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With the Toronto Blue Jays in control of the AL East, the focus is now on how to obtain the AL’s top seed. Luckily, the Blue Jays will receive another arm in reinforcement, as starting pitcher Shane Bieber will make his debut for the team on Friday night. Before his first start in a Toronto […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are ready to unveil their big trade deadline acquisition as Shane Bieber will return to a major league mound for the first time in over 16 months. The seventh-year veteran will start for Toronto on Friday. But Bieber’s addition to the rotation forced manager John Schneider to make room for the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made a surprising decision regarding pitcher Eric Lauer after Shane Bieber returned from the injured list. Manager John Schneider confirmed that Eric Lauer will be available out of the Blue Jays bullpen this weekend. The move comes as the team reshapes its pitching plans to accommodate Bieber’s return to the rotation. […]

At long last, Shane Bieber appears ready to make his Toronto Blue Jays debut. The former Cy Young winner will start Friday night for Toronto in Miami against the Marlins, The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon first reported. Bieber last pitched on April 2, 2024 for the Cleveland Guardians — his second start of that season. He […]

The wait is almost over in Toronto. Shane Bieber, the former Cy Young Award winner and the Blue Jays’ boldest Trade Deadline addition, is on the cusp of making his highly anticipated debut. And if Friday night’s final rehab start in Buffalo was any indication, the ace is ready to roll. Bieber dominated in his […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered their series opener against the Chicago Cubs at 69-50. Blue Jays manager John Schneider led his team to the top of the American League East and are in the driver’s seat for a top playoff seed. The rich might soon get richer, though. Toronto got some good news on veteran […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the most surprising teams in the American League, holding the AL East lead. They lead the Boston Red Sox by 4.5 games with 52 games to play. The Blue Jays have not won the division since 2015 and have not made the playoffs since 2023. What do […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber is getting closer to returning after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year. Bieber, who the Blue Jays acquired from the Cleveland Guardians before the 2025 MLB trade deadline, completed his second rehab outing on Saturday, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. “Shane Bieber’s second rehab outing at triple-A Buffalo […]

The Toronto Blue Jays rewrote the record book against the Colorado Rockies. Bo Bichette and Daulton Varsho finished with two consecutive 6-RBI games. This marks the first time that has happened in franchise history since 1980.  On Wednesday, they completed the sweep with another record. Altogether, the Blue Jays set the bar with the most […]

The Toronto Blue Jays rolled the dice at the MLB trade deadline with Shane Bieber. They acquired 2020 AL Cy Young winner in a bold move that could swing their postseason hopes. While Bieber’s name alone brings excitement, veteran MLB insider Ken Rosenthal is urging caution. Shane Bieber is currently finishing his rehab from Tommy […]

The Toronto Blue Jays got a much-needed boost to their playoff push when they acquired former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, and now his return to the big-league rotation is on the horizon. Bieber, who’s working his way back from Tommy John surgery, has a clear rehab schedule set […]

Shane Bieber, when healthy, has shown himself to be one of the best pitchers in all of MLB. And the Toronto Blue Jays certainly believe in his capability of returning to full strength, as they pulled off a trade for him with the Cleveland Guardians with the hopes of him helping in their quest to […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the Major League Baseball trade deadline with little to prove. John Schneider has applauded his players for climbing to the top of the American League East. The Blue Jays made one big move on Thursday, though, acquiring Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber. He joins a strong rotation featuring Chris […]

The AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays swung for the fences with a trade deadline deal that landed the team Shane Bieber. The move was risky as the former Cleveland Guardians ace hasn’t pitched in over a year while recovering from Tommy John surgery. But the Blue Jays envision Bieber helping the team win this season […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the hottest teams in baseball during the past couple of months, and their strategy ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline shows that they are not satisfied. The Blue Jays have made a number of important trades in the last two days, and the big one on Thursday […]

The Toronto Blue Jays know how to welcome new members to the team, and Shane Bieber got a chance to laugh a little before even joining them, thanks to a joke that’s followed him for years. The 30-year-old pitcher, acquired from the Cleveland Guardians just before the MLB trade deadline, is once again tied—at least […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians connected on a big-name trade before the MLB trade deadline. Shane Bieber went from the Guardians to the Blue Jays before pitching in the 2025 season. But a recent rehab start has Toronto fired up about adding the 2020 AL Cy Young winner. How did Toronto and Cleveland […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made their first big splash at the MLB trade deadline. They are atop the American League East with hours to go before the deadline, so they were looking to make a big addition. The Blue Jays did just that, making a trade for former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber, per […]

The Chicago Cubs have been busy before the trade deadline, as they’ve already acquired two former All-Stars to help improve the team. Some would think that would be enough, but it sounds like the Cubs have some more up their sleeve, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, “The Chicago Cubs, still in the market […]

The MLB trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. EST on Thursday, July 31. Rumors are running rampant around the league as teams are seemingly in negotiations to either buy or sell. One team to keep an eye on is the Cleveland Guardians, as it sounds like both Steven Kwan and Shane Bieber are on […]

The Cleveland Guardians are facing a pivotal decision with just two days remaining before the MLB trade deadline. Right-hander Shane Bieber, a former AL Cy Young winner, delivered a strong four-inning rehab start for Double-A Akron Tuesday that may have reopened the door to major trade discussions. The timing of this performance could dramatically shape […]

Shane Bieber has spent his entire big league career with the Cleveland Guardians. The two-time All-Star and 2020 American League Cy Young winner is coming off Tommy John surgery and has yet to pitch in 2025. Nevertheless, Jeff Passan of ESPN believes the Chicago Cubs could still try to acquire the 30-year-old starting pitcher. ESPN […]

The Cleveland Guardians got some good news recently, as pitcher Shane Bieber is supposed to be making his rehab start soon, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. “Shane Bieber is set to start on Tuesday in the Arizona Complex League. Will be his first start since he had a setback in his Tommy John surgery […]

The Cleveland Guardians’ offensive struggles continued in Friday’s ugly 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. The defeat extended the Guardians’ losing streak to eight straight games as the team dropped to 13.5 games back in the AL Central. But there’s some reason for optimism in Cleveland as Shane Bieber took a step toward an eventual […]

Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber has been going through rehab after undergoing Tommy John surgery last April. As the process continues, the former Cy Young award winner is looking to return to Cleveland sooner rather than later. However, a recent setback in his recovery has tested his attitude about his rehab. He opened up about […]

Throughout Stephen Vogt’s time as the manager for the Cleveland Guardians, Shane Bieber has only started two games for him. The former Cy Young Award winner missed the vast majority of the Guardians’ season with Tommy John surgery. He is rehabbing in the minor leagues, but the latest update has him missing extra time to […]

The Cleveland Guardians have been without former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber since April of last season. The 30-year-old starter has been recovering from Tommy John surgery, delaying his 2025 debut. Stephen Vogt might have to wait even longer for his ace to return, though. Bieber was supposed to have a start in Akron […]

Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber is ready to take another big step toward his return from injury. Bieber will make his first rehab start this Saturday in the Arizona Complex League, according to Guardians Prospective. Bieber has been out since the start of last April due to Tommy John surgery. The 29-year-old threw 12 scoreless […]

The Cleveland Guardians were swept by the Cincinnati Reds this weekend to fall to 25-21 on the season. Overall, it’s been a solid start for the defending AL Central champs, but they could use a boost. Guardians pitching coach Carl Willis spoke to MLB.com on Sunday about Shane Bieber’s pending return from injury. How close […]

The Cleveland Guardians are set to play the Kansas City Royals on Opening Day. Tanner Bibee was expected to draw the Opening Day start, but he reportedly won’t pitch on Thursday due to an illness, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. “Tanner Bibee will not start today for the Guardians. He’s sick. Ben Lively will […]

Cleveland Guardians 2025 Opening Day starting pitcher Tanner Bibee has been rewarded with a new contract extension. According to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com, Bibee and the Guardians are in agreement on a five-year contract extension. “News: The Guardians have agreed to a five-year contract extension with Tanner Bibee through 2029 that includes a club option […]

Former Baltimore Orioles left-handed pitcher John Means signed a one-year, one million dollar contract with the Cleveland Guardians earlier this week. Should the team exercise its 2026 option, Means’ two-year deal could reach $8.5 million, contingent upon him pitching at least 150 innings in that season. However, Means isn’t immediately available as he’s recovering from […]

The Cleveland Guardians have become one of the most consistent teams in the American League. The Guardians have earned a spot in the postseason in 6 of the last 9 years, and  there’s little doubt that manager Stephen Vogt has a team that expects to get back to the playoffs once again in 2025. The […]

The Cleveland Guardians did not really make any splashy additions this offseason. One can even say that the team’s biggest move in free agency was retaining its most accomplished starting pitcher, Shane Bieber. There are questions scattered throughout the rotation, so manager Stephen Vogt is counting on the 2020 Cy Young to bring stability. But […]

The Cleveland Guardians reached the postseason in 2024 despite ace Shane Bieber suffering an early-season injury. Bieber entered free agency this offseason, but his market was uncertain after pitching in only two games during the ’24 campaign. In the end, Bieber and the Guardians ultimately agreed to reunite. However, was Bieber close to signing with […]

The Boston Red Sox have made it clear that this offseason will be a huge one for them; clearly done with being a middling team, they have signaled their intention to make a splash in free agency, most notably setting their sights on the best free agent on the market in Juan Soto. But Soto […]

The Cleveland Guardians and former Cy Young winning starting pitcher Shane Bieber are reportedly in agreement on a one-year, $14 million contract, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal also includes a $16 million player option for the 2026 season. Bieber started the 2024 season strong before undergoing Tommy John surgery, and he is expected […]

The 2024 MLB season ended with the Los Angeles Dodgers beating the New York Yankees in the World Series. Both teams have historically been heavy spenders, but the Dodgers championship run started with the team paying over $1 billion in contracts in the offseason. Obviously, Shohei Ohtani was the headline of that free agent class, […]

The Cleveland Guardians have gotten out to a hot start in the 2024 MLB season, but the team was dealt some crushing news last month when ace Shane Bieber was lost for the season to undergo Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow. Now, Bieber’s Guardians teammate Austin Hedges is making a shocking admission, saying […]