http://mlb.mlb.com CLE Homepage News Sat, 25 May 2013 22:32:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_25_clemlb_bosmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle Sat, 25 May 2013 19:26:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_25_clemlb_bosmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle The Red Sox put a few more dents in the Green Monster in the eighth inning on Saturday afternoon, breaking through against Indians setup man Vinnie Pestano to deal the Indians a 7-4 loss at Fenway Park. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48554252&notebook_id=48555044&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Sat, 25 May 2013 13:18:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48554252&notebook_id=48555044&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Indians manager Terry Francona does not have all the answers for solving the ongoing discussion about umpiring and the use of instant replay in Major League Baseball. Francona does, however, believe having a fifth umpire at the ballpark could address several issues. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48554252&notebook_id=48554384&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Sat, 25 May 2013 13:11:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48554252&notebook_id=48554384&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Indians general manager Chris Antonetti did not have to make the trip to Boston this week. Cleveland manager Terry Francona is glad he did. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48554252&notebook_id=48554254&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Sat, 25 May 2013 13:01:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130525&content_id=48554252&notebook_id=48554254&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle The Indians are not overly concerned that veteran Jason Giambi is mired in one of the worst slumps of his storied career. The aging slugger was not brought in to compete for a batting title. He is on the roster to offer experience, advice and the occasional clutch hit. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_26_clemlb_bosmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=cle Sat, 25 May 2013 19:05:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_26_clemlb_bosmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=cle The Sunday afternoon matchup between the Indians and Red Sox marks the last time the two clubs are scheduled to meet each other during the 2013 regular season. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_clemlb_bosmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle Sat, 25 May 2013 00:12:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_clemlb_bosmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle Red Sox right-hander John Lackey quieted the Indians' potent lineup, making the few mistakes of starter Justin Masterson more glaring in an 8-1 loss. The Indians have suffered three defeats in a four-game stretch for the first time since the end of April. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48480586&notebook_id=48481474&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Fri, 24 May 2013 20:18:19 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48480586&notebook_id=48481474&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Carlos Santana possesses a mix of power and poise that has had manager Terry Francona in awe at times. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48480586&notebook_id=48481010&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Fri, 24 May 2013 20:13:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48480586&notebook_id=48481010&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Bob Feller took more pride in serving his country than for anything he accomplished on a baseball diamond. On this Memorial Day weekend, the legend's service will be remembered with the first Bob Feller Act of Valor Award. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48462084&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Fri, 24 May 2013 19:54:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130524&content_id=48462084&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle The Indians on Friday activated Nick Swisher from the paternity list Friday following the birth of his daughter earlier in the week. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48397426&notebook_id=48410092&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Thu, 23 May 2013 18:35:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48397426&notebook_id=48410092&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle A few hours after giving Miguel Cabrera an assist on a home run Wednesday night, Indians center fielder Michael Bourn was still steamed at the fluke play. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48397426&notebook_id=48410090&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Thu, 23 May 2013 18:35:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48397426&notebook_id=48410090&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Carlos Carrasco might have a place in the Indians rotation again at some point this season. First, Cleveland has to find a way to navigate around the eight-game suspension that is hanging over the right-hander's head. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48408050&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Fri, 24 May 2013 00:32:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48408050&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Terry Francona's time managing the Red Sox was good, bad and everything in between. Making his first appearance at Fenway Park as a visiting manager on Thursday, Francona preferred to soak in the warm welcome and remember the good times. Ian Browne http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_clemlb_bosmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle Fri, 24 May 2013 00:14:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_clemlb_bosmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle Back at Fenway Park for the first time as a visiting manager, Terry Francona was handed a 12-3 victory as a homecoming present by the Indians. Mark Reynolds and Drew Stubbs each collected three RBIs. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48397426&notebook_id=48397534&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Thu, 23 May 2013 15:32:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48397426&notebook_id=48397534&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Cleveland designated left-hander David Huff for assignment on Thursday and replaced him in the relief corps with lefty Scott Barnes, who was summoned from Triple-A Columbus. The Indians now have 10 days to trade or release Huff, who can also decline an outright assignment to the Minors if he clears waivers. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313906&notebook_id=48318224&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Wed, 22 May 2013 18:04:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313906&notebook_id=48318224&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle The revival of Scott Kazmir is still a process in the making. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313906&notebook_id=48318222&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Wed, 22 May 2013 18:04:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313906&notebook_id=48318222&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Indians manager Terry Francona will return to Fenway Park for the first time as the skipper of a team besides the Red Sox on Thursday. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313906&notebook_id=48318218&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Wed, 22 May 2013 18:04:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48313906&notebook_id=48318218&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Lineup depth is something the Indians have in bunches. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Thu, 23 May 2013 02:40:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle The Indians scored five runs on 10 hits in five innings against Tigers ace Justin Verlander, but Ubaldo Jimenez's struggles created too big a hole in Wednesday's 11-7 defeat. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48211244&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48211244&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle The first-place Indians are a blast to watch these days, and part of the reason for that is second baseman Jason Kipnis, who may be on the verge of becoming a legitimate star. Matt Yallof http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Wed, 22 May 2013 00:09:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_detmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera might impact a game more than any other hitter in baseball right now. Cabrera's influence on an outcome was certainly evident on Tuesday night, when the Indians took their chances with pitching to him at a critical juncture of a 5-1 loss. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48193940&notebook_id=48201352&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Tue, 21 May 2013 19:52:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48193940&notebook_id=48201352&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Tim Belcher and Johnny Goryl were selected to represent Cleveland when the Draft begins on June 6 in MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, N.J. Belcher is a special assistant in the club's baseball operations department, and Goryl is the adviser of player development for the Tribe. Jordan Bastian and Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48193940&notebook_id=48198004&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Tue, 21 May 2013 19:34:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48193940&notebook_id=48198004&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic -- co-hosts of the popular ESPN morning radio show "Mike and Mike" -- will be at Progressive Field during the Tribe's two-game series with Detroit. Jordan Bastian and Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48193940&notebook_id=48197034&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Tue, 21 May 2013 19:34:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48193940&notebook_id=48197034&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Indians manager Terry Francona is not sure how Twitter works and he does not care to find out. Francona was also fine with closer Chris Perez's explanation for deleting the social-media account he used to interact with fans the past few years. Jordan Bastian and Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48193940&notebook_id=48193948&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Tue, 21 May 2013 19:34:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48193940&notebook_id=48193948&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Nick Swisher is the new father of a baby girl, and Cleveland placed him on the paternity leave list before Tuesday's game against Detroit. The Indians recalled infielder Cord Phelps from Triple-A Columbus to replace Swisher on the roster. Jordan Bastian and Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48178996&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Tue, 21 May 2013 14:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48178996&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer's baseball history is a fascinating story of outstanding pitching highlights, unconventional training techniques, personal conviction, endless commentary and differing opinions. Bernie Pleskoff 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