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The Worst Cleveland Indians Moments of 2012

Yesterday, we sent 2012 off on a positive note with a list of the best Indians moments of the year. Today, we take a different tack—the airing of grievances. So in this special edition of the Weekly…Read More

Why Do Blue Jays Want to Hire Manny Acta?

Ever since the Toronto Blue Jays traded manager John Farrell to the Boston Red Sox this weekend, the Cleveland Indians have had a stake in the race for his replacement. Bench coach Sandy Alomar has (as…Read More

Survey: Assessing Confidence in the Indians’ Front Office

Last week, 20 Cleveland Indians writers from six different websites and media outlets took part in a survey to reflect on the 2012 season and look ahead to the offseason and beyond. Yesterday, we released…Read More

Terry Francona: Fueling Indians Fans’ Dreams

After an exhaustive search that included almost a whole week of interviews and nearly three different candidates the Cleveland Indians settled their search for Manny Acta’s replacement this weekend,…Read More

On Terry Francona, Manny Acta, and the Indians’ Front Office

Today, the Cleveland Indians will officially announce that they have named Terry Francona their new manager, replacing the recently dismissed Manny Acta and beating out bench coach Sandy Alomar Jr. for…Read More

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The Blame Game: Why Chris Perez’s Problems Didn’t Walk Out With Acta

Another day, another set of pointed comments by Chris Perez, the Cleveland Indians’ outspoken closer.…Read More

This Week In Indians Baseball: Week 26

The Indians aimed to end the season on the right foot in the last full week of the season. First, they…Read More

Should the Cleveland Indians Fire Chris Antonetti?

After weeks of speculation, the Cleveland Indians dismissed manager Manny Acta on Thursday. That announcement…Read More

Indians Fire Manny Acta; Sandy Alomar Jr. Named Interim Manager

The Cleveland Indians have fired manager Manny Acta, the team announced Thursday afternoon. Bench coach…Read More

Why Sandy Alomar Jr. Should be the Indians’ Next Manager

Two weeks ago, my colleague Lewie Pollis made the case as to why the Cleveland Indians should fire Manny…Read More

Why Are Indians Wasting Time with Vinny Rottino?

For a team that lacks a clear direction and has no prayer of making the playoffs, September at-bats are…Read More

Royals Send Indians Back to the Cellar

Thanks to the Royals and a rain out between the Tigers and Twins in Detroit last night, the Indians…Read More

Should the Cleveland Indians Fire Manny Acta?

As the Indians stumble towards the end of what’s been an incredibly disappointing season, one of…Read More

On the Cleveland Indians’ Lack of Passion

On July 29th, 2011, Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco gave up a grand slam home run to Royals…Read More

The Non-Reactionary Case for Firing Manny Acta

The Cleveland Indians have been playing miserable baseball for two months straight. They’re 15-43…Read More

This Week In Indians Baseball: Week 23

The Indians opened up the week with two wins in Detroit against the Tigers. Detroit took the third game…Read More

This Week In Indians Baseball: Week 21

It was another hard week for the Indians, who finished a West Coast road trip with a sweep at the hands…Read More

Duncan Slam Not Enough As Indians Drop Series Opener To Athletics 6-4

The Indians entered Friday’s contest with the Oakland Athletics hoping to improve on an impressive…Read More

Can the Indians Still Compete in 2013?

It’s the middle of August, but Cleveland’s 2012 season is all but over. The Indians are 10…Read More

Time for Indians to Give Shelley Duncan a Real Chance

The Cleveland Indians’ season is effectively over. The Tribe heads into a nine-game West Coast…Read More