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In an effort to give the Indians a fighting chance on the final day of the team's disappointing six-game road trip, the club turned to its best starting pitcher of the to date this season in Zach McAllister.
Starting on two days short rest Wednesday in the place of struggling Carlos Carrasco (who'd been banished to the bullpen), even McAllister's unselfish shot at halting the team's mounting losing streak wasn't enough to drag the Indians out of their all-around slump.To read more or comment...
Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis said he felt a little better Wednesday, a day after straining his right abdomen on a swing in the fourth inning of a 6-4 loss to the host Angels.
But a decision on whether he'll eventually need to go on the dreaded disabled list hasn't been made and likely won't be for another day or so.To read more or comment...
If Jason Kipnis' ability to joke about his low batting average was any indication after the Indians 6-4 loss to the host Angels late Tuesday night, perhaps the Indians won't have to play without their spark plug of a second baseman very long.
Either that, or Kipnis has been around the Tribe (11-16) long enough to know that when it rains, it pours and sometimes the best one can do is to laugh in order to keep from crying.To read more or comment...
For the second consecutive night Joe Smith found himself with an opportunity to thumb his nose at his former team.
After the Indians former setup man recorded his first save as the new Los Angeles Angels closer in the series opener Monday, he made it 2-for-2 on Tuesday. Smith made the host's two-run advantage in the ninth stand, securing a 6-4 victory that sent his former teammates to their fifth consecutive defeat.To read more or comment...
Stephanie Storm's 10 final thoughts following the Indians 6-3 loss to the host Angels Monday.
1) In losing their fourth consecutive game following a three-game sweep by the San Francisco Giants, about the only positive for the Indians on the night was the way Carlos Santana swung the bat.To read more or comment...
He was the one guy the Indians had hoped to avoid over the next three days.
So wasn't it just the struggling Tribe's luck — or lack of luck — that they'd end up facing former teammate Joe Smith on Monday in the first game of a three-game series at Angels Stadium?To read more or comment...
After Monday's 6-3 loss to the host Los Angeles Angels sent the free-falling Indians to their fourth consecutive loss, manager Terry Francona confirmed that right-hander Carlos Carrasco had been moved to the bullpen.
"That was can fortify our bullpen and get (Carrasco) on a roll," Francona said.To read more or comment...
He was the one guy the Indians had hoped to avoid over the next three days.
So wasn't it just the struggling Tribe's luck – or lack of luck - that they'd end up facing former teammate Joe Smith right from the start Monday in the first game of a three-game series at Angels Stadium?To read more or comment...
Stephanie Storm's 10 final thoughts about the Indians 4-1 loss to the Giants Sunday that led to a three-game Interleague Series sweep and marked the team's seventh loss over the last 11 games.
1) Let's start out with the one of the few positives of the day, because it's the nice thing to do and quite honestly, the negatives are numerous. So, let's start with Danny Salazar, who for the first time this year resembled the exciting pitcher he was last season as rookie.To read more or comment...
Giants fans have an appropriate take on the popular British saying "Keep Calm & Carry On" these days, a nod to three players populating the lineup owning the first name Brandon.
Referring to first baseman Brandon Belt, shortstop Brandon Crawford and second baseman Brandon Hicks, Bay Area fanatics put an appropriate twist on the saying - "Keep Calm and Brand-on!"To read more or comment...
Here are Sunday's lineups as the Indians look to avoid a sweep by the Giants at AT&T Park in the third and final game of their Interleague series.
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Stephanie Storm's 9 Final Thoughts from the Indians 5-3 loss to the host Giants Saturday at AT&T Park.
1) The Indians saw their hard-earned 3-0 lead dissipate in the blink of a four-run fifth inning Saturday afternoon, the visiting clubhouse at AT&T Park had the feel of a tomb after the game. Yet, it was understandable after having worked so hard to jump on Giants starter Tim Lincecum from the start, piece together three unanswered runs over the first five innings and chase the two-time Cy Young award winner from the game after just 4 2/3 innings, the feisty Tribe had nothing to show for it but another loss.To read more or comment...
Zach McAllister started Saturday's game in the same kind of cruise control mode he'd been in during his first three starts of the season – a dominating stretch in which he'd allowed just three earned runs over 19 2/3 innings and racking up 13 strikeouts compared to three walks.
But unlike his previous trio of appearances, McAllister ran into a traffic jam of Giants runners in the fifth inning Saturday that resulted in a four-run rally and eventual 5-3 loss as the Indians dropped their second consecutive Interleague game at AT&T Park.To read more or comment...
The Indians jumped out early against the Giants for three unanswered runs and chased starter Tim Lincecum from the game after just 4 2/3 innings.
But after cruising through the first four innings, Indians starter Zach McAllister was done in by a four-run fifth inning, allowing the Giants to steal a 5-3 victory Saturday afternoon at AT&T Park.To read more or comment...
Here are today's lineups for the 4:05 pm (ET) Game Two of three-game series at picturesque AT&T Park in San Francisco.
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Stephanie Storm's 10 final thoughts from the Indians 5-1 loss to the host San Francisco Giants.
1) Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (0-3, 6.95 ERA) looked like two different pitchers Friday night in the Bay Area when he struggled early before settling in. Problem is, Carrasco allowed too much damage before finding his groove in allowing four runs over the first four innings – including a towering home run to Michael Morse in the fourth.To read more or comment...
Carlos Carrasco's struggles as an Indians starter surfaced again Friday night in San Francisco, as the embattled right-handed pitcher gave up four early runs before settling in on the mound at AT&T Park.
Problem is, the four runs were plenty enough to jump start the Giants to victory, who went on to win 5-1 in a chilly first game of the weekend's three-game series.To read more or comment...
Carlos Carrasco's struggles as an Indians starter surfaced again Friday night in San Francisco, as the embattled right-handed pitcher gave up four early runs before settling in on the mound at AT&T Park.
Problem is, the four runs were plenty enough to jump start the Giants to victory, who went on to win 5-1 in a chilly first game of the weekend's three-game series.To read more or comment...
Editor's note: Correspondent August Fagerstrom wrote this article for FanGraphs.com. The embedded player links will take you to their FanGraphs player pages. There are a number of advanced statistics used as well.
Last season, Danny Salazar was among a wave of hard-throwing young pitchers that made electrifying debuts down the stretch, falling upon the national eye during the postseason.To read more or comment...
Somewhere in a posh San Francisco hotel, Indians utility man Elliot Johnson woke up this morning to the news that Major League Baseball's Playing Rules Committee passed a new rule that provided "a clearer interpretation" of how umpires should determine their call when a player catches a ball for an out, but then accidentally drops it on the transfer from his glove to throwing hand.
The new rule takes effect immediately, beginning with today's MLB games.To read more or comment...
Ten final thoughts for a 5-1 Indians win that, thanks to Corey Kluber, took only 2:15.
1. This was the Kluber was the Indians were waiting for all year. He was just about perfect Thursday—he pounded the strike zone, he induced a ton of ground balls. Had it not been for an error on Nick Swisher on a very easy play, it would have been a complete-game shutout. This was exactly what a Kluber outing is supposed to look like.
2. It was the first complete game of his career. After the game he couldn't even tell reporters when his last one was at any level. He's the first Indians pitcher to throw a complete game with at least 11 strikeouts and no walks or earned runs since Len Barker's perfect game in 1981.
3. Basically, you could argue that no Indians pitcher since May of 1981 has had an outing as efficient as Kluber's. Some have been better, but not more efficient.
4. Thursday is why Kluber is a SABR darling, among that crowd. He attacks the strike zone, doesn't walk anyone and gets ground balls.To read more or comment...
Corey Kluber was dominant and the Indians' bats put together the biggest inning offensively of the season in a 5-1 win over the Royals.
Kluber (2-2) threw a complete game (first in his career) and struck out a career-high 11 batters. He allowed only four hits. The Royals' lone run was scored due to an error by Nick Swisher.
The Indians couldn't do much off of Royals starter Bruce Chen (1-2) until the fifth inning. Carlos Santana opened the inning with a double, snapping an 0-for-16 slump. Michael Brantley then singled him home to give the Indians a 1-0 lead.
Ryan Raburn and Yan Gomes then walked and singled to load the bases for David Murphy, who poked a two-RBI single down the left-field line. Asdrubral Cabrera then brought two more runs home with a double, also down the left-field line, to give the Tribe a 5-0 advantage.To read more or comment...
Royals (10-10)
1. Aoki RF
2. Hosmer 1B
3. Butler DH
4. Gordon LF
5. Infante 2B
6. Moustakas 3B
7. Escobar SS
8. Dyson CF
9. Hayes C
SP: LHP Bruce Chen (1-1, 6.60 ERA)
Indians (10-11)
1. Cabrera SS
2. Swisher 1B
3. Kipnis 2B
4. Santana 3B
5. Brantley LF
6. Raburn DH
7. Gomes C
8. Murphy RF
9. Aviles LF
SP: RHP Corey Kluber (1-2, 5.40 ERA)
Ten final thoughts for the Indians' 5-3 win over the Royals Wednesday night.
1. Right now, the Indians have the best bullpen in baseball. The best. Tribe relievers have stranded a Major League-leading 91.4 percent (32 of 35) inherited runners this season. And John Axford has been lights-out, converting eight of nine save chances.
2. Francona said the reason behind Axford's success that he's been "really sticking" his fastball wherever he wants, which sets up his curveball.
3. Marc Rzepczynski and Cody Allen have both been rock solid. Then there's Bryan Shaw, who got a big out tonight in the seventh inning with two runners on base. Allen, by the way, has an ERA of 0.00. Rzepczynski's is below 1.00. There are night games to be played on the West Coast, but as of this tying Axford is leading the American League in saves.
4. Axford and David Murphy were the two big additions to the team and we're viewed by many fans as "home runs." They're off to a pretty good start together considering they weren't very expensive compared to the rest of the free agent class—Axford has been about as good as any closer in baseball and Murphy is second on the team in RBI while not playing every day.To read more or comment...
The Indians topped the Royals 5-3 Tuesday night.
The Tribe grabbed a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the seventh on Jason Kipnis' double to the gap in right-center, which scored Nick Swisher from first.
Lonnie Chisenhall, pinch hitting, added an insurance run with a bloop single down the left-field line to score David Murphy and make it a 5-3 game.
Justin Masterson threw 6 1/3 innings, allowed three runs, two earned and struck out six.To read more or comment...
Royals (10-9)
1. Aoki RF
2. Infante 2B
3. Hosmer 1B
4. Butler DH
5. Gordon LF
6. Perez C
7. Moustakas 3B
8. Escobar SS
9. Dyson SS
SP: LHP Jason Vargas (2-0, 1.24 ERA)
Indians (9-11)
1. Bourn CF
2. Swisher 1B
3. Kipnis 2B
4. Santana DH
5. Raburn RF
6. Brantley LF
7. Cabrera SS
8. Gomes C
9. Aviles 3B
SP: Justin Masterson (0-0, 4.98 ERA)
Notes: With Vargas being a lefty, Lonnie Chisenhall is getting the day off and Carlos Santana is DH'ing tonight.
Masterson has yet to factor in a decision this season.To read more or comment...
Eight final thoughts for the roughly 8,000 fans that watched the Indians lose to the Royals 8-2.
1. Danny Salazar is not the Danny Salazar of old (last year). His ERA is now 7.85. He's 0-3. He was hit hard again Tuesday night. As soon as KC got through the order the first time, it was all systems go. But after the game, he revealed something that might be a reason for some of his struggles.
2. Salazar thinks he might be tipping his pitches, namely his change up (he had one crushed for a three-run home run by Mike Moustakas). He believes that sometimes when he throws his change up he tends to open up his glove a little more than normal, thus tipping off the batter.
3. If so, maybe it explains a little. But that's not the whole story. Not when you're almost giving up a run an inning six months after being one of the most electric pitchers in baseball.
4. Between Salazar and Carrasco, the Indians are waiting on two tons of potential. The question is how long can you afford to wait and still contend this year? The AL Central looks solid. The Indians are only 9-11 so it's nowhere near close time to worry. But there might be a decision-making timeline drawing nearer each week.To read more or comment...
Danny Salazar was hit hard again, and the Royals (10-9) downed the Indians (9-11) 8-2.
Salazar lasted just 4 1/3 innings, allowed five runs, four earned, and struck out six. His season ERA is now 7.85.
Royals starter James Shields shut down the Tribe. Michael Bourn had an RBI single and Yan Gomes drove in another run with a double. Other than that, the Indians' bats were quiet.
The game was played in front of 8,848 fans, the second smallest attendance in Progressive Field history.To read more or comment...
Royals (9-9)
1. Aoki RF
2. Infante 2B
3. Hosmer 1B
4. Butler DH
5. Gordon LF
6. Perez C
7. Moustakas 3B
8. Escobar SS
9. Dyson CF
SP: RHP James Shields (1-2, 2.00 ERA)
Indians (9-10)
1. Bourn CF
2. Swisher 1B
3. Kipnis 2B
4. Santana 3B
5. Brantley LF
6. Cabrera SS
7. Murphy RF
8. Gomes C
9. Chisenhall DH
SP: RHP Danny Salazar (0-2, 7.71 ERA)
Notes: Salazar has struggled so far this season and isn't getting an favors having to face Shields, one of the best pitchers in the division. Two things to look for: his velocity, which according to Fangraphs.com is down to 93.6 mph from 95.9 last year; and manager Terry Francona said he's looking for Salazar to attack hitters today.
Santana is back in the lineup and at third base after getting the day off yesterday. Chisenhall is back to the No. 9 spot in the lineup. After his two errors yesterday, Chisenhall was out on the field early today taking grounders.To read more or comment...
Ten final thoughts for the nine Indians players and one squirrel that were on the field for the Tribe's 4-3 win over the Royals.
1. That squirrel ran onto the field to a loud cheer from the crowd and caused a short delay. Nick Swisher tried to scoop him up with his glove. He said, in Nick Swisher fashion, "I was just inviting him over. I was like, 'Hey, come on over here, sit in my glove, see what's happening, maybe chill on my shoulder like a little parrot.' Tell you what, that squirrel was eating, bro, that squirrel could eat, dude. That was a big squirrel."
2. It ran into right field and rested for a bit while play continued. Then it ran to short left field. Then back again, and then it made a return to another loud cheer. Four grounds crew members then herded it into the home bullpen. Some fans booed. The squirrel actually then climbed halfway up the bullpen wall.
3. Said John Axford, "I didn't get to see him. I guess he just took off. Hopefully he'll be back tomorrow so I get to say hi."
4. So the squirrel is the celebrity. But the Indians played very well tonight. So here's how.To read more or comment...
The Indians (9-10) beat the Royals (9-9) 4-3 at Progressive Field Monday night.
Michael Brantley and Jason Kipnis each hit two-run home runs. Nick Swisher also hit two doubles.
Zach McAllister got the win, throwing six innings and allowing three runs, two earned, while striking out two.
Marc Rzepczynski, Cody Allen and John Axford all threw scoreless innings. For Axford, it's his seventh save this season.To read more or comment...
Royals (9-8)
1. Aoki RF
2. Infante 2B
3. Hosmer 1B
4. Butler DH
5. Gordon LF
6. Perez C
7. Moustakas 3B
8. Escobar SS
9. Dyson CF
SP: RHP Jeremy Guthrie (2-0, 4.34 ERA)
Indians (8-10)
1. Bourn CF
2. Swisher 1B
3. Kipnis 2B
4. Chisenhall 3B
5. Brantley LF
6. Cabrera SS
7. Giambi DH
8. Murphy RF
9. Gomes C
SP: RHP Zach McAllister
Notes: Carlos Santana is getting the day off. Manager Terry Francona said Santana has started to reach for some pitches, so he thought it'd be good if he could get a day of hitting work in without worrying about game situations.
Chisenhall is hitting cleanup because he's hitting so well and because it allows the lineup is stay in-tact outside of him replacing Santana.
Giambi also gets a start in his first game back since returing from the DL with a fractured rib.To read more or comment...
The Indians on Monday activated designated hitter Jason Giambi from the 15-day disabled list and optioned reliever Blake Wood down to Triple-A Columbus, the team announced.
Giambi has been on the disabled list since March 30 with a fractured rib.
The Indians were using an eight-man bullpen, leaving Wood and C.C. Lee as the only real contenders to be optioned down when Giambi returned. Lee had an extra option over Wood but has also been much more reliable. Wood went 0-1 with a 7.11 ERA in seven outings.To read more or comment...
The Indians have made it easier to be connected at the ballpark.
The Indians on Monday announced a partnership with Verizon Wireless that will offer fans improved 4G wireless service at Progressive Field with a new Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and Wi-Fi network.
The DAS is an in-building network solution that boosts Verizon's high-speed 4G LTE network strength, enhances the ability to make calls or send text messages and ensures that thousands of fans can be on their smartphones at the same time.
"This implementation will significantly enhance fans' digital experience at the ballpark by making social media and their favorite apps more easily accessible, as well as completing common functions like making a call or sending an email or text," said Neil Weiss, the Indians Senior Vice President of Technology and Chief Information Officer, in a press release.
The Indians are also inviting fans to interact with their Twitter account (@Indians) during the game and check in on the "At The Ballpark" app, which this year will offer fans exclusive deals after "checking in."To read more or comment...
Eight final thoughts for the Indians' 6-4 win over the Blue Jays on Easter Sunday.
1. A lot was made over the Indians giving $12 million over two years to David Murphy instead of $8 million for one year to Nelson Cruz. Murphy is now hitting .288 with two home runs and 15 RBI, and he came up with the huge hit today against a lefty. And, if not for Michael Brantley being so damn clutch, he'd be leading the team in RBI.
2. He's doing OK for himself, considering he's in a platoon with Raburn, who DH'd Sunday.
3. Brantley went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and two RBI. All the guy does is produce. He leads the team with 16 RBI. After he and Murphy, Nick Swisher is in third with eight RBI.
4. Swisher didn't have a bad day, going 1-for-3 with an RBI. But he also struck out twice, and Carlos Santana struck out three times. Swisher, the team's No. 2 hitter, is hitting below .200. Santana, the cleanup hitter, is below .150. Those things will change, but question is how quickly and to what extent. The Indians can't go too long with no production from the heart of the order, even with Murphy and Brantley playing so well.To read more or comment...
The Indians avoided the series sweep with a 6-4 win against the Toronto Blue Jays at Progressive Field Sunday afternoon.
Closer John Axford loaded the bases with two outs in the ninth inning against Edwin Encarnacion before getting him to ground out to Jason Kipnis in a shift to end the game.
Starter Carlos Carrasco threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs and striking out five. He was perfect through three innings before allowing three runs in the fourth inning and another in the fifth.
The Indians, down 4-2 in the sixth inning, came back when Blue Jays reliever Aaron Loup walked the bases loaded and David Murphy emptied them with a three-RBI double down the left-field line to take a 5-4 lead. In the seventh inning, Nick Swisher extended that lead with a sacrifice fly to right field to score Lonnie Chisenhall.
Michael Brantley finished the game 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and two RBI.To read more or comment...
Blue Jays (10-8)
1. Reyes SS
2. Cabrera LF
3. Bautista RF
4. Encarnacion 1B
5. Francisco 1B
6. Lawrie 3B
7. Rasmus CF
8. Thole C
9. Goins 2B
SP: RHP Brandon Morrow (1-1, 5.52 ERA)
Indians (7-10)
1. Bourn CF
2. Swisher 1B
3. Kipnis 2B
4. Santana C
5. Brantley LF
6. Cabrera SS
7. Murphy RF
8. Raburn DH
9. Chisenhall 3B
SP: RHP Carlos Carrasco (0-2, 7.84)
Notes: The Indians try to hold off a series sweep for Easter. And it's a big day for Carrasco.
The Indians have seemed intent to give him a chance to figure things out at the major league level, but if he continues to struggle and Bauer continues to pitch as well as he has at Triple-A Columbus, that leash might be getting shorter. Today is a big chance for him to show he's taking strides in the right direction.
Yesterday Carrasco talked about the need to pitch deeper into games. So we'll see how long he can last today.To read more or comment...
Fourteen final thoughts as I write about baseball and watch hockey. As of this typing, the Blue Jackets are down 3-2 entering the third intermission. Twenty minutes to go.
1. We talked to Nick Swisher before and after the game today. Both times, he essentially said that everything's fine, it's going to be fine, nobody's worried. He's not happy with the 7-10 start, but he's also not worried in the least.
2. The Indians did start 5-10 last year, and they're 7-10 this year.
3. Some positives of that number: Swisher, Carlos Santana, Jason Kipnis and Asdrubal Cabrera all have batting averages below .250 right now. On most days, that's your No. 2, No. 3, No. 4 and No. 6 hitters. Only missing from the top six in the lineup is Michael Bourn, who is just returning from a hamstring injury, and Michael Brantley, who's played very well.
4. Another positive is that the Indians have played uncharacteristically bad defense. Last season the Indians were 10th in the American League in fielding percentage (.983) and 11th in errors (98), which means they weren't very good, but not terrible, either. This year, they're about tied with Oakland as being the worst defensive fielding team in the AL thus far with a .974 fielding percentage and 16 errors, tied with the A's for the most. The Indians also have three passed balls, more than Oakland.To read more or comment...
Final: Blue Jays 5, Indians 0
The Blue Jays and Buehrle silenced the Tribe in a 5-0 victory. Kluber finished the game after 6 2/3 innings and allowed four earned runs on nine hits.
Buehrle threw seven innings of scoreless baseball.
Through seven innings: Blue Jays 5, Indians 0
The Blue Jays delivered a big blow to Kluber, and he's now been relieved in favor of Marc Rzepczynski.To read more or comment...
Toronto (9-8)
1. Reyes SS
2. Cabrera LF
3. Bautista RF
4. Encarnacion 1B
5. Navarro C
6. Rasmus CF
7. Lawrie 3B
8. Francisco DH
9. Goins 2B
SP: LHP Mark Buehrle (3-0, 0.86 ERA)
Indians (7-9)
1. Cabrera SS
2. Swisher 1B
3. Kipnis 2B
4. Santana DH
5. Raburn LF
6. Brantley CH
7. Gomes C
8. Murphy RF
9. Aviles 3B
SP: RHP Corey Kluber (1-1, 4.50 ERA)
Here's nine final thoughts, in honor of baseball, for a game that was just so "baseball." And also a 3-2 loss for the Tribe.
1. Justin Masterson upped his velocity a bit today, regularly hitting 92 on his fastball. It's still slower than his 93-mph average from last year, but it's faster than where he's been. He said a few weeks ago he was taking off a bit for better control/movement, but was hit hard twice and it looks like he's amping things up a bit again.
2. Marc Rzepczynski and Cody Allen have been terrific this season, and in fact their numbers are still solid after tonight. But, sometimes, it's baseball and those things happen every now and then. Masterson said those guys will go out tomorrow and close the door, like always.
3. Carlos Santana entered the game in a 1-for-28 slump. He then started the game 0-for-2 to extended it to 1-for-30. The second at-bat ended with him popping straight up and slamming his bat on the ground. So of course, as baseball goes, he cranked a two-run HR in his next at-bat. He then struck out in another big situation in the seventh and walked in a bigger sitaution in the ninth. So it's a mixed bag. He also hesitated on a dribbler hit to him at third. Whatever's going on needs to be corrected if he has plans of staying in the No. 4 spot. He's getting on base, but not much else. Perhaps tonight was the first step in the right direction.
4. And, as baseball goes, Michael Brantley then came up short in the seventh and ninth innings with runners in scoring position. Brantley has been one of baseball's best hitters in those situations, so of course in one night he doesn't come through twice.To read more or comment...
Final: Blue Jays 3, Indians 2
Lonnie Chisenhall led off the bottom of the ninth with a double. Bourn and Swisher then struck out before Kipnis and Santana walked to load the bases for Brantley with two outs. He grounded out to first base to end the game.
Through eight innings: Blue Jays 3, Indians 2
The Indians' bullpen and defense gave the lead right back to Toronto.
With a runner on first and one out, Marc Rzepczynski came on for Masterson (6 1/3, six hits, two ER, 9 Ks), and allowed singles to both hitters he faced, including the game-tying hit to Munenori Kawasaki.To read more or comment...
Toronto (8-8)
1. Cabrera LF
2. Kawasaki 2B
3. Bautista DH
4. Encarnacion 1B
5. Navarro C
6. Rasmus CF
7. Lawrie 3B
8. Sierra RF
9. Goins SS
SP: RHP Drew Hutchison (1-1, 3.68 ERA)
Indians (7-8)
1. Bourn CF
2. Swisher 1B
3. Kipnis 2B
4. Santana 3B
5. Brantley LF
6. Cabrera SS
7. Murphy RF
8. Gomes C
9. Chisenhall DH
SP: RHP Justin Masterson (0-0, 5.87)
Notes: In the past two seasons, Masterson has gone 2-0 with a 1.30 ERA against the Blue Jays in four starts. It'll also be interesting to see where Masterson lands on the radar gun tonight. Last year he was averaging 93 mph with his fastball and hitting 96. This year, he said he's been taking a bit off, trading velocity for better location and on his sinker, better movement. It worked in his first outing against Oakland but he's been hit hard in his two starts since. That's something to watch tonight.To read more or comment...
Fourteen final thoughts for how many career major league starts Danny Salazar may have to his credit when he heads back to the minors.To read more or comment...
Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis was ejected at the end of the third inning of the Tribe's game against the Detroit Tigers in Comerica Park Thursday afternoon after striking out with the bases loaded.
It was the first career ejection for Kipnis, who was replaced by Mike Aviles.To read more or comment...
Wednesday's 3-2 Indians victory marked the first time the Tribe beat Detroit with four runs or fewer since Sept. 5, 2005, a 2-0 shutout at Comerica Park. In between, the Indians had lost 30 consecutive games to the Tigers when they scored fewer than four runs and fewer than six hits. The Indians produced five hits Wednesday.
The Indians recorded their first one-run victory of the season Wednesday. In the past three seasons, the Indians owned the best record in the major leagues at 55-31 (.640), besting Atlanta (.626) and Oakland (.598).To read more or comment...
Sixteen final thoughts after the Indians take the first of 19 games against the Tigers this season.
1. Zach McAllister earned the distinction of being the most impressive Indians starter in terms of putting back-to-back games together. In the first half of a home doubleheader against the Padres on April 8, McAllister gave up no runs on five hits in 7.2 innings and struck out seven in a 2-0 Tribe victory. On Wednesday, McAllister (2-0, 2.04) went six innings and gave up one run on four hits, striking out four and walking two against the Tigers at Comerica Park.To read more or comment...
Indians center fielder Michael Bourn will play his first game since straining his left hamstring March 16 in a split-squad spring training game against the Giants. Bourn was activated from the disabled list Tuesday.
Indians third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall will see his first action since April 8 against the San Diego Padres. Chisenhall missed three of the four games in Chicago against the White Sox. He spent Thursday through Saturday on paternity leave. He rejoined the team Sunday, but did not play.To read more or comment...
To honor 20 years of Progressive/Jacobs Field, the Cleveland Indians launched a website this week celebrating their stadiumn.
The site, which is online at Indians.com/ProgressiveField, features an interactive timeline and a compilation of the stadium's firsts. Longtime announcer Tom Hamilton also lists his top 10 moments in the stadium's history.To read more or comment...
The Indians activated center fielder Michael Bourn from the disabled list and optioned outfielder Nyjer Morgan to Triple-A Columbus Tuesday.
The Tribe's scheduled game against the Detroit Tigers was postponed due to cold weather.To read more or comment...
Tonight's Cleveland Indians game against the Detroit Tigers has been postponed due to cold weather. First pitch in Detroit was scheduled for 7:08 p.m. No makeup game was scheduled.
The two teams are scheduled to play Wednesday at 7:08 p.m.To read more or comment...
Fourteen final thoughts after a top-of-the-ninth rally turned into a buzz-killing loss at U.S. Cellular Field.
1. John Axford was sitting at his locker in a T-shirt and shorts, postponing his shower as he waited to talk. The new Indians closer had just blown his first save of the season in five chances and he he knew he needed to show accountability. If the measure of a man is what he does when he fails, not when he succeeds, Axford past his first test.To read more or comment...
The Indians' game against the Chicago White Sox resumed after a second delay of 45 minutes Sunday, with starting pitcher Corey Kluber returning to the mound.
It stopped when a heavy downpour hit U.S. Cellular Field at 4:35 p.m. EDT and resumed at 5:20 EDT.To read more or comment...
Indians infielder Lonnie Chisenhall returned to the team after a three-day paternity leave and infielder Justin Sellers was optioned back to Triple-A Columbus.
Chisenhall and his wife Meredith welcomed their second son, Cannon, on Thursday.To read more or comment...
Twelve final thoughts for the Indians' season-high 12 runs, their most since Sept. 27 at Minnesota.
1. After Danny Salazar and Carlos Carrasco lasted just 3.2 and 4.2 innings, respectively, in the first two games of the series, Indians manager Terry Francona expected Justin Masterson to live up to his responsibility as the team's ace and save an overworked bullpen. That was not to be the case. Masterson became the third starter of the series not to finish the fifth inning and the sixth in the Indians' 12 games. It's a disturbing statistic, to say the least, even though Francona doesn't believe trends can be established in such a short span.To read more or comment...
Indians manager Terry Francona said Carlos Carrasco, holding the fifth spot in the rotation, will skip his next start as the Tribe takes advantage of Monday's off day.
Francona said Carrasco will be available in the bullpen during a three-game series that opens Tuesday in Detroit. His next scheduled start will be Saturday April 19 at home against Toronto.To read more or comment...
Seventeen final thoughts after another Tribe starter fails to make it through the fifth inning against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.
1. Indians manager Terry Francona thought the turning point of the game came in the bottom of the fifth after the Tribe had rallied with three runs to tie the score in the top of the inning. That's when he needed starter Carlos Carrasco and reliever Marc Rzepczynski to hold the White Sox scoreless. Instead they issued four walks, two by each pitcher, and the White Sox turned them, along with an RBI single by Conor Gillaspie, into two runs.
2. "That's a big inning," Francona said. "When you score and tie it up you've got to go back out and kind of take charge of the game and they just kept scoring every inning." The White Sox scored at least one run every inning starting in the third.
3. Carrasco lasted just 4.2 innings and said he was tired in the fourth and fifth. No one was sure why, although he said he was battling to keep his arm higher, an off-season change in his delivery. Apparently that wore him out. "Carlos in the fifth slowed down his tempo," Francona said. "You could tell he was fighting through some of his mechanics."To read more or comment...
The Indians' Ryan Raburn, in the lineup at DH tonight, is batting .367 with four home runs and 19 RBIs in 16 games against the White Sox since 2013.
Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera has homered in four of the last seven games against the White Sox, including Thursday night.To read more or comment...
Fifteen final thoughts after Danny Salazar writes another chapter in what the Indians hope is a best-seller.
1. Before the game ended, I wondered what would distress manager Terry Francona more about starting pitcher Salazar – the fact that he's given up three home runs in 9.1 innings this year, or that he lasted just 3.2 innings against the White Sox.To read more or comment...
8:10 p.m. at U.S. Cellular Field
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As the Indians begin a four-game series in Chicago tonight against the White Sox, infielder Lonnie Chisenhall remained in Cleveland with his wife Meredith for the birth of their second son, Cannon, on Thursday.
Infielder Justin Sellers was called up from Triple-A Columbus to replace Chisenhall, who is expected to join the Tribe Sunday, manager Terry Francona said.To read more or comment...
Stephanie Storm's 12 final thoughts on the Indians doubleheader split with the San Diego Padres Wednesday at Progressive Field:
1) It's impossible not to be encouraged by the pitching of a pair of the Tribe's young right-handers Wednesday in Zach McAllister and Trevor Bauer. Probably more so Bauer, given his inconsistent track record in his first season with the Indians last year. McAllister tossed 7 2/3 scoreless innings and struck out seven in the Indians 2-0 Game One victory.To read more or comment...
Sidelined since the end of spring training with a left hamstring injury, Michael Bourn said he felt good recently while playing a couple games at Triple-A Columbus at the start of his rehab assignment. Now, his final test before being activated is to play in back-to-back rehab games at Akron Thursday and Friday.
Asked if he were anxious to return, Bourn admitted he was. At the same time, he said he understands why patience with the same hamstring that required surgery in the off season (albeit in a different area) is the smarter choice.To read more or comment...
Trevor Bauer followed the lead of teammate Zach McAllister and gave the Indians a strong start on the mound Tuesday, striking out a major league career-high eight batters over six innings.
Unlike McAllister, the young right-hander didn't pick up the win, as the Indians followed up their 2-0 victory over the San Diego Padres in the first game Wednesday with a 2-1 loss in the second in a doubleheader split at Progressive Field.To read more or comment...
The Indians (4-3) host the San Diego Padres (2-6) today at Progressive Field for a traditional doubleheader beginning at 12:05 p.m. The Indians won the first game 2-0 thanks to 7 2/3 scoreless innings by starter Zach McAllister and a two-run home run by Jason Kipnis. Here are the lineups for the second game:
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From the very first pitch a little after noon Wednesday, Zach McAllister was in the zone against the San Diego Padres.
It was the first game of the Indians doubleheader at a sunny but still chilly Progressive Field, the start of a guaranteed long day with at least 18 innings in store. Add the fact that it was a getaway day no less, with the Tribe headed to Chicago afterwards to begin a series against the White Sox Thursday.To read more or comment...
The Indians (3-3) host the San Diego Padres (2-5) today at Progressive Field for a traditional double header beginning at 12:05 p.m. Here are the lineups and a few pre-game notes before the first game.
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Eight final thoughts for the eight runs it took for the Tribe to beat the Padres tonight.
1. It's pretty surprising "this" is being said about "this" player, but in many respects Nyjer Morgan really has his head on straight. Yes, there's the Tony Plush business. But he also said tonight, in a moment when he could have played himself up following another great game, that he's just "holding down the fort" until Bourn returns. He gets it. He also said he feels comfortable because he knows what type of player he is, so he's a guy who understands his role on this team fully.
2. He first joked that he hopes his Plush persona stays on vacation. But then he later joked that he's around and made a hushing motion. So, buckle your seatbelts.
3. From the top of the order to the bottom, this team can hit. David Murphy went 2-for-3 tonight with a home run and four RBI, and he did it from the No. 9 position in the lineup. Yan Gomes, from the No. 8 slot, went 2-for-3 with a double. Lonnie Chisenhall, hitting seventh, "only" went 1-for-4 and he also had two hard-hit outs. Murphy was awful this spring but said he felt something the other day in the cage and it's carried over to his last two games.
4. This team continues to get to pitchers becaues it doesn't offer any kind of a break in the lineup. Jason Kipnis talked yesterday about how he loves that, and how other clubs around the league love the Indians' lineup for that. Having the .330-hitting, 45-home-run-bopper in the middle of the order is much sexier. But if the Indians' No. 8 and No. 9 hitters are hitting half this good for the season, the Tribe offense will be just fine even without a Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, etc.To read more or comment...
Final: Indians 8, Padres 6
Vinnie Pestano's troubles continued. He gave up a monster home run in the ninth inning to Xavier Nady and then gave up a triple and a single, as the Padres made it 8-6 and brought the tying run to the plate.
John Axford came on to record the final out.
Through six innings: Indians 8, Padres 3
Jedd Gyorko drove in his third run of the game with a single to left field to score Will Venable, who doubled, to make it 6-3.To read more or comment...
Padres (2-4)
1. Everth Cabrera SS
2. Seth Smith LF
3. Chase Headley 3B
4. Yonder Alonso 1B
5. Yasmani Grandal C
6. Will Venable RF
7. Jedd Gyorko 2B
8. Tommy Medica DH
9. Alexi Amarista CF
SP: Tyson Ross (0-1, 5.40 ERA)
Indians (3-3)
1. Nyjer Morgan CF
2. Nick Swisher 1B
3. Jason Kipnis 2B
4. Carlos Santana 3B
5. Michael Brantley LF
6. Asdrubal Cabrera SS
7. Lonnie Chisenhall DH
8. Yan Gomes C
9. David Murphy
SP: Corey Kluber (0-1, 13.50 ERA)To read more or comment...
Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer will come up from Columbus to start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader, according to manager Terry Francona.
He's already been seen in the Indians clubhouse.
In four starts last season, Bauer went 1-2 with a 5.29 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 17 innings pitched.
Since it's a doubleheader, the Indians and Padres can extend their active rosters to 26 players. And since the Indians play two games Wednesday and then play four consecutive days in Chicago, a spot start is needed.To read more or comment...
The Indians and Padres won't play baseball Monday night.
That game is beign postponed due to rain and will be made up Wednesday in a traditional doubleheader starting at 12:05 p.m.To read more or comment...
Nine final thoughts for a lineup that's been producing from nine spots (See Nos. 7-8 below), and a 10-7 loss to the Twins.
1. Pretty much everything Justin Masterson does this season will come with "$17 million" in the back of everyone's mind. In the season opening loss, it looked like that might be a bargain. Today, you'd think it'd be a massive mistake.
2. Manager Terry Francona said after the game that they don't give up on guys on April 6. He was more-so talking about the whole rotation, but that's a good reminder that this is a long season. Masterson's next 30 starts will all likely fall in the middle of his first start and today. Said Francona, "Not saying we don't want to do better, but I think you can rush to judgment and miss out on some really good players."
3. David Murphy went 4-for-5, which is good to sign. Fans don't tend to love him because he doesn't look like an American League right fielder. He looks like a left fielder in the National League hitting .270 slapping balls to the opposite field. He turned on several pitches today and tied the game 6-6 before the Twins got to Blake Wood.
4. On the Gomes error, Francona said he was trying to rush, but it's easy to say that now. Either Kipnis or Aviles probably should have gotten over there, but Gomes also shouldn't have fired until that happened. Either way, a bad result.To read more or comment...
The Indians twice came back to tie the score but couldn't a third time, and the Twins beat the Tribe 10-7 Sunday.
The Twins (3-3) hit Justin Masterson hard to the tune of five earned runs, six total, in only 3 2/3 innings.To read more or comment...
Final: Twins 10, Indians 7
Through six innings: Twins 9, Indians 7
The Twins loaded the bases in the top of the sixth inning and again took the lead on Chris Colabello's three-RBI double off of Blake Wood.
Kipnis, Swisher and Brantley then hit back-to-back singles to make it 9-7. Gomes later came up to the plate with the bases loaded but grounded into an inning-ending 6-4-3 double play.
Through five innings: Indians 6, Twins 6To read more or comment...
The Indians conclude their three-game series with the Twins today. Here are the lineups.
Twins (2-3)
1. Dozier 2B
2. Mauer 1B
3. Willingham LF
4. Colabello DH
5. Plouffe 3B
6. Jason Kubel RF
7. Kurt Suzuki C
8. Aaron Hicks CF
9. Pedro Florimon SS
SP: RHP Ricky Nolasco (0-1, 7.50 ERA)
Indians (3-2)
1. Morgan CF
2. Nick Swisher 1B
3. Jason Kipnis 2B
4. Carlos Santana 3B
5. Michael Brantley LF
6. Lonnie Chisenhall DH
7. Yan Gomes C
8. David Murphy RF
9. MIke Aviles SS
SP: RHP Justin Masterson (0-0, 0.00)To read more or comment...
Here are 10 final thoughts for the 10 fingers and toes many of you froze off today to root for the Indians, who lost 7-3 to the Twins.
1. First thought: It was cold, even in the first row of the press box. People call baseball games "cold" when it's 55. It felt like below-freezing for parts of the day, and it was windy. For those who braved that, bravo. You earned your stripes.
2. As for the game, it looked bleak—literally—two pitches in, after Brian Dozier took Carlos Carrasco deep for a solo shot. Truth be told, I was actually still in the media dining room finishing a quick dinner and watching on TV when it happened. Things went downhill and the Tribe was quickly down 3-0 and then 5-0 after three innings.
3. It would take a lot of adult beverages to make ya feel better on a day like Saturday, trailing the whole game and freezing. From the sounds of a couple fans behind home plate, many of you decided to test that number.
4. The Indians, and especially manager Terry Francona, seem to want to give Carrasco every opportunity to flourish. Francona before the game said he wanted Carrasco to take the opportunity he's been given and "run with it."To read more or comment...
Indians outfielder Michael Bourn (hamstring) and designated hitter Jason Giambi (fractured ribs) are each progressing in their respective rehabs.
Bourn was scheduled to start with Triple-A Columbus Friday night, but precaution ruled with damp and wet conditions keeping the veteran from participating. Bourn, who started the season on the disabled list after injuring his left hamstring in spring training, was slated to play in one of Saturday's games of a Clippers' doubleheader.To read more or comment...
The Twins jumped on Carlos Carrasco early, and the Indians never recovered in a 5-1 loss at Progressive Field on Saturday.To read more or comment...
Lineups for Saturday's game vs the Twins (1-3)
1. Dozier 2B
2. Mauer 1B
3. Willingham LF
4. Colabello DH
5. Plouffe 3B
6. Kubel RF
7. Pinto C
8. Hicks CF
9. Florimon SS
SP: RHP Kyle Gibson
1. Morgan CF
2. Swisher 1B
3. Kipnis 2B
4. Santana DH
5. Brantley LF
6. Cabrera SS
7. Murphy RF
8. Gomes C
9. Chisenhall 3B
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Aside from a two-plus hour rain delay, a long cold, damp day and a constant, bone-chilling wind, the Indians turned a long day at Progressive Field into a memorable home opener Friday.
Here's some Final Thoughts (in chronological order) on a day that began with another long-term contract extension for a young player, featured a come-from-behind victory and ended with an early candidate for Quote of the Season by a charasmatic veteran.To read more or comment...
Final: Indians 7, Twins 2To read more or comment...
UPDATE: Per a press box announcement, first pitch is now scheduled for 5:15 p.m.
As of this typing (4:40), the tarp was just removed from the infield and the grounds crew is getting to work.To read more or comment...
The Indians' return from Oakland after Wednesday's day-night doubleheader against the A's was delayed two hours by mechanical issues with their aircraft. The Tribe ended up busing from the O.co Coliseum to San Francisco International Airport instead of flying out of Oakland as scheduled and didn't depart until 4 a.m. EDT.
Fortunately, Thursday was an off day before today's home opener.To read more or comment...
The Indians gave second baseman Jason Kipnis a belated birthday gift to remember Friday morning, annoucing his contract extension with the press release below. Check back a little later today for more reaction, as Kipnis and Indians General Manager Chris Antonetti have a morning press conference scheduled.
The Indians signed second baseman Jason Kipnis to a six-year contract extension thru the 2019 season with a club option for 2020.To read more or comment...
The Indians wrapped up another important part of their future Friday morning with the announcement of the signing of second baseman Jason Kipnis to a six-year, $52 million contract extension.
The deal runs through the 2019 season and includes a club option for 2020.To read more or comment...
Twenty-four final thoughts after what seemed like 24 hours at O.co Coliseum for a day-night doubleheader.
1. Indians outfielder Michael Brantley found redemption in the ninth inning of Wednesday's second game after a costly and rare error two innings earlier and his teammates were genuinely happy for him. With one out and the bases loaded, Brantley lashed a single into right field that got by Josh Reddick for an error, allowing Ryan Raburn and Jason Kipnis to score to give the Indians a 5-4 lead. (David Murphy's sacrifice fly to center brought home an insurance run.)To read more or comment...
Game: 9:05 p.m. EDT at O.co Coliseum
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OAKLAND, Calif.: Scott Kazmir shut out his former team into the eighth inning in his Oakland debut, and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 6-1 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday.To read more or comment...
The Indians are flying in reliever C.C. Lee from Triple-A Columbus to be their 26th man for the double-header.
The A's will start right-hander Josh Lindblom in the 9:05 p.m. nightcap against Zach McAllister.To read more or comment...
The Indians' game against the A's scheduled for 10:05 p.m. EDT Tuesday was postponed at 8:36 p.m. The two teams will play a day-night doubleheader Wednesday at 3:35 and 9:05 p.m. EDT.
It marked the first rainout at O.co Coliseum since May 5, 1998 vs. Detroit. This is the earliest the A's ever had such a postponement; the previous was April 3, 1998 against the Yankees. It was the 19th game at the Coliseum called by rain, including playoffs.To read more or comment...
Indians manager Terry Francona said if tonight's game is rained out, the contingency plan is to play a double-header Wednesday at 3:35 p.m. EDT and 9 p.m. EDT.
Francona said centerfielder Michael Bourn (strained left hamstring) will work out with Triple-A Columbus Wednesday and play rehab games there on Thursday and Friday.To read more or comment...
Here is MLB.com's highlights package of the Indians' 2-0 victory Monday night over the A's.
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Twenty final thoughts for the 20 runners both teams left on base.
& It was ironic that the new replay system and the new rules regarding home plate collisions were tested on the same play in the sixth inning.To read more or comment...


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Camino: Five Things to Look at for the Indians this spring
(GOODYEAR, Ariz.) – Thursday afternoon spring training finally gets underway.
Yes, pitchers and catchers reported to the Cleveland Indians Player Development Complex as early as Tuesday, but official workouts begin on Thursday.
Up until now, some pitchers have thrown bullpen sessions and even some position players have been spotted. Now that initial check-ins and physicals are over with, one-on-one meetings will commence with each individual player/pitcher along with general manager Chris Antonetti and skipper Terry Francona.
Pitchers and catchers will hold their first official workout Thursday and they will eventually be joined by position players on Sunday. Position players will report Thursday, take physicals Friday and then the full squad gets together for their first official workout on Sunday.
Now that you're up to date on this week's spring camp schedule, here are five things I'll be looking at over the next seven weeks:
1. Rotation questions: It was the top concern heading into the 2013 season and once again it remains a big question mark heading into the 2014 campaign. The bottom line is: pitchers stepped up last season for the Tribe. The problem now is: two of them are gone in RHP Ubaldo Jimenez and LHP Scott Kazmir. It is fair to expect RHP Justin Masterson, RHP Corey Kluber and RHP Zach McAllister to improve on their season's from a year ago, however the questions begin surfacing when you look at the young arms of guys like RHP Danny Salazar, RHP Carlos Carrasco, RHP Trevor Bauer and RHP Josh Tomlin. Can Salazar have success over the course of an entire 162-game season? Can Carrasco and Bauer sync up their physical tools with their mental mind-set? Will Tomlin bounce back over an entire season after Tommy John surgery? Those are all fair questions…they may very well begin being answered once spring training gets rolling.
Agility fields being watered at the Tribe's player development complex in Goodyear, Ariz. (Photo courtesy Nick Camino)
2. Saving the bullpen: For the last three years Tribe fans have gotten used to seeing RHP Joe Smith in the seventh inning, RHP Vinnie Pestano in the eighth inning and RHP Chris Perez in the ninth frame. The Indians go into spring training this year without both Smith (signed with Angels) and Perez (signed with Dodgers), while Pestano is coming off the worst season of his big league career. Even if Pestano bounces back, there are still a ton of question marks to fill in that bullpen. To be fair, a lot of other clubs throughout Major League Baseball are having the same problem. Here are some names I'll be focused on throughout camp when it comes to the big league club: RHP Cody Allen, RHP Bryan Shaw, LHP Nick Hagadone, LHP Josh Outman, RHP Matt Capps, LHP Mark Rzepczynski, RHP Blake Wood, RHP Chen-Chang Lee, RHP John Axford and RHP Frank Herrmann.
3. Santana's transition: I'm not ready to say there is a full-blown third base competition between Carlos Santana and Lonnie Chisenhall this spring, but we may know early on just how serious the Indians are about possibly putting Santana at the hot corner. It sounds like Santana will begin spring training getting reps behind the plate at catcher, but then the transition over to third base will begin. The Indians desperately want to keep Santana's bat in the lineup every day and if that means taking some play-time away from Chisenhall who is coming off a difficult 2013 season, then the Indians will do just that. The main question is: Can Santana play at third base a majority of the season? If he can defensively, we will probably see him there.
The Cleveland Indians Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz. (Photo courtesy Nick Camino)
4. Improved depth: No need for many names here, but I've always been concerned about the Cleveland Indians depth; sspecially over the last few years. However, this year at numerous positions and pitching spots there are individuals with big league experience. In previous seasons, the Tribe was forced to put faith in young kids that simply didn't have much big league experience. This year is different…guys fighting for spots on the 25-man roster include (all former big leaguers): 1B/OF Bryan LaHair, OF Jeff Francoeur, OF Nyjer Morgan, RHP Matt Capps, RHP Scott Atchison, OF Matt Carson and INF Jose Ramirez.
5. Work-like atmosphere: One of the first things I noticed a year ago at this time was the difference in the atmosphere among the players and pitchers in camp. From laid-back to workman-like, that was the difference between the 2013 Cleveland Indians that won 92 games and went to the MLB Playoffs for the first time since 2007 and the 2012 Tribe which fell on its face after a hot start eventually costing former manager Manny Acta his job. Guys putting in extra work after practice, lifting weights late into the afternoon and players taking more accountability was evident under new skipper Terry Francona and his coaching staff. Will that transfer into this spring? Only time will tell.
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Paper - Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
Al Qaeda's Religious Justification of Nuclear Terrorism
This publication is an extended excerpt from an upcoming research report by Rolf Mowatt-Larssen, a former senior CIA officer and now a senior fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School. Mowatt-Larssen's report examines the debate within Muslim societies on the use of weapons of mass destruction; he assesses the public justification by Al Qaeda leaders of the use of such weapons, and warns of a heightened risk of another Al Qaeda attack. Mowatt-Larssen drew on the research from this section of his upcoming report for an article for foreignpolicy.com on Nov. 16, 2010.
"This vanguard constitutes the solid base [qaeda in Arabic] for the hoped-for society ... We shall continue the jihad no matter how long the way, until the last breath and the last beat of the pulse-or until we see the Islamic state established."[i] — Abdullah Azzam
When legendary jihadist Abdullah Azzam was assassinated under mysterious circumstances in November 1989, suspects in his murder included Osama bin Laden and Egyptian Islamic Jihad (EIJ) leader Ayman Zawahiri. After the Soviets were expelled from Afghanistan, Azzam sought to shift jihad to his homeland, Palestine. Zawahiri sought to focus the jihad on Egypt and the other secular Muslim states, in hopes of restoring the caliphate, the rule of Islamic clerics, which had ended after the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire in 1924. After Islamic rule had been re-established in the Islamic world, Zawahiri wrote, "then history would make a new turn, God willing, in the opposite direction against the empire of the United States and the world's Jewish government." [ii]
It is not clear who killed Azzam, but his departure from the scene played into Osama bin Laden's hands, by shifting the target of the jihad not to Israel or to Egypt, but to the United States. When bin Laden formed Al Qaeda a year earlier, Zawahiri was convinced to throw in his lot with this "heaven-sent man,"[iii] as Azzam had characterized bin Laden, principally because Zawahiri felt stymied in fulfilling his lifelong dream of overthrowing the Egyptian regime.
Bin Laden would develop an idea that would breathe life back into Zawahiri's dreams: the United States must become the target of the jihad. If the Americans could be provoked into war, they could be defeated like the Soviets, and expelled from Muslim lands for good. The fall of the U.S. superpower would lead to the overthrow of secular Arab states. This insight led to successive Al Qaeda strikes against the U.S., including the unsuccessful bombing of the World Trade Center (1993), bombings of two U.S. embassies in East Africa (1998), and the bombing of the USS Cole (2000). It was not evident at the time, but the road to 9/11 began on the day Al Qaeda was formed.
It was with a grim mood of impending confrontation with the United States that the two Al Qaeda leaders shared an interest in acquiring weapons of mass destruction. By 1992, Al Qaeda was already dabbling in the nuclear black market. Undaunted by a series of scams by hustlers and con men, bin Laden and Zawahiri remained alert to opportunities to buy, steal, or build a bomb. After Al Qaeda was expelled from Sudan in 1994, Ayman Zawahiri mysteriously dropped out of sight. For two years, the Egyptian doctor and two of his top lieutenants traveled extensively to Russia, Yemen, Malaysia, Singapore, and China. The purpose of their travels has never been established, but Zawahiri's associations during his travels, and own statements, suggest that he and his cohorts may have been hunting for weapons of mass destruction (WMD).[iv]
It is no coincidence that 1998 was the year that Osama bin Laden openly declared war on the U.S., publicly stated that it was his Islamic duty to acquire WMD, and secretly launched the operational plan for the 9/11 attack. Bin Laden privately expressed frustration that two brazen assaults against U.S. government interests abroad had failed to provoke the U.S. into invading Afghanistan. [v] He formalized an agreement within Al Qaeda to attack the "far enemy," the U.S., before the "near enemy," the Muslim states. The Al Qaeda high command secretly initiated the operational planning that would culminate in the 9/11 attack. They began chemical, biological, and nuclear programs under the direct supervision of Zawahiri and senior Al Qaeda members. At around this time, Zawahiri also began piecing together two separate Pakistani and Malaysian-based networks to develop an anthrax weapon for use in the United States. [vi]
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[i] "The Solid Base" (Al-Qaeda), Al-Jihad (journal), April 1988, n.41
[ii] Wright, Looming Towers, Knopf (2006), p.46
[iii] Ibid
[iv] Lawrence Wright. "The Man Behind Bin Laden." The New Yorker (September 16, 2002) http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2002/09/16/020916fa_fact2
Author's Note: The substance of Mr Wright's text was confirmed and amplified in my discussions with foreign intelligence officials. Ayman Zawahiri himself has stated that Al Qaeda operatives sought and obtained nuclear weapons from the FSU; no specific information has surfaced, to my knowledge, that substantiates his public assertion. It would seem highly unlikely that Al Qaeda would make an off hand, public assertion of this sort if they actually obtained bona fide nuclear weapons usable materials. However, his presumed failure to procure CBRN-related capabilities does not detract from his evident personal interest in them.
[v] 9/11 Commission Report pg 191; amplified in my discussions with government officials
[vi] "The Terrorist Threat to the U.S. Homeland." National Intelligence Estimate. July 2007.
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(Garrettsville) — State fire investigators say they couldn't pinpoint the cause of a blaze that destroyed several buildings in the Portage County village of Garrettsville.
The Ohio fire marshal's office said Wednesday that it has wrapped up its investigation into the fire that impacted 13 businesses last march in Garrettsville.
More than 130 firefighters from 34 agencies battled the blaze in the village of about 2,200 residents. Officials say three buildings made largely of wood were leveled.
The state fire marshal's office says the roof of one of the buildings was being re-tarred in the area where the fire apparently started. But a spokesman says there was not enough evidence to single that out as the cause.
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How good is the Poly High boys basketball team this year? If the season opener is any indication, the Jackrabbits are very good.
Roschon Prince scored 23 points and Poly routed Manual Arts 86-12 in a pool-play game at the Pacific Shores Tournament on Monday night.
The Jackrabbits, ranked No.5 in the nation by USA Today, also got 15 points from Brandon Staton and 10 each from Jordan Bell and Kameron Murrell. They led 50-6 at halftime.
Citrus Valley 61, Lakewood 54: Jamal Watson scored a team-high 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Lancers in a loss at the Cerritos-Gahr Tournament.
Valley Christian 54, Archbishop Carney (Canada) 22: Dylan Koolmees and Stedmon Bryant combined for 17 points to lead a balanced attack by the Crusaders in their season opener.
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Maiya Griffin-McNair posted a double-double with 30 points, 13 steals and five rebounds to lead Norwalk to a 64-30 win over West Covina at the Pioneer Tournament.
St. Joseph 45, Ayala 44: Michele Pennala had 12 points and 12 rebounds and the Jesters posted a 20-point fourth quarter to edge Ayala at the Whittier Christian Tournament in their season opener.
L.A. Adventist 35, Eastside Christian 22: Janee Daniels had 18 points, eight steals, four rebounds and four assists to pace the Eagles to a season-opening win.
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Tiffany Castillo and Carolina Ornelas each scored a pair of goals to lead Artesia High to a 7-0 win over Whitney in a season opener at the Artesia Tournament. Stephanie Flores, Icseel Ortiz and Millie Herrera also found the back of the net for the Pioneers.
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Joel Atilano scored twice and Alex Martinez added a goal and two assists to lead Artesia High to a 6-0 win over Inglewood in a season opener.
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Unless specifically approved by the Royal Canadian Legion, readers of this newspaper will no longer see the poppy symbol as part of Remembrance Day advertisements.
A TC•Media newspaper publisher received a letter earlier this week from the Legion's Dominion Command to stop publishing any advertisements containing the poppy symbol.
Bill Maxwell, the secretary of the Poppy and Remembrance Committee, says use of the poppy symbol must be approved, noting that it is a registered trademark of the Royal Canadian Legion.
"Requests for commercial ads would not be approved," he wrote.
Contacted at his Ottawa office, Maxwell says the Legion takes its role as protector of the poppy image very seriously.
He noted that even local Legion branches must apply for permission to use the poppy image.
"It is our job to ensure it is used appropriately," said Maxwell. "Each case is judged on its own merits."
The Legion has issued a 62-page poppy manual that in part deals with issues surrounding use of the image.
In that manual, situations where usage would be considered by the committee include Remembrance-themed public service announcements, on church bulletins, for educational use, on veterans monuments and within commemorative parks, street signs and banners to recognize commemorative events.
In general, newspapers are allowed to use the poppy image for Remembrance Day features that do not feature advertisements.
Uses that the poppy image would not be accepted for include on any clothing items, music CDs, or commemorative items like car magnets. Tattoos featuring the poppy image are also specifically prohibited.
Maxwell says most people use the poppy image with the best intentions, but are unaware of the Legion's policies.
Western Nova Scotia group publisher Fred Fiander says the notice came as a surprise to him.
"We have been respectfully using the poppy image as part of our Remembrance Day features for many years," he said. "I'm disappointed, but we will certainly comply and I've asked our sales managers to immediately halt usage of the symbol."
Maxwell says most people are understanding and cooperate with the Legion when asked.
Maxwell notes that the copyright provisions do not apply to the use of the actual Poppy flower (with stems, etc.) except when the flower is used in the Remembrance context. Such usage would then be reviewed by the Legion.
Editor's note: This story has been updated with a clarification from the Legion. Our newspapers will be allowed to use the poppy symbol on our masthead, in Remembrance Day stories, veteran's obituaries and on any Remembrance Day coverage.


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News of the project, dubbed Last Box of Sparklers, comes three years after Sparklehorse frontman Mark Linkous took his own life.
According to "Rolling Stone," it's being put together by Box of Stars, which is a non-profit organization that works to promote awareness of mental health issues. They've culled together a lineup that, in addition to the Flaming Lips, also includes the Joy Formidable, Mark Lanegan, Mercury Rev, Cowboy Junkies, Phantogram, and more.
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Molina's has a large and dedicated fan club; it's certainly among the best Cuban restaurants in town. Thus Molina's black bean soup, as a staple of any Cuban cuisine, has to be perfect, and it is. Very hearty, a nice thick broth enriched with just enough of the right seasonings to complement, not overpower, the succulent legume.
The sun may have set on the British Empire long ago, but one of its key rituals continues weekdays at the Biltmore Hotel. The rapacious guardians of civilization knew that whether it be the languid tropics of the colonies or the drizzly comfort of hearth and home, nothing beats a good cuppa as the day turns dozy around midafternoon. Beneath the vaulted ceilings of this grand hotel's lobby, for an hour and half starting at 3:00 p.m., the tradition continues as high tea is served. It all begins with the raw materials from a 115-year-old English tea company. A gracious attendant wheels in a cart filled with teas accented by exotic flavors that carry names like Imperial Gunpowder, Afternoon Darjeeling, and Tippy Assam. The last of these is harvested each year, between April and June, from the Brahmanputra Valley in northeast India. Off to the side a woman plays piano softly. The server pours the tea into china cups, through silver strainers that are then placed into individual silver bowls. She brings fresh fruit and a selection of crustless finger sandwiches that range from salmon to cucumber. Next come wickedly rich scones made of fluffy shortbread dusted in powdered sugar. A dish laden with whipped butter and a complete selection of fruit preserves complements the pastries. At this point, rather than risk the perils of overindulgence, pause and appreciate the beautiful orchids atop the five tables, the plushly comfortable chairs, and, of course, more of that delightfully calming elixir. The last course arrives as if by magic, a plate brimming with confections: little macaroons, diminutive lemon tarts, and mini-pecan pies. When the $15 check comes, it seems a small price to pay for the burden of being civilized.
Just the name, written in big old-fashioned script above the entrance to this 32-year-old bakery, makes you think of sweet treats. And here there's an abundance of just about every Latin-American-style treat that can be baked. Homemade tamales simmer in a crockery pot by the cash register, and periodically a kitchen helper carries out fresh loaves of Cuban bread. In the morning and afternoon, people stop in on their way to or from work to pick up empanadas or pan gloria, maybe some pasteles de guayaba, cookies or cupcakes for the kids. The cakes at Bon-Bon are beautiful (it's best to order first and pick up later to ensure freshness), and the pies are dense and heavily crusted. The chocolate, coconut, and almond brazos -- a rolled log of cake that looks like an arm -- are festively decorated and even more fun for the palate.
Since Miami no longer is the nation's southernmost city but Latin America's northernmost, a yearning for Old South Florida cuisine rarely becomes urgent. But after a day gaping at gators in the Glades, nothing hits the spot like cracker cuisine, primo of which is barbecue. And the primo place at which to get it is the Pit, conveniently situated at the outskirts of the Everglades on the Tamiami Trail, miles before the road morphs into Calle Ocho. The décor in this small spot is perfect for a Florida barbecue joint: rustic wood booths inside, tiki-hut-covered picnic tables outside. And the food is even more perfect. This is genuine you-can-smell-the-smoke-for-miles pit barbecue, cooked slow over smoldering blackjack oak. The tender yet toothy ribs are terrific. But hard-core classicists order the $3.95 triple-winnerer: juicy pulled pork topped with crunchy, slightly sweet chopped coleslaw right on the sandwich, just like in North Carolina. And for noncarnivores, there's elegant fried fresh catfish. Among side orders, lightly floured crisp real onion rings are required eating, as are tangy-sweet barbecue beans. For dessert skip the overly sweet key lime pie and order another beer, since the Pit has imported Beck's and some Hank Jr. (or Senior) on the jukebox.
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When Picanha's opened a couple of years ago in the former Tark's, which was attached to a Dairy Queen, we thought it would be another restaurant serf, dredging the lower realm of the dining public for customers. We're not ashamed to admit we were wrong about this honest Brazilian eatery, which is named for the cut of rump roast called a pincanha. Indeed the eatery was so successful with both Brazilians and the uninitiated alike that it recently took its meaty linguincinha sausages and rich prawns sautéed in palm oil and coconut milk to a more conducive venue: the former Mark's Place. Now the Grille is even more packed, especially on Thursdays for Brazilian-style karaoke and caiprinhas, and on weekends for executive chef Edson Milto's traditional feijoada. And here we thought nothing could ever take the Place of Mark's.


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The Salt Lake Veterans Home has a new name.
It is now the William E. Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home, named Friday for a World War II veteran who long has advocated for the state's veterans.
Among those at a Friday morning ceremony marking the name change was James Koutz, national commander of the American Legion.
Christofferson, a native of Cache Valley, served in the Army, participating in several campaigns in the Philippines. Long involved in the American Legion, he is the senior member of its National Executive Committee.
He was one of the leading advocates who got the Utah Veterans Memorial Park built in Bluffdale decades ago, and he began working as early as 1966 to get a nursing home built. The 81-bed nursing home adjacent to the George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center was finished in 1998.
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Arctic Monkeys frontman bans mom from festivals
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Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner has banned his mom from attending any of the festivals he's playing.
He tells "The Sun" he just can't be as "naughty" as he might like when he knows his mother is somewhere in the crowd.
That's apparently what happened earlier this year when the Arctic Monkeys headlined Glastonbury and Penny Turner attended the festival to celebrate her birthday. Alex is quick to add that he absolutely loves his mom, but says they've reached an agreement to try not to mix the festivals he's playing and the ones she wants to see.
Alex and his Arctic Monkeys bandmates are set to kick off a North American tour this weekend behind their just-released album AM. The trek starts Sunday in Toronto. Along the way they'll play a handful of festivals, including both weekends of Austin City Limits in October.
Arctic Monkeys tour dates:
9/15 -- Toronto, ON -- Kool Haus
9/16 -- New York, NY -- Webster Hall
9/17 -- Boston, MA -- Paradise Rock Club
9/18 -- Philadelphia, PA -- Mann Center for Performing Arts
9/21 -- Atlanta, GA -- Music Midtown Festival
9/23 -- Chicago, IL -- Riviera Theater
9/26 -- Oakland, CA -- Fox Theater
9/27 -- Oakland, CA -- Fox Theater
9/29 -- Los Angeles, CA -- The Wiltern
9/30 -- Los Angeles, CA -- The Wiltern
10/1 -- Los Angeles, CA -- The Wiltern
10/4 -- Austin, TX -- Austin City Limits
10/5 -- Baton Rouge, LA -- Varsity Theatre
10/7 -- Chattanooga, TN -- Track 29
10/8 -- Nashville, TN -- Marathon Music Works
10/9 -- Birmingham, AL -- Iron City
10/11 -- Austin, TX -- Austin City Limits
10/13 -- Mexico City, Mexico -- Corona Capital Festival
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