The Yankees have been consistent to begin the 2023 season, taking two out of three in each of their first three series. They’re 6-3 with series wins over the Giants, Phillies, and Orioles, which is especially encouraging because all three of those were — at worst — solid ballclubs in 2022 (and pennant-winners in Philly’s case). Now, they’ll begin another three-game set against a legitimate ballclub: the Cleveland Guardians, who are a rock-solid 6-4.
For a pitcher outside of their division, the Yankees have seen quite a bit of Guardians starter Shane Bieber over the past few years, and they’ve done a better job against him than most of the league.