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May Cleveland Indians Power Rankings

One month of the 2013 Major League season is in the books. Over the course of the past 30 days we’ve learned a lot about the Indians. We’ve learned that they can hit the long ball and put…Read More

Indians Should Remain Open to Trading Chris Perez

There are a lot of teams who fancy themselves contenders and are worried about their bullpens. The Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim come to mind immediately. At some point this year…Read More

April Cleveland Indians Power Rankings

The 2013 season has finally started and so far, so good for the Indians. Of course, with the calendar officially flipped to April that means it is time, once again, for another installment of the Cleveland…Read More

Who Should Make Cleveland Indians’ 2013 Bullpen?

The Cleveland Indians’ 2013 bullpen is starting to take shape. Chris Perez (if he’s healthy) will be joined by Vinnie Pestano, Joe Smith, Rich Hill, and now Cody Allen. But that still leaves…Read More

2013 Indians Player Preview: Vinnie Pestano

As we count down the days until the start of the season, we’re profiling every player who will be on the Opening Day roster and how he could impact the team. Today, we kick off our look at the bullpen…Read More

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Is Chris Perez Really Worth $7.3 Million?

Last week, the Cleveland Indians avoided arbitration with Chris Perez by agreeing to a one-year deal worth…Read More

Why Indians Don’t Need Chris Perez (and Other Closer Myths)

There’s a lot the Indians have done this off-season that has thrilled me as a fan, especially…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

Projecting the Indians’ 2013 Bullpen

The Indians bullpen had its highs and lows in 2012. Collectively, Indians relievers were statistically…Read More

Trading Chris Perez Not a Simple Proposition

Anytime there is even the mention of a trade rumor of a closer being dealt or a free agent closer receiving…Read More

Piecing Together the Indians’ Bullpen After a Chris Perez Trade

The Cleveland Indians need pitching. That’s just a fact. The Tribe’s starting five was inconsistent…Read More

On Chris Perez, Vinnie Pestano, and Closers

Paul Hoynes’ mailbag overflowethed again this weekend. As every Clevelander knows, Hoynes’…Read More

Player Awards for the 2012 Cleveland Indians

Last week, 20 Cleveland Indians writers from six different websites and media outlets took part in a…Read More

This Week In Indians Baseball: Week 20

The Indians struggled as they opened a nine-game, ten-day West Coast swing. After taking the first of…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

This Week In Indians Baseball: Week 19

The Indians carried a losing streak into the 19th week of the season, but brought it to an end during…Read More

This Week In Indians Baseball: Week 18

The 18th week of the season was one to forget as the Indians lost all six games to the Kansas City Royals…Read More

Tigers Walk Off in 10-8 Tribe Loss, Indians Drop Ninth Straight

A valiant comeback attempt ended up to be for naught Sunday afternoon as the Cleveland Indians dropped…Read More

This Week In Indians Baseball: Week 17

After wrapping up a series with the Baltimore Orioles, the Indians played host to the Detroit Tigers,…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