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Welcome Back, Matt LaPorta! So How’d He Do?

Well, it finally happened, Matt LaPorta’s continued felonious assault on International League pitching (and the magic of childbirth) have forced the Cleveland Indians to recall the onetime prospect from…Read More

Indians Need to Call Up Matt LaPorta

The Cleveland Indians suddenly find themselves with a big hole in their lineup with the news that designated hitter Travis Hafner will be out for four-to-six weeks following arthroscopic surgery on his…Read More

The Minor-ity Report: Checking in on the Indians’ Farm System

With a good portion of the baseball season in the books, the Indians currently in first place. But what about the Tribe’s minor league system? Are the top names living up to their potential? What…Read More

Could Matt LaPorta’s Hot Start Be a Bad Sign?

In case you haven’t been paying attention to what’s happening in Columbus, one fairly well known Indians player is having an incredible start to the season in Triple-A: Matt LaPorta. Banished…Read More

Could Choo’s Injury Force a Roster Move?

Shin-Soo Choo had to leave last night’s game with the Royals due to a tight hamstring. The injury isn’t considered serious and Choo and he will be re-evaluated by the Indians prior to Wednesday’s…Read More

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Projecting the Indians’ 2015 Lineup

Each year, when the analysts at Baseball America post their top prospect lists for every MLB team, they…Read More

Weekly Wroundtable: How Should Indians’ 2012 Lineup Look?

Spring training is a time for coaches and managers to assess their rosters and figure out how best to…Read More

Weekly Wroundtable: Young Players or Experienced Veterans?

The Cleveland Indians Spring Training camp has opened, which means the battles for jobs on the Opening…Read More

Matt LaPorta, Quad-A Player?

Every Indians fan knows that Matt LaPorta has been a monumental disappointment. When he was acquired…Read More

Spring Training Preview: What to Look for from the Hitters

Spring training is now upon us, which means one of the most exciting times of the year is just around…Read More

Breaking Down the Tigers and Indians: The Corner Infielders

Now that we’ve all had a chance to settle down and allow the news of the Prince Fielder signing to…Read More

Why Indians Should Hope Casey Kotchman Doesn’t Win First Base Job

As the 2012 season draws ever closer, it seems pretty clear that Casey Kotchman will be the Indians’…Read More

Weekly Wroundtable: Casey Kotchman on First?

Up until two days ago, the identity of the Cleveland Indians’ Opening Day first baseman was anyone’s…Read More

Indians Acquire Russ Canzler: Great Move for Cleveland

Less than a week after the pitcher formerly known as Fausto Carmona was placed on the restricted list,…Read More

Weekly Wroundtable: New Year’s Resolutions for the Cleveland Indians

The calendar has now flipped to 2012. It’s a new year filled with hope, optimism…and the…Read More

Michael Brantley or Matt LaPorta?

No one on the Indians’ roster gets a worse rap than Matt LaPorta. The centerpiece of the package…Read More

The 50 Biggest Plays of the 2011 Cleveland Indians Season (With Video)

The year 2011 is drawing to a close, and what a year it was for the Cleveland Indians. It was a year…Read More

Top Indians Plays of 2011: No. 10: Matt LaPorta’s Walk-Off Home Run

The new year is almost upon us, and with it will come a fresh start and fresh hope for the Cleveland…Read More

Why Do Indians Want Jose Lopez?

I consider myself to be fairly open-minded when it comes to possible moves the Indians could make. I’m…Read More

Would Yonder Alonso Be an Upgrade at First Base?

One of the more interesting Indians-related stories to break last week was the news that Cincinnati Reds…Read More