The Indians see the potential that Danny Salazar possesses in his right arm. That is why Cleveland pushed him swiftly up the organizational ladder last season, trusted him with a start in the American League Wild Card Game in the fall and handed him a rotation job this spring. The possibilities that exist in Salazar’s […]
Indians Beat Tigers 3-2
April 17, 2014 by
The Tigers were beginning to force Zach McAllister to work for each out. The Indians right-hander had fought through consecutive long at-bats against Victor Martinez and Austin Jackson, giving up a walk and a single in the process in the fourth inning on Wednesday night. With two outs, runners on the corners and his pitch […]
White Sox Beat Indians 4-3
April 14, 2014 by
Corey Kluber pitched efficiently and deep into the game despite two hours of rain delays. The Indians engineered a two-run comeback off White Sox closer Matt Lindstrom. John Axford entered the ninth with a one-run lead having gone 4-for-4 in save opportunities this season. In other words, thing were looking bright for the Tribe at […]
White Sox Beat Indians 7-3 to Break Streak
April 11, 2014 by
The Indians came into Thursday’s game riding a 14-game winning streak against the White Sox dating back to last season, the longest active streak by one team against any opponent. Starter Danny Salazar flip flopped between brilliance and misfortune in his short outing, the latter ultimately leading to his demise and that of the Indians, […]
Indians Split Doubleheader with Padres
April 10, 2014 by
Trevor Bauer spun on the mound, pumped his right fist and then pounded his glove. The crowd at Progressive Field roared along with the Indians pitching prospect, who had just struck out Yasmani Grandal to escape a bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning on Wednesday. “I’m a competitor, so I was just kind of in […]
Indians Beat Padres 8-6
April 9, 2014 by
David Murphy is not sure what happened in the indoor batting cage a couple days ago. For the first time in what has felt like ages, the Indians outfielder began to feel the kind of comfort with his swing that helped him thrive a few seasons ago in Texas. That feeling was gone throughout last […]
Twins Beat Indians 10-7
April 7, 2014 by
The Indians expected some growing pains for their rotation this season. That makes having a leader such as Justin Masterson so important, because the big sinkerballer has a knack for using a strong outing to turn the page on a rough stretch. Masterson was not immune to the recent pitching problems on Sunday. Minnesota struck […]
Indians Battle to Split Doubleheader with A’s
April 3, 2014 by
Baseball has a funny way of giving players a second chance. Michael Brantley got his in the ninth inning on Wednesday night, when the Indians were staring down a discouraging sweep at the hands of the A’s in a split doubleheader. It was Brantley who was charged with an error in the outfield two innings […]
Indians Open Season, Beat Oakland 2-0
April 1, 2014 by
Justin Masterson knows that all he is guaranteed is this season with the Indians. With that in mind, and without worrying about what his future might hold, the starter has embraced the responsibility of leading Cleveland’s staff and setting the tone for the year at hand. If Opening Day is any indication, Masterson is ready […]
Indians End Season, Blanked by Rays 4-0 in Wild Card Game
October 3, 2013 by
After five years of missing the postseason, the Indians earned the right to host the American League Wild Card Game, but the script took an unexpected turn. Rays right-hander Alex Cobb had his way with the Indians, sending the Tribe to a 4-0 loss that turned a promising fall into an early winter. “This is […]
