http://mlb.mlb.com CLE Homepage News Tue, 21 May 2013 03:32:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48094602&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Mon, 20 May 2013 19:40:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48094602&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle 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. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48091176&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48091176&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle 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. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076450&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Mon, 20 May 2013 20:36:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48076450&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Indians ace Justin Masterson was named the American League Player of the Week after throwing two scoreless outings last week. Joey Nowak http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_seamlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Mon, 20 May 2013 18:35:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_seamlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle 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. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48062010&notebook_id=48062444&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Mon, 20 May 2013 11:18:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48062010&notebook_id=48062444&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle 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. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48062010&notebook_id=48062442&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Mon, 20 May 2013 11:18:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48062010&notebook_id=48062442&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle 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. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48062010&notebook_id=48062440&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Mon, 20 May 2013 11:18:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48062010&notebook_id=48062440&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle 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. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=cle Mon, 20 May 2013 20:57:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=cle 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. Doug Miller http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_seamlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Sun, 19 May 2013 18:01:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_seamlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle 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. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47985794&notebook_id=47985900&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Sun, 19 May 2013 13:22:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47985794&notebook_id=47985900&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle 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. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47985794&notebook_id=47985896&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Sun, 19 May 2013 13:22:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47985794&notebook_id=47985896&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle In speaking with the media on Sunday, Ross Atkins raved about shortstop prospect Francisco Lindor. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_seamlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Sat, 18 May 2013 18:02:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_seamlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle 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. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891756&notebook_id=47891864&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Sat, 18 May 2013 13:10:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891756&notebook_id=47891864&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle 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. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891756&notebook_id=47891862&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Sat, 18 May 2013 13:10:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891756&notebook_id=47891862&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle 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. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891756&notebook_id=47891860&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Sat, 18 May 2013 13:10:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47891756&notebook_id=47891860&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle 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. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_seamlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Sat, 18 May 2013 00:20:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_seamlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle 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. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47811276&notebook_id=47812596&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Fri, 17 May 2013 18:38:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47811276&notebook_id=47812596&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle 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?" Jordan Bastian and Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47811276&notebook_id=47812594&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Fri, 17 May 2013 18:38:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47811276&notebook_id=47812594&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle 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. Jordan Bastian and Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47811276&notebook_id=47797758&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Fri, 17 May 2013 14:42:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47811276&notebook_id=47797758&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle The Indians activated reliever Vinnie Pestano from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. Jordan Bastian and Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47718186&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Thu, 16 May 2013 16:02:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47718186&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle The Indians optioned struggling left-hander Nick Hagadone to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, clearing a spot on the active roster on the eve of the opener of a four-game home series with the Mariners. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47717198&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Thu, 16 May 2013 15:31:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47717198&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle What happens to the rotation when Brett Myers returns? Indians beat reporter Jordan Bastian answers this question and more in the latest Inbox. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47714414&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Thu, 16 May 2013 15:27:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47714414&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Over the years, Mark Reynolds has grown into his 6-foot-2 frame. At First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach, Va., however, his teammates bestowed upon him the nickname Skeletor to reflect his gangly build. Zack Meisel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47608768&notebook_id=47644528&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Wed, 15 May 2013 18:45:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47608768&notebook_id=47644528&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle The Indians had a scare in the fifth when Mark Reynolds got, in the words of Indians manager Terry Francona, a "stinger" during an at-bat against Phillies starter Cole Hamels. Reynolds then left the game more for a defensive switch than any health issue. Michael Radano http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47608768&notebook_id=47644526&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Wed, 15 May 2013 18:45:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47608768&notebook_id=47644526&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle On Wednesday, the Indians completed a stretch of their schedule in which they played 14 games in 13 days that included a doubleheader on Monday against the Yankees in Cleveland. They went an impressive 10-4 in that span. Michael Radano http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_clemlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle Wed, 15 May 2013 17:42:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_clemlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle The Indians made Phillies starter Cole Hamels work hard for each out and Corey Kluber worked an efficient six innings without a walk in the Indians' 10-4 win. Michael Radano http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47608768&notebook_id=47608788&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Wed, 15 May 2013 13:39:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47608768&notebook_id=47608788&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Carlos Santana stands out offensively, which manager Terry Francona is quick to point out is a bonus with a catcher, and with his defense and handling of the pitching staff, he's become an all-around catcher. Michael Radano http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47519796&notebook_id=47519820&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Tue, 14 May 2013 19:20:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47519796&notebook_id=47519820&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Mark Reynolds has done a little bit of everything for the Indians this season, and his role has become more defined after third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall was optioned to Triple-A. Michael Radano http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47519796&notebook_id=47519818&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Tue, 14 May 2013 19:20:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47519796&notebook_id=47519818&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Indians manager Terry Francona has liked what he has seen from his team since the first day of Spring Training, and he said he recognized that "they do care about each other." Michael Radano http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_clemlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle Wed, 15 May 2013 00:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_clemlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle Michael Brantley's two-run single in the second was all the Tribe could manage in a 6-2 loss to the Phillies on Tuesday night. Scott Kazmir allowed four runs in five-plus innings. Michael Radano http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_nyamlb_clemlb_2&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Mon, 13 May 2013 20:13:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_nyamlb_clemlb_2&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Shortly after Justin Masterson's shutout of the Yankees in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader, New York starter Vidal Nuno and reliever Adam Warren combined to pitch a shutout of their own in Game 2. Cleveland dropped the second game, 7-0, despite a strong showing by right-hander Trevor Bauer. Mark Emery