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On Scott Radinsky’s Firing, Pitching Coaches, and Scapegoats

The Cleveland Indians fired pitching coach Scott Radinsky last week following the team’s 11-game losing streak. The Tribe pitched atrociously through that the run of losses—especially the starters,…Read More

Lillibridge and McAllister Fuel 5-2 Win Over Sox

  Maybe the Indians DID know what they were doing when they traded for utility man extraordinaire Brent Lillibrdige back on July 24. Who knew? Looking to bounce back one night after being dominated…Read More

Who or What is to Blame for Indians’ 11-Game Losing Streak?

With a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night, the Cleveland Indians finally snapped an 11-game losing streak that had been dogging them for nearly two weeks. It was a miserable skid of terrible…Read More

Tigers Destroy Masterson and Indians 10-2

Well, the Indians have officially graduated from struggling to total free fall without a parachute. After being swept by both the Twins and Royals, the Indians were looking to get back on the winning…Read More

Royals Finish Off Sweep of Tribe 7-6

  Another night, another loss and along with it the Indians playoff aspirations for the 2012 season get that much closer to falling off life support. Needing a a win to stop the hemorrhaging, the…Read More

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Indians Call Up Vinny Rottino, Pass Over Matt LaPorta…Again

New father Travis Hafner is out on paternity leave, so on Wednesday the Indians found themselves in the…Read More

Is Hitting Michael Brantley Cleanup the Right Move?

Manny Acta has been doing some tinkering with the starting lineup, and this week he unveiled a change…Read More

Carlos Santana Seeks Balance at Plate with Old Habits

Two clichés are applicable when it comes to the struggles of Carlos Santana. The first is that baseball…Read More

Zach McAllister Deals as Indians Slide Past Rays 3-2

The Indians won last night. However, that’s not to say they actually stopped the bleeding. Not…Read More

Blue Jays Shut Down Indians 3-0

  After an offensive explosion on Saturday afternoon, the bats for both the Blue Jays and Indians…Read More

Blue Jays Beat Up Indians 11-9

  Baseball is a funny game. Over the course of several games, weeks, or even months a pitcher can…Read More

How Has State of Indians Organization Changed in 2012?

The All-Star Break is a time to reflect on the first half of the season and look ahead to the three months…Read More

The Tribe’s First Half: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

When someone comes bearing good and bad news, he or she always asks which you’d like to hear first.…Read More

Why is Everyone So High on Jose Lopez?

Right now, Manny Acta‘s typical lineup card features Jack Hannahan at third base and Lonnie Chisenhall…Read More

DeWayne Wise, Manny Acta, Mike DiMuro All at Fault After Blown Call

Those who were not watching Tuesday night’s game at Yankee Stadium missed one of the oddest blown…Read More

Blown Calls Cost Tribe in 6-4 Loss to Yankees

Despite a valiant comeback attempt in the ninth inning, a rough start for Justin Masterson and a pair…Read More

Series Preview: The Ohio Cup: Cleveland Indians at Cincinnati Reds, Round 1

Normally this is where we just go down the line, mention a couple neat things the Cincinnati Reds and…Read More

Manny Acta’s Curious Pinch-Hitting Decision

Last June, the Milwaukee Brewers were hoodwinked by Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon. In the eighth…Read More

Ninth-Inning Magic Helps Indians Beat Twins, 5-4

A bullpen meltdown wasn’t enough to stop the Tribe Monday night as the Indians (19-16) beat the…Read More

Beltre’s Blast Leads Rangers Past Tribe, 5-2

The 21,307 in attendance at Progressive Field Saturday night marked the largest crowd since Opening Day,…Read More