Tanner Bibee says the coolest thing about being named Cleveland’s opening day starting pitcher is that he gets the first chance to show the league exactly who the Guardians are this season. “It’s really cool to get us off on the right foot and hopefully establish an identity really early about what we’re about,

Right-hander Tanner Bibee has signed a $48 million, five-year contract with the Cleveland Guardians, a deal that includes a team option for 2030 and could be worth $68 million over six seasons.

The new anchor of the Cleveland Guardians’ rotation is sticking around for the long haul. Tanner Bibee and the club agreed to a five-year contract extension Saturday. The deal, which guarantees Bibee at least $48 million, according to a team source, includes a club option for the 2030 season.