Cleveland Indians News and Rumors

With surgical precision, Lackey soaks Tribe

Ian Browne, MLB.com

While leading the Red Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Indians at a rainy Fenway Park, John Lackey allowed just two hits and an unearned run over seven innings.

Jordan Bastian, MLB.com

The Indians on Friday activated Nick Swisher from the paternity list Friday following the birth of his daughter earlier in the week.

Andrew Simon, MLB.com

Jose Iglesias was promoted from Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday and made his first big league start at third base, as the club placed Will Middlebrooks on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Drew Stubbs and Mark Reynolds drove in three runs each and Cleveland had 16 hits in the Indians' 12-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in manager Terry Francona's return to Fenway Park on Thursday night.

Michael Periatt, MLB.com

A Boston Marathon survivor, who tore 90 percent of his left Achilles tendon, threw out a ceremonial pitch before the Red Sox game against the Indians on Thursday night.

Mark Townsend, yahoo.com

When you’re the best hitter on the planet and you're coming off the first Triple Crown season in MLB since 1967, you really don't need too much luck in your favor or assistance from your opponents. Of course that doesn't mean you won't take a little of …

Jason Beck, MLB.com

Justin Verlander earned his fifth win, despite struggling, thanks to a well-balanced offensive attack in an 11-7 win over the Indians Wednesday at Progressive Field in a game that was slowed by two rain delays. Miguel Cabrera homered and drove in three …

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and Max Scherzer retired 22 straight batters after the first inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 win over Cleveland on Tuesday night to stop the Indians' winning streak at five.

Matt Yallof, MLB.com

The first-place Indians are a blast to watch these days, and part of the reason for that is second baseman Jason Kipnis, who may be on the verge of becoming a legitimate star.

Jordan Bastian and Mark Emery, MLB.com

Nick Swisher is the new father of a baby girl, and Cleveland placed him on the paternity leave list before Tuesday's game against Detroit. The Indians recalled infielder Cord Phelps from Triple-A Columbus to replace Swisher on the roster.

Bernie Pleskoff, MLB.com

Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer's baseball history is a fascinating story of outstanding pitching highlights, unconventional training techniques, personal conviction, endless commentary and differing opinions.

David Brown, yahoo.com

Before the walkoff, came the muff. Seattle Mariners closer Tom Wilhelmsen, messing up a play that pitchers and first basemen across the league work have worked on time and memorial during spring training, muffed a flip from first baseman Justin Smoke in…

Anthony Castrovince, MLB.com

Winners of 18 of their last 22 games, the Cleveland Indians are starting to look like real contenders in a tough AL Central. Their current run may be enough to make anyone a believer.

CNNSI.com

Indians finish sweep after Mariners botch final out

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Yan Gomes hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the Cleveland Indians, twice revived by Seattle's fielding errors, beat the Mariners 10-8 on Monday to complete a four-game sweep of the Mariners.

Joey Nowak, MLB.com

Indians ace Justin Masterson was named the American League Player of the Week after throwing two scoreless outings last week.

theclevelandfan.com

Regardless of what the Tigers did against the Rangers on Sunday Night Baseball, YOUR Cleveland Indians were coming into this week in first place of the AL Central and the hottest team in baseball. They've got one more left against the Mariners, and win …

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Indians expect right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka to pitch again in the minor leagues within the next month after an oblique injury sidelined him.

Sam Eifling, deadspin.com

With his 12th tater of the 2013 season, a guy named Mark Reynolds took over the lead in the American League in home runs. Mark Reynolds plays for the Cleveland Indians, which is why you can be forgiven for having no idea who Mark Reynolds is. But that d…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Mark Reynolds' fielder's choice with the bases loaded in the ninth inning lifting the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Cleveland Indians have activated right-hander Vinnie Pestano, the team's top setup man, from the 15-day disabled list.

Adam Berry, MLB.com

The Indians activated reliever Vinnie Pestano from the 15-day disabled list on Friday.

theclevelandfan.com

Do you remember where the Cleveland Indians were on May 18th last year? Do you want to remember? Trust me, it isn't bad. It's actually quite good. It's what followed makes the memory a touchy subject. The Indians went 46-77 after May 18th. A steady slid…

Michael Radano, MLB.com

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.