http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Cleveland Indians News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080829&content_id=3385490&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080829&content_id=3385490&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Martinez activated off disabled list Catcher Victor Martinez, recovering from surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow, was activated off the disabled list on Friday in time for the Indians' series opener against the Mariners. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080828&content_id=3381415&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080828&content_id=3381415&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Garko enjoying stellar August Ryan Garko is no stranger to the Warner Wolf style of hitting analysis. When Garko's struggling, as he has at times in 2008, he goes to the videotape. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080828&content_id=3381272&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:08:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080828&content_id=3381272&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Where are they now? Gaylord Perry When it comes to the company Gaylord Perry keeps among all-time Indians 20-game winners, he has grown a little lonely -- he was the last one to do it, 34 years ago. Now, he's keeping tabs on the Tribe, and wants Cliff Lee to join the club. Andrew Gribble http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080828&content_id=3382177&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080828&content_id=3382177&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Player Journal: Matt LaPorta Matt LaPorta is home from Beijing, but his latest journal entry describes the chills he felt upon entering the Olympic stadium for the Opening Ceremonies and the pride in winning a bronze medal with Team USA. Matt LaPorta http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080827&content_id=3377014&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080827&content_id=3377014&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Indians win 10th straight; sweep Tigers The Indians' 9-7 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday night completed a sweep, solidified their position in third place and, extended their season-high winning streak to 10 games. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080827&content_id=3377039&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080827&content_id=3377039&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Tribe now playing its best baseball The Indians are riding a 10-game winning streak into a six-game homestand that begins on Friday against the Mariners. Anthony Castrovince http://castrovince.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_cle Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:14:58 EDT http://castrovince.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_cle http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080827&content_id=3377269&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080827&content_id=3377269&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Hafner's rehab stint stalled in Triple-A Travis Hafner wasn't in the lineup for Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, as he temporarily pulled the plug on his own rehab because the shoulder soreness was bothering him. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080827&content_id=3377639&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:48:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080827&content_id=3377639&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Carroll hits double-digit career homers Jamey Carroll can finally say he reached double digits in the career home run tally. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080826&content_id=3370842&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080826&content_id=3370842&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Lee wins No. 19 for Tribe's ninth straight Cliff Lee was backed up by another big offensive performance from his teammates and cruised to his 19th win in a 10-4 victory over the Tigers at Comerica Park. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080826&content_id=3370853&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080826&content_id=3370853&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Lewis providing stability in bullpen Now that Jensen Lewis has placed a firm grip on the ninth-inning duties with seven straight saves, he has eased the pressure on his teammates. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080826&content_id=3370925&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:13:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080826&content_id=3370925&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Wedge not a fan of instant replay Indians manager Eric Wedge has long been a staunch opponent of the idea of bringing replay to the game, and his stance didn't change on Tuesday. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080826&content_id=3370975&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080826&content_id=3370975&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Wedge may go with six-man rotation While the Indians evaluate their options for 2009, manager Eric Wedge might expand to a six-man rotation. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080825&content_id=3364580&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080825&content_id=3364580&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Gutierrez has magic stick in Tribe win Perhaps the Indians should just expect this from Franklin Gutierrez now. For the third time in a week, Gutierrez had the late heroics, as the Indians extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-3, 10-inning victory over the Tigers on Monday night at Comerica Park. Gutierrez's solo shot off Gary Glover was the difference-maker. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080825&content_id=3365880&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:22:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080825&content_id=3365880&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sizemore joins 30-30 club with homer We now have a statistic that can sum up Grady Sizemore's offensive ability better than any scouting report could. Anthony Castrovince javascript:void(launchGameday({gid:'2008_08_26_clemlb_detmlb_1',mode:'preview',lurl:'/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080825&content_id=3364621&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle'}))&partnerId=rss_cle Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:30:00 EDT javascript:void(launchGameday({gid:'2008_08_26_clemlb_detmlb_1',mode:'preview',lurl:'/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080825&content_id=3364621&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle'}))&partnerId=rss_cle Tribe has need for speed on basepaths If speed kills, consider the Indians harmless. The Tribe is a team in need of speed, and one look at the stat sheet proves it. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080825&content_id=3365991&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:47:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080825&content_id=3365991&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Injured Indians remain off roster While a possibility still exists that Victor Martinez will return to the Indians before rosters expand on Sept. 1, you can strike Travis Hafner from such consideration. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080825&content_id=3364620&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080825&content_id=3364620&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Indians outright Ginter to Triple-A Matt Ginter has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, but he won't be rejoining the Indians' rotation. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080824&content_id=3364187&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080824&content_id=3364187&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Tribe rally rescues 'pen, extends streak Juan Rincon and Rafael Betancourt were called upon to protect a two-run Indians' lead in the eighth. They couldn't do it, but the offense came right back for a 4-3 victory at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, completing the weekend sweep and extending Cleveland's season-high win streak to seven games. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080825&content_id=3364662&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080825&content_id=3364662&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Indians have chance to catch Tigers Less than two weeks after climbing out of last place in the American League Central, Cleveland is on the verge of leap-frogging Detroit for third place in the division. Coincidentally, the Indians and Tigers meet Monday for the first of three games that could help decide which club will eventually claim the third spot in the Central. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080824&content_id=3363387&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080824&content_id=3363387&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sizemore not worrying about 30/30 club The thought of becoming the 32nd Major Leaguer to hit at least 30 home runs and steal at least 30 bases in a season couldn't be farther from Indians center fielder Grady Sizemore's mind. Shawn Shroyer http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080823&content_id=3358770&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080823&content_id=3358770&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Late run gives Tribe sixth win in a row The Indians manufactured a run in the top of the eighth to beat the Rangers, 8-7, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington and extend their win streak to six games. Shawn Shroyer