magic?
⚾️What makes Khal Stephen and Parker Messick good prospects
⚾️Metrics, data and trends that matter
youtu.be/iHkyokhAE20
Thanks to @lancebroz.bsky.social for joining us to drop some great knowledge
⚾️Can the Guardians repeat September rotation magic?
⚾️What makes Khal Stephen and Parker Messick good prospects
⚾️Metrics, data and trends that matter
youtu.be/iHkyokhAE20
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You know how when you have a toddler they’ll ask you a question but they’re not ready for the answer?
Well anyway there are some fans who simply should not be told anything about prospects. They shouldn’t know the top prospect’s name. They shouldn’t know the AAA team. They can’t handle it
Well anyway there are some fans who simply should not be told anything about prospects. They shouldn’t know the top prospect’s name. They shouldn’t know the AAA team. They can’t handle it
February 11, 2026 at 4:09 PM
You know how when you have a toddler they’ll ask you a question but they’re not ready for the answer?
Well anyway there are some fans who simply should not be told anything about prospects. They shouldn’t know the top prospect’s name. They shouldn’t know the AAA team. They can’t handle it
Well anyway there are some fans who simply should not be told anything about prospects. They shouldn’t know the top prospect’s name. They shouldn’t know the AAA team. They can’t handle it
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Last year, a lot of the games on Baseball Savant said "no Statcast," as a lot of the spring parks weren't available.
This year ... well, fun that you don't see that label baseballsavant.mlb.com/gamefeed?dat...
This year ... well, fun that you don't see that label baseballsavant.mlb.com/gamefeed?dat...
February 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Last year, a lot of the games on Baseball Savant said "no Statcast," as a lot of the spring parks weren't available.
This year ... well, fun that you don't see that label baseballsavant.mlb.com/gamefeed?dat...
This year ... well, fun that you don't see that label baseballsavant.mlb.com/gamefeed?dat...
Today's Locked On #Guardians
The college baseball season is getting underway. So we're getting ready with some draft talk!
⚾️How does this year's college class stack up?
⚾️College hitters and pitchers to watch for Cleveland
⚾️Impact of Tigers Verlander signing on division
youtu.be/i5nHX-OmG6Y
The college baseball season is getting underway. So we're getting ready with some draft talk!
⚾️How does this year's college class stack up?
⚾️College hitters and pitchers to watch for Cleveland
⚾️Impact of Tigers Verlander signing on division
youtu.be/i5nHX-OmG6Y
STOCK WATCH: Cleveland Guardians 2026 MLB Draft NAMES TO KNOW From College Hitters and Pitchers
YouTube video by Locked On Guardians
youtu.be
February 11, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Today's Locked On #Guardians
The college baseball season is getting underway. So we're getting ready with some draft talk!
⚾️How does this year's college class stack up?
⚾️College hitters and pitchers to watch for Cleveland
⚾️Impact of Tigers Verlander signing on division
youtu.be/i5nHX-OmG6Y
The college baseball season is getting underway. So we're getting ready with some draft talk!
⚾️How does this year's college class stack up?
⚾️College hitters and pitchers to watch for Cleveland
⚾️Impact of Tigers Verlander signing on division
youtu.be/i5nHX-OmG6Y
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The DOJ is now the Cleveland Browns of law
Breaking News: Prosecutors failed to secure an indictment against six Democrats who posted a video reminding members of the military to refuse illegal orders.
Prosecutors Fail to Bring Charges Against Democrats Involved in Illegal Orders Video
The rejection was a remarkable rebuke, suggesting that ordinary citizens did not believe that the lawmakers had committed any crimes.
nyti.ms
February 11, 2026 at 1:58 AM
The DOJ is now the Cleveland Browns of law
On today's Locked On #Guardians
⚾️Despite back-to-back division titles & returning the same roster, the Guardians are not & should NOT be favorites
⚾️Why the projections systems/odds have them 3rd of even 4th
⚾️How they stack up vs the divison
⚾️Can they beat the odds?
youtu.be/X638aEucd_s
⚾️Despite back-to-back division titles & returning the same roster, the Guardians are not & should NOT be favorites
⚾️Why the projections systems/odds have them 3rd of even 4th
⚾️How they stack up vs the divison
⚾️Can they beat the odds?
youtu.be/X638aEucd_s
OUTLOOK: Why the Cleveland Guardians Road to ANOTHER Division Title is More CHALLENING Than Ever
YouTube video by Locked On Guardians
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM
On today's Locked On #Guardians
⚾️Despite back-to-back division titles & returning the same roster, the Guardians are not & should NOT be favorites
⚾️Why the projections systems/odds have them 3rd of even 4th
⚾️How they stack up vs the divison
⚾️Can they beat the odds?
youtu.be/X638aEucd_s
⚾️Despite back-to-back division titles & returning the same roster, the Guardians are not & should NOT be favorites
⚾️Why the projections systems/odds have them 3rd of even 4th
⚾️How they stack up vs the divison
⚾️Can they beat the odds?
youtu.be/X638aEucd_s
That was a gritty ass win by the Cavs
February 10, 2026 at 4:38 AM
That was a gritty ass win by the Cavs
I know that's not why he makes big money, but does James Harden ever play defense?
February 10, 2026 at 2:28 AM
I know that's not why he makes big money, but does James Harden ever play defense?
Because there is no QB equivalent in MLB.
If there was, Paul Skenes would have the Pirates in the NLCS vs the Dodgers.
And that's why in a "big city" like Buffalo can keep Josh Allen.
In another structure he'd be playing for the Cowboys or Giants by now.
If there was, Paul Skenes would have the Pirates in the NLCS vs the Dodgers.
And that's why in a "big city" like Buffalo can keep Josh Allen.
In another structure he'd be playing for the Cowboys or Giants by now.
Your annual MLB vs NFL parity report
Champs last 10 seasons:
MLB: 7 teams
NFL 6 teams
Teams in "finals" last 10 seasons:
MLB 13
NFL 9
Reminder: The NFL is the "any team can win" league
Champs last 10 seasons:
MLB: 7 teams
NFL 6 teams
Teams in "finals" last 10 seasons:
MLB 13
NFL 9
Reminder: The NFL is the "any team can win" league
February 10, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Because there is no QB equivalent in MLB.
If there was, Paul Skenes would have the Pirates in the NLCS vs the Dodgers.
And that's why in a "big city" like Buffalo can keep Josh Allen.
In another structure he'd be playing for the Cowboys or Giants by now.
If there was, Paul Skenes would have the Pirates in the NLCS vs the Dodgers.
And that's why in a "big city" like Buffalo can keep Josh Allen.
In another structure he'd be playing for the Cowboys or Giants by now.
😂
2027 - chipotle to close over 1000 stores in the US
Bookmark it.
2027 - chipotle to close over 1000 stores in the US
Bookmark it.
Chipotle to raise prices in 2026, focus on high-income customers
Chipotle to raise prices in 2026, focus on high-income customers
CFO Adam Rymer said that customers can expect Chipotle to raise prices 1-2% as the company’s margins remain “under pressure.”
myfox8.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:41 AM
😂
2027 - chipotle to close over 1000 stores in the US
Bookmark it.
2027 - chipotle to close over 1000 stores in the US
Bookmark it.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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Isaac Parades to the Brewers?
Brewers' current (non-1B) infield depth:
-Joey Ortiz
-Brice Turang
-Jett Williams (never played third)
A move is likely coming.
-Joey Ortiz
-Brice Turang
-Jett Williams (never played third)
A move is likely coming.
February 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Isaac Parades to the Brewers?
The Brewers trading a comp pick is certainly interesting with how they handle the draft.
Wont be surprised at all if Harrison has a great run for them though.
Sell high on Durbin, a weird profile.
Wont be surprised at all if Harrison has a great run for them though.
Sell high on Durbin, a weird profile.
February 9, 2026 at 2:29 PM
The Brewers trading a comp pick is certainly interesting with how they handle the draft.
Wont be surprised at all if Harrison has a great run for them though.
Sell high on Durbin, a weird profile.
Wont be surprised at all if Harrison has a great run for them though.
Sell high on Durbin, a weird profile.
"The league has advised us to tell the players to carry their papers with them at all times. That's it."
Disgusting MLB. Absolutely capitulating, disgusting.
Disgusting MLB. Absolutely capitulating, disgusting.
*new* from me:
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, three front office staffers spoke to me about helping Latino baseball players and their families navigate an America ravaged by ICE raids.
They say guidance from MLB has been “minimal” so their teams are getting creative.
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, three front office staffers spoke to me about helping Latino baseball players and their families navigate an America ravaged by ICE raids.
They say guidance from MLB has been “minimal” so their teams are getting creative.
How do MLB workers protect Latin players from Trump's ICE raids? By themselves.
Front office staffers told eyeblack about keeping immigrant players safe while league guidance is minimal and "Manfred kisses Trump's ass."
www.readeyeblack.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:18 PM
"The league has advised us to tell the players to carry their papers with them at all times. That's it."
Disgusting MLB. Absolutely capitulating, disgusting.
Disgusting MLB. Absolutely capitulating, disgusting.
I do enjoy the rhetoric that the Pirates are "trying" by finally giving their first multi year FA contract to...Ryan O'Hearn and then giving $12M to a 35 year old DH coming off a torn hip with a domestic violence background.
I know Cleveland has done NOTHING. Both are true simultaneously.
I know Cleveland has done NOTHING. Both are true simultaneously.
February 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I do enjoy the rhetoric that the Pirates are "trying" by finally giving their first multi year FA contract to...Ryan O'Hearn and then giving $12M to a 35 year old DH coming off a torn hip with a domestic violence background.
I know Cleveland has done NOTHING. Both are true simultaneously.
I know Cleveland has done NOTHING. Both are true simultaneously.
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That halftime show is what people mean when they say "joy is an act of resistance."
February 9, 2026 at 1:54 AM
That halftime show is what people mean when they say "joy is an act of resistance."
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Benito is a threat b/c he makes art so alluring and enjoyable you want to understand everything about it and then you end up learning about sugar and slavery and colonialism and the Taínos and Hawaii and then you probably have some thoughts of your own, and that's why art is powerful and dangerous
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Benito is a threat b/c he makes art so alluring and enjoyable you want to understand everything about it and then you end up learning about sugar and slavery and colonialism and the Taínos and Hawaii and then you probably have some thoughts of your own, and that's why art is powerful and dangerous