{
  "id": 14327796,
  "title": "Guardians’ Chase DeLauter drops Jose Ramirez’s ‘GOAT’ admission during ALCS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/guardians-chase-delauter-drops-jose-ramirezs-goat-admission-during",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T00:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/guardians-chase-delauter-drops-jose-002600217.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is widely regarded as a superstar. His teammates, notably third baseman Chase DeLauter, concur. During a recent interview before Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, DeLauter declared Ramirez the \"GOAT,\" or \"Greatest of All Time.\" DeLauter explained that Ramirez's presence in the lineup motivates the entire team, stating that when Ramirez is at his best, it fuels the entire group. Both Ramirez and DeLauter delivered impressive performances in Game 1, leading Cleveland to a 7-3 victory. The duo contributed six hits, five runs scored, and two RBI in that game. With Ramirez and DeLauter, who are second and third in the lineup's batting order, respectively, leading the charge, the Rays will need to reconsider their strategy when facing them.",
  "summary": "Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is an absolute superstar . Fans know it. Coaches know it. Chase DeLauter knows it. DeLauter, who has been protecting Ramirez in the lineup by hitting right behind him , even called Ramirez the “GOAT” while speaking to reporters ahead of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday. […] The post Guardians’ Chase DeLauter drops Jose…",
  "key_points": [
    "Chase DeLauter calls Jose Ramirez the GOAT",
    "Ramirez and DeLauter had a stellar Game 1 performance",
    "Rays need to adjust strategy against this duo"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Elevating a teammate to legendary status underscores the psychological impact Ramirez has on the Cleveland lineup, forcing opponents to account for a duo that currently drives the team's offensive momentum.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}