Gomez aiming to help Tribe earn series win

The Indians and Royals are no strangers to playing close games, and the American League Central rivals will clash again on Sunday. The Tribe's Jeanmar Gomez opposes Jeff Francis in the series finale at Kauffman Stadium.
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Indians can't hit mark against Royals

Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Royals was marred less by the weather and more by the Tribe's lack of offense against Kansas City right-hander Luke Hochevar at rainy Kauffman Stadium.
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Kluber returns to Columbus for work detail

The Indians did not want Corey Kluber sitting in the Major League bullpen when the young pitcher could be getting regular work with Triple-A Columbus, so he was optioned on Saturday.
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Tribe finally solves Chen in series opener

The Indians finally found their way against an old nemesis. On Friday night at Kauffman Stadium, Cleveland solved lefty Bruce Chen and used a pair of home runs to claim a 5-4 victory over the Royals.
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Asdrubal exits with left knee contusion

All-Star shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera exited Cleveland's contest against the Royals on Friday during the third inning with a left knee contusion.
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Thome back in Cleveland where he belongs

It has been a blessedly surreal week in the life of Jim Thome. He's had seven days to process the whirlwind that was rejoining the Indians through a late-August waiver-wire claim. And yet, on some level, he still can't quite get his head around it.
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Tribe sending its ace to face rival Royals

The Indians are closer to first place in the American League Central at this point of the season than they've been in any year since 2007, and they'll look to creep even closer on Friday against the Royals.
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Indians unable to solve A's in finale

The lethargic, drained Indians managed just five hits on Thursday, falling short of a four-game sweep in a 7-0 loss to the Athletics at Progressive Field.
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Oblique strain sends Choo back to DL

Indians right fielder Shin-Soo Choo was placed on the 15-day DL Thursday, retroactive to Sunday, with a left oblique strain. It was Choo's second trip to the DL this season.
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Hannahan's heroics power Tribe to walk-off win

It began in August and ended in September. When the Indians and A's finally finished Wednesday night's marathon, Jack Hannahan was the hero and Cleveland walked away with a draining 4-3 victory in 16 innings at Progressive Field.
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Few callups expected when rosters expand

There won't be a mass exodus north on I-71 when rosters expand on Thursday. That's because most of the Indians' young talent has already made the trek from Triple-A Columbus to Cleveland.
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Ubaldo looking at fastball as key vs. A's

The Indians and A's square off Wednesday in the third installment of a four-game set at Progressive Field. Ubaldo Jimenez gets the start for the home team, while the visitors counter with Rich Harden.
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Hegan, Score receive Frick nominations

Mike Hegan and Herb Score have been nominated as candidates for the 2012 Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting.
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Caught in numbers crunch, LaPorta optioned

To clear space on the roster for Jeanmar Gomez, Tuesday's starting pitcher, the Indians optioned first baseman Matt LaPorta to Triple-A Columbus.
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Tribe options LaPorta to make room for Gomez

To clear space on the roster for Jeanmar Gomez, Tuesday's starting pitcher, the Indians optioned first baseman Matt LaPorta to Triple-A Columbus.
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Gomez returns from Minors to face A's

The Indians and A's face off Tuesday in the second of a four-game series at Progressive Field. Trevor Cahill gets the ball for the visitors, while Jeanmar Gomez returns from Triple-A to start for the home club.
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Brantley relieved to have closure on injury

Michael Brantley will have season-ending surgery in the next couple of days, but the outfielder says it isn't the worst possible conclusion to his season.
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Masterson solid, but sweep evades Indians

Bruce Chen baffled Indians batters, allowing just a first-inning run over 7 1/3 strong frames Sunday in a 2-1 Royals victory and erasing a solid start from Justin Masterson in the process.
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Indians open four-game series with visiting A's

After enduring a doubleheader Saturday against the Red Sox with multiple rain delays at Fenway Park, the A's are hoping to resume swinging their bats well when they open a four-game series with the Indians on Monday at Progressive Field.
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Indians lose Brantley for remainder of season

Michael Brantley's season is over after he was transferred to the 60-day disabled list on Sunday with a right wrist injury.
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Asdrubal, Thome lead charge against Royals

Asdrubal Cabrera launched a two-out, three-run homer in the eighth inning to provide the Indians with their 32nd comeback victory of the season in an 8-7 win over the Royals on Saturday.
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Masterson looking to finish sweep of Royals

Justin Masterson hasn't lost a start since July 24 and nearly tossed a complete game last time out, as both he and the Indians look for continued success against Bruce Chen and the Royals on Sunday.
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Asdrubal, Thome power Tribe past Royals

Asdrubal Cabrera launched a two-out, three-run homer in the eighth inning to provide the Indians with their 32nd comeback victory of the season in an 8-7 win over the Royals on Saturday.
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Hannahan enjoying hot streak at the plate

The Indians haven't kept it a secret that they added Jack Hannahan in the offseason for his defensive prowess at third base, and they're not complaining about his recent surge at the plate.
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Indians raise socks in tribute to Thome

Many of the players on the Indians' roster were in grade school when Jim Thome last wowed Cleveland crowds with his majestic home runs. That, however, doesn't mean they're not up on their history.
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Rally in seventh lifts Tribe past Royals

Jim Thome went 0-for-4 in his return to the Indians, but Jack Hannahan's RBI single sparked a two-run seventh that lifted the Tribe past the Royals, 2-1, in front of a sold-out crowd at Progressive Field on Friday.
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Role as elder statesman suits Thome fine

Nine long years after leaving Cleveland and five jersey switches later, Jim Thome's career has come full circle, as he rejoins the Indians franchise that drafted him as a gangly third baseman in 1989.
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Brantley, Tomlin added to crowded DL

The Indians placed outfielder Michael Brantley (sore right wrist) and pitcher Josh Tomlin (sore right elbow) on the 15-day disabled list Friday.
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With Thome in fold, Ubaldo faces Royals

The Indians will have their once-and-future slugger, Jim Thome, back in uniform on Friday when they try to revive their playoff hopes against the Royals.
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Castrovince: Thome back where he belongs

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Thome waives no-trade, returns to Indians

Cleveland's all-time home run king, Jim Thome, is returning to where he spent his first 12 seasons, as the veteran slugger waived his no-trade clause Thursday night and will rejoin the Indians.
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Tribe, Twins engaged in Thome trade talks

On Thursday, the Indians and Twins were engaged in trade talks that would result in kind of a homecoming for veteran slugger Jim Thome, who spent his first 12 seasons in Cleveland.
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Regaining confidence in fastball key for Ubaldo

While Ubaldo Jimenez's heater has dropped a few ticks this season, it is still plenty fast enough to be effective — if he's willing to commit to using it more often.
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Tribe reportedly claims Thome off waivers

The Twins placed 40-year-old slugger Jim Thome on waivers on Monday. The Indians put a claim on Thome on Wednesday, according to reports. The only impediment keeping the Twins and Indians from discussing a trade for the designated hitter, however, could be a claim the White Sox may have made.
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Tomlin scuffles as Indians continue slide

For the first time in Josh Tomlin's career, he could not finish the fifth, sending Cleveland on its way to a 9-2 loss to the Mariners. The defeat was the sixth in the past seven games for the Indians, who now face a significant deficit in the race for the American League Central crown.
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Tribe hopes for spark from Ubaldo on Friday

The Indians, who hope to revive their playoff hopes against the Royals, will send Ubalda Jimenez to the mound on Friday to face off against Kansas City's Felipe Paulino.
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Tomlin scuffles as Indians drop finale to Mariners

For the first time in Josh Tomlin's career, he could not finish the fifth, sending Cleveland on its way to a 9-2 loss to the Mariners. The defeat was the sixth in the past seven games for the Indians, who now face a significant deficit in the race for the American League Central crown.
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Phelps hoping to stick with Tribe this time

Cord Phelps believes the key to success during his second stint in the big leagues is finding a way to stay more relaxed. The rookie second baseman feels he should be able to just do that this time around with the Indians.
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Indians recall Phelps, option McAllister

The Indians on Wednesday recalled infielder Cord Phelps from Triple-A Columbus and optioned pitcher Zach McAllister to Triple-A.
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Espino pitches Clippers to IL West title

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Indians fall short vs. Mariners in nightcap

The shine from Shin-Soo Choo's walk-off, three-run homer in the first tilt of Tuesday's twin bill wore off quickly, as the Mariners pounced on Zach McAllister to earn a doubleheader split with a 12-7 win in the nightcap.
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Howard happy to give back as career begins

Dillon Howard and his family are eager for the right-handed pitcher to toe the rubber as a member of the Cleveland Indians' organization. Before he realizes his dream, however, he just has one stop to make: a trip to the dentist's office.
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Choo's walk-off homer caps thrilling victory

Shin-Soo Choo launched a three-run home run in the ninth inning, sending the Indians to a 7-5 walk-off victory over the Mariners in dramatic fashion on Tuesday afternoon in Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader at Progressive Field.
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Sizemore optimistic about a return this season

Grady Sizemore sounded optimistic on Monday when estimating that he could make a Minor League rehab assignment by the end of next week. Indians head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff appreciates the center fielder's hopeful outlook, but he isn't ready to jump to such a conclusion just yet.
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McAllister to face fellow rookie Vasquez in nightcap

In the nightcap of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday, Indians righty Zach McAllister will make his second big league start while Mariners lefty Anthony Vasquez makes his first.
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Resilient Tribe faces toughest test yet

That the other shoe hasn't already dropped for the Indians is a credit to this club's resilience and, yes, the state of the AL Central itself. And given that both of those trends have managed to hold up for three-quarters of a campaign and the Indians still have six games left against the Tigers, it's [...]

Perez falters in ninth as Indians succumb

Indians closer Chris Perez labored through a wild ninth inning, sending the Tribe to a 3-2 loss to the Mariners on Monday night at Progressive Field. Cleveland has now lost four in a row.
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Tribe watching waiver wire closely

With the Aug. 31 waiver Trade Deadline looming, Indians GM Chris Antonetti said the club's front office has been persistent in trying to acquire more assistance for the home stretch.
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Hafner hits DL with strained right foot

Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner snapped out of a persistent slump in the sixth inning against the Tigers on Sunday afternoon, but he also pulled up lame while trying to stretch out a double.
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Acta takes issue with ump's warnings

ndians manager Manny Acta was not shy about saying what course of action he felt should have been taken after Tigers starter Rick Porcello threw a pitch behind the back of Asdrubal Cabrera on Sunday afternoon.
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