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The early-May 2026 window has arrived, and the first wave of prospect promotions is officially reshaping the hobby. For investors, rookie cards tied to 2026 MLB call-ups represent the most volatile assets of the season. Identifying which prospects receive immediate playing time is the primary ...
The Cleveland Guardians are now 16-16 this season after earning a 3-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. Outfielder Chase DeLauter has played a crucial role in Cleveland’s lineup this season. After the game, he shared an honest take on the 2026 Guardians, via Mason Horodyski. “Great group of guys,” DeLauter said. “I […] The post Chase DeLauter’s honest comments on Guardians will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Several top fantasy baseball prospects, including Chase DeLauter and Kevin McGonigle, have had good success early on with their respective big-league clubs. If you took a cautious approach in building your fantasy baseball team’s roster this preseason and missed out on rostering the first wave of ...
After making the playoffs the last two years, the Cleveland Guardians aren’t trying to give up their spot at the postseason table. They’ll be relying on their lineup to help carry them through the 162-game gauntlet. Cleveland has gotten out to a 10-7 start through their first 17 games of the season. However, their offense […] The post Guardians’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A scary play happened early on Wednesday during the finale of the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians series. Starting pitcher Cole Ragans was hit on his hand by an incoming ball and eventually was taken out of the game a few batters later. #Royals Cole Ragans hit with a line drive to the hand. […] The post Royals’ Cole Ragans exits game shortly after enduring injury scare vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A fertile crop of first-year players is making an immediate impact.
After an unconventional opening weekend containing off-days on Friday and Sunday around the league, the first full week settled in more traditionally around MLB. While it’s still too early to make definitive decisions about most players, it’s never too early to get excited for what’s ahead. We’ve ...
The Chicago Cubs boast weapons throughout their roster and entered the 2026 MLB season as the favorite to win the National League Central. The Cleveland Guardians have a sub-$90 million payroll, but they have an abundance of tenacity and crafty ballplayers. Given the narratives surrounding these two longstanding franchises, as well as the unique traits […] The post Why Guardians-Cubs Saturday clash was postponed appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lately, Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter has been putting on a clinic at the start of the season. A hot start not typically seen by a rookie. Already, he is batting .346 with 9 hits, five home runs, and eight RBIs. He’s been so good that he’s caught the attention of Donovan Mitchell of the […] The post Donovan Mitchell gives Chase DeLauter a shoutout after another home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
When Chase DeLauter fouled a Shohei Ohtani fastball off his foot and limped to first base after grounding out, Cleveland Guardians fans experienced their own form of pain. This small-market franchise does not manufacture offense easily. It often has to get creative and rely on timely hitting and situational awareness to bring runners home. So […] The post Is Chase DeLauter playing vs. Cubs? Guardians manager shares injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 2026 fantasy baseball season is not even a week old and – despite the accusations of early overreaction – it might be The Year of the Rookie.Chase DeLauter, Kevin McGonigle, JJ Wetherholt and others have captured the attention of their hometown teams. The rookie class is delivering early ...
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez could not have had a much better debut in the big leagues. In his first MLB game, Fernandez launched not one, but two home runs against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night at Chase Field in Arizona, the second game of the series. If that sounds like he did […] The post Diamondbacks’ Jose Fernandez adds name to MLB history with multiple home runs vs. Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cleveland Guardians star rookie Chase DeLauter exited Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in LA with a foot injury. DeLauter suffered the injury after fouling a pitch off his foot. He went straight to the clubhouse after the injury scare. According to Paul Hoynes, DeLauter left the ...
Dave Roberts is encouraged by Roki Sasaki’s debut despite the fact he took the loss in his first outing of the regular season. The Los Angeles Dodgers manager assessed Sasaki’s debut, in which he took the loss after allowing one run and four hits in four-plus innings of LA’s 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians, […] The post Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki Gets Clear Message From Dave Roberts After First Start appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Jordan Walker and Chase DeLauter put up historic numbers in opening weekend. Before you buy in, here's what the minor league data says about who's real and who got lucky.
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter has played just four regular season games in his MLB career.
Cleveland Guardians fans are buzzing over Chase DeLauter’s huge start and what it could mean for the lineup’s future power outlook in 2026. The post Cleveland Guardians Fans Buzz Over Rookie Start appeared first on Heavy Sports.
After just four calendar days, you have neither won or lost your fantasy baseball leagues. But we did learn some things that could be helpful the rest of the year, we saw some things I would not put much stock in, and we are all fascinated by the ABS system and wondering what impact it will have. ...
The Cleveland Guardians won their first series of the season over the Seattle Mariners, 2-1. Leading the charge has been rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter. In a 6-5 extra innings win over the Mariners on Saturday, DeLauter already hit his fourth home run of the season. He joined Trevor Story as the only players with four […] The post Guardians’ Chase DeLauter makes history only matched by Trevor Story with blazing start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Guardians will seek to continue their momentum as they take on the Seattle Mariners in their final game.
The Cleveland Guardians don't need a high payroll when their prospects are cooking like this.
Kevin McGonigle became just the 21st player since 1900 with four or more hits in his first MLB game and he was just one of several fantasy baseball rookies to have an explosive 2026 Opening Day debut. Fantasy baseball managers who avoided rookies in their preseason fantasy baseball drafts are ...
If game one is any indication, Chase DeLauter and this rookie class could be special. But who will take home some hardware at the end of the year?
The Cleveland Guardians and Seattle Mariners kicked off the 2026 season with their Opening Day clash at T-Mobile Park this Thursday. Cleveland came out on top against the Mariners to open the new campaign with a hard-fought 6-4 victory. The Guardians’ offense had a good day on the field. Chase DeLauter made an excellent MLB …
