Shane Bieber struck out nine batters over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Twins on Sunday.

Bieber surrendered three runs on five hits and only walked one batter. He kept the Twins off the scoreboard through six innings before coughing up three runs on two hits, a walk and a pair of hit batters in the seventh. He was lifted after throwing a whopping 109 pitches (73 strikes). The 24-year-old burgeoning fantasy ace has allowed three earned runs or fewer in six consecutive starts dating back to June 15. He’s also recorded at least eight strikeouts in all but one of those outings. He’ll carry a 3.49 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a stellar 150/24 K/BB ratio into his next start against the Royals on Friday.

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Indians pitcher Shane Bieber, a late addition to the American League's All-Star Game roster, earned MVP honors Tuesday after he struck out the side on 19 pitches in the fifth inning. (více...)

Shane Bieber was named the MVP of the 2019 MLB All-Star Game.

Michael Brantley and Joey Gallo both had a case, but Bieber got some hometown love in Cleveland and was awarded a trophy and a new Chevrolet truck. He pitched the top of the fifth inning and struck out all three batters he faced as the American League went on to beat the National League by a score of 4-3 on Tuesday night at Progressive Field. Bieber went 8-3 with a 3.45 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 141/23 K/BB ratio over 112 1/3 innings in the first half and should remain something close to a top-tier fantasy starter the rest of the way.

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CINCINNATI (AP) - In a foreboding tone, manager Terry Francona called Shane Bieber to his hotel room to deliver some important news on Cleveland's day off. The faked sternness soon yielded to tears of joy - the second-year pitcher was going to be an All-Star. First, he had to go ... (více...)

Shane Bieber fired eight innings of two-run baseball with eight strikeouts on Saturday to help the Indians to a victory over the Reds.

Bieber got off to a rough start by allowing a two-run homer to Yasiel Puig in the first. After that, it was smooth sailing for the 2019 All-Star, and he didn't allow another run for the rest of the game. He didn't walk anyone, and his K/BB ratio now sits at 141/23 with a 3.45 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. A very strong first half for Bieber, and his stuff/command should allow him to be strong after the break, as well.

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