This quick-turnaround transformation speaks volumes about both Bibee’s adaptability and the effectiveness of Cleveland’s pitching development system. Pitching coach Carl Willis, Joe Torres, Brad Goldberg and the rest of the staff worked intensively with Bibee to implement changes that would normally take months to perfect.

Stephen Vogt quipped Thursday afternoon that June 15 was the first day he would begin looking at the standings this season. It was an arbitrary date offered by the Guardians' manager -- in tongue-in-cheek fashion -- as he remains focused on taking things one day at a time.