A weekly show about the Cleveland Guardians and Major League Baseball featuring writers Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe. For even more baseball discussion, find us at Patreon.com/SelbyisGodcast
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Zack and T.J. discuss Cleveland getting swept by the Brewers to continue their recent extreme streak swings, the Guardians' missing offense against righties and why no changes and how the rotation has settled down recently.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per …
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Avoiding Disaster, Guardians Word Association
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Zack and T.J. discuss Cleveland splitting a critical four-game series in Minnesota and avoiding disaster in the finale and play a game of word association.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsG…
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A Successful Split? Still Focused On Rotation
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Zack and T.J. talk about Cleveland's split with Baltimore, upcoming rotation changes, the performance of Gavin Williams, the health of Tanner Bibee and compare Cade Smith and Mason Miller's rookie relief seasons.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a …
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INSTANT REACTION: Guardians trade for Lane Thomas
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Zack and T.J. react to the Guardians trading for Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas. Is Cleveland done? We discuss the deal and what lies ahead before Tuesday's deadline. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreo…
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The conversation revolves around the recent struggles of the Guardians and how it should impact the trade deadline. The guys discuss the pain and agony of being a fan during a losing streak compared to recovering from surgery - ouch. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional e…
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We react to the Guardians' selection of Travis Bazzana with the top pick in the MLB Draft. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEAT…
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Zack and T.J. discuss five Guardians making the All-Star team, Cleveland taking 2-of-3 from the Giants and the carousel of starting pitching. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listen…
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Are Cleveland's vibes at a season high? We discuss Steven Kwan and Josh Naylor improving their All-Star cases and chat about some potential names to watch before the trade deadline. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the s…
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Zack tries to explain why T.J. is more frustrated over Sunday's loss to Jays than other defeats this year, Meisel presents some incredible Steven Kwan hitting facts and the guys sift through a few fan trade ideas.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a…
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Zack and T.J. discuss what Jose Ramirez is truly good at -- spoiler: it is everything -- then T.J. plays an AI song about Jose for Zack. Then, the guys talk about Ben Lively and the on-going evolution of pitching and how hitters attack them.
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Zack and T.J. discuss the promotion and first big-league hit for Daniel Schneemann, the continued legend growth of David Fry, continue their discussion about trade needs. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patr…
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Zack and T.J. talk about the joy of watching Jose Ramirez when he's this hot (or always), which is the most important injury return: Steven Kwan or Gavin Williams? We also discuss some rest-of-season projections for Guardians hitters.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional e…
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Zack and T.J. have fun with Cleveland's weekend sweep of the Twins, give deserved credit to rotation in recent stretch, revisit and rank old Francisco Lindor trade proposals and more.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the …
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We discuss Cleveland's City Connect uniforms, dropping 3-of-4 to one of baseball's worst clubs and decide if we should overreact or calm down.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListene…
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Zack and TJ discuss the impending promotion of Kyle Manzardo by the Guardians, but the reason for it: the IL stint for Steven Kwan. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20…
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Zack and T.J. talk about the Guardians' staying power after their 19-9 start, takeaways from Braves series, most important thing that's happened to key an impressive first month and more.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting …
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Zack and T.J. recap a Guardians sweep of the A's, which takes Cleveland to 16-6, give Cleveland their flowers for their start regardless of the competition, discuss what makes this year different from 2023 and more. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week fo…
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Vogt pushing right buttons, bullpen surprises
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Zack and T.J. react to the Guardians' 11-5 start, as Meisel explains what Zuppe has missed since going out of town. The guys give credit to Stephen Vogt's ability to push the right buttons thus far, the bullpen contributing to victories and some early bumps in the road for the rotation.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians communi…
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Bieber Out for the Season, How Will Guards Respond?
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Zack and T.J. react to the news of Shane Bieber's surgery and the Guardians losing their ace for the season while recording at the Great Lakes Collectors Convention in Independence, OH.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting th…
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Zack is in Oakland - Meisel and T.J. Zuppe recap Opening Weekend, which saw the Cleveland Guardians take 3 of 4 from the Athletics. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners get $2…
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T.J. and Zack engage in the War Draft, selecting players from the 2024 Guardians to compile a roster with the most FanGraphs WAR. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners get $20 …
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We discuss Shane Bieber's 5th consecutive Opening Day start and if any future Guardian will best this streak, chat about Kyle Manzardo's re-assignment to Minors camp and what not starting on roster means for his arrival, and then talk about what Chase DeLauter's torrid spring truly means.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians commu…
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Zack and T.J. discuss four injury updates to Guardians pitchers and rank their level of devastation over the news, chat about Chase DeLauter and Kyle Manzardo making an impact this spring and examine the roster standing of Deyvison De Los Santos and Estevan Florial. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Di…
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Zack and T.J. talk about Shane Bieber's changeup and the difficulties of incorporating something new and then share six of their early spring takeaways / highlights.
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Tom Hamilton, the play-by-play announcer for the Guardians, discusses his career in broadcasting and shares insights into his experiences calling Game 7s of the World Series. He reflects on his childhood dreams of becoming a broadcaster and the influence of legendary announcer Herb Score and so much more.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusiv…
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Zack and T.J. discuss the lineup and the challenges of creating a balanced lineup with many left-handed hitters. Then, the guys talk about how spring jobs will be won.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.…
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Zack and T.J. discuss the importance of the Guardians' middle-infield as Spring Training opens. Zack, joining from Arizona, talks about some of his early observations from camp. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show …
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Cleveland Baseball History and Artifacts with Jeremy Feador
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Featuring Cleveland Guardians Team Historian, Jeremy Feador. Exploring the history and collection of memorabilia in Cleveland baseball. It delves into the authentication process of home run balls and the search for iconic memorabilia like Bill Selby's grand slam ball. The discussion also highlights the importance of preserving and sharing the histo…
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Zack and T.J. talk about the Guardians passing on Joey Gallo in free agency and which Cleveland prospects could make their debuts in 2024? We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners…
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State of the Guardians with Justin Lada
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Crossover show! We are joined by Justin Lada of Locked On Guardians. Check out more of his musings here: https://nextyearincleveland.substack.com/ We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast L…
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Top Random Jersey Sightings of 2023
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In this episode, we express their appreciation for the listeners and share their top random jerseys of 2023. Zack and T.J. then count down the top 10 random jerseys, including players like Hunter Wood and Dave Hollins. The conversation covers topics such as nostalgia and CD players, the ZiPS projections for the Cleveland Guardians, the potential tr…
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Zack and T.J. discuss the color of the seats at Progressive Field, the incomplete picture of the Cleveland Guardians' roster projection, and the obsession with value and prospects in the league. They also analyze the disconnect between spending and the team's needs, the trade rumors surrounding Shane Bieber and Josh Naylor, and the timing and uncer…
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The conversation revolves around the lack of clarity and confusion surrounding the Cleveland organization's direction after the winter meetings. The possibility of Naylor playing in right field is explored, which could make the roster more functional. The discussion delves into the organization's philosophy and player acquisition strategies. The se…
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Guardians Land Top Pick in MLB Draft Lottery
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In this episode, T.J. and Zack discuss the unexpected news of the Cleveland Guardians receiving the number one pick in the MLB draft. They delve into the process of the draft lottery and the suspenseful moments leading up to the announcement. The hosts reflect on the significance of the Guardians' first-ever number one pick and the emotions surroun…
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Is it crazy to just keep Shane Bieber?
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T.J. and Zack ask why the Guardians can't just keep Shane Bieber, react to Cleveland's new coaching staff and recap the biggest free-agent misses in franchise history. Who did we miss? Let us know in the comments!We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a…
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How Cal Quantrill Has Us Philosophizing About Baseball
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Cal Quantrill was designated for assignment this week by the Guardians. Was it a baseball move or a symptom of TV deal uncertainty? Zack and T.J. are back to discuss that and more.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the sho…
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Zack and T.J. offer their instant reaction after taking part in Stephen Vogt's introductory press conference at Progressive Field.
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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Vogt Named Guardians Manager
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An emergency show where Zack and T.J. react to the news of Stephen Vogt being named Cleveland Guardians manager.
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New Manager Soon? Travis Sawchik Appears!
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With Zack Meisel out, T.J. Zuppe welcomes friend of the show, Travis Sawchik of The Score, back to the program. T.J. and Travis talk about an upcoming decisions about Guardians manager, a few new names including Craig Counsell, what we can learn from the Ranger-Diamondbacks World Series matchup and more.…
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A superstar player is included as a hypothetical fit for Cleveland by a national writer, and the guys are back discussing a Juan Soto trade. Then, Zack and T.J. talk about what is off-limits in a locker room, Meisel's writing process and which arbitration candidates are on the bubble.
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Zack and T.J. enter the offseason and hand out The Selbys. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per week for a buck, all for supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo …
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Zack and T.J. discuss Terry Francona's final days as Guardians manager, take turns drafting recent Guardians front office mistakes and examine Andres Gimenez's incredible defense and how it impacts how we view his season.We hope you’ll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you’ll get an additional episode per we…
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Zack and T.J. talk discuss the Cleveland lineup (1993) the last time the Browns started 2-0, why Meisel feels optimism about 2024 despite a brutal 2023 Guardians season, where Tanner Bibee's rookie season ranks among Cleveland franchise history and if Lucas Giolito could fit beyond the end of the campaign. We hope you’ll consider joining our exclus…
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Imagine telling yourself ... 2023 edition
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As Cleveland's playoff hopes have essentially dwindled, Zack and T.J. play a little game of Imagine Telling Yourself with submissions from the SIG community on Discord. Then, the guys talk about a good weekend for Jose Ramirez, communication between coaches and players, and discuss Tanner Bibee's updated Rookie of the Year possibilities. For additi…
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Gameday panic, Bo Naylor's development, biggest series of the season
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe discuss the panic of following a game on MLB Gameday, recap a good-not-great series against the Tampa Bay Rays, talk about Bo Naylor's development and look forward to the biggest, most important series of the Guardians season against the Minnesota Twins.For additional episodes of the podcast, including a weekly offseason …
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Will these 10 people be with the Guardians in 2024?
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Zack Meisel and T.J. Zuppe talk about the Guardians designating Noah Syndergaard for assignment -- did he actually give them what they wanted? -- and discuss if 10 names will be with Cleveland next year.For additional episodes of the podcast, including a weekly offseason show, consider supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListen…
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Revising History, Do Vets Matter? Most Important Players in September
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Zack and T.J. discuss indifference over Kole Calhoun, the most important player down the stretch for Cleveland and what they are actually interested in over the final month and change. For additional episodes of the podcast, including a weekly offseason show, consider supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners get $20 off t…
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A Paradox of Unfathomable and Predictable
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T.J. Zuppe and Zack Meisel recap all of the late-game bullpen blowups which have made 2023 a hilariously cursed season, discuss the difference in chasing pitches between Josh Naylor and Oscar Gonzalez, and chat briefly about being patient with Gabriel Arias.For additional episodes of the show, consider supporting us at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastAud…
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T.J. and Zack talk about two jaw-dropping starts by Gavin Williams, whether Tanner Bibee could win Rookie of the Year, why Cleveland picked up Kole Calhoun and Ramon Laureano and more. For additional episodes of the podcast, including a weekly offseason show, consider supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners get $20 off t…
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T.J. and Zack react to the Guardians trading Aaron Civale to the Rays. For additional episodes of the podcast, including a weekly offseason show, consider supporting the show at https://Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcast Listeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the the promo code: SELBY.…
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