Shane Bieber has been taking massive strides to get back on the mound for the Cleveland Guardians after undergoing Tommy John surgery over a year ago. His MLB return is still a little ways off, but he's about to take a monumental step in his recovery this week.

José Ramírez homered during a three-run fourth inning, Gavin Williams allowed only one hit in 6 2/3 innings and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-2.

Carlos Santana is the elder statesman in the Guardians clubhouse. He's also been one of the most productive hitters when they've needed it most.

Chris Antonetti, Cleveland Guardians President of Baseball Operations, says Travis Bazzana is still motivated despite his injury.

Gabriel Arias hit a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied from a four-run deficit to end the Los Angeles Angels’ eight-game road winning streak 7-5.

SportsLine's model simulated Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cleveland Guardians 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Wednesday's matchup at Progressive Field

The Cleveland Guardians are notorious for making questionable decisions and engaging in massive blockbuster trades, which may not ultimately benefit the big league team immediately after the deal happens.

Friday: The Angels arrive for a three-game series. RHP Luis Ortiz (2-5, 4.73) will start for the Guardians, while RHP Jose Soriano (3-5, 3.73) is scheduled to start for the Angels at 7:10 p.m. CLEGuardians.TV, WTAM/1100, WMMS 100.7 FM and the Guardians radio network will carry the game.