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Laffey finished for 2008, but still in Tribe's plansLeft-hander shelved with elbow injury but will get chance next year
CLEVELAND: The season is over for Aaron Laffey because of mild inflammation of his left elbow. Why is Laffey's elbow inflamed? Apparently, the irritation was caused by pitching, though nobody can say for sure. Between starting for the Indians and Buffalo Bisons, Laffey racked up 1551/3 innings. He hasn't been overworked, but stuff happens.
Indians notebook - League honors Cliff Lee as Pitcher of the Month
INDIANS NOTEBOOK
League honors Cliff Lee
as Pitcher of the Month CLEVELAND: Cliff Lee has been selected American League Pitcher of the Month of August.
Rundles makes squirrelly debut with Indians
Left-hander faces Thome with two outs in ninth, while rodent has field day
CLEVELAND: The squirrel jogged onto the right-field grass as the Indians' Rich Rundles was preparing to make his major-league debut with two outs in the ninth against Jim Thome, of all people.
Big hits missing big-time in Indians' losses
Tribe's base runners come close to scoring but that doesn't count
CLEVELAND: Someone who buys 35 Mega Millions lottery tickets and wins three times should feel pretty good about himself, moving up several tax brackets to join Donald Trump and other multimillionaires.
Barfield might not thrive here
Finger injury spoils his chance to prove his worth; rejuvenated Cabrera seems to be blocking his way
Josh Barfield inadvertently raised his stature within the Indians' organization by getting hurt in June. How's that? Instantly, he joined an elite group on the disabled list that included Victor Martinez, Travis Hafner and Jake Westbrook.
Tribe's sloppy play draws Wedge's ire
Errors, missed opportunities help Angels win
CLEVELAND: The word scandalous doesn't often come into play in talking about a baseball game. But it was an appropriate term for the way the Indians played Saturday in losing 4-3 to the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field.
Three draftees sign before deadline
Second-round pick, pitcher Trey Haley spurns Rice to turn pro
CLEVELAND: Friday was the deadline for signing this year's crop of draftees, and the Indians didn't waste it, concluding negotiations with three players, including their second-round pick Trey Haley, a right-handed high school pitcher.
Hargrove to enterTribe hall of fame,
Hargrove to enter
Tribe hall of fame,
wants to manage CLEVELAND: Mike Hargrove was at Progressive Field Friday night as part of the Indians' hall of fame weekend, which includes his induction into the franchise's hall of fame today.
No relief needed for Lee in win
Lefty throws complete game against Angels for his 17th victory
CLEVELAND: What a great job by the Indians' relief corps. Not one guy fell off his chair, accidentally spit tobacco juice on his shoes or made the mistake of walking onto the field while the game was in progress. It was a bravura performance.
Second baseman Barfield should be ready soon, but Cabrera in the way
Second baseman should be ready to return to Tribe soon, but Cabrera in the way
CLEVELAND: Indians infielder Josh Barfield began his rehabilitation assignment Thursday night playing for the Double-A Aeros and presumably will be activated near the end of the month or Sept. 1, when rosters can be expanded to 40.
Indians notebook - Hafner looks good in batting practice
Travis Hafner's right shoulder finally was strong enough to allow him to take batting practice with his teammates Thursday.
Another bullpen blowup for Tribe
Perez, Mujica turn close game into blowout loss
CLEVELAND: It was supposed to be Zach Jackson night at Progressive Field, but Rafael Perez stole the show and not in a good way.
Zach Jackson to start today against Orioles
Pitcher is first of three in Sabathia trade to go from minors to Tribe
CLEVELAND: So this is how baseball works. The least touted of three players acquired for C.C. Sabathia last month became the first to make the jump from the minors to the Indians' roster.
Orioles end Tribe's five-game winning streak
Former Indian Jeremy Guthrie is dominant. Markakis provides key hit
CLEVELAND: The five-game winning streak is over, which means if the Indians were thinking of 20 in a row, they will have to start from scratch tonight.
Indians notebook: Tribe trades pitcher Byrd to Boston
Move to save Indians almost $2 million
CLEVELAND: C.C. Sabathia: gone. Casey Blake: gone. Paul Byrd: gone. The Indians' house has been cleaned.
Indians battle, win 5th in row
Victory over Orioles comes after bullpen again gives up lead
CLEVELAND: The Indians didn't exactly take advantage of every opportunity, but they did enough to beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 and extend their winning streak to five games Tuesday night at Progressive Field.
Indians notebook: Garko takes blame again on talk show
Tribe player offers explanation during Rome radio program
CLEVELAND: It was a tough week for Ryan Garko, and all he did was neglect to run hard on a ground ball he thought was foul. For that, manager Eric Wedge yanked him from the game and benched him the next day.
Lead gets away, but Indians get win
Cabrera, Francisco, Gonzalez homer to spark victory
CLEVELAND: Edward Mujica and Rafael Betancourt are giving new meaning to the term ''pitch count.'' Customarily, the phrase refers to how many pitches a pitcher delivers before he becomes ineffective or fatigued. Regarding Mujica and Betancourt, pitch count indicates the amount of damage that can be done with the fewest pitches.
Playing every day helps Indians catcher Shoppach
Catcher is producing at plate, but says hitting has not become easy
TORONTO: Since taking over the Indians' everyday catching duties on June 12, following an elbow injury to Victor Martinez, Kelly Shoppach is batting .293 with 16 doubles, nine home runs and 28 RBI in 43 games.
Indians notebook: Fasano includes Wedge among his favorite managers
Fasano includes Wedge
in his favorite managers TORONTO: Sal Fasano has been around long enough to play for nine major-league teams and countless managers.
Another excellent effort for Lee in Indians' victory
Tribe ace blanks Jays for eight innings, earns his 16th win of season
TORONTO: Cliff Lee continues to be the closest thing to a sure bet in major-league baseball. He won again Sunday, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0. The Indians swept the three-game series and took the season series 6-1.
Tribe believes change of scenery will hel...
TORONTO: Anthony Reyes admittedly ''didn't fit in'' as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. His tribulations reportedly involved disagreements with pitching coach Dave Duncan.
The Write Stuff: Letters to Sheldon Ocker
Indians beat writer Sheldon Ocker responds to readers.
Indians' relievers have provided little relief
Trials, tribulations within Tribe bullpen make for difficult offseason decisions
TORONTO: Last week, the Indians' bullpen went from bad to ugly. With seven weeks of the season left, the only question seems to be whether the relief corps will regress to hideous, gruesome and revolting.
Byrd befuddles Blue Jays
Tribe starter needs just 93 pitches in complete-game victory
TORONTO: Some starters need 93 pitches before they can throw a change-up over the plate. For others, 93 pitches is what it takes to get through the fifth inning and make them eligible to win a game.
Hafner's progress moving along
Hitting coach says if all goes well, he will take batting practice soon
TORONTO: Everybody among the Indians' family is happy about Travis Hafner's progress. Hitting coach Derek Shelton flew from Tampa to Cleveland Wednesday night just to toss baseballs Thursday at Progressive Field to Hafner, who hit them into a net 3 feet away.
Wedge won't throw Garko a bone after ground-ball gaffe
Wedge won't throw
Garko a bone after
ground-ball gaffe
TORONTO: Ryan Garko remained in manager Eric Wedge's dog house Friday after failing to run hard to first on a ground ball he thought was foul during Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Reyes a winner in debut for Tribe
Fresh from Buffalo, he fights nerves, holds Blue Jays to one run
TORONTO: Just when it seemed the Indians had played the entire season for naught, somebody showed up to raise the fans' hopes, at least for next year.
Perez lone bright spot in Indians' bullpen
Manager says he'll 'keep mixing, matching' relievers for now
TORONTO: Except for the stabilizing presence of Rafael Perez, the Indians' bullpen continues to be a game of darts for manager Eric Wedge.
Rehab progressing for Indians catcher Victor Martinez
Catcher resumes hitting and throwing as he recovers from right elbow surgery
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.: It was a big day for Indians catcher Victor Martinez. He took batting practice and threw to second base (bouncing most of the throws) Wednesday morning at Tropicana Field. Apparently, his standards for excitement and achievement are not very high.
Indians notes: Wedge gives Sizemore a 'mental break' day off
Wedge gives Sizemore
a 'mental break' day off ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.: Seldom does Grady Sizemore get a day off, but Franklin Gutierrez took his place in center field and at the top of the Indians lineup Wednesday afternoon in the 10-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Indians shortstop Peralta packs a wallop in loss
Despite loss to Rays, shortstop has 'great night' with five hits. Garko benched for 'terrible mistake'
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.: Jhonny Peralta is becoming the scourge of the American League, maybe all of baseball.
Dellucci hitting in a tough year
He's .319 since July 10, only .238 for season, with 10 homers, 39 RBI
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.: Signing David Dellucci for three years has not been one of General Manager Mark Shapiro's most popular moves among Indians fans.
Indians pitcher Carmona struggles in loss to Rays
Tribe offense leaves 13 base runners stranded, eight in scoring position
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.: Fausto Carmona's highway back to glory appears to be dotted with chuckholes. An alert motorist often can elude them. But too often, Carmona has behaved like a driver wearing a blindfold.
Indians' reclamation projects making their pitch
Which of 4 in Buffalo will take Cleveland big-league mound?
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.: In another context, they might be museum pieces. John Halama, Jeff Weaver, Brendan Donnelly and to a lesser degree, Anthony Reyes, have had their shot at the big leagues.
Indians' Cliff Lee beats Rays, earns 15th win
Home runs by Dellucci, Cabrera are the difference for Indians
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.: Just who is kidding whom? It was Cliff Lee, stupid. Are the Tampa Bay Rays expected to beat him? And never mind that they lead the East, where the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox each believe that claiming the division is their birthright.
Indians manager wants new closer by spring
Possibilities are many, but Tribe's Wedge sees need for decision
MINNEAPOLIS: Here's the preliminary list: Salomon Torres, Francisco Rodriguez, Brandon Lyon, Jason Isringhausen, Trevor Hoffman and Brian Fuentes.
Tribe notes - Fifth sellout record for Rays franchise
MINNEAPOLIS: Indians fans won't soon forget the 455 consecutive sellouts at what was then Jacobs Field.
Indians in a giving mood, lose 6-2
Loss putsTwins in first place. Starter Matt Ginter's flaws beginning to show
MINNEAPOLIS: At the very least, the Indians should be on the Twins' Christmas card list. Then again, the Tribe ought to be inundated with holiday cards from its American League rivals, not to mention the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers, who plucked C.C. Sabathia and Casey Blake from the large stockings hung from their mantels.
Garko enduring growing pains
He needs to turn season around or team may come up with alternatives
MINNEAPOLIS: There have been obvious signs of impatience with Ryan Garko among the Indians' deep thinkers, manager Eric Wedge in particular.
Sheldon: I'm sorry you had to att...
Sheldon: I'm sorry you had to attend that debacle (Wednesday's 14-12, 13-inning loss to the Tigers). I remember listening to the one in '46 when Lou Boudreau had a home run and four doubles. They lost that one, too. Ted Williams had three home runs.
Martinez improving and may be sent out
Martinez improving
and may be sent out
on rehab this week MINNEAPOLIS: If Victor Martinez's continues to avoid setbacks, he could be sent out on a rehabilitation assignment by the end of this week.
Byrd on a roll for Tribe
Sharp starter could still spread wings, fly away to pitch for contending team
MINNEAPOLIS: If Paul Byrd keeps pitching like this, he still might board a jet that takes him directly to the clubhouse of a contending team.
Tribe notes - Hafner needs test to assess shoulder
Hafner needs test
to assess shoulder
MINNEAPOLIS: Travis Hafner has returned to Cleveland from North Dakota, where his father, Terry, died last week.
Hitter's patience wins in the end
Francisco says he knew he'd eventually come out of longest slump
MINNEAPOLIS: Probably nobody else in the Indians' organization thought much about it. A young player goes into a slump that includes a 0-for-19 skid.
Sowers dazzles early, but Twins get win
Indians starter makes it through five easy innings before hitting trouble
MINNEAPOLIS: Maybe the next time Jeremy Sowers takes a crack at a perfect game, he'll try it on PlayStation 2. The real thing is becoming far too traumatic.
Sowers dazzles early, but Indians lose to Twins
MINNEAPOLIS: Maybe the next time Jeremy Sowers takes a crack at a perfect game, he'll try it on PlayStation 2. The real thing is becoming far too traumatic.
Tribe notebook - Depleted Indians still have Verlander's number
CLEVELAND: The quality of the Indians' lineup has deteriorated because of injuries and trades, but that hasn't helped Justin Verlander, who continues to lose to the Tribe consistently.
Sizemore keeps slugging away
Tribe player approaches career high for homers, RBI and stolen bases
CLEVELAND: Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander wasn't having much trouble keeping the Indians in check until the fifth inning, when Grady Sizemore launched the first pitch that he saw over the wall in right field for his 27th home run of the season.
Tricky Tribe trumps Tigers
Carmona regains form, survives despite error-prone teammates
CLEVELAND: The Indians have discovered how to drag superior teams down to their level. They did it Wednesday night but lost anyway, 14-12 in 13 innings, even though they held an 8-1 lead at one juncture. Thursday afternoon, they further refined the art of destroying an opponent by instilling a false sense of security in that team.
Lewis' fastball a bright spot
Bullpen success now at dismal 53 percent, well below last year
CLEVELAND: It was the same sad story with the Indians' bullpen Tuesday night. • Juan Rincon: one inning, three hits, two runs.
Wedge has Francisco in pressure cooker
CLEVELAND: Ben Francisco has been thrust into the third slot in the Indians' lineup, a position that usually is reserved for the best all-around hitter on the team and a tested veteran.
Indians lose 14-12 to Tigers in 13 innings
CLEVELAND: You had to jog your memory to recall that Cliff Lee even pitched. That's a good thing for Lee, who delivered his sorriest performance of the season and still should have won.
Shoppach ties mark, but Tribe falls in 13
Catcher homers twice, hits three doubles, sends game to extra innings
CLEVELAND: You had to jog your memory to recall that Cliff Lee even pitched. That's a good thing for Lee, who delivered his sorriest performance of the season and still should have won.
Martinez due back in August
Shoppach to relinquish everyday catching duties
CLEVELAND: It's not the same as turning back into a pumpkin, but Kelly Shoppach's days as the Indians everyday catcher are numbered.
Indians notebook - Father's death cause of Hafner's absence
CLEVELAND: Travis Hafner's absence from the team was caused by the death of his father, Terry, 64, last Saturday in Sykeston, N.D.
Tribe's Ginter has time on his side despite loss
He lasts just four innings. Options few, jury still out
CLEVELAND: So maybe it's premature to proclaim that the Matt Ginter era has begun. He made his third start for the Indians on Tuesday night and gave up four runs in four innings, propelling the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5 win at Progressive Field.
Indians' Martinez due to return in August
CLEVELAND: It's not the same as turning back into a pumpkin, but Kelly Shoppach's days as the Indians everyday catcher are numbered.
Andy Gonzalez shows versatility
Being designated hitter is something different for well-rounded player
CLEVELAND: He is the only player on the Indians' roster to graduate from the Florida Air Academy. Andy Gonzalez might also be the most versatile player in the majors.
Indians notebook - Martinez plays catch, reports no problems
Martinez plays catch, reports no problems
Byrd unruffled in win over Tigers
Indians starter doesn't allow a run; change in windup appears to be working
CLEVELAND: Three starts do not make or break a season, but they can help. Just ask Paul Byrd, who was all but written off as useless by Indians fandom and many in the media early in July. It's too late to save the season for the Tribe but not for Byrd, who played hero in a 5-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night at Progressive Field.
Why Dodgers sought Blake
Tribe may try to get 3rd baseman again if he becomes a free agent
CLEVELAND: The Dodgers were two games under .500 when they traded for Casey Blake, but in the world of the National League West, that mediocre record put them in hot pursuit of the first-place Diamondbacks.
Tribe notes - Sizemore emerges as clubhouse leader
With veterans C.C. Sabathia and Casey Blake gone to other teams, the Indians have lost two clubhouse leaders. Who will take their place?
Sowers superb, Indians subpar
Sharp pitching outing wasted by lax bullpen, crucial fielding blunder
CLEVELAND: Jeremy Sowers deserved better. But with a depleted lineup and a bullpen that has been in disarray most of the season, the Indians put too many stumbling blocks in his path.
Sowers superb, Indians subpar in 4-2 loss
CLEVELAND: Jeremy Sowers deserved better. But with a depleted lineup and a bullpen that has been in disarray most of the season, the Indians put too many stumbling blocks in his path.
Here's why Dodgers sought Blake
CLEVELAND: The Dodgers were two games under .500 when they traded for Casey Blake, but in the world of the National League West, that mediocre record put them in hot pursuit of the first-place Diamondbacks.
Sizemore emerges as clubhouse leader
CLEVELAND: With veterans C.C. Sabathia and Casey Blake gone to other teams, the Indians have lost two clubhouse leaders. Who will take their place?
Sheldon Ocker's The Write Stuff
Mr. Ocker: If I recall correctly, the Cardinals obtained Brian Barton from the Tribe, after the Indians left him unprotected for the Rule 5 draft.
Take a flier on Byrd as closer
Veteran throws strikes, is fearless and won't cost an arm and a leg
The Indians will need a closer in 2009. No secret about that. Manager Eric Wedge has all but made it official that none of the current group of relievers is likely to fill that role.
Pitcher Reyes acquired in deal with Cardinals
The Indians made not one but two trades Saturday. In the second, they obtained right-hander Anthony Reyes from the St. Louis Cardinals for Double-A reliever Luis Perdomo.
Carmona's return less than stellar
Back from rehab for ailing hip, right-hander pounded by Twins
CLEVELAND: Indians fans waited two months for this? Fausto Carmona rehabbed his sore hip and labored in the minors for this? Aaron Laffey was optioned to the minors for this?
Blake traded to Dodgers
Deal brings two prospects, opens door for Marte, Garko
CLEVELAND: The Indians made it official on Saturday: It's Andy Marte and Ryan Garko time. They are the immediate beneficiaries of the trade that sent Casey Blake to the Los Angeles Dodgers for 22-year-old catcher Carlos Santana and 24-year-old right-hander Jon Meloan.
Spring training facility shows glimpse of future
CLEVELAND: Indians officials have been wearing a path between Cleveland and Goodyear, Ariz., to monitor the progress of the team's new spring training complex.
Tribe notes - Hafner, Martinez making progress rehabbing injuries
Travis Hafner (right shoulder strain) will be tested again, probably on Monday, to determine whether he is strong enough to begin swinging a bat. . . . Victor Martinez (elbow surgery) will begin baseball activity on Monday by playing catch and taking a few dry swings. He is expected to be back in the lineup in mid-August.
Perez provides needed relief in win over Twins
Lefty rescues Kobayashi in 9th, preserves win for Lee, Indians
CLEVELAND: Who would dare blow a save for Cliff Lee? At least this year, doing so would be the surest way to become Public Enemy No. 1 among Indians fans.
Cabrera is starting to discover his stroke
Initial hitting results are mixed, and he still strikes out too much
It's far too early to make judgments about any prospective improvements in Asdrubal Cabrera's offense, but he seems to have made strides at Buffalo, where he was sent five weeks ago to brush up on his approach.
Upbeat attitude goes long way for Tribe
Despite depleted roster, Indians enjoying wins. Team loose, having fun
ANAHEIM, CALIF.: Why are the Indians winning? As a result of the decision to audition players for next season, the Tribe is playing with a patchwork lineup; virtually any realistic hope for a postseason berth is gone, and key players remain on the disabled list or have been traded or released.
Tribe notes - Closer search probably to continue after season finishes
Is next year's closer on the current Tribe roster? Probably not.
Laffey's faltering may alter rotation
It might not be Ginter who loses a roster spot when Carmona returns
ANAHEIM, CALIF.: Hold everything. Indians deep thinkers might be switching their attention to Plan B in the wake of Aaron Laffey's second consecutive meltdown Wednesday against the Angels, who rallied three times for a 14-11 win.
Angels rally to beat Indians
ANAHEIM, CALIF.: Old habits die hard. The Indians' offense struggled for much of the season before breaking the bonds of slumpdom about six weeks ago.
Blake making his case to stay
Numbers giving Indians good reason to consider keeping versatile infielder
ANAHEIM, CALIF.: With his contract set to expire in October, there is no guarantee that Casey Blake will return to the Indians next year.
Paul Byrd stays withchest-high windup
For the second consecutive start, Paul Byrd opted to swing his arms only as high as his chest rather than above his head on his delivery. And he's not about to change now.
Blake making his case to stay
Numbers giving Indians good reason to consider keeping versatile infielder
ANAHEIM, CALIF.: With his contract set to expire in October, there is no guarantee that Casey Blake will return to the Indians next year.
Indians go deep to beat Angels
Marte, Blake, Peralta hit home runs to back solid effort by Byrd in victory
ANAHEIM, CALIF.: Is this a turning point in Paul Byrd's season? And if so, will the Indians find a buyer for him on the trade market?
Seeking boost from Carmona
Pitcher expected to return from DL and join starting rotation on Saturday
ANAHEIM, CALIF.: Nine weeks of the season will have expired between the time Fausto Carmona sprained his left hip and the day he is activated from the disabled list to start at Progressive Field on Saturday.
Tribe notes - Indians players purchase vintage 1989 jerseys
ANAHEIM, CALIF.: After the Seattle Mariners held their Turn Back the Clock promotion on Saturday, they offered Indians players a chance to purchase the vintage 1989 jerseys for $200 each with the proceeds going to charity.
Carmona's return could boost Indians' morale
ANAHEIM, CALIF.: Nine weeks of the season will have expired between the time Fausto Carmona sprained his left hip and the day he is activated from the disabled list to start at Progressive Field on Saturday.
Better positioning helps Peralta play shortstop
He has only nine errors; no plan for move to third
SEATTLE: Jhonny Peralta probably takes more heat from the fans for his defensive lapses than any player on the Indians' roster.
Lee pitches like All-Star, beats Mariners
Left-hander tosses complete game for victory
SEATTLE: Pitching in the All-Star Game obviously didn't go to Cliff Lee's head. The current ace of the Indians' staff performed at his usual high level Sunday, as the Tribe defeated the Seattle Mariners 6-2 to leave town with only their third road series win of the season, but their sixth victory in the past seven games overall.
Sheldon: ...
Sheldon: Another solid start for David Huff for Buffalo. Any chance they send Jeremy Sowers down and give Huff a shot until Fausto Carmona returns??
No time to waste this season for Tribe
Shapiro, Wedge can use rest of games to evaluate players, give injured chance to find form again
SEATTLE: Fan interest in the Indians plummeted when C.C. Sabathia was traded, signaling that the team was hopelessly out of the race.
Indians celebrate 1989 with victory
Turn Back Clock Day turns into win over Seattle
SEATTLE: It was not a very good year for either the Seattle Mariners or the Indians, but Turn Back the Clock Day at Safeco Field on Saturday was a celebration of 1989, anyway.
Indians celebrate 1989 with victory
Turn Back Clock Day turns into win over Seattle
SEATTLE: It was not a very good year for either the Seattle Mariners or the Indians, but Turn Back the Clock Day at Safeco Field on Saturday was a celebration of 1989, anyway.
Rested Indians' bats still on break
Tribe offense puts up little fight after time off; Laffey gives up 8 runs
SEATTLE: Maybe the Indians' four-game winning streak against the Tampa Bay Rays was only a brief respite from the team's established pattern of consistent losing.
Cabrera back from Buffalo
Tribe calls up infielder, who says conditioning, swing have gotten better with work in Triple-A
SEATTLE: Remember when your mother told you to eat your peas and carrots? Eric Wedge is not Asdrubal Cabrera's mother. But he is the manager, and the Indians' middle infielder might want to pay attention. One unplanned visit to Buffalo ought to be enough.
Indians' Lee, Sizemore help American League get All-Star win
NEW YORK: The way New Yorkers view the world, it's always about New York, and Tuesday night it really was.
Lee 'awestruck' to be starter
Sizemore spends time with his family in N.Y. Reggie Jackson speaks
NEW YORK: Cliff Lee said all the right things about being named the starter for the American League in tonight's All-Star Game.
Healthy Bradley, Ludwick shining
Often injured as Indians, they excel to make All-Star teams this season
NEW YORK: This is not a story outlining how the Indians misjudged two players who will make their first appearance in the All-Star Game tonight at Yankee Stadium.
Players sharpen minds with clubhouse chess
Pastime teaches athletes to plot future moves; that's good for pitchers
CLEVELAND: You see them huddled around a small table in the clubhouse, eyes concentrating on the board in front of them. At times, they seem transfixed, so intense is their focus. They are chess players, Indians chess players.
Tribe notes - Peralta hits 16th homer; Marte gets first of 2008
Jhonny Peralta hit his 16th home run of the season with a runner on base to snap a 2-2 tie in the fifth inning Sunday.
Sowers start ends up sweet for Indians
Four wacky innings; four-game sweep for Tribe
CLEVELAND: It was a memorable day for Jeremy Sowers. Whether he wants to remember it depends on his aptitude for self-evaluation and maybe his sense of humor.
Tribe keeps streak alive, beating Rays 5-2
CLEVELAND: It was a memorable day for Jeremy Sowers. Whether he wants to remember it depends on his aptitude for self-evaluation and maybe his sense of humor.
Indians players sharpen minds with clubhouse chess
CLEVELAND: You see them huddled around a small table in the clubhouse, eyes concentrating on the board in front of them. At times, they seem transfixed, so intense is their focus. They are chess players, Indians chess players.
Peralta hits 16th homer; Marte gets first of 2008
CLEVELAND: Jhonny Peralta hit his 16th home run of the season with a runner on base to snap a 2-2 tie in the fifth inning Sunday.
Sheldon Ocker's the write stuff
Sheldon: How much more of this can we expect? Get rid of this manager. The Tigers overcame the same adversity. What is the Tribe's excuse?
Sheldon Ocker: Don't get attached to players
Sports heroes are here today and gone tomorrow
The day after the Indians traded C.C. Sabathia to the Brewers, the visitors clubhouse at Comerica Park was as gloomy and as depressing as a typical sunless December afternoon in Cleveland.
Barfield preparing to throw, hit again
Splint on injured hand to be removed Monday. Rotation to be adjusted
CLEVELAND: To protect his surgically repaired left middle finger, Josh Barfield still wears a small splint that looks a little like brass knuckles.
Ginter sparkling in Indians debut
Little-known pitcher solid in beating Rays. Garko's bat is revived
CLEVELAND: The most pressing question today: Who will play Matt Ginter in the movie? Granted, that's getting a little ahead of the story, maybe more than a little. But who among the most avid of Indians partisans thought that Ginter — taking C.C. Sabathia's scheduled start — would throw five shutout innings to trigger an 8-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night at Progressive Field?
Barfield preparing to throw, hit again for Indians
CLEVELAND: To protect his surgically repaired left middle finger, Josh Barfield still wears a small splint that looks a little like brass knuckles.
Marte happy to be swinging
Third baseman batting .333 in four outings after some adjustments
CLEVELAND: Ever since he was traded from Boston to Cleveland for Coco Crisp in January of 2006, Andy Marte has been a focal point for criticizing the Indians' scouting system and General Manager Mark Shapiro.
Indians notebook - New windup gives Byrd more control of strike zone
Paul Byrd was significantly more effective in his last start, Wednesday night against the Detroit Tigers, when he gave up three runs (two let in by the bullpen) in six innings.
Indians shine against Rays
Lee gets 12th win as Tribe beats Tampa Bay again
CLEVELAND: The Indians seem determined to screw up the best story in baseball this year: the unexpected ascendance of the Tampa Bay Rays from the depths of the American League.
Wedge talks to players about Sabathia trade
Eric Wedge was the only speaker at a team meeting called by the Indians' manager before Thursday night's game against Tampa Bay.
Hafner slowly strengthening ailing shoulder
No target date in sight for his return, but he's optimistic on recovery
CLEVELAND: Travis Hafner is confident he will return as the Indians' designated hitter sometime before the end of the season, but he doesn't know when.
Indians raise the devil
Tribe ends losing streak with a rout of top team
CLEVELAND: It probably looked like the same old Devil Rays to the Indians, even though the devil has been exorcised by the Tampa Bay marketing department.
Rincon seeks to revive old glory
Former Twins pitcher, now with the Indians, fixes his flawed delivery
DETROIT: The idea of Juan Rincon having to prove himself in Triple-A would have been unthinkable two years ago, when he still was one of the more feared setup men in the big leagues.
Buffalo pitcher Ginter might start for Tribe
With CC Sabathia traded to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Indians will be short one starter until Fausto Carmona (strained hip) returns, some time after the All-Star Game.
Tribe masters the art of defeat
Lead crumbles into 10th consecutive loss, a feat unmatched since 1979
DETROIT: Losing 10 in a row can be done, and many followers of the Indians probably thought their favorite team would accomplish that dubious achievement after the club's ninth consecutive defeat Tuesday night.
LaPorta a 'great value'
Keystone player in Sabathia deal to play for Aeros tonight in Akron
CLEVELAND: Aeros fans will have the first chance to see what the fuss is all about. When the Bowie Baysox visit Canal Park tonight, it is expected that Matt LaPorta will be in the Aeros' lineup playing left field.