A.M. Wahoo’s: Indians Win, Magic Number Down to 12

Taking a look at the news surrounding the Cleveland Indians and the rest of the MLB on the morning of September 15, 2016.

The Cleveland Indians dropped the magic number to win the division down to 12 after a 6-1 win over the Chicago White Sox Wednesday night.

It was great to see the offense come alive and put up six runs, but it was even better to see Josh Tomlin have a great start. He completed five innings, only allowing one run and four hits. The best part was the zero home runs he allowed, making it his third start this season in which he has not allowed a home run.

The Indians finish the four-game series against the White Sox today at 2:10 p.m. before heading home to take on the Detroit Tigers, who are six games back in the division.

In the meantime, let’s take a look at the news surrounding the Indians and the rest of the MLB in today’s edition of A.M. Wahoo’s.

Cleveland Indians News:

AL Cy Young: Corey Kluber’s Competition for the Award

"With fewer than 20 games remaining in the regular season, the American League Cy Young award race is still wide open. There is a crowded field of deserving candidates, yet seemingly no one has really pushed to the front of the pack."

Josh Tomln Must be Judged on Start-by-Start Basis

"The Cleveland Indians have opened the current four-game series against the Chicago White Sox with two losses and some lackluster starting pitching, while the offense has been quiet for the entirety of the road trip. Sound familiar?"

A Title May Mean Mike Napoli Leaves Town

"The Cleveland Indians made a steal of a deal when signing Mike Napoli to a one-year, $7 million contract this past offseason. He became the latest player signed in the search for a legitimate power hitter, especially from the right side of the plate, and he has not disappointed."

The Computers Saw the Cleveland Indians Coming (Let’s Go Tribe)

"You may or may not recall that, before the 2016 season began, while fans and human prognosticators were all over the place in their expectations for the Indians this season, computer projections were all quite optimistic."

Indians Planning to Activate Yan Gomes on Friday (Factory of Sadness)

"The Cleveland Indians‘ catcher position has under performed this season. In fact, that may be an understatement. The Tribe is wrapping up their regular season and will be preparing for a very likely postseason very soon. As they prepare for such events, catcher Yan Gomes is coming back. He will be activated to the roster. The Indians are expected to activate him before Friday’s game versus the Detroit Tigers."

MLB News:

La Russa Questions Sincerity of ‘Disrespectful’ Colin Kaepernick (FanSided)

"When 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided to remain seated for the national anthem this preseason, he touched off what’s still the most divisive topic in sports this year. There’s been no shortage of opinions on either side. Jerry Jones weighed in this week, joining musician Kid Rock and model Kate Upton among others. Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa is the latest to throw his hat in the ring."

Julio Urias Will Transition to the Bullpen (Call to the Pen)

"Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Julio Urias would likely transition to the bullpen after his start against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. In that start Urias went 3.2 innings (78 pitches) and gave up no earned runs on three hits. It was the twenty-year-old’s fourteenth start for the Dodgers this season."

MLB Releases 2017 Schedule (MLB.com)

"After a fourth installment of the World Baseball Classic in March, the 2017 Major League Baseball regular season will arrive with three games on the first Sunday (April 2), 13 more Opening Day games on that Monday, and a calendar that includes the debut of a brand-new ballpark in Atlanta and the first MLB All-Star Week in the state of Florida."