Bieber’s return injects premier upside into Toronto’s rotation as he re‐establishes velocity (92.5–93.1 mph) and a newer changeup grip, building toward a frontline post‐season role. His rehab-then-early‐season path will determine how aggressively fantasy managers should assign him down the stretch.

Guardians nights echo Boston’s cross-promos, expanding romantasy tie-ins into MLB, with a focus on memorabilia, appearances, and charity ties that broaden the league’s cultural footprint alongside Yarros’ brand.

Guardians recalled Messick from Columbus to start in Arizona, yielding a quality 6 2/3 innings with one run allowed. They held a 2-1 lead late, but Arizona rallied to win in 10. This outing emphasizes Cleveland's depth and suggests Messick could eventually anchor a portion of their rotation, depending on workload management.

Guardians loom as a weekend-caliber opponent in Arlington, shaping Texas’ late-season test. Cleveland represents a stern metric for the Rangers’ depth and decision-making while Bochy is away, possibly influencing how Texas balances its rotation and bench utilization.

Guardians carried a 2-1 lead into the ninth before Gurriel’s tying homer and a late 10th-inning rally sunk Cleveland. Messick impressed in his debut, working deep into the game, but the bullpen faltered. Cleveland’s strong July-to-August run was halted, marking a stumble after a standout stretch, with more depth needed from the pitching staff to close out tight games.