The Indians talk about battling a lot. Boy, did they have to fight for their win on Monday at Progressive Field. In the bottom of the 10th -- after Seattle scored runs in the eighth, ninth, and 10th -- backup catcher Yan Gomes cranked a full-count pitch with men on first and second to send Cleveland to its fifth straight win, 10-8.More» Gomes' three-run shot wins it for the Tribe
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.More» Raburn crushes a three-run homer
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.More» Brantley bashes a three-run homer to center
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.More» Marson denies Jennings at the dish
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.More» Masterson strikes out 11 over seven frames
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.More» Gomes' double plates a run in the second
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.More» Pestano has the tools to be top reliever
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.More» Tribe win in dramatic walk-off fashion
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.More» Wolters singles in the sixth inning
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.More» Myers allows two runs over six solid frames
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.More» Kipnis wins it with walk-off homer in 10th
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.More» Kipnis cranks a three-run homer off Valdes
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?"More» Masterson fans nine in four-hit shutout
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.More» Reynolds hits homer No. 11 in the fifth
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.More» Hagadone works two-thirds of an inning
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.More» Aviles takes Hamels deep with a solo homer
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.More» Reynolds' two-run double gives Tribe a lead
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.More»
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.More» Santana makes slick over-the-shoulder catch
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.More» Brantley rips two-run single in the second
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.More» Reynolds hits homer No. 11 in the fifth
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."More»
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.More» Bauer pitches 6 1/3 solid innings vs. Yanks
In addition to right-hander Trevor Bauer -- the starter in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Yankees -- the Indians announced that southpaw David Huff was promoted from Triple-A Columbus. To make room, the team optioned third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall.More» Bauer holds Phils scoreless over five
In the opener of Monday's doubleheader, Indians righty Justin Masterson limited the Yankees to just four hits in a 1-0 shutout, the third of his career and his second of the season.More» Masterson fans nine in four-hit shutout
Nick Hagadone entered in the seventh inning of Saturday's 7-6 win at Detroit with the Tribe leading by five runs. He promptly loaded the bases by allowing a first-pitch double to Victor Martinez and issuing walks to Matt Tuiasosopo and Jhonny Peralta. Tuiasosopo saw only four pitches. That was it for Hagadone.More» Hagadone fans three in the ninth
