Shane Bieber struggles in three starts for Blue Jays as All-Star teams announced

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Shane Bieber struggles in three starts for Blue Jays as All-Star teams announced
Summary

Shane Bieber has returned to the Toronto Blue Jays' rotation but has posted a 9.00 ERA in three starts, allowing 7 walks and 9 strikeouts over 13 innings. Batters are hitting.351 against him, raising concerns about his fastball velocity, which ranks in the 15th percentile. The team's need for starting pitching is acute, as they are currently second-last in the league for runs per game. Meanwhile, the American and National League All-Star teams were announced, with notable players including Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who has withdrawn from the game. The Blue Jays are looking ahead to possibly acquiring more starting pitchers before the trade deadline.

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  • Bieber has a 9.00 ERA in three starts this season
  • Blue Jays second last in runs per game
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. withdraws from the All-Star game
  • Max Scherzer nearing return from injury
  • Blue Jays seeking additional starting pitchers before trade deadline
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It must be fun to be a manager and a pitching coach. Ok, we have Shane Bieber back and ready to go. Three starts in, he has a 9.00 ERA. 7 walks and 9 strikeouts in 13 innings. Batters are hitting .351/.422/.737 against him. His fastball velocity is at the 15th percentile and average exit […]

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