Shane Bieber ranked as fifth-best starting pitcher in baseball by MLB Network

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Ranking aces: Who’s top SP Right Now? | MLB
MLB Network’s ranking of position players has put Shane Bieber as the No. 5 pitcher in baseball. The reigning MVP, who has been a dominant pitcher well before the 60-game season of 2020, was ranked behind Jacob DeGrom, Gerritt Cole, Max Scherzer, and Trevor Bauer.

Cleveland Indians team with Cleveland Clinic for safe return of fans to Progressive Field | WKYC
Cleveland is hoping to have fans in their stadium this season, as the Browns and Bengals did during the NFL season, and they are partnering with the Cleveland Clinic to make it happen.

Around the league

• The Cubs are signing Joc Pederson, pending physicals.
• Nolan Arenado trade rumors are heating up. ($)
• Adam Wainright is returning to the Cardinals.
• The Blue Jays have acquired Steven Metz from the Mats.