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What José Ramírez Said About Chase DeLauter’s Hot Start to His MLB Career

If there were ever a time for José Ramírez to be excited about a spot Cleveland baseball is in, it would be right now. The Cleveland Guardians have begun the 2026 MLB regular season with two wins over the Seattle Mariners, dropping just one game so far in the season-opening series.

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A Shamanic Ceremony and the 2026 Cleveland Guardians

– by Mario Crescibene I held the kero in my hands, a traditional ceramic cup of the Quechua people. Inside was a thick, pale green liquid: huachuma. I looked up from the kero to the Shaman.

Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 29

Three Big Takeaways From the Cleveland Guardians’ Saturday Night Win Over Seattle

The Cleveland Guardians have started off the new campaign with a 2-1 record. For a team that entered the 2026 season with a significant question mark hanging over it, taking two games from a World Series contender is huge.

Chase DeLauter News / Field Level Media / March 29

Guardians' Chase DeLauter out to add to homer barrage vs. Mariners

Don't be surprised if the "Ballad of Chase DeLauter" hits the airwaves by next weekend. It's happened in Cleveland before, after all. DeLauter etched his name in the history books, hitting a two-run homer in the 10th inning Saturday in a 6-5 victory against the host Seattle Mariners.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

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Trevor Story News / Total Apex Sports / March 29

Cleveland Guardians Rookie Makes MLB History In First 3 Career Games

Baseball is a sport built on failure. If you fail seven times out of ten at the plate, you are going to the Hall of Fame. It’s a game that routinely humbles the greatest athletes on the planet.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Chase DeLauter News / Covering the Corner / March 29

Guardians News and Notes: We Got Ourselves a Phenom

I think we can officially call Chase DeLauter a phenom at this point. Be sure to read Zach’s recap of last night’s exciting win. Seattle is a very good team.

Cleveland Guardians News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Guardians’ Chase DeLauter Makes MLB History on Saturday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter made his regular-season debut in Thursday's Opening Day matchup with the Seattle Mariners, but that wasn't his first big-league game.

Chase DeLauter News / ESPN / March 29

Guardians' DeLauter stays on tear with 4th homer

Guardians rookie Chase DeLauter became the second player in MLB history to have four homers in his first three games, going deep in the 10th inning to lift Cleveland to a 6-5 win over Seattle on Friday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 29

Guardians outslug Mariners in 10th inning, hold on for win

Chase DeLauter homered for a third consecutive game, a two-run shot in the 10th inning, as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the host Seattle Mariners 6-5 on Saturday night.

Petey Halpin News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 28

How Petey Halpin’s Big Day in Triple-A Makes It Hard to Keep Him Down in the Minors

The decision to send Petey Halpin down to the minor league systems came as a bit of a surprise. The 23-year-old prospect had an exceptional spring, slashing .267/.389/.533 for an OPS of .922.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Peyton Pallette News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 28

How Peyton Pallette Cemented Himself in Guardians History in MLB Debut

Although the Cleveland Guardians' starting pitching rotation has struggled over the past two days, the bullpen has shown glimpses of hope. On Thursday, March 26, the Cleveland Guardians opened the 2026 season against the Seattle Mariners.

Chase DeLauter News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 28

Guardians’ breakout star Chase DeLauter reacts to hot start in 2026

The Cleveland Guardians have opened the 2026 season with a jolt of power from rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter, whose historic debut has quickly become one of baseball’s early storylines.

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Cleveland Guardians News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 28

How the Cleveland Guardians’ Rotation Faces Early Questions After Rough First Starts

You never expect perfection to begin a season. But how starting pitchers Gavin Williams and Tanner Bibee have started the 2026 campaign has raised some questions.

Cleveland Guardians News / Covering the Corner / March 28

Minor League Recap – Clippers Back in Action

Box Score The Columbus Clippers were the first of the affiliates to start their season, falling to the Iowa Cubs by a score of 2 to 5. The first hit of the Clippers season belonged to Juan Brito, who hit a 2-out double in the top of the first.

MLB News / Covering the Corner / March 28

Guardians fall to Mariners on Primetime

Can’t win them all, I suppose. Although, tonight was a frustrating game in the fashion of the summer 2025 Guardians. Gavin Williams took the mound this evening and really struggled to find the zone.

Chase DeLauter News / Cleveland Guardians on SI / March 28

How Chase DeLauter May Be the Missing Piece for the Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians entered the 2026 MLB regular season with one critical need in mind: power-hitting. After the team was primarily disappointing at the plate all last season, the front office knew that if they wanted to continue contending for an American League Central title, they'd have to fix last season's hitting blunders.

Tanner Bibee News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Guardians' Tanner Bibee Shares Injury Update After Mariners Game

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Seattle Mariners by a final score of 6-4 on Opening Day. Tanner Bibee, however, exited the game with a shoulder injury concern after five innings of three-run baseball.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Guardians Designate Johnathan Rodríguez For Assignment

The Guardians have designated outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez for assignment, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. That opens a 40-man spot for first baseman Rhys Hoskins.

Rhys Hoskins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Guardians To Select Rhys Hoskins’ Contract

Rhys Hoskins will break camp with the Guardians, as the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reports that Cleveland will be selecting the first baseman’s contract prior to Opening Day. The Guards will have to make a corresponding move to create space for Hoskins on the 40-man roster.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Guardians Select Codi Heuer, Re-Sign Pedro Avila To MiLB Deal

The Guardians announced this afternoon that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Codi Heuer and optioned him to Triple-A. The Guardians had space available on their 40-man roster, so a corresponding move was not necessary to complete the transaction.

Cleveland Guardians News / Total Pro Sports / March 21

Cleveland Guardians Take Surprising Roster Decision On Slugger Ahead Of Opening Day

The Cleveland Guardians aren’t exactly easing into Opening Day mode. With roster spots tightening and expectations building for 2026, Cleveland has pulled off a move that had execs around the league doing a double-take.

Logan Allen News / Yardbarker / March 20