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Cleveland Indians Acquire Jay Bruce From New York Mets
The Cleveland Indians found their missing outfielder on Wednesday. Hours after putting Michael Brantley their All-Star outfielder on the disabled list due to an injured ankle, Cleveland acquired Jay Bruce a veteran outfielder from... More of this article »
Cleveland and Arizona Off to Fast Starts
Two of the most successful teams to start the 2017 season will meet this week in the desert southwest. The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the Cleveland Indians for a three-game series with both teams having won 3 games to open the... More of this article »
Terry Francona: Attempting to Have Everyone Back from 2016
For the Cleveland Indians, who will open up defense of the American League Pennant, uncertainty is taking shape as opening day approaches. The team hopes to have all its players back from last season, but that will not happen by opening... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Moving Along Slowly with Corey Kluber
On Sunday, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said the team was taking a slow approach during the spring with their pitching ace Corey Kluber. That means it remains uncertain if he will be penciled in as the opening day starter... More of this article »
American League to Have Three Powers in 2017
The three American League teams that have been the most active in the offseason through trades and free agent signings will be the three favorites to win the three AL divisions in 2017. The Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians and Houston... More of this article »
Cleveland Signs Free Agent Slugger Edwin Encarnacion
After reaching the 2016 World Series before losing to the Chicago Cubs, the Cleveland Indians were considered one of the favorites to win the American League pennant in 2017. On Thursday, the Indians dished out a large sum of money... More of this article »
Cleveland and the Indians Ready and Willing to Hold Title Parade Again
The Cleveland Indian players watched the championship parade of the Cavaliers this week because they tried to determine how they would get to their home field. Terry Francona the Indians manager watched fans gather for the Cavaliers... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Need to Find Their Offense and Quick
The Cleveland Indians lead the 2016 World Series 2-1 after they shutout the Cubs 1-0 in Game 3 from Wrigley Field on Friday night. Chicago has mysteriously lost its hitting groove. The Cubs pitching along with its defense was present... More of this article »
Andrew Miller is ALCS MVP as Cleveland Indians Reach World Series
On Wednesday night, the Cleveland Indians punched their ticket to the 2016 World Series by winning Game 5 of their best of seven American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Following the series-clinching game,... More of this article »
Indians Dominance Over Tigers Helped Win AL Central Title
The two straight losses the past two nights are not representative of the dominance the Cleveland Indians had this season over their American League Central rivals the Detroit Tigers. Even though the Indians have lost two straight... More of this article »
AL Cy Young Candidates: Cleveland Indians Corey Kluber
Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber turned in a dominant performance Saturday night, hurling a complete game against the Chicago White Sox. Kluber registered eight strikeouts without issuing a walk, and allowed one unearned run... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Send Asdrubal Cabrera to Nationals
The Cleveland Indians and Washington Nationals agreed on a deal that will send infielder Asdrubal Cabrera and cash from the Indians in exchange for minor-league shortstop Zach Walters. Cabrera, 28, is batting .246/.305/.386 (96 OPS+)... More of this article »
MLB Trade Rumors: Indians Could Deal Cabrera or Masterson
The Cleveland Indians are in a tough spot. At 52-53, they are in the mix for a playoff berth. Cool Standings gives them a 24 percent chance of reaching the playoffs. However, most of that is tied to a second wild card berth. There’s... More of this article »
MLB News: Seven Extension Candidates Before Season Starts
With Spring Training mercifully around the corner, it’s that time of the year when teams start negotiating contract extensions. Clayton Kershaw started off the extension season with a deal that guarantees him $215 million, and... More of this article »
Carroll, Nix, Francoeur, Slowey, Minor Moves Roundup
Jamey Carroll, Jayson Nix, Jeff Francoeur and Kevin Slowey recently signed minor league deals. Slowey, a 29 year-old right-hander, signed with the Miami Marlins. He threw 92 innings for the Marlins in 2013, posting an ERA of... More of this article »
Gerrit Cole and Danny Salazar, Aces on Your Radar
Who were two hardest throwing starting pitchers in baseball in 2013? The correct answer is Gerrit Cole of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Danny Salazar of the Cleveland Indians, who each averaged a touch over 96 miles per hour. Miami... More of this article »
Rockies Trades Land Drew Stubbs and Franklin Morales
The Colorado Rockies have made two trades. In one deal they acquired lefthanded pitcher Franklin Morales from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for infielder Jonathan Herrera. Ian Brown and Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported the... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Reach Agreement to Sign John Axford
The Cleveland Indians reached an agreement with John Axford according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Axford’s contract is believed to be a one-year deal as he has two years of arbitration eligibility after this year. Earlier... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Will Listen to Offers For Justin Masterson
Under Terry Francona‘s guidance in his first season along the shores of Lake Erie, they surprised baseball pundits and gained a wild card berth. They appear poised to contend for a post-season spot in 2013, but that could change... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Finalize Deal With David Murphy
The Cleveland Indians announced that they had finalized an agreement with free-agent outfielder David Murphy on a two-year deal that includes a club option for 2016. The deal is reportedly worth $12 million. The deal was contingent... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Reach Agreement with David Murphy
The Cleveland Indians have reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder David Murphy on a two-year deal worth $12 million. According to John Heyman the deal includes an option for third-year. The deal is contingent on Murphy passing... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Ubaldo Jimenez’ Turnaround in 2013
I previously wrote about how Corey Kluber has been a big key to the Cleveland Indians’ turnaround 2013 season. Similarly important has been the second-half performance of Ubaldo Jimenez. The Indians hurler has the lowest... More of this article »
Corey Kluber’s Emergence Big Key for Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are on the verge of securing a wild-card berth, which would be their first playoff appearance since 2007. The Indians have depended in no small part on some unexpected contributions from their starting rotation. Scott... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Acquire Jason Kubel from Arizona, Sign Kelly Shoppach
The Cleveland Indians added an outfield bat for the stretch drive acquiring Jason Kubel from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named later. Kubel, 31, is a career .265 hitter with 139 homers over nine seasons with... More of this article »
Indians Justin Masterson ‘Masterful’ in 7-1 Victory
After a pair of starts that saw the Indians ace surrender eight runs and walk nine, Justin Masterson bounced back on Sunday afternoon by turning in a masterful victory, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 7-1 rout of the Minnesota Twins... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft: First Round Prospects Update
The 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft is almost one month in the past, as some of the game’s future top prospects continue to sign with their respective new teams and make their professional debuts across the country in various... More of this article »
Indians Justin Masterson Shuts Down White Sox for Sweep
The Cleveland Indians completed the four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, grabbing the 4-0 victory and outscoring the Sox by a combined score of 36-21. Cleveland struck first with two runs in the fourth, coming on a Ryan... More of this article »
Indians Chris Perez Activated from DL, Resumes Closing Duties
The Cleveland Indians have activated Chris Perez from the 15-day disabled list after the closer missed just over a month due to a strained right rotator cuff. Perez will join the Indians in the middle of a series with the Baltimore... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Recaps and Highlights from June 24, 2013
Rookie outfielders Yasiel Puig and Wil Myers homered to help their teams to wins last night in a light schedule in Major League Baseball. Puig hit his seventh home run in 20 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Myers homered... More of this article »
Victor Martinez Provides Spark, Tigers Beat Indians Behind Verlander
Victor Martinez homered to begin a three run second inning and the Tigers would lead 5-0 after four innings, holding on to win 7-5. Justin Verlander threw seven innings and gave up just three runs on seven hits with six strikeouts,... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Chris Perez Charged With Misdemeanor Drug Possession
Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez and his wife Melanie have been charged with misdemeanor drug possession of a controlled substance. Earlier this week Perez’s home was investigated by authorities over a suspicious package... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Add Asdrubal Cabrera to Disabled List
Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera will be added to the disabled list after being helped off the field and last nights game against the New York Yankees. Cabrera reportedly felt pain ” a little pop” in his... More of this article »
Chris Perez Placed on the DL by the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez was placed on the 15 day disabled list after leaving the game yesterday in the ninth-inning feeling shoulder pain. Perez will undergo an MRI today and Nick Hagadone was called up from Columbus... More of this article »
Terry Francona Enjoys Successful Return to Fenway – Indians Rout Red Sox
Terry Francona enjoyed a successful return to Fenway Park as the Cleveland Indians routed the Boston Red Sox 12-3. Francona received a standing ovation after the first inning following a video tribute on the centerfield scoreboard. In... More of this article »
Justin Masterson Dominant Performances Earn AL Player of the Week Honors
Cleveland Indians ace Justin Masterson was named the American League Player of the Week on Monday following two dominant outings in which he held his opponents scoreless. In two starts this past week, Masterson pitched 16.0 scoreless... More of this article »
Yan Gomes Walk-Off Homer in 10th, Tribe Sweeps Seattle
A walk-off, three-run home run by Cleveland Indians rookie catcher Yan Gomes in the bottom of the tenth-inning would be the icing on the cake for a 10-8 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday afternoon. The home run was Gomes’... More of this article »
Justin Masterson Outduels King Felix in 6-0 Victory
Coming off of a complete-game shutout of the New York Yankees on Monday, Cleveland Indians ace Justin Masterson blanked the Seattle Mariners in a 6-0 victory on Sunday afternoon. Masterson worked 7 innings, surrendering just 2 hits... More of this article »
Jason Kipnis Homer in Extras Lifts Indians
Jason Kipnis’ tenth-inning walk-off, three-run home run would seal a 6-3 victory for the Cleveland Indians against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Following a walk (and subsequent stolen base) by Drew Stubbs and an infield... More of this article »
Indians Option Bauer: Kazmir, Carrasco Battle For Final Rotation Spot
The Cleveland Indians optioned right-hander Trevor Bauer to AAA Columbus today setting up a battle for the fifth spot in the Indians rotation between Scott Kazmir and Carlos Carrasco. Bauer allowed 13 runs, 11 earned over 16 1/3... More of this article »
Indians News: Justin Masterson Named Opening-Day Starter
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona has chosen Justin Masterson to be the opening day starter against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 2 in Toronto. Francona let Masterson know at Goodyear Ballpark prior to the game today... More of this article »
Michael Bourn: Good Deal, But Not For Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians made a surprise splash on the free-agent market, inking speedy outfielder Michael Bourn to a four-year, $48MM deal (with a $12MM vesting option). While most organizations had been turned off by Bourn’s rejected-qualifying... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Reach Agreement With Michael Bourn
Free agent outfielder Michael Bourn has finally found a home. Bourn reached an agreement with the Cleveland Indians on a four year deal worth $48 million. The deal includes a $12 million vesting option for a fifth year which is triggered... More of this article »
Indians Sign Dice K To Minor League Deal – Make Myers Deal Official
The Cleveland Indians were active today and have put the finishing touches on its 2013 rotation. The Tribe inked two veterans, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Brett Myers, to one year deals today. Dice-K, the Japanese import who came over to... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians: Matt Capps Signed to Minor League Deal, Add Bullpen Depth
In an effort to continue to add depth to its bullpen, the Cleveland Indians signed former Minnesota Twins’ closer, Matt Capps, to a minor league deal. Capps, the winning pitcher in the 2010 All Star Game, inked the deal attached... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Sign Ben Francisco, Ryan Raburn to Minor League Deals
The Cleveland Indians have signed outfielder Ben Francisco and infielder-outfielder Ryan Raburn to minor-league deals that include invitations to major league camp. Francisco returns to Cleveland after hitting .240 with four home runs... More of this article »
Russ Canzler Claimed Off Waivers by New York Yankees
Russ Canzler has been claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Indians by the New York Yankees. It was the third time this off-season that Canzler has been claimed on waivers. The Toronto Blue Jays claimed him in December and Cleveland... More of this article »
Brett Myers Reaches Agreement with Cleveland Indians
Free-agent right-hander Brett Myers has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the Cleveland Indians. The deal is pending a physical and includes a club option for 2014. Myers is 97-93 with a 4.20 ERA over 11 seasons with the... More of this article »