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Indians Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 14 May 2008 03:55:01 PDT

The Indians still aren't hitting much, but with the performance they are getting from their starting pitchers, it doesn't matter. On Tuesday night, Paul Byrd pitched 7 1/3 scoreless innings as Cleveland beat Oakland 4-0.

Indians starters have now thrown 34 consecutive scoreless innings. In their last five games, the starters have a combined 0.23 ERA, having allowed one run in 39 1/3 innings. Cleveland has won four of those five games, the victories coming by the scores of 6-1, 12-0, 3-0 and 4-0.

Even when the Indians don't win, their starting pitchers pitch well. They have won four of their last five games, and in the one loss in that span, the starting pitcher still pitched nine scoreless innings.

With their offense still in the doldrums, the Indians can use all...

Byrd and two relievers pitch Indians to 4-0 win (AP)

Tue, 13 May 2008 20:12:05 PDT

The Cleveland Indians are trying to mix in some timely hitting with their stellar starting pitching and strong defense. Paul Byrd and two relievers combined for the Indians' fourth shutout in seven games and Ryan Garko delivered a three-run homer in a 4-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.

Cabrera's unassisted triple play one for the ages (AP)

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:31:37 PDT

Asdrubal Cabrera even showed venerable Hall of Famer Bob Feller something new. When the Cleveland Indians' young infielder turned the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history it was something the 89-year-old Feller hadn't seen since he was an Iowa farmboy. "First one I've seen since Little League," Feller said Tuesday of Cabrera's stunning gem in the second game of a doubleheader against...

Indians 2B Cabrera throws away ball from triple play (AP)

Tue, 13 May 2008 06:09:48 PDT

Asdrubal Cabrera was so excited to make history that he threw it away. Cleveland's young second baseman turned the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history Monday night in the second game of a doubleheader against Toronto -- then flipped the ball to fans behind the Indians' dugout. "He came off the field and tossed the ball into the stands," explained Indians first base coach Luis...

Indians turn triple play (PA SportsTicker)

Mon, 12 May 2008 20:37:35 PDT

Cleveland Indians second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera turned the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history Monday in the fifth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Cabrera turns unassisted triple play (AP)

Mon, 12 May 2008 20:22:27 PDT

Asdrubal Cabrera delivered a home run in the first game of a doubleheader Monday and the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history in the nightcap. The drive helped Cleveland win 3-0. The fielding gem wasn't enough to complete the sweep. "It's a triple play but I'm not going to talk about it; we didn't win the game," Indians manager Eric Wedge said.

Indians, Tigers are dual disasters (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 12 May 2008 19:26:00 PDT

The race in the AL Central is wide open because two supposedly potent teams have been mediocre.

Carmona's 5-hitter leads Indians over Blue Jays 3-0 (AP)

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:32:44 PDT

Fausto Carmona gave Cliff Lee a tough act to follow. Carmona pitched a five-hitter for Cleveland's second consecutive shutout over the struggling Toronto Blue Jays, a 3-0 victory in Monday's doubleheader opener. Lee, 6-0 with a major league-leading 0.81 ERA, started the second game and tried to complete a sweep for the Indians.

Baseball Power Poll: Florida teams surge into top 5 (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:56:26 PDT

Every week Sean Deveney looks at the action and ranks all the teams as he sees them.

Blue Jays-Indians game rained out (AP)

Sun, 11 May 2008 12:49:16 PDT

Postponed by rain on Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians are now scheduled to play the first traditional doubleheader at Progressive Field in more than 10 years. Right-handers A.J. Burnett of Toronto and Cleveland's Fausto Carmona, who were Sunday's scheduled starters, are set to pitch the first game Monday at 4:05 p.m.

Indians purchase OF Tyner (PA SportsTicker)

Sun, 11 May 2008 08:20:31 PDT

The Cleveland Indians purchased the contract of outfielder Jason Tyner from the minor leagues prior to Sunday's matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Indians add OF Tyner, option RHP Mastny to Triple-A (AP)

Sun, 11 May 2008 07:51:08 PDT

The Cleveland Indians added veteran outfielder Jason Tyner to their roster Sunday and optioned right-handed pitcher Tom Mastny to Triple-A Buffalo. Tyner, signed to a minor-league contract in February, hit .234 (22-for-94) with one home run and seven RBIs in 31 games at Buffalo. He batted .370 (10-for-27) over his last eight games.

Sizemore's 2 homers, 5 RBIs power Indians past Jays 12-0 (AP)

Sat, 10 May 2008 20:43:15 PDT

Grady Sizemore gave Indians fans a couple of extra mementoes in addition to those they received at the turnstiles. With all fans taking home a Sizemore souvenir blanket, Cleveland's center fielder sent two baseballs into the seats, too. He homered twice and drove in five runs to support Aaron Laffey's sharp pitching in a 12-0 win over Toronto on Saturday night that sent the Blue Jays to their...

Indians' 6-run rally defeats Blue Jays 6-1 (AP)

Fri, 09 May 2008 20:19:14 PDT

Casey Blake delivered again in the clutch for the Cleveland Indians, this time breaking up a duel between Cy Young Award winners. Blake hit a go-ahead, two-run double in a six-run seventh inning to help C.C. Sabathia and the Indians defeat Roy Halladay and the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Friday night. "We've been struggling to score for C.C.

Morning Juice: Richie Sexson is Mr. No Depth Perception (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:11:54 PDT

This and every weekday a.m., let's rise and shine together with the most recent and decent major league...

Giambi, Yankees play home run derby against Cleveland (AP)

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:21:16 PDT

Jason Giambi and the sluggish New York Yankees suddenly turned sluggerish. The Yankees played home run derby Thursday, with Giambi, Johnny Damon, Robinson Cano and Wilson Betemit connecting in a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians that prevented a three-game sweep. "There were big hits up and down the lineup," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said.

Pirates acquire OF Michaels (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 08 May 2008 14:54:25 PDT

The Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday acquired outfielder Jason Michaels from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named.

DH Martinez returns to Indians lineup (AP)

Wed, 07 May 2008 21:06:43 PDT

Victor Martinez was back in the Cleveland Indians' lineup Wednesday night one day after he was scratched with a stiff neck. The All-Star catcher served as the designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly in Cleveland's 3-0 victory over the New York Yankees. His 15-game hitting streak ended.

Lee beats Wang in duel of perfect pitchers (AP)

Wed, 07 May 2008 21:04:38 PDT

Cliff Lee knows he probably won't win all of his starts this season. That doesn't mean he isn't going to try. Lee threw seven sharp innings Wednesday night to beat Chien-Ming Wang in a matchup of unbeaten starters, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 3-0 victory over the New York Yankees. "I've got to focus on this next outing and if I do that and continue to do that things should go the way they...

Dellucci's homer off Chamberlain leads Indians past Yankees (AP)

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:45:00 PDT

Turns out, Joba Chamberlain is not untouchable. Pinch-hitter David Dellucci stunned the New York Yankees with a go-ahead homer off Chamberlain, and the Cleveland Indians rallied for a 5-3 victory Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series. "I was just kind of out of whack out there," Chamberlain said.

Cleveland catcher Victor Martinez scratched with stiff neck (AP)

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:05:47 PDT

Victor Martinez was pulled from the Cleveland Indians' lineup Tuesday night because of a stiff neck. The decision was made during batting practice before the opener of a three-game series against the New York Yankees. Martinez, an All-Star catcher, was replaced by backup Kelly Shoppach, who batted eighth.

Indians pitcher a Perfect Lee in '08 (AP)

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:36:14 PDT

Every now and again this winter back home in Arkansas, Cliff Lee would turn on his computer and check out baseball's hot-stove league for the latest transactions and rumors. One player's name was popping up a lot in trade talks -- his. A former 18-game winner for Cleveland, Lee's value had plummeted following a 2007 season in which he got hurt, was demoted to the minors, then was relegated to a...

Indians recall OF Francisco, designate OF Michaels (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:10:06 PDT

The Cleveland Indians went to the minor leagues for a spark.

Michaels to be cut by slumping Indians (AP)

Mon, 05 May 2008 14:51:56 PDT

The Cleveland Indians plan to cut Jason Michaels, one of several veterans with batting averages hovering around .200. The Indians, batting just .242 as a team, will designate Michaels for assignment and recall outfielder Ben Francisco from Triple-A Buffalo before Tuesday's start of a three-game series at the New York Yankees.

Baseball Power Poll: D-backs tops even before Scherzer (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:26:26 PDT

The Diamondbacks already have Brandon Webb, Dan Haren, Randy Johnson and Micah Owings in their rotation. Add in phenom Max Scherzer and it's not hard to see why they are No. 1.

Meche, Royals blank Indians (AP)

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:32:20 PDT

A little over a month into the season and Cleveland manager Eric Wedge is searching for answers as the Indians struggle to score runs. Sunday's 2-0 loss to Kansas City provided even more frustration for Wedge. Gil Meche pitched seven shutout innings and a throwing error by third baseman Casey Blake broke a scoreless tie in the fifth.

Royals rally to beat Indians 4-2 (AP)

Sat, 03 May 2008 21:24:35 PDT

Billy Butler figured it was about time the Kansas City Royals did something big against C.C. Sabathia. Butler's tie-breaking single sparked Kansas City's four-run seventh, leading the Royals to a 4-2 win over Sabathia and the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night. "We were due," Butler said. "I don't know if he was tired or what, but we put together some good at-bats in the seventh.

Indians' Lee named AL Pitcher of the Month (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:18:46 PDT

Cleveland Indians lefthander Cliff Lee on Saturday was named American League Pitcher of the Month for April.

Julio Franco retires from baseball (AP)

Sat, 03 May 2008 11:43:45 PDT

Julio Franco finally called it quits. The 49-year-old announced his retirement from baseball after a 23-year career in the major leagues and stints in his native Dominican Republic, South Korea, Japan and Mexico. In 2007, he became the oldest player to hit a home run in the majors. "It was the hardest decision in my life," Franco said in an interview published Saturday by Mexican sports daily...

Royals-Indians game postponed by rain (AP)

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:49:53 PDT

Indians hitting coach Derek Shelton didn't mind getting a break when Cleveland's scheduled game against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night was postponed by rain. No makeup date was announced and both managers said they would use Friday's scheduled starters on Saturday. Royals right-hander Luke Hochevar (1-1) will oppose Cleveland left-hander C.C.