Guardians' fatal flaw that will derail hot start to 2024 season

If you correctly predicted that the Cleveland Guardians would have the best record in the American League on April 26, it might be time to buy that lottery ticket you've been eyeing at the checkout counter. Just six months removed from a 76-win season, the Guardians are 18-7, have lost only one series all season and are back to being the scrappiest, peskiest team in all of Major League Baseball. After another off-season of minimal spending, breaking camp with no experienced center fielders and losing their ace just two starts into his season, it's truly remarkable how well the Guardians have dealt with adversity. Make no mistake, this is a significantly better baseball team than the 2023 Guardians, who were a disappointment in nearly every way.