Indians | Hafner idle
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:45:46 -0700

Indians.MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians DH Travis Hafner (shoulder) hasn't played in his rehab assignment all week due to shoulder soreness. The goal is for Hafner to return to designated hitter duties for the Buffalo Bisons Thursday, Aug. 28. Because of this latest development, which the Tribe is stopping short of labeling a "setback," Hafner won't be rejoining the club before rosters are expanded Monday.

Indians | LaPorta cleared
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:14:21 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians OF Matt LaPorta (concussion) was cleared for baseball activities and will play for Double-A Akron Friday, Aug. 29.

Indians | Choo goes yard Wednesday
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:06:50 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians OF Shin-Soo Choo hit his seventh home run of the season Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Indians | Shoppach goes deep Wednesday
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:02:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians C Kelly Shoppach hit his 17th home run of the season and drove in three runs Wednesday, Aug. 27.

Indians | Dellucci hot of late
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:17:21 -0700

Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians OF David Dellucci has hit safely in 24 of 34 games, hitting .298 with 20 RBIs during that time.

Indians | Carmona undefeated against Detroit this year
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:10:46 -0700

Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians SP Fausto Carmona is 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA in 13 innings against the Detroit Tigers this year.

Indians | Carmona to start Wednesday
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:27:34 -0700

MLB.com reports Cleveland Indians SP Fausto Carmona (6-5, 4.40 ERA) will start Wednesday, Aug. 27, against the Detroit Tigers.

Indians | Garko's streak ends
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:23:44 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko snapped his 11-game hitting streak Tuesday, Aug. 26.

Indians | Laffey expected to be recalled
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:46:30 -0700

Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians SP Aaron Laffey is expected to be recalled when rosters expand Monday, Sept. 1. He could enter the rotation, which would become a six-man rotation.

Indians | Could go with six-man rotation
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:41:37 -0700

Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports the Cleveland Indians could go with a six-man rotation soon, according to manager Eric Wedge.

Indians | Carroll goes deep Tuesday
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:43:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 2B Jamey Carroll hit his first home run Tuesday, Aug. 26, since August of last season.

Indians | Francisco hits two homers Tuesday
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:42:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians OF Ben Francisco hit two home runs Tuesday, Aug. 26. Francisco has 14 home runs on the year.

Indians | Lee wins 19th Tuesday
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:35:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians SP Cliff Lee won his American League-leading 19th game Tuesday, Aug. 26. He gave up two runs and six hits in 7 2/3 innings. His 19th win is a career high and he has now won five straight starts, and eight of nine. Lee is 5-0 with a 1.86 ERA in the month of August.

Indians | V-Mart could be activated this week
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:44:58 -0700

Sheldon Ocker, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Indians C Victor Martinez (elbow) may be activated from the disabled list as early as this week.

Indians | Hafner may not be ready
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:37:35 -0700

Sheldon Ocker, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Indians DH Travis Hafner (shoulder) might not be ready to come off of his minor league rehab assignment as originally scheduled later this week, according to manager Eric Wedge. Hafner is still feeling some soreness and could receive a couple days off. He is currently 4-for-13 with two doubles and three strikeouts with Triple-A Buffalo.

Indians | Lee struggles against Detroit
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:04:29 -0700

Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians SP Cliff Lee is 1-0 with a 7.20 ERA this season and 4-6 with a 5.46 ERA in his career against the Detroit Tigers.

Indians | Lee to start Tuesday
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:41:46 -0700

MLB.com reports Cleveland Indians SP Cliff Lee (18-2, 2.43 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 26, against the Detroit Tigers.

Indians | Garko extends hitting streak
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:23:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko extended his hitting streak to 11 games Monday, Aug. 25, with an RBI single in the fourth inning.

Indians | Jackson strikes out six Monday
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:22:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians SP Zach Jackson tied a career high with six strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings Monday, Aug. 25, despite suffering the loss.

Indians | Lewis records save Monday
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:22:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians CL Jensen Lewis recorded his seventh save in eight chances Monday, Aug. 25.

Indians | Sizemore blasts two homers Monday
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:13:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore hit two home runs Monday, Aug. 25, becoming the second player in team history to have at least 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a season. He is the 14th American League player in history to accomplish the feat and first since 2005. Sizemore has 31 home runs on the year and 34 stolen bases. His solo home run was his 18th career leadoff home run, which tied the team record.

Indians | Ginter activated
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:40:03 -0700

Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com, reports the Cleveland Indians activated P Matt Ginter (forearm) from the 15-day disabled list Monday, Aug. 25, and outrighted him to Triple-A Buffalo.

Indians | V-Mart hitless Saturday
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:32:54 -0700

Shawn Shroyer, of MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians C Victor Martinez (elbow) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Saturday, Aug. 23, with Triple-A Buffalo. Martinez was again in the starting lineup with Buffalo Sunday, Aug. 24.

Indians | Jackson to start Monday
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:55:32 -0700

MLB.com reports Cleveland Indians SP Zach Jackson (0-0, 5.17 ERA) will start Monday, Aug. 25, against the Detroit Tigers.

Indians | Mills leaves with injury
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:52:23 -0700

Indians.MLB.com's Shawn Shroyer reports the Cleveland Indians' first-round pick in 2007, IF Beau Mills (quadriceps) left the game at Class A Kinston Saturday, Aug. 23, with quadriceps tightness. He has hit 21 homers and drove in 90 RBIs in 125 games.

Indians | Chisenhall heating up
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:45:46 -0700

Indians.MLB.com's Shawn Shroyer reports Cleveland Indians first-round pick, 3B Lonnie Chisenhall, is hitting .301 with four homers and 41 RBIs in 55 games at Class A Mahoning Valley.

Indians | Sizemore plays at DH
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:23:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore served as the designated hitter Sunday, Aug. 24.

Indians | Gutierrez wins it
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:18:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians OF Franklin Gutierrez hit the game-winning RBI single Sunday, Aug. 24.

Indians | Betancourt blows it but wins
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:17:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians RP Rafael Betancourt walked in the tying run in the eighth inning Sunday, Aug. 24. He pitched the ninth inning and picked up the victory.

Indians | Reyes solid again
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:15:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians SP Anthony Reyes allowed a run on four hits, four walks and struck out four batters in seven innings in his no-decision Sunday, Aug. 24. He has a 2.22 ERA.

Indians | Reyes to start Sunday
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:53:33 -0700

Cleveland Indians SP Anthony Reyes (2-1, 2.60 ERA) will start Sunday, Aug. 24, against the Texas Rangers, according to The Associated Press.

Indians | Shoppach drives in three runs Saturday
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:13:22 -0700

Cleveland Indians C Kelly Shoppach went 2-for-4 Saturday, Aug. 23, against the Texas Rangers, with a home run and three RBIs, according to The Associated Press.

Indians | Perez earns win Saturday
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:04:28 -0700

Cleveland Indians RP Rafael Perez pitched one perfect inning of relief Saturday, Aug. 23, against the Texas Rangers, with one strikeout, according to The Associated Press. He was credited with the victory, and improved to 3-3 on the year.

Indians | Sowers struggles against Texas Saturday
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:03:21 -0700

Cleveland Indians SP Jeremy Sowers allowed seven runs on eight hits over 3 2/3 innings Saturday, Aug. 23, against the Texas Rangers, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out two, but earned a no-decision.

Indians | Lewis records save Saturday
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:55:07 -0700

Cleveland Indians CL Jensen Lewis struck out all three batters he faced Saturday, Aug. 23, against the Texas Rangers, to record his sixth save of the season, according to The Associated Press.

Indians | Team experiencing recent surge
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:08:38 -0700

The Cleveland Indians (60-67) have won 11 of their last 14 contests, and 23 of their last 37, according to The Associated Press. During their last five wins, the offense has scored an average of 7.6 runs per game.

Indians | Sowers to start Saturday
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:04:05 -0700

Cleveland Indians SP Jeremy Sowers (2-6, 5.46 ERA) will start Saturday, Aug. 23, against the Texas Rangers, according to The Associated Press.

Indians | Hafner expected to be activated soon
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:12:02 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians DH Travis Hafner (shoulder) is currently on a rehab assignment and is expected to be activated from the disabled list within the next few weeks.

Indians | Barfield expected to be activated soon
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:11:40 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 2B Josh Barfield (finger) is currently on a rehab assignment and is expected to be activated from the disabled list within the next few weeks.

Indians | V-Mart expected to be activated soon
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:11:20 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians C Victor Martinez (elbow) is currently on a rehab assignment and is expected to be activated from the disabled list within the next few weeks.

Indians | Lewis earns save Friday
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:09:55 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians CL Jensen Lewis earned his fifth save of the season Friday, Aug. 22, after allowing a leadoff home run.

Indians | Carmona strong Friday
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:00:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians SP Fausto Carmona threw six strong innings Friday, Aug. 22, to earn the victory. He gave up one run and six hits while striking out five and walking three. Carmona had lost three of his previous four decisions.

Indians | Sizemore becoming a leader
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:18:56 -0700

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore is becoming a leader. "He's letting more of his personality come through, being more vocal, taking charge more," Indians manager Eric Wedge says. "You hear him more in the clubhouse and in the dugout. He's even doing some teaching."

Indians | Huff could battle for closer next year
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:58:21 -0700

FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports Cleveland Indians P David Huff could battle for the closer spot next season. Huff is a combined 10-5 with a 2.39 ERA, 135 strikeouts and just 27 walks in 135 2/3 innings at Double-A and Triple-A. The New York Yankees planned to draft Huff in the sandwich round of the 2006 draft, but the Indians selected him first. The Yankees selected SP Joba Chamberlain with their pick.

Indians | Carmona to start Friday
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:43:39 -0700

MLB.com reports Cleveland Indians SP Fausto Carmona (5-5, 4.71 ERA) will start Friday, Aug. 22, against the Texas Rangers.