OUTShane Bieber SP TOR Sun 5/8/22 9:31 AM
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Bieber (1-2) took the loss in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, coughing up seven runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.1 innings without striking out a batter.
EDGE Analysis
It was the first time in 86 career big-league starts Bieber failed to fan at least one batter. The right-hander tossed only 38 of 71 pitches for strikes before getting the hook, and his velocity issues continued -- he failed to reach 91 mph with any of his four-seamers, sitting in the 88-90 mph range, a worrying sign for a pitcher who averaged 94.2 mph as recently as 2020. Bieber will take a well-below-expectations 4.13 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 29:9 K:BB through 32.2 innings into his next start.
OUTShane Bieber SP TOR Fri 5/6/22 3:47 PM
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Bieber and the Guardians won't play Friday against the Blue Jays after the game was postponed due to inclement weather.
EDGE Analysis
Bieber is coming off his longest start of the season, and he allowed a run on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven during that outing. The right-hander will start in the first game of a doubleheader against Toronto on Saturday, while Triston McKenzie will take the mound in the nightcap, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
OUTShane Bieber SP TOR Sun 5/1/22 12:37 PM
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Bieber didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Athletics, allowing one run on seven hits and a walk over seven innings. He struck out seven.
EDGE Analysis
It was the longest outing of the season yet for Bieber, who fired 70 of 105 pitches for strikes in delivering his third straight quality start. The right-hander will take a 2.45 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 29:6 K:BB through 29.1 innings into his next start.
OUTShane Bieber SP TOR Tue 4/26/22 2:41 AM
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Bieber (1-1) suffered the loss against the Angels on Monday, pitching 6.1 innings and allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six.
EDGE Analysis
Bieber notched his second straight quality start Monday, but a pair of Taylor Ward homers resulted in three runs against him and resulted in his first loss. There was plenty to like about the right-hander's performance, however, as he went a season-high 6.1 frames and reached 100 pitches for the first time on the campaign. Bieber will carry a 2.82 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 22:5 K:BB into his next start, which lines up to come in Oakland on Saturday.
OUTShane Bieber SP TOR Thu 4/21/22 3:14 AM
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Bieber (1-0) earned the win in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the White Sox. He allowed a run on four hits and zero walks with seven strikeouts in six innings.
EDGE Analysis
Bieber was originally scheduled to start Monday, but he was pushed back twice by weather delays. The extra rest didn't seem to bother him, as he turned in his longest start of the season Wednesday. The Guardians' ace sports a 2.25 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB in 16 innings across his three starts this season. Cleveland will need at least spot starter over the weekend, but Bieber should be good to take his next turn in the rotation next week on the road versus the Angels.
OUTShane Bieber SP TOR Tue 4/19/22 2:28 PM
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Bieber and the Guardians won't face the White Sox on Tuesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Cleveland, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
As a result of the series opener being postponed for the second time in as many days, Bieber is now set to miss out on a two-start week. The two clubs will make up Tuesday's postponement as a traditional doubleheader Wednesday, with Bieber getting the ball for the first game of the twin bill, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. With the Guardians now scheduled to play six games within the next five days, the team will have to add a temporary sixth starter to the mix at some point between Wednesday and Sunday.
OUTShane Bieber SP TOR Mon 4/18/22 12:39 PM
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Bieber's scheduled start Monday against the White Sox was postponed due to inclement weather, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bieber's start will presumably be pushed to Tuesday's matchup with the White Sox. The right-hander will still have a shot at a two-start week if he goes Tuesday, setting him up to go again Sunday against the Yankees. Bieber is off to a hot start this season, posting a 2.70 ERA and 0.70 WHIP with nine strikeouts over 10 innings in two starts.
OUTShane Bieber SP TOR Tue 4/12/22 11:22 PM
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Bieber allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out five over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against the Reds on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Bieber was perfect through three innings and had a no-hitter through five, but he plunked a batter and gave up back-to-back doubles in the sixth before being lifted. Anthony Gose entered the game and proceeded to serve up a game-tying homer to Tyler Naquin, leaving Bieber with the no-decision. While Bieber has been working with diminished velocity early on this season, the results have been strong regardless.
OUTShane Bieber SP TOR Thu 4/7/22 10:26 PM
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Bieber allowed one run on three hits across 4.2 innings but did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Royals. He struck out four and didn't register a walk.
EDGE Analysis
Bieber was limited to just 16 starts last season due to a shoulder strain, and it appears like the Guardians will be cautious with their ace to start the season, as he only threw 72 pitches and was replaced by Bryan Shaw in the fifth after giving up a game-tying double to Nicky Lopez. He's lined up to face the Reds in his next outing, which figures to be an advantageous matchup for the 26-year-old even if he's held to under 80 pitches for a second consecutive contest.
OUTShane Bieber SP TOR Thu 3/31/22 5:47 PM
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Bieber was named the Guardians' starter for Opening Day against the Royals on April 7, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bieber is healthy after being limited to 16 starts last season due to a shoulder strain, and he'll unsurprisingly receive the nod on Opening Day for Cleveland. The 26-year-old has a 2.92 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 33.0 percent strikeout rate in 62 games over the past three years.