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Cleveland Indians report: Three top relievers give up homers but Bryan Shaw, Matt Albers solid in crazy win over Mariners

Akron Beacon Journal — CLEVELAND: Closer Chris Perez, setup man Vinnie Pestano and seventh-inning specialist Joe Smith gave up home runs in consecutive innings Monday, and the Indians still beat the Seattle Mariners 10-8 in 10 innings at Progressive Field. When the team’s three best relievers get dumped on in the same game, it’s probably an aberration. But nobody will know for certain until their next appearance or two.“You don’t often see an opponent score in three straight [late] innings and you win the game,” manager Terry Francona said. “Yeah, it’s interesting.”Pestano gave up a home run to Kyle Seager that tie...

Cleveland Indians May 20, 2013

Indians notes: Pestano activated from disabled list

Chronicle-Telegram — CLEVELAND — Reliever Vinnie Pestano is back in the fold after what seemed like an eternity to the Indians’ right-hander. “It was the longest 10 days of my career,” said Pestano of his stint on the disabled list with right elbow tendinitis. “It was brutal watching these guys on TV. You kind of almost feel [...]Click here to read this story on The Chronicle-Telegram.Content copyright The Chronicle-Telegram. Your #1 source for Lorain County News.

Cleveland Indians May 17, 2013

Indians' Pestano, Wood to pitch for Captains Wednesday

News-Herald — Indians pitchers Vinnie Pestano and Blake Wood will make relief appearances at Classic Park on Wednesday.

Cleveland Indians May 14, 2013

Vinnie Pestano set to throw Monday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Indians manager Terry Francona told MLB.com Sunday that injured setup man Vinnie Pestano (elbow) "came through fine" in his throwing session over the weekend. Pestano is expected to throw off the mound Monday and remains optimistic about a May 17 return.

May 13, 2013

Vinnie Pestano targeting May 17 return

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Indians setup man Vinnie Pestano (elbow) will not make the trip to Detroit this weekend, but he is scheduled to throw Sunday, according to MLB.com. Pestano is targeting a May 17 activation off the disabled list.

May 9, 2013

Vinnie Pestano lands on disabled list

CBSSports.com Fantasy — The Indians placed reliever Vinnie Pestano on the 15-day disabled list Monday with right elbow tendinitis, MLB.com reports. In the corresponding roster move, the team recalled reliever Nick Hagadone.  Pestano, 28, hasn't pitched since April 28. He has a 2.25 ERA over eight appearances with eight Ks in eight innings. 

May 7, 2013

Tribe notes: Sigh of relief — Vinnie Pestano OK, expected back tonight

Chronicle-Telegram — CLEVELAND — The Indians dodged a big bullet in the bullpen Sunday. According to manager Terry Francona, setup man Vinnie Pestano (right elbow tendinitis) will not be placed on the disabled list, after all. Pestano, who hasn’t made an appearance …Click here to read this story on The Chronicle-Telegram.Content copyright The Chronicle-Telegram. Your #1 source for Lorain County News.

Cleveland Indians May 6, 2013

Indians notes: Pestano not headed to DL

Chronicle-Telegram — CLEVELAND — The Indians dodged a big bullpen bullet Sunday. According to manager Terry Francona, setup man Vinnie Pestano (right elbow tendonitis) will not be placed on the disabled list after all. Pestano, who hasn’t made an appearance in six …Click here to read this story on The Chronicle-Telegram.Content copyright The Chronicle-Telegram. Your #1 source for Lorain County News.

Cleveland Indians May 5, 2013

Indians notes: Pestano headed to disabled list?

Chronicle-Telegram — CLEVELAND — Sunday is a big day for the Indians and relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano. Pestano, who has been unavailable the past two games with what the club is calling right elbow tendonitis, played catch Saturday and threw 15 pitches …Click here to read this story on The Chronicle-Telegram.Content copyright The Chronicle-Telegram. Your #1 source for Lorain County News.

Cleveland Indians May 4, 2013

Vinnie Pestano may need DL stint

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano told The Plain Dealer that he'll likely know Sunday whether or not his sore right elbow will require a trip to the disabled list.The right-hander was unavailable for the second straight game Saturday against the Twins due to the issue but was able to do some work. He played long toss and threw 15 pitches off a mound. "I'll see how my arm responds to that and go from there over the next couple of days," he said. "If the bullpen isn't handcuffed, and they can spot me another couple of days, and I respond well, I could go back to pitching."

May 4, 2013

Cleveland Indians P.M. links: Bullpen not only good, but deep, too; Lonnie Chisenhall needs patience

Plain Dealer — There's much more to the Indians bullpen than late-inning stoppers Joe Smith, Vinnie Pestano and Chris Perez. Chisenhall could boost his batting average and power production with a little more discipline. More Indians story links.

Cleveland Indians May 3, 2013

Vinnie Pestano already has two holds

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Indians setup man Vinnie Pestano has kicked off the season with three scoreless outings. Pestano, who also has two holds, has yielded one hit and two walks in three innings, while striking out three.

April 8, 2013

Cleveland Indians still sorting out some roles in bullpen

Plain Dealer — The Cleveland Indians will open the season with eight relievers on the roster, but only three of them -- Chris Perez, Vinnie Pestano and Joe Smith -- have defined roles.

Cleveland Indians April 1, 2013

Vinnie Pestano and Carlos Carrasco have contracts renewed: Cleveland Indians Insider

Plain Dealer — The Cleveland Indians have granted outfielder Ben Francisco his unconditional release and added left-hander Rich Hill to the 40-man roster.

Cleveland Indians March 11, 2013

Cleveland Indians renew contracts of Vinnie Pestano and Carlos Carrasco

Plain Dealer — The Indians have granted outfielder Ben Francisco his unconditional release and added left-hander Rich Hill to the 40-man roster.

Cleveland Indians March 11, 2013

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  • Cleveland Indians P.M. links: Bullpen not only good, but deep, too; Lonnie Chisenhall needs patience
    There's much more to the Indians bullpen than late-inning stoppers Joe Smith, Vinnie Pestano and Chris Perez. Chisenhall could boost his batting average and power production with a little more discipline. More Indians story links.
  • Chicago White Sox's Alejandro De Aza watches his solo home run off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano in the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday April 14, 2013, in Cleveland The Associated Press
    Chicago White Sox's Alejandro De Aza watches his solo home run off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano in the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday April 14, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
  • Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano, right, reacts after giving up a solo home run to Chicago White Sox's Alejandro De Aza in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Cleveland The Associated Press
    Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano, right, reacts after giving up a solo home run to Chicago White Sox's Alejandro De Aza in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
  • Cleveland Indians still sorting out some roles in bullpen
    The Cleveland Indians will open the season with eight relievers on the roster, but only three of them -- Chris Perez, Vinnie Pestano and Joe Smith -- have defined roles.
  • Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano delivers to the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz The Associated Press
    Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano delivers to the Chicago White Sox in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
  • Cleveland Indians renew contracts of Vinnie Pestano and Carlos Carrasco
    The Indians have granted outfielder Ben Francisco his unconditional release and added left-hander Rich Hill to the 40-man roster.
  • Indians Dodgers Spring Baseball The Associated Press
    Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano delivers against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Sunday, March 3, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. Pestano joins Team USA after the game to prepare for play in the World Baseball Classic. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
  • Dodgers' Puig homered, Beckett overpowering The Associated Press
    Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano delivers against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Sunday, March 3, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. Pestano joins Team USA after the game to prepare for play in the World Baseball Classic. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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