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Why the Guardians may be this season's biggest surprise

Yahoo Sports national MLB insider Russell Dorsey looks at Cleveland's impressive opening to the 2024 campaign and why it could be a sign that they're the team to beat in the AL Central.

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The Cleveland Guardians may be one of the biggest surprises in baseball.

What was supposed to be a rebuild year under first year manager Stephen Vogt, the Guardians currently lead the A L Central, but unlike years past when it's been all about their starting pitching this year, their offense has led the way Cleveland's offense currently ranks top five in all major league baseball and runs score and led by Josh Naylor and Jose Ramirez.

They've shown that they can score with some of the best offenses in major league baseball with that offense and the consistent improvement from their starting pitching.

The Guardians are showing they're still the front runner in the A L Central.