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5/20/2013 |
Now may be the time to believe in the Indians
Winners of 18 of their last 22 games, the Cleveland Indians are starting to look like real contenders in a tough AL Central. Their current run may be enough to make anyone a believer.
5/20/2013 |
Perez serves up third homer in two outings
Speaking after Monday's thrilling 10-8 walk-off win in extra innings, Indians closer Chris Perez sounded like a guy who thinks something might be wrong.
5/20/2013 |
Scoreless week earns Masterson AL honors
Indians ace Justin Masterson was named the American League Player of the Week after throwing two scoreless outings last week.
5/20/2013 |
Gomes' three-run homer completes four-game sweep
On Monday afternoon, the Indians did it again. The Tribe put its never-say-die mentality on full display in a 10-8 victory over Seattle in 10 innings at Progressive Field, a win delivered courtesy of a three-run walk-off home run from catcher Yan Gomes.
5/20/2013 |
Raburn relishing platoon role for Tribe
Ryan Raburn knows he's not going to play every day. And the 32-year-old utilityman, who was named the American League Player of the Week earlier this month, is OK with that.
5/20/2013 |
Brantley gets tips from dad, a former big leaguer
After Michael Brantley smoked a 93 mph pitch from Seattle ace Felix Hernandez for a three-run homer in Sunday's 6-0 win, he rounded the bases, high-fived his teammates and pointed to somebody in the stands. That person was his father, former Major Leaguer Mickey Brantley.
5/20/2013 |
No end in sight to Marson's injury problems
First, it was a neck strain that landed catcher Lou Marson on the 15-day disabled list. And now he's on it again -- this time with right shoulder inflammation. He's participating in a throwing program, but has "no clue" when he'll return.
5/20/2013 |
Tigers, Indians get together for division showdown
Max Scherzer is learning what it means to be a veteran horse of a top-notch Major League pitching staff. Corey Kluber would love to someday wear that mantle. The two hurlers square off in an early American League Central showdown when the Tigers visit the Indians for a two-game series beginning Tuesday.
5/19/2013 |
Streaking Tribe eyes four-game sweep behind Kazmir
The Indians hand Scott Kazmir the ball on Monday afternoon as they eye a four-game series sweep of the Mariners at Progressive Field. Seattle tabs Hisashi Iwakuma to halt their three-game skid.
5/19/2013 |
Masterson dominates Mariners with 11 K's
Justin Masterson fanned 11 in seven scoreless frames, and the Tribe knocked six runs (five earned) off Felix Hernandez in a 6-0 victory at Progressive Field.
5/19/2013 |
Gomes taking advantage of chances
Yan Gomes has appeared sporadically for the Indians this season, but he has a way of making those sightings count. He's playing slick defense and posting strong offensive numbers.
5/19/2013 |
VP Atkins heaps high praise on prospect Lindor
In speaking with the media on Sunday, Ross Atkins raved about shortstop prospect Francisco Lindor.
5/19/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 19
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/18/2013 |
Felix steps in to stop surging Tribe in Cleveland
Coming off two straight walk-off wins, the surging Tribe, 16-4 in its last 20 games, face a stiff opponent Sunday in the Mariners' Felix Hernandez. The Indians counter with the anchor of their rotation, Justin Masterson.
5/18/2013 |
Reynolds drives in three including walk-off winner
For the second straight game, Cleveland won in walk-off fashion. After closer Chris Perez blew a two-run lead in the top of the ninth, the Tribe calmly went about its business in the bottom half. Mark Reynolds hit a run-scoring grounder with the bases loaded, and the Indians won their third in a row, 5-4.
5/18/2013 |
Pestano adopting new routine to avoid injury
Vinnie Pestano returned from the DL and pitched the 10th inning of the Indians 6-3 win on Friday, and he reports that he felt fine. Going forward, he is going to change his routine on days when he doesn't pitch in order to ward off future injury.
5/18/2013 |
Myers' lack of pain after rehab start is positive sign
Brett Myers has been on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow injury since April 20. The pitcher had complained of more soreness between outings than during the games he pitched, but he said that he felt fine on Saturday following his first rehab appearance.
5/18/2013 |
Highly-touted prospect Wolters transitioning to catcher
Tony Wolters, who is making the transition to catching this season after spending his career as a middle infielder, was in Cleveland for a one-day catching clinic Saturday. The 20-year-old prospect worked with bench coach Sandy Alomar Jr. and bullpen coach Kevin Cash -- both former catchers -- during his day with the Tribe.
5/18/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 18
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/17/2013 |
Saunders aims to shift his road fortune vs. Tribe
On Saturday, the Indians send Zach McAllister, coming off three strong outings, to face the Mariners' Joe Saunders. Saunders, historically a strong pitcher on the road, carries a 12.54 ERA in away games and a 0.94 ERA in home games this season.
5/17/2013 |
Kipnis conquers M's with three-run, walk-off homer
Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis played the hero on Friday night. Kipnis drilled a walk-off, three-run home run off Seattle lefty Lucas Luetge in the 10th inning at Progressive Field, sending Cleveland to a 6-3 victory in front of a raucous crowd.
5/17/2013 |
Pitching coach Callaway shaping solid rotation
This is the first year that Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway has been tasked with leading and shaping a Major League staff. Asked to talk about the things Callaway does well in working with pitchers, manager Terry Francona responded, "How much time do you have?"
5/17/2013 |
Kipnis finding success with shorter swing
A shorter swing has helped Jason Kipnis dig himself out of his early-season slump. Recently, the Indians second baseman has not only been one of the most potent bats in Cleveland's lineup, but also one of the top hitters in baseball.
5/17/2013 |
Pestano activated, feels like part of Tribe again
The Indians activated reliever Vinnie Pestano from the 15-day disabled list on Friday.
5/17/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs. More Results > |
