BONUS! Surprises: Mock Draft 2.0 40 Picks Who Do We Think Your Team Will Add? Cleveland Guardians Podcast

MLB Draft intrigue heats up as potential stars like Rock Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and Vahn Lackey ignite debate at the top of a loaded first round. Which teams will land elite shortstops, breakout prep arms, and power hitters, and who might be the surprise slider or steal of the draft? Jeff Ellis breaks down all 40 picks, spotlighting the strategies of draft-heavy franchises like the Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, and Pittsburgh Pirates, while weighing high-upside prep talent against proven college performers.   Key discussions include the Cleveland Guardians’ search for their next left-handed bat, the San Francisco Giants’ potential draft pool maneuvering, and rising prospects such as Eric Booth Jr., Tyler Bell, and Derek Curiel. With in-depth analysis of team trends, sleeper picks, and emerging names like Sawyer Strosnider, Cade Townsend, and Mason Edwards, this episode offers an essential roadmap for MLB fans eager to follow every twist of draft season. Who will emerge as the next superstar? Link to Mock https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Age-bkHQo_Tw-ApkDJz9BAo4bV8jF2sIBYRcV0iiF8/edit?usp=sharing   00:00 Trading for high-contact players   05:35 Draft strategies and player picks   06:52 Evaluating college prospects for draft   11:47 Bonus episode and viewer engagement   15:38 Analyzing mid-season player data   19:31 Draft pick strategy discussion   21:24 Los Angeles Angels draft strategy   26:36 Debating a prospect's potential   29:12 Assessing Ace Reese's Performance   30:54 Draft strategy for Guardians fans   35:46 Padres' pitching strategy and trades   39:31 Seattle Mariners fan engagement   41:46 MLB Draft Picks and Sleepers   46:21 Kansas City Royals draft pick   50:07 Draft Picks Discussion   53:36 Draft strategy and player evaluation   54:51 Draft picks and team strategies   58:39 Listener feedback and future ideas   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! 5-Hour ENERGY Bring on the sweetness with Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shots—available online now at https://5hourENERGY.com or on Amazon.     Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcast   KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.     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 Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. 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.