Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber had another solid outing on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, striking out 11, walking two, and allowing two runs on three hits over seven innings. The start was good enough to give him his third win on the season, defeating the Orioles 6-3. Bieber is having another good season, posting a 3.12 ERA and 1.15 WHIP, albeit without the strikeout numbers fantasy managers are looking for (25.1 K%). However, over his last three appearances, his strikeout rate is sitting at 31%. Bieber will look to keep it going and be a four-category contributor again.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber allowed two runs, six hits, and two walks over seven innings of work against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. He also struck out 10 batters. Although Bieber was ultimately charged with the loss, Sunday's series finale represented another step in the right direction for the hurler. After all, he's just two games removed from a brutal seven-run outing in which he walked three batters. Bieber's Baseball Savant page is a bit of a concern right now; he ranks among the bottom-third of the league in most major metrics and hasn't had much effectiveness while throwing his fastball or curveball. His next couple of outings will be pivotal in terms of assessing his fantasy value, without a doubt. For now, fantasy managers should feel quite comfortable starting him in their lineups.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was shelled in his first start of May, which came against the Toronto Blue Jays last Saturday. He lasted 3 1/3 innings and allowed eight hits, three walks and seven earned runs while failing to record a single strikeout. The 26-year-old has shown concerning velocity dips this year, averaging just 90.6 mph on his four-seamer, but his outcomes weren't bad before last Saturday's start. He went 1-1 with a 2.45 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP over five starts in April. He currently has a strikeout rate of just 21.5%, down from 33.1% last year, and he's allowing a barrel rate of 13.4%, up from 9% last year. We'll see if he's able to bounce back in his next trip to the mound against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber fell to 1-1 despite earning a quality start in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Angels. Bieber pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits (including two home runs) and two walks with six strikeouts. The 26-year-old has gotten good results overall this season with a 2.82 ERA over 22 1/3 IP. However, his velocity is still down on all of his pitches and his 22 strikeouts are not at the rate fantasy managers have come to expect. There is no reason to think that Bieber can't continue to be a useful fantasy starter, but it remains to be seen if he can be as valuable as he has been in the past with his diminished velocity. He is next slated to face the A's on the road.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber allowed three runs, two walks, and three hits over the course of 5.1 innings during his start against the Royals on Tuesday. He struck out five batters in the process and finished the day with a no-decision. Through two outings, the 26-year-old has put forth a .199 xBA, 2.89 xERA, 24.3 percent strikeout rate, and 8.1 percent walk rate. His 24 percent hard-hit rate also ranks among the league's top 11 percent of pitchers.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber allowed one run across 4 2/3 innings in an Opening Day start against the Royals. Bieber threw just 72 pitches as manager Terry Francona said starters will likely piggy-back with relievers early in the season as pitchers continue to build up their pitch counts after a shortened Spring Training. That's bad news for any fantasy manager looking for a win from Cleveland starters, but the reward could be worth the wait as Francona has a history of letting his starters throw more pitches and innings than most teams. As for Bieber, he looked sharp in the short start as he picked up four strikeouts and didn't walk a batter. Hopefully the Guardian ace can complete five frames in a good matchup versus the Reds next time out.

The Cleveland Guardians have named Shane Bieber the team's starting pitcher for Opening Day. He will face the Kansas City Royals next Thursday, April 7. The 26-year-old is coming off of an injury-shortened 2021 campaign. He was held to just 16 starts due to a shoulder strain that sidelined him for much of the season's second half. Over those 16 starts, he went 7-4 with a 3.17 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP while averaging 12.5 K/9. The right-hander has the potential to be one of the top pitchers in all of fantasy. He's a great player to target in the late second round of drafts after the some of the other top starting pitchers are off the board.

Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $6 million deal. Bieber was limited to 16 starts (96 2/3 innings) last year because of right shoulder issues, but when he was healthy he was solid, posting a 3.17 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with a 33.1% strikeout rate and 8.2% walk rate. With better health in 2022, the 2020 American League Cy Young winner could once again dominate for fantasy managers as an ace. Only four pitchers since 2018 have a higher strikeout rate than Bieber. The right-hander appears to be fully healthy as we approach Opening Day, so if his ADP is down slightly based on last year's injury, swoop him up.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) posted on his personal Twitter account on Thursday that his shoulder has "been 100 percent for a while now." The right-hander was limited to 16 starts due to a shoulder strain he suffered in mid-July. He posted a 7-4 record along with a 3.17 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and a 134 K:33 K: BB over 9 2/3 innings. "Been working in silence; that's just how I like to do it. Always appreciate the concern tho, and can't wait to get things going," said Bieber. The 26-year-old is expected to be fully healthy heading into the 2022 season when the MLB lockout ends. Bieber is a surefire ace and currently 10th in the latest Rotoballer starting pitcher rankings.

The Cleveland Indians activated starting pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Friday. Bieber has pitched to a 3.28 ERA and a 3.10 FIP in 90.2 innings while striking out 130 batters and giving up 33 walks. The right-hander is also starting on Friday night against the Chicago White Sox. Despite the tough matchup and the fact that Bieber is coming back from an extended stint on the injured list, he's someone fantasy managers should have in their lineups against the White Sox, even in the event that he doesn't pitch that deep into the game.

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) will return to the rotation for Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The Indians ace has been out since mid-June due to a strained right shoulder. He has been rehabbing at Double-A lately to get back into gear. In his last rehab start on Sunday, he allowed three runs over 3 1/3 innings. Bieber likely won't go much longer than about four innings in Friday's start, so he isn't a must-start for fantasy purposes. However, he's worth stashing for fantasy managers playing into the final week of the year. Over 14 starts on the season, Bieber has gone 7-4 with a 3.28 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) will make a rehab start for Double-A Akron on Sunday. He has been sidelined since mid-June with a strained right shoulder. The 26-year-old will throw 55-60 pitches on Sunday. He allowed one earned run on three hits and a walk while striking out three across 2 2/3 innings in his previous rehab start with Triple-A Columbus. With two weeks left in the regular season, Bieber could return to the majors for a start or two. Fantasy managers need to temper expectations as Bieber will likely be on a pitch count if he is activated before the season ends. Stay tuned.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) allowed one earned run on three hits and a walk while striking out three across 2 2/3 innings in Tuesday's rehab start with Triple-A Columbus. He has been sidelined since mid-June with a strained right shoulder. The Guardians are out of the playoff race and won't rush their ace back into action. He owned a (7-4) record along with a 3.28 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 90 2/3 innings before landing on the injured list. Fantasy managers should continue to stash the Cleveland ace as he could come back for one or two more starts before the season ends.

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) will make a rehab appearance with Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, according to Joe Noga of Cleveland.com. Bieber is scheduled to pitch two to three innings in the appearance as he'll be making his first return to game action since mid-June. He's been out due to a strained subscapularis muscle in his right shoulder, and despite his extended absence, Noga reports that Bieber is on track to make at least one start for Cleveland before the end of the season barring any setbacks. Bieber was 7-4 with a 3.28 ERA and 1.246 WHIP over 90 2/3 innings of work this year, and while it will be nice to have him make a return before the end of the year, it's very unlikely he'll have much of an impact in fantasy.

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) threw off the mound Saturday for the first time in about two months, according to Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com. Bieber, who has been on the injured list with a strained muscle in his right rotator cuff, threw 20 pitches in a bullpen session. It's another positive step for the ace, who may be able to return in time for the fantasy playoffs. Managers should remain cautiously optimistic for a 2021 return and check back for further progress reports.

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (shoulder) was playing catch from 90 feet on Friday, and is getting closer to throwing off the mound for the first time since mid-June, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic. He's been sidelined with a strained rotator cuff for nearly two months now, but Meisel reports that Bieber is encouraged by recent progress and wants to come back "as soon as possible." This is a good sign for Bieber, as it looks like he may be able to return in time for the fantasy playoffs. If he's able to return it would be a big boost to fantasy teams where he's rostered, however at this point if he suffers a setback it might end up with him being shut down for the season. Managers should remain cautiously optimistic and continue to check for updates on his condition.

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians probably can't catch the Chicago White Sox, so they're helping their AL Central rival. Cleveland traded second baseman Cesar Hernandez to the first-place White Sox on Thursday for minor league pitcher Konnor Pilkington — a move that signals the Indians are conceding the division. “We made the trade that we felt made the most sense for us and this is the direction we went,” Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said. "Just as we tried to be realistic in assessing where we are, we’re going to continue to do our best to win as many games as possible. “But the reality is the White Sox are a number of games in front of us and we’re intent on improving. If they didn’t acquire Cesar, we were pretty confident they were going to acquire another talented player from another team.” The White Sox, who lead the Indians by 8 1/2 games and open a series with them Friday, have been in the market for a second baseman since starter Nick Madrigal suffered a... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians probably can't catch the Chicago White Sox, so they're helping their AL Central rival. Cleveland traded second baseman Cesar Hernandez to the first-place White Sox on Thursday for minor league pitcher Konnor Pilkington — a move that signals the Indians are conceding the division. “We made the trade that we felt made the most sense for us and this is the direction we went,” Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said. "Just as we tried to be realistic in assessing where we are, we’re going to continue to do our best to win as many games as possible. “But the reality is the White Sox are a number of games in front of us and we’re intent on improving. If they didn’t acquire Cesar, we were pretty confident they were going to acquire another talented player from another team.” The White Sox, who lead the Indians by 8 1/2 games and open a series with them Friday, have been in the market for a second baseman since starter Nick Madrigal suffered a... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians probably can't catch the Chicago White Sox, so they're helping their AL Central rival. Cleveland traded second baseman Cesar Hernandez to the first-place White Sox on Thursday for minor league pitcher Konnor Pilkington. The White Sox, who lead the Indians by 8 1/2 games and open a series with them Friday, have been in the market for a second baseman since starter Nick Madrigal suffered a season-ending hamstring tear June 10. In Hernandez, Chicago is getting a Gold Glove defender who can bat leadoff and drive in runs for manager Tony La Russa. The 31-year-old Hernandez is hitting .231 in his second season with the Indians with eight home runs and 47 RBIs in 96 games. "Cesar Hernández provides our club with a valuable combination of a power bat in the middle infield and Gold-Glove quality defense,” Chicago general manager Rick Hahn said. “Adding a player like Cesar gives Tony a strong and proven option at second base for the stretch run of the season and hopefully... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians probably can't catch the Chicago White Sox, so they're helping their AL Central rival. Cleveland traded second baseman Cesar Hernandez to the first-place White Sox on Thursday in return for minor league pitcher Konnor Pilkington. The White Sox, who lead the Indians by 8 1/2 games and open a series with them on Friday, have been in the market for a second baseman since starter Nick Madrigal suffered a season-ending hamstring tear on June 10. In Hernandez, Chicago is getting a Gold Glove defender who can bat leadoff and drive in runs. The 31-year-old Hernandez is hitting .231 in his second season with the Indians with eight home runs and 47 RBIs in 96 games. Hernandez has always been viewed as the player most likely to be dealt before Friday's deadline because of the Indians' depth with middle infielders. Andrés Giménez, who was acquired from the Mets in the offseason as part of the Francisco Lindor deal, is ready at Triple-A and Owen Miller, Tyler Freeman and... [More]