The calm that Michael Brantley projects in the batter’s box is now carrying over into the Indians’ dugout. When the Cleveland outfielder settles into his stance, bouncing his bat off his left shoulder, his teammates are now expecting something good to happen. “It’s almost like a sigh of relief when he gets to the plate,” […]
Yankees Beat Indians 5-3
July 8, 2014 by
The Indians are still dealing with the great Justin Masterson mystery. On Monday night, Cleveland looked no closer to solving it. In the opener of a four-game series with the Yankees, Masterson’s persistent problems on the mound continued, putting Cleveland in an early hole, wearing out the bullpen and sending the Tribe on its way […]
Indians Beat Royals 4-1
July 7, 2014 by
As Corey Kluber strolled back toward the Indians’ dugout, he was greeted by a smattering of boos from the fans at Progressive Field. The crowd wanted to see Kluber finish what he had started, but manager Terry Francona made the tough decision to pull the right-hander with one out in the ninth. “I don’t blame […]
Indians Beat Dodgers 5-4
July 3, 2014 by
This was hardly a typical road trip for the Indians. Given the way things have gone over the past 10 days, Cleveland was thrilled to escape Dodger Stadium on Wednesday with a comeback win and a series victory. The Tribe endured a 14-inning loss in Arizona. The Indians received a near-perfect game from starter Josh […]
Indians Beat Dodgers 10-3
July 2, 2014 by
The Indians needed a game like this. They have been in need of a night when, even with some persistent problems present, things still tilted their way and led to a win. A wild night at Chavez Ravine did wonders for Cleveland on Tuesday. The Indians’ offense woke from its recent slumber to lead the […]
Dodgers Beat Indians 1-0
July 1, 2014 by
Corey Kluber did all he could for the Indians on Monday night. The righty starter engaged in a classic pitchers’ duel with Dodgers right-hander Dan Haren, giving Cleveland a sufficient performance to find its way to a win. Unfortunately for the Tribe, the offense went silent for the second straight game, resulting in a 1-0 […]
Mariners Down Indians 3-0
June 30, 2014 by
When Indians left-hander T.J. House arrived at Safeco Field this weekend, he had a locker waiting for him in the visitors’ clubhouse. It was in the middle of a stall used for the bat boy and another locker used for lost-and-found items. Not only was the real estate less than ideal for House, the rookie […]
Indians Cruise Past D-backs 6-1
June 26, 2014 by
Corey Kluber on Wednesday was approaching the month mark since his last win. The Indians right-hander gave up two runs in each of his previous two starts, but took a no-decision against Boston and a loss against Detroit. Kluber made sure he didn’t suffer a similar fate vs. the D-backs. Kluber allowed just four hits […]
Indians Fall to D-backs in 14 Innings
June 25, 2014 by
The first of two games between the Indians and D-backs started on Tuesday. It ended on Wednesday. The two teams matched the longest game in Chase Field history, going 14 innings before they could decide a winner. The D-backs came emerged as the victors five hours and 32 minutes after the game began, winning 9-8 […]
Tigers Smack Indians 10-4
June 23, 2014 by
The Tribe drew its largest weekend attendance total in three years with the division-rival Tigers in town. But the droves of fans that showed up at Progressive Field were instead forced to watch a trio of power displays by Miguel Cabrera, Victor Martinez and J.D. Martinez. All weekend long, the heart of Detroit’s lineup battered […]
