SPRINGBOARD: Travis Bazzana IGNITES World Baseball Classic | Spring Breakout Roster Prediction

World Baseball Classic fever hits Cleveland as all eyes turn to Travis Bazzana and Team Australia, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and top-tier international talent providing high-stakes tests. Can Bazzana leverage the global stage as a springboard to MLB stardom? Justin Lada highlights Guardians prospects Dylan DeLucia and Matt Festa with Team Italy, Logan Allen leading Panama’s rotation, and Canada’s Bo Naylor. Get a full watch guide for Guardians fans as pool play drama unfolds. Justin Lada also predicts Cleveland Guardians’ spring breakout roster, debating whether rising stars like Josh Hartle, Joey Oakie, and Ralphie Velazquez will make the cut. Who deserves the spotlight at each position, and could Daniel Espino’s long-awaited return create buzz? The episode wraps with a look around the AL Central: all the pressure on the Detroit Tigers, the Twins’ injury woes, Royals’ bats heating up, and why the White Sox lineup could be sneakily dangerous this season.

00:00 Locked On Guardians Podcast

05:01 Pool C Preview

08:14 Saturday Pool Play Preview

16:13 Guardians Spring Breakout Roster Predictions

17:51 Spring Breakout Catcher Debate

25:55 Skubal's Focus: Winning & Future

27:42 Detroit's Pressure, Twins' Woes

30:43 Spring Training Pitching Updates

Everydayer Club

If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonguardians.supercast.com/

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

PlayStation

This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit https://mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE.

Turbo Tax

For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.  

Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  

Indeed

Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast

Gametime

Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.

FanDuel

FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.

FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-guardians/

Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More

🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/

#Guardians #ClevelandGuardians #MLB

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.