Are the Guardians Already Cooked, or Just in Denial?
Are the Guardians Already Cooked, or Just in Denial?  
Podcast: The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Published On: Mon Aug 17 2026
Description: Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether it's time to write off the Guardians' playoff hopes, with Ken pushing back on being labeled "in denial" while acknowledging the team is five games under .500 and six back in the division with a month left. They compare it to their stance on the Browns' QB competition, conceding Todd Monken's insistence the job is still "open" feels similar to Kevin Stefanski's old coach-speak, and both lean toward Deshaun Watson having already won the job based on how camp and the joint practice schedule were set up.