Bieber looked sharp immediately. He struck out Xavier Edwards with an 82.6 mph knuckle curve and fanned Jakob Marsee with an 89.3 mph changeup in the first inning.

The Cleveland Guardians were in control during their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Friday night. They took an earlier lead against Nathan Eovaldi, one of the best pitchers in baseball, and Slade Cecconi, looking solid after a couple of rough outings.

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The latest product of the Guardians' pitching factory is making his first MLB start today. Here's what to know about him.

The Cleveland Guardians had opportunities, but couldn't capitalize in their series loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Matt Festa is not cutting it for the Cleveland Guardians. While the 32-year-old veteran reliever has appeared in 45 games this year for the Guardians, he hasn't provided much positive production, as he's posted 3-2 with a 4.91 ERA. He's struck out just 36 ...

Cleveland Guardians newly promoted left-handed starter, Parker Messick had an outstanding debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr's two-run single in the seventh lifted Arizona to the win and sent Cleveland to its fourth loss in five games.