The Cleveland Indians finished the 1976 MLB season with an 81–78 win–loss record. The team scored 615 runs and allowed 615 runs for a run differential of zero. Offseason November 22, 1975: Oscar Gamble was traded by the Indians to the New York Yankees for Pat Dobson. December 9, 1975: John Ellis was traded by the Indians to the Texas Rangers for Stan Thomas and Ron Pruitt. December 9, 1975: Ray Fosse was purchased by the Indians from the Oakland Athletics. December 12, 1975: Jack Brohamer was traded by the Indians to the Chicago White Sox for Larvell Blanks. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions May 28, 1976: Fritz Peterson was traded by the Indians to the Texas Rangers for Stan Perzanowski and cash. June 8, 1976: 1976 Major League Baseball draft Joe Beckwith was drafted by the Indians in the 12th round, but did not sign. Ron Hassey was drafted by the Indians in the 18th round. October 1, 1976: Ramón Romero was signed as an amateur free agent by the Indians. Opening Day Lineup Roster Player stats Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases Batting Pitching Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts Awards and honors All-Star Game Farm system Notes References 1976 Cleveland Indians team page at Baseball Reference 1976 Cleveland Indians team page at www.baseball-almanac.com Cleveland Guardians seasons Cleveland Indians season Cincinnati Indians