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Feb 16, 2024 · February 16th, 2024. Mandy Bell. @ MandyBell02. GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Six months ago, Shane Bieber was sidelined with elbow trouble in the middle of another season of decreased velocity, lower chase rates and fewer strikeouts. Trade rumors had all been tabled until the offseason, as he landed on the 60-day IL after the All-Star break.
Jan 12, 2024 · CLEVELAND (AP) — Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Guardians avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a $13,125,000 contract for next season. The Guardians also agreed to one-year deals with six other players Thursday, including first baseman Josh Naylor ($6.55 million) and pitchers Scott Barlow ($6.7 million), Sam Hentges ($1,162,000), James Karinchak ($1.9 million), Triston McKenzie ($1.6 ...
Apr 12, 2024 · CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber had Tommy John surgery on Friday and will start a long recovery. The 2020 Cy Young Award winner made two strong starts this season before pain in his elbow became too overwhelming and surgery was recommended. Bieber will be sidelined for the rest of 2024.
Dec 13, 2023 · Ben Lively was signed to a one-year deal to provide some depth for the starting rotation, which could be under some more construction this winter. As it stands, Shane Bieber, Triston McKenzie, Gavin Williams, Tanner Bibee and Logan Allen make up that five-man unit — for now. Lively, 31, had a 5.38 ERA with the Cincinnati Reds last season.
Aug 6, 2021 · CLEVELAND -- Shane Bieber is determined to pitch again this season. Cleveland's ace and the reigning AL Cy Young winner, who has been out since early June with shoulder soreness, was encouraged ...
Apr 8, 2024 · FILE - Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber walks back to the dugout after throwing against the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Seattle. Cleveland’s ace will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, a major blow to the Guardians and the 2020 Cy Young winner, who had looked like his dominant self ...
Mar 27, 2024 · Shane Bieber stats on his curveball show usage dropped since 2020. In 2020, his Cy Young year, Bieber's curveball had a 26.3% usage rate. In 2021, he used it even more, at 31.2%. But as he lost power on the mound, his curveball usage rate dropped to 17.9% in 2022 and then 13.7% last year. His whiff rate with the pitch has also suffered ...
