Despite coming off a disappointing season, the Guardians have surprisingly challenged for the top spot in the American League, driven by their strong bullpen and clutch performances.
Cleveland's apparent success may be misleading, as advanced metrics suggest they've overperformed their expected win-loss record by a striking 12 games, indicating potential regression.
The upcoming series against the Yankees will reveal whether the Guardians can maintain their clutch performances or revert to being outperformed by their competition.
Cleveland's pitching staff has excelled, particularly their bullpen, which leads the league in fWAR, but the team’s offensive metrics could suggest vulnerability.
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