http://mlb.mlb.com CLE Homepage News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:32:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909074&notebook_id=50910868&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:01:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909074&notebook_id=50910868&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Closer Chris Perez believes he'll be ready to return to Cleveland's bullpen on Friday after just one more rehab appearance. Perez is scheduled to throw an inning for Double-A Akron on Tuesday. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909074&notebook_id=50910336&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:01:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909074&notebook_id=50910336&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle For the second day in a row, Nick Swisher wasn't in the Tribe's starting lineup on Monday, held out to nurse an ailing left shoulder. Cleveland hasn't ruled out placing him on the 15-day disabled list, but the club is confident Swisher will return to the field on Friday. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909074&notebook_id=50910334&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:01:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50909074&notebook_id=50910334&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Indians manager Terry Francona doesn't have a long term answer for how to more effectively keep pitchers out of harm's way in light of Rays starter Alex Cobb's recent concussion. But the skipper seemed concerned and open to any practical possibility that might cut down on future head injuries. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_kcamlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_kcamlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Right-hander Carlos Carrasco logged 7 1/3 strong innings and Carlos Santana belted his 10th homer, but a wild pitch by Matt Albers in the ninth allowed the go-ahead run in the Indians' 2-1 loss to the Royals on Monday night at Progressive Field. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50900266&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50900266&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Indians teammates Jason Kipnis and Corey Kluber have been named American League co-Players of the Week for the period ending June 16. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801112&notebook_id=50800982&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:14:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801112&notebook_id=50800982&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle In the fifth inning of Saturday's 7-6 loss, Nick Swisher aggravated his shoulder while batting against Jordan Zimmermann. Tribe manager Terry Francona said afterward that Swisher would be able to play on Sunday, but he wound up giving him the day off anyway. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801112&notebook_id=50800888&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:14:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801112&notebook_id=50800888&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Zach McAllister has been on the 15-day disabled list since June 3 because of a right middle finger sprain, and the Indians right-hander said the swelling has gone down and that he's feeling better every day. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801112&notebook_id=50800886&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:14:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801112&notebook_id=50800886&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Vinnie Pestano didn't blame anyone else following a one-run defeat to the Nationals. Instead, he focused on his own mistakes, particularly the poorly-placed fastball that went over the fence in the ninth. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801112&notebook_id=50800802&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:14:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50801112&notebook_id=50800802&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle The Father's Day well-wishes rang out in the Indians clubhouse before Sunday's game, and nobody was more enthusiastic about the holiday than Michael Bourn. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_wasmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:10:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_wasmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Corey Kluber outdueled Stephen Strasburg, getting out of a few big jams and striking out eight over eight innings as the Indians claimed the series with a 2-0 victory on Sunday. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50735270&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:15:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50735270&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Though neither Carlos Santana nor Mark Reynolds has ever appeared in the All-Star Game, both players are in the hunt to represent the Indians in New York City next month. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50709114&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:58:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50709114&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Aided by his arm accuracy, Jimmy Hickey was the top boy finisher in his age group Saturday at Progressive Fieldduring the Cleveland team championship level of Pitch, Hit & Run, a North American skills competition presented by Scotts. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706114&notebook_id=50706316&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:15:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50706114&notebook_id=50706316&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Indians closer Chris Perez, sidelined since May 27 with a right shoulder strain, will make a rehab appearance on Sunday for Class A Lake County. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_wasmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:33:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_wasmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle After the Tribe rallied to overcome an early five-run deficit, Joe Smith allowed a game-tying homer in the eighth inning and Vinnie Pestano followed by serving up the go-ahead shot in the ninth in a 7-6 loss to the Nationals on Saturday. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50631702&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:47:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50631702&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Clint Frazier walked up a short incline, turned a corner, passed through the doors to the Indians' clubhouse and stared at the sight before him. There stood a gathering of Indians players, sporting bright red wigs reminiscent of the mop sported by Frazier, the organization's first-round Draft pick who signed with the club Saturday. Zack Meisel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50606764&notebook_id=50624400&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:06:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50606764&notebook_id=50624400&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle After a Thursday examination of his right middle finger, Zack McAllister will begin playing catch in about three days. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50606764&notebook_id=50606934&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:35:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50606764&notebook_id=50606934&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle After three weeks away from live action, Chris Perez will probably be back on the mound in a Minor League park later this weekend. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50606764&notebook_id=50606336&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:35:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50606764&notebook_id=50606336&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Indians fans who are uneasy about Asdrubal Cabrera being confined to the bench shouldn't have to worry much longer. The two-time All-Star is doing everything he can to put himself back on the field. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_wasmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:47:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_wasmlb_clemlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=cle The Indians earned their sixth walk-off victory of the season on Friday, beating the visiting Nationals, 2-1, after Jason Kipnis' fielder's choice grounder scored Drew Stubbs from third with the winning run in the ninth inning. Mark Emery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50454182&notebook_id=50458366&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:51:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50454182&notebook_id=50458366&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle When third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall makes his return to Cleveland, the Indians want it to be for good. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50454182&notebook_id=50457124&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:43:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50454182&notebook_id=50457124&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle The reality of life as a big league catcher is that the job takes a toll on the player. Indians manager Terry Francona believes that was the main issue during Carlos Santana's recent slump at the plate. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50454182&notebook_id=50453650&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:18:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50454182&notebook_id=50453650&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Corey Kluber has shown the potential to become a strikeout artist for the Indians, but he altered his style in his latest outing against the Rangers. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_clemlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:10:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_clemlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle On a muggy Wednesday night at Rangers Ballpark, the Indians pulled off a 5-2 victory over Texas that resembled the kind of win that had gone missing during the Tribe's recent losing streak. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50433534&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50433534&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle There was a time years ago when a young Michael Brantley contemplated becoming a switch-hitter. With his dad watching, Brantley moved to the other side of the plate and tried his hand at batting from the right side. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_11_clemlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:31:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_11_clemlb_texmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=cle Corey Kluber, who grew up in the Arlington area, turned in a solid outing en route to a 5-2 victory for the Indians, helping the club pull even with the Rangers in the series and end its eight-game losing skid. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50329336&notebook_id=50335120&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:54:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50329336&notebook_id=50335120&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Indians first baseman Nick Swisher felt honored to be a part of the selection process for Major League Baseball and People magazine's Tribute to Heroes initiative. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50329336&notebook_id=50331828&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:38:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50329336&notebook_id=50331828&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle The Indians believe it is time for Carlos Carrasco to live up to his potential and show that he belongs in the big leagues. That was the message the team delivered to the pitcher following his disappointing outing against the Tigers on Saturday. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50329336&notebook_id=50329440&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:18:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50329336&notebook_id=50329440&vkey=notebook_cle&c_id=cle John McDonald, who last played for the Indians in 2004, was back with the Tribe on Tuesday after being acquired from the Pirates a day earlier for a player to be named and/or cash considerations. Jordan Bastian http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50268632&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:22:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50268632&vkey=news_cle&c_id=cle In an era when managers can study reams of data, there's nothing that can replace the human touch of a skipper who can get his guys to play with a consistent and cohesive effort. And those things are why baseball people -- especially those who've played for him -- absolutely love Terry Francona. He's unwavering in his approach and has been for virtually all of his years as a manager. Richard Justice