Katrina Putnam

I was born and raised in Parma Heights as an avid Indians fan, and I love baseball more than just about anything. I'm a journalism & communications major at Tri-C, hoping to eventually work in media relations for an MiLB or MLB team. During the season, I also write for my own blog, Following the Tribe.

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Indians Edge Tigers Behind Strong Start From Jimenez

The Tribe continued to dominate Cy Young winners and Ubaldo Jimenez earned his third win of the year as the Indians beat the Tigers 7-6. Justin Verlander lasted only five innings and gave up four runs…Read More

Indians Sweep Phillies Behind Trevor Bauer

The Indians made sure that Cliff Lee’s return to Cleveland was not a victorious one. The Tribe defeated the Phillies 6-0, sweeping the two-game series and extending their current winning streak to four…Read More

Solo Shots Power Tribe Over Houston 5-4

An onslaught of solo home runs and a surprisingly decent start from Ubaldo Jimenez were the story of Sunday’s 5-4 win against the Astros. Read | Share

Why MLB Should Not Ban Home Plate Collisions

Home-plate collisions are among the most dangerous plays in baseball. The Indians experienced this firsthand recently when they lost backup catcher Lou Marson to the 15-day disabled list with a cervical…Read More

Talent, Quick Progress Help Cody Allen Win Roster Spot

On Friday, it was announced that Cody Allen will start the season as a member of the Tribe’s Opening Day bullpen. The 24-year-old will be one of the youngest players to break camp with the team, but…Read More

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How Jason Giambi Can Help the Indians

Jason Giambi is one of the biggest names in the game, with 429 career home runs and just under 2000 hits.…Read More

Zach McAllister Deserves Spot in Tribe’s 2013 Rotation

Spring training is underway in Arizona, and the Cleveland Indians’ pitchers have begun the battle for…Read More

Why Cleveland Indians Shouldn’t Sign Jim Thome

Jim Thome has been playing major league baseball longer than rookie superstars like Bryce Harper and…Read More

Why Indians Should Move Carlos Santana to Designated Hitter

Catchers have one of the most difficult jobs in baseball. In addition to all the mental aspects that…Read More

Piecing Together the Tribe’s 2013 Bullpen

The Tribe’s bullpen has arguably been one of the team’s better assets in recent seasons, although…Read More

Hall of Fame Voters Must Be Realistic About PEDs

When the BBWAA Hall of Fame voting results were announced on Wednesday afternoon, they wasn’t exactly…Read More

Even with Brett Myers, Indians Still Need Rotation Help

The Indians’ off-season is far from over, but they’ve already accomplished most of their goals. They’ve…Read More

Who Plays Right Field if Indians Can’t Sign Nick Swisher?

The big story on Tuesday may have been free agent Nick Swisher’s visit to Progressive Field, but in…Read More

What Should the Indians Do Next This Offseason?

It’s hard not to write an entire post gushing over the fact that one of the most prized starting-pitching…Read More

Who Could Diamondbacks Trade Indians for Asdrubal Cabrera?

The Winter Meetings are heating up, but the Indians have yet to pull off any trades or free agent signings.…Read More

Why Carlos Carrasco Will Be In the 2013 Rotation

Pitcher Carlos Carrasco is set to return this spring after spending the entire 2012 season recovering…Read More

Why the Indians Should Sign Kevin Youkilis

This winter, the Indians are searching for a new first baseman and designated hitter, and they are rumored…Read More

Why Indians Should Give Jason Donald Another Chance

Jason Donald would probably like to forget about the 2012 season, and not just because he had the misfortune…Read More

Could Indians Trade Asdrubal Cabrera to Oakland Athletics?

Despite the fact that the Indians have acquired infielder Mike Aviles from the Toronto Blue Jays, Chris…Read More