Cleveland Indians Rumors & News

Chris Perez has a voice as loud as Cleveland Indians' fans, and what's wrong with that? Bill Livingston

Plain Dealer — Controversial closer Chris Perez sometimes riles up Indians fans. Before booing him, though, check out his record, both on the mound and in his oratory.

Even while slumping, veteran slugger Jason Giambi has worth for Tribe

Akron Beacon Journal — When veteran slugger Jason Giambi went 0-for-4 Friday night in the Indians 8-1 loss to the Red Sox, it extended his hitless streak to 24 at-bats – the third longest slump of his 19-year career.   Considering Giambi interviewed for the Colorado Rockies managerial job before signing with the Tribe in February just before spring training began, it’s obvious that he knows his playing days are ultimately numbered.   But Indians manager Terry Francona was adament before Saturday’s game that just because his designated hitter is 42-year old and has plenty of gray in his facial hair, it does...

Former Indians LHP David Huff claimed by Yankees

Akron Beacon Journal — Former Indians left-handed pitcher David Huff was claimed on outright waivers by the New York Yankees Saturday. To make room on the roster, the Yankees designated left-handed pitcher Francisco Rondon for assignment.   The Indians had designated Huff for assignment Thursday following his second stint of the season with the big league club. Huff was the Tribe’s sandwich pick (39th overall selection between the first and second rounds) in the 2006 draft out of UCLA.   Huff appeared in three games with the Indians this season, all in relief. Over that span he was 0-0 with a 15.00 ERA. In...

Stats geek: Numbers around Indians, baseball — May 25

Akron Beacon Journal — Top-7 — The Indians have three hitters who rank in the top six in pitches per plate appearance in MLB. Jason Kipnis is third with 4.3 per plate appearances, Carlos Santana is fifth with 4.28 and Mark Reynolds is in sixth place with 4.27. The Minnesota Twins’ Josh Willingham is in second with 4.35 and the Boston Red Sox’ Mike Napoli is first by a wide margin at 4.51.8th or 9th? — General baseball wisdom tells you to save your best relief pitcher for the ninth inning and your second-best reliever for the eighth. That’s not about to change, but looking at what part of the lineup comes up in the e...

Sheldon Ocker: Yan Gomes brings a little extra to Indians right now and for the future

Akron Beacon Journal — Yan Gomes is creating a pleasant problem for Indians General Manager Chris Antonetti.That’s what you call it when a general manager has too many good players at a given position. Now that we’ve seen Gomes perform at catcher, it’s understandable why the Indians wanted him along with Mike Aviles from the Toronto Blue Jays, when they traded them hard-throwing reliever Esmil Rogers.At the time, there probably weren’t more than three people in Northeast Ohio — save the folks who work in the Tribe front office — who had heard of Gomes. But in retrospect, it appears that Antonetti and his lieutenants...

Sheldon Ocker’s The Write Stuff

Akron Beacon Journal — Sheldon:I may be one of the few who is interested, but can you please give me an update on Lou Marson?When can he come off of the DL? Is he still hurt, or are they keeping him on the DL so they can keep Yan Gomes up here without losing Lou? Does Lou have any options left?I miss Lou’s enthusiasm and joy of playing. Renee Patterson Die impossible (not just diehard) Tribe fan Dear Renee: There is no enthusiasm like Lou Marson enthusiasm. Does he have an option left? Good question. According to the Indians’ media guide, he does. Now that you know, you’re probably afraid that Lou will end up in Co...

News and notes from around baseball

Akron Beacon Journal — • Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera is again tearing through the league’s pitching. Last year’s Triple Crown winner has been leading the American League in batting average and RBI for most of the season, but this past week closed the gap in the home run race — in a hurry. Cabrera launched three home runs in one game against the Texas Rangers and hit six homers in four days. Entering Friday’s games, he led the league in batting average (.388, by 39 points), RBI (57, by 12) and is second with 14 home runs, behind only Chris Davis’ 16.• Cabrera is actually on a better pace than he was a...

Red Sox 8, Indians 1: Boston knocks Masterson around again

Columbus Dispatch — BOSTON (AP) — Cleveland starter Justin Masterson said he felt something was slightly off as he prepared to face the Boston Red Sox. It turned out to be his slider, and not by just a little. Mike Carp hit a three-run homer in the third and the Red Sox added two more runs against Cleveland’s ace in an 8-1 victory over the Indians on Friday night.

Red Sox 8, Indians 1: Carp homer sinks Masterson

Chronicle-Telegram — BOSTON — Cleveland starter Justin Masterson said he felt something was slightly off as he prepared to face the Boston Red Sox. It turned out to be his slider, and not by just a little. Mike Carp hit a three-run homer in the third and the Red Sox added two more runs against Cleveland’s ace [...]The post Red Sox 8, Indians 1: Carp homer sinks Masterson appeared first on Chronicle-Telegram.Click here to read this story on The Chronicle-Telegram.Content copyright The Chronicle-Telegram. Your #1 source for Lorain County News.

Five Questions with ... Indians first baseman Nick Swisher

Plain Dealer — The Indians' cleanup hitter returned to the team Friday after a three-day paternity leave.

Indians at Red Sox: Get updates and post your comments

Plain Dealer — Get game updates as the Indians take on the Red Sox this afternoon in Boston.

Red Sox 8, Indians 1: Masterson has off day as Tribe falls out of first

News-Herald — BOSTON (AP) — Indians starter Justin Masterson said he felt something was slightly off as he prepared to face the Boston Red Sox.

Friday's Indians minor-league roundup

News-Herald — -- Visiting Syracuse scored seven runs off Trevor Bauer on its way to an 8-4 victory over Triple-A Columbus.

Indians: Matchups for upcoming games

Akron Beacon Journal — TODAY: Indians at Red SoxTime: 1:35 p.m.TV: STOPitchers: Scott Kazmir (2-2, 6.35) vs. Jon Lester (6-1, 3.15)SUNDAY: Indians at Red SoxTime: 1:35 p.m.TV: STOPitchers: Corey Kluber (3-3, 5.19) vs. Felix Doubront (3-2, 5.61)MONDAY: Indians at RedsTime: 1:10 p.m.TV: STOPitchers: Ubaldo Jimenez (3-3, 6.05) vs. Mike Leake (4-2, 3.25)TUESDAY: Indians at RedsTime: 7:10 p.m.TV: STOPitchers: Zach McAllister (4-3, 2.89) vs. Mat Latos (4-0, 3.17)WEDNESDAY: Reds at IndiansTime: 7:05 p.m.TV: STOTHURSDAY: Reds at IndiansTime: 7:05 p.m.TV: STO

Indians at Red Sox: Get updates and post your comments

Plain Dealer — A day after the Indians enjoyed rare offensive display at Fenway Park, Justin Masterson gets another chance at the longest scoreless streak of his career against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.

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