Guardians of the Future

Justin Lada, of Next Year in Cleveland, the News-Herald/Morning Journal, and Prospects Live provides news, analysis and interviews of the Cleveland Guardians minor league system.

Guardians of the Future is a sports podcast hosted by Next Year in Cleveland, with 185 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Next Year in Cleveland hosts Guardians of the Future, a sports show with 185 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Oops All Lefties

  Aug 26, 202547 minS23

  <p>(Cleveland) Guardians of the Future is back once again! Mike Mahoney joins Justin Lada to discuss:</p><p><br></p>Parker Messick's MLB debutJohn Means' rehabJosh Hartle's promotionKhal Stephen's Guardians org deubtBraylon Doughty's unfortunate injury newsRalphy Velazquez's exploding developmentIf George Valera needs to be called up.<p><br></p><p>Thanks to Mike for joining, the support and listening. Hope you enjoy!</p><p>Subscribe to Next Year in Cleveland for more: https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_WEa5TNVR0I</p>

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  Episode #3

  It's Promotion Time

  Aug 10, 202541 minS23

  <p>Guardians of the Future is back!</p><p><br></p><p>We're talking about the promotions in the Cleveland Guardians system including Travis Bazzana, Cooper Ingle, Ralphy Velazquez, Rafe Schlesinger and more.</p><p><br></p><p>The show also dives into the Guardians trading for RHP Khal Stephen at the trade deadline for Shane Bieber.</p><p>We also recap the 2025 MLB Draft Class by the Cleveland Guardians.</p><p>Wrapping up the show, we talk about the potential Arizona Fall League participants for the Cleveland Guardians.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to Next Year in Cleveland...

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  Episode #2

  SPRING STANDOUTS: These Cleveland Guardians Prospects Are Standing Out in Spring Training

  Mar 21, 202536 minS23

  <p>We're talking all things Cleveland Guardians spring training in this episode of Guardians of the Future. Spring Breakout performance, spring training standouts, AND we're talking about the potential roster for the Columbus Clippers to start the year.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the newsletter https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0Iww01KX9x4</p>

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  Episode #1

  Which Guardians prospects are coming to spring training & who needs a big performance?

  Jan 16, 202530 minS23

  <p>The Guardians of the Future podcast is back! The first episode of 2025 talks about which Cleveland Guardians prospects got invites to major league spring training, which ones didn't and why, as well as which prospects need to have a good showing in spring training.</p> <p><br></p> <p>We also get into some of the off-season trades that added prospects to the Guardians system, as well as upcoming prospect content coming your way!</p> <p><br></p> <p>Subscribe to the newsletter https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/</p> <p><br></p> <p>Subscribe & watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2...

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  Episode #14

  Talking Ship: Reviewing the Lake County Captains 2024 Championship Season

  Sep 25, 20241h 8mS22

  <p>On a long overdue episode of Guardians of the Future, Lake County Captains broadcasters Luke Potosky and Tyler Danburg join the show to recap the Captains 2024 season, including the first half division title, Travis Bazzana's debut, and the Captains rigging home the Midwest League Championship </p> <p><br></p> <p>Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZHSgcZO_FP4</p>

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