Cleveland Indians News

Indians recall Sowers for start vs. Reds

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:14:16 +0000

Left-hander Jeremy Sowers was recalled by the Cleveland Indians to start Friday night’s game in Cincinnati against the Reds.

This is Sowers’ second stint with the Indians. He made a spot start April 26 against the New York Yankees, pitching 5 1-3 innings in a no-decision. Sowers went 2-2 with a 2.21 ERA in seven starts for the Bisons.

To make room for Sowers, the club designated outfielder Jason Tyner for assignment.

Tyner appeared in one game since being called up from Buffalo on May 11.

Tribe pitchers stay hot, shut down A’s

Thu, 15 May 2008 22:12:45 +0000

It wasn’t even a bad pitch that ended the Cleveland Indians’ scoreless streak.

An unearned run against Aaron Laffey on his own throwing error halted the starting rotation’s run of 44 1-3 consecutive shutout innings, but didn’t interrupt their string of dominant outings.

Laffey pitched the Indians to a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, completing a three-game sweep and giving the surging Indians eight victories in 10 games.

Rockies could be in market to trade Holliday

Thu, 15 May 2008 21:39:15 +0000

At 15-25 and a long way from 2007’s success, the Rockies’ next move may be a stunner, Ken Rosenthal says. Trading Matt Holliday.

Indians 4, Athletics 2

Thu, 15 May 2008 19:45:36 +0000

An unearned run against Aaron Laffey caused by his own throwing error ended the scoreless streak by Cleveland Indians’ starters at 44 1-3 innings but didn’t interrupt their string of dominant outings.

Laffey pitched the Indians to a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, completing a three-game sweep and giving the surging Indians eight victories in 10 games.

NL primed to take power from AL (finally)

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:34:27 +0000

The AL has been better for awhile (see: interleague record, World Series, All-Star games). But Dayn Perry says that could soon change.

Sabathia extends Tribe’s scoreless streak

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:04:26 +0000

C.C. Sabathia pitched a five-hitter and struck out 11 in the Cleveland Indians’ major league-leading seventh shutout, a 2-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.

Grady Sizemore and Ryan Garko homered off Joe Blanton (2-6), who lost for the fourth time in five starts.

Indians 2, Athletics 0

Thu, 15 May 2008 01:49:51 +0000

C.C. Sabathia pitched a five-hitter and struck out 11 in the Cleveland Indians’ major league-leading seventh shutout, a 2-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.

Sabathia (3-5) extended the scoreless streak of Indians starters to 43 1-3 innings since Friday. He tied his season high for strikeouts, walked two and won consecutive starts for the first time this season. He has a 1.49 ERA over his past five starts.

Sabathia tosses Tribe’s seventh shutout

Thu, 15 May 2008 01:41:54 +0000

C.C. Sabathia pitched a five-hitter and struck out 11 in the Cleveland Indians’ major league-leading seventh shutout, a 2-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.

Grady Sizemore and Ryan Garko homered off Joe Blanton (2-6), who lost for the fourth time in five starts.

Waiver review: Reds making overhauls?

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:51:50 +0000

In theory, we should have a pretty good idea of how players and teams will perform after six weeks, shouldn’t we?

Indians’ pitching claims another victim

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:20:56 +0000

The Cleveland Indians are trying to mix in some timely hitting with their stellar starting pitching and strong defense.

Paul Byrd and two relievers combined for the Indians’ fourth shutout in seven games and Ryan Garko delivered a three-run homer in a 4-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.