Indians Acquire OF Jason Kubel From D-backs
The Indians found someone to boost their sagging offense. They now have to hope it's not too late.
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The Indians found someone to boost their sagging offense. They now have to hope it's not too late.
There's no way Kris Medlen could live up to the expectations he set last season.
Terry Francona has been an extremely good fit for the Indians. His players seem to feel the same way, considering the way they've been contending for a postseason berth.
Although the Indians could only manage one big inning against Jered Weaver, they still gave Zach McAllister more than enough room to get Cleveland back on track in the playoff chase.
The Minnesota Twins are getting nearly all of their runs via the long ball these days. And that's a problem as they continue to go nowhere in the AL Central.
The Indians swung and missed with Mark Reynolds.
Detroit catcher Alex Avila has been taken to a hospital and is being tested for a possible concussion after leaving the Tigers' game against Cleveland on Thursday.
Max Scherzer became baseball's first 17-game winner and the Detroit Tigers posted their 12th straight victory, routing the Cleveland Indians 10-3 Thursday night.
Ryan Raburn came to training camp this spring with something to prove. He wanted to show the Indians that a disastrous 2012 season in Detroit was behind him. He wanted a fresh start, a new home.
Even hours after Miguel Cabrera hit one of those home runs that define legends, the Tigers were still celebrating.
Ninth inning comebacks are rare in baseball. The Detroit Tigers had rallied to win twice all season when they trailed after eight innings.
Alex Avila's three-run homer in the ninth inning off closer Chris Perez rallied the Detroit Tigers to their ninth straight win, 4-2 on Monday night over the Cleveland Indians.
The American League Central often gets billed as a weak division. Not today.
Justin Masterson was quick to pass along credit for Cleveland's eighth straight victory to the guy he provided him all the support he needed in a 6-1 decision over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
Jason Giambi still had the chills long after he shook Progressive Field.
Justin Verlander spent all sorts of time over the last couple months trying to figure out what was wrong and why he was no longer dominating hitters with his terrific fastball.
Max Scherzer remained unbeaten and Victor Martinez hit a two-run double in the 10th inning as the Detroit Tigers extended their lead in the AL Central with a 4-2 win over the second-place Cleveland Indians on Monday night.
Tigers rallied to tie it 6-all in the eighth on Torii Hunter's three-run homer but couldn't hold on losing to the Indians 9-6 on Sunday.
If the Cleveland Indians are to overtake Detroit atop the AL Central, they'll need Masterson to continue his home success and help end their recent struggles against the Tigers.
Justin Masterson was able to rely on his defense in his major league-leading third shutout of the season.
Kevin Costner took timeout from filming his football movie in Cleveland for a little batting practice before the Indians played the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
The Cleveland Indians have acquired infielder John McDonald from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named or cash considerations.
Jose Alvarez pitched six impressive innings in his major league debut, and Don Kelly hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth to help the Detroit Tigers finish a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians with a 4-1 victory Sunday.
Jose Alvarez has shined in the minor leagues as he heads into a big-league debut on some fairly short notice.
Prince Fielder hit a bases-clearing double in the second inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Cleveland Indians 6-4 Saturday.
