Guardians News and Notes: We Got Ourselves a Phenom

Mar 28, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Chase DeLauter (24) celegbrates with centerfielder Steven Kwan (38) after hitting a two-run home run during the tenth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images | Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images 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. To secure a split and have a shot at winning a series in their home ballpark is pretty impressive. Also, impressive, of course, is Chase DeLauter having a horrible game and still managing to get to 97 mph up and away for a home run.

It’s remarkable how much an actual hitter being in the 2-hole changes this team. I do hope last night was enough incentive for Vogt to tell batters to only challenge calls when given a signal to do so from the dugout. And to make sure that signal is only given on 2-2 or 3-2 counts.

It’s just not worth it, otherwise. Batters are too emotional as are pitchers. Catchers are the only ones to be given carte de blanche to challenge as they see fit.