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Game MVP: Scott Kazmir [5/9/13]

Today I will be kicking off a new posting series. For every game the Tribe plays, one Cleveland Indian will be declared that game’s Most Valuable Player. Along with this award will be an article…Read More

The Problems with Replay

I must admit that it took about five looks before I was convinced that Adam Rosales’ fly ball hit the railing and not the wall, so I can somewhat sympathize with the umpires’ reluctance to overrule…Read More

Indians Bust Out the Brooms; Sweep A’s 9-2

Not much is going wrong for the Indians at the moment. They’re 9-1 in their last 10 games, the starting rotation has been cash money, and the offense has taken the concept of small ball and blown…Read More

Breaking Down Angel Hernandez’s Ninth Inning Decision

As we detailed earlier today in the game recap from last night’s game, the Indians squeaked out a victory over the Oakland Athletics thanks largely in part to the umpiring crew. More specifically,…Read More

Indians Edge A’s Amid Controversy

Well that’s one way to end a baseball game. Forget about the score,the performance by Justin Masterson, or the fact that the Indians belted two more home runs on the night. Last night’s game…Read More

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Indians Edge A’s in Pitchers Duel

Just when it looked like the only way the Indians could win a baseball game was to bludgeon teams to…Read More

Opposition Research: Sean Davis Talks Oakland A’s

With the Indians set to open a four-game series against the Oakland A’s tonight at Progressive…Read More

Series Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland A’s

The Indians are quite possibly the hottest team in baseball right now. After winning six of their past…Read More

A New Approach to MLB Competitive Balance

I have read all of the analysis about how baseball does not suffer from competitive imbalance. I realize…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

Could Cleveland Indians Trade For Coco Crisp?

The first trade salvo of the offseason was fired on Saturday as the Miami Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks…Read More

Two Broken Men’s Reflections on the 2012 Indians Season

Back in late March, our intrepid editor Lewie [Editor's note: he's also handsome] asked our staff if…Read More

An Indians Fan’s Guide to the Playoffs: Wild Card, ALDS, and NLDS

The 2012 MLB playoffs start today, and the Cleveland Indians are one of the 20 teams to have been eliminated…Read More

Why the Indians Should Sign Brandon McCarthy

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be showcasing upcoming free agents who could fit into the Cleveland…Read More

Athletics Clobber Justin Masterson 12-7 to Complete Series Sweep

The Indians’ bats finally woke up Thursday afternoon, but they couldn’t keep up with the…Read More

Athletics Beat Up on Bullpen as Indians Fall 8-4

The Indians actually managed to put some runs on the board Wednesday night after being shut out twice…Read More

Athletics Hammer Zach McAllister, Shut Out Indians 7-0

Oakland’s bats came alive against Zach McAllister while Tommy Milone and the A’s bullpen…Read More

Roberto Hernandez Injured as Athletics Shut Out Indians 3-0

Brett Anderson shut down Cleveland’s bats and Roberto Hernandez struggled and left the game with…Read More

Opposition Research: David Fung Talks Oakland Athletics

The Indians have a chance to play spoiler this week as they kick off a four-game series with the surprisingly…Read More

Series Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland Athletics

Despite the fact that the Indians lost two of three this weekend against the Yankees, there’s still…Read More