http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Cleveland Indians News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090709&content_id=5784200&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090709&content_id=5784200&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sowers sent to Triple-A to work as starter Jeremy Sowers was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday to make room for right-hander Rafael Betancourt in the reliever's return from the disabled list. Anthony Castrovince javascript:void(popWin('http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2009/fv/ballot.html' ,'asgfvBallot',456,700,'scrollbars=yes'));?partnerId=rss_cle Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:10:00 EDT javascript:void(popWin('http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2009/fv/ballot.html' ,'asgfvBallot',456,700,'scrollbars=yes'));?partnerId=rss_cle <b>VOTE NOW: Cast your Final Vote</b> Fans have until Thursday to select the final members of the American and National league All-Star squads. FOR USE IN TEAM NEWS STACKS http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5774598&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5774598&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Laffey doesn't get much support in return The Tribe bats fell flat in a 5-1 loss on Wednesday night to a Sox team that has clawed its way into second place. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090709&content_id=5778350&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090709&content_id=5778350&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Newcomer Perez remains a focus As left-hander Rafael Perez heads back to Triple-A Columbus in a second attempt to straighten out his wayward season, the Indians have a pressing need to get right-hander Chris Perez righted at the big league level as well. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5776008&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5776008&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Prospect pitches seven hitless innings Marty Popham struck out nine and was a walk away from perfection over seven innings Wednesday as Mahoning Valley defeated Auburn, 6-1. Brittany Ghiroli http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5751926&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090707&content_id=5751926&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Indians can't stop Konerko in loss The Indians fell to the White Sox on Tuesday, 10-6, after Chris Perez surrendered a sixth-inning grand slam to Paul Konerko, one of Konerko's three homers against the Tribe. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5757662&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090708&content_id=5757662&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Laffey eager to prove he's ready Left-hander Aaron Laffey, who focused on harnessing control of his four-seam fastball rather than results in his latest stint in the Minors, is ready for his return to the Tribe rotation. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5725192&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5725192&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Inbox: Should Tribe be keeping Wedge? Indians beat writer Anthony Castrovince takes your questions about everything Tribe including speculation about Eric Wedge, hand surgery, and the WWE. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5710524&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5710524&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Tribe unable to finish off sweep of A's In position for just their second sweep of the season, the Tribe fell, 5-2, to the A's in front of 19,105 on Sunday afternoon at Progressive Field. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705762&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5705762&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Martinez making return Classic trip Victor Martinez was a force in the Indians' lineup in the first half after his return from 2008's injury woes. As a result, he's making another return -- to the Midsummer Classic. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5716524&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5716524&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Choo grows into cleanup presence Travis Hafner has returned to the Indians' lineup, but he hasn't bumped Shin-Soo Choo out of the cleanup spot. That role is now Choo's to lose. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5706272&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090705&content_id=5706272&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Coaching staff can take sigh of relief The clouds of doubt that have hovered over Indians manager Eric Wedge and his coaching staff in recent weeks have given way to clear skies. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5686942&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5686942&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Pair of homers lifts Pavano, Indians Using the same lineup in consecutive games for the first time all season, the Indians backed a strong effort from starter Carl Pavano to beat the A's, 5-2, on Saturday night at Progressive Field. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5694380&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:08:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5694380&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Abreu hopes to stick in Tribe bullpen The Indians are the fourth Major League team to give the hard-throwing Winston Abreu a shot in their bullpen. Needless to say, both sides are hoping this is a long-lasting match. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5680304&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:04:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5680304&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Choo homers twice as Tribe routs A's Shin-Soo Choo led the way as the Indians banged their way out of a five-game losing streak on Friday night, topping the Athletics, 15-3, in the opener of a three-game holiday-weekend series at Progressive Field. Skip Snow http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5684870&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5684870&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Wedge wants to hinder base thieves Coming off of Friday night's win, one that snapped a five-game slide, Tribe manager Eric Wedge is ready for his team to go on a run. And ready for his team to stop the run, as in curtailing opponents from using the stolen base as a weapon. Skip Snow http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5688028&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5688028&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Indians designate Herges for assignment Veteran relief pitcher Matt Herges was designated for assignment by the Indians following their 15-3 win vs. the A's on Friday. Ed Eagle http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659884&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:52:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659884&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Tribe acquires righty Abreu On Thursday, the Indians acquired right-hander Winston Abreu from the Rays in exchange for right-handed relief prospect John Meloan. Abreu will join the Tribe's bullpen in the coming days, with a corresponding roster move to be announced at that time. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659712&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5659712&vkey=news_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle&partnerId=rss_cle Upgrading 'pen unrewarding for Tribe The Indians devoted the bulk of their offseason resources to the relief corps, but the retooled bullpen has proven to be a key reason for the team's struggles in 2009. Anthony Castrovince