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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 35 MIN

REVEALED: Why Cleveland Guardians Pitching Needs the RIGHT MIX To Compete With Lance Brozdowski

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The Cleveland Guardians will rely heavily on a starting rotation that led them to a division title in 2025. Was their September surge a sign of more dominance in 2026, or will they regress? Player development and pitching analyst Lance Brozdowsi joins Justin Lada to break down the evolution of Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibee , and Joey Cantillo, exploring how adjustments in pitch mixes, sequencing, and player development could determine the Guardians’ pitching success. We dive into analysis of fastball variations, the emergence of Khal Steven and Parker Messick as rotation dark horses, and the organizational approach that keeps Cleveland on the cutting edge of MLB pitching. Insights on prospect floor versus upside, command versus stuff, and the secret sauce behind Guardians pitching success make Lance's interview a must-listen for diehard baseball fans and prospect watchers alike. 00:00 Baseball Insights: Gavin Williams Analysis04:27 Pitching Style Evolution Analysis09:16 Pitch Movement Evolution Insights10:35 Pitching Trends and Player Development14:03 Joey's Cantillo's Vulcan Changeup  17:29 Unusual Pitchers and Cecconi Debate21:33 Pitching Prospects & Valuation Metrics25:31 Prospect Evaluation and Concerns29:25 Guardians' Value-Driven Player Strategy30:54 Learning Biomechanics and Kinetrax34:02 Lance's Insights & Platformshttps://www.youtube.com/@LanceBrozhttps://lancebroz.substack.com/Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor 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.  IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcastFanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.  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.

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