TORONTO - When the Toronto Blue Jays enter hostile territory, it’s Shane Bieber’s job to be out front.

Bieber will be Toronto’s starting pitcher for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series in Seattle on Wednesday. He had the same role for Game 3 of the AL Division Series when the Blue Jays visited Yankee Stadium.

“I love it. It’s cool. It’s something to embrace,” said Bieber on Monday before the opening pitch of Game 2 at Rogers Centre. “Ultimately, it’s how many people get the opportunity to pitch in the playoffs, in the ALCS, in what’s going to be a great environment in Seattle, so I’m excited for it.”

Bieber pitched two games for the Cleveland Guardians at the start of 2024 but was shut down on April 6 of that year after the team announced he needed Tommy John surgery to re

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