With fans' support, Perez escapes jam in win
(Wed, 23 May 2012 00:20:00 -0400)
The Indians overcame an early deficit and Ubaldo Jimenez struggled with control, but posted a quality start in a 5-3 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday, snapping a 10-game losing streak to their division rivals.

McAllister aims to clinch series with Tigers
(Tue, 22 May 2012 22:55:00 -0400)
Doug Fister has pitched well since returning, but is 0-2 due to some shoddy run support. He will look for better against Zach McAllister and the Indians in the second game of their division series Wednesday at Progressive Field.

Acta visits Lake County on off-day
(Tue, 22 May 2012 18:41:00 -0400)
Indians manager Manny Acta spent the team's off-day watching some of the organization's top prospects at Class A Lake County Monday night.

Hannahan out of lineup for eighth straight game
(Tue, 22 May 2012 18:41:00 -0400)
Indians third baseman Jack Hannahan was out of the lineup for the eighth consecutive day Tuesday with tightness in his back. Manager Manny Acta said Hannahan would take part in all of the team's pregame activities, and then a decision would be made about his availability off the bench Tuesday night against the Tigers.

Smith claims public police report false
(Tue, 22 May 2012 18:41:00 -0400)
Joe Smith did not deny being involved in an off-day altercation when discussing the matter on Tuesday afternoon, but the Indians reliever claimed that the police report that has gone public is not entirely true.

Perez ready to move on from comments
(Tue, 22 May 2012 18:41:00 -0400)
Indians closer Chris Perez believes it is time to turn the spotlight away from him and back on the first-place Tribe. Perez made a stir over the weekend with some controversial comments about being booed at home and Cleveland's attendance figures, but the pitcher wants to move on.

Tribe chooses Hargrove as Draft rep
(Tue, 22 May 2012 12:56:00 -0400)
Former Indians manager and player Mike Hargrove will represent the team in Secaucus, N.J., on June 4 for the opening round of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft.

Inbox: How will Sizemore's return affect Tribe?
(Mon, 21 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400)
How will Grady Sizemore impact the lineup when he's ready to return. Would the Indians be interested in trading for Kevin Youkilis? Beat reporter Jordan Bastian answers these questions and more in the latest Inbox.

Duo locking down infield for Indians
(Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400)
For years, the Indians went through numerous pairs of middle infield defenders. After all the turnover, the club has settled on a new duo. Jason Kipnis and Asdrubal Cabrera have committed to their craft and are now igniting memories of a former Tribe duo that electrified the diamond.Jason Kipnis and Asdrubal Cabrera have committed to their defense and are now igniting memories of a former Tribe duo that electrified infield defense.

Offense struggles in finale loss vs. Marlins
(Sun, 20 May 2012 18:00:00 -0400)
The Indians' bats remained cold Sunday afternoon as they fell, 5-3, to the Marlins in the final game of a three-game Interleague series at Progressive Field. Cleveland scored a combined seven runs in the series, and dropped two out of three to Miami.

Perez wants to keep focus on Indians' success
(Sun, 20 May 2012 16:40:00 -0400)
Indians closer Chris Perez didn't back away from controversial comments he made about the fans after Saturday's game. Perez addressed the media Sunday morning, saying his feelings had been building for a while.

Ubaldo focused on improving mechanics
(Sun, 20 May 2012 14:40:00 -0400)
Ubaldo Jimenez says he has to take some time to focus on his mechanics to help figure out his inconsistency.

Indians stick by Damon amid struggles
(Sun, 20 May 2012 14:39:00 -0400)
Johnny Damon has not lived up to his reputation in his short time with the Indians. The team believes he can pull it together to help the Indians win.

Perez calls for more support from Tribe fans
(Sat, 19 May 2012 23:30:00 -0400)
After closing out Saturday's 2-0 win over the Marlins, Indians closer Chris Perez vented his frustrations with being booed by his home fans.

Gomez gives Indians great start in win
(Sat, 19 May 2012 20:42:00 -0400)
A fourth-inning home run by Asdrubal Cabrera and another solid outing from starter Jeanmar Gomez led the Indians past the Marlins, 2-0, in the second game of a three-game Interleague series Saturday afternoon at Progressive Field.

With more at-bats, Damon starting to improve
(Sat, 19 May 2012 15:28:00 -0400)
Johnny Damon did not have the benefit of Spring Training, but the veteran outfielder has now reached the amount of at-bats players typically receive during the preseason. That is one reason the Indians feel Damon's performance is starting to improve.

Radinsky thinks Masterson will improve
(Sat, 19 May 2012 15:28:00 -0400)
The way Indians pitching coach Scott Radinsky sees things, there is no cause for concern when it comes to the inconsistency of sinker-baller Justin Masterson. Radinsky believes the starter has simply endured a rough start to the season.

Santana puts defense on display vs. Marlins
(Sat, 19 May 2012 15:28:00 -0400)
After catcher Carlos Santana warned his friend Emilio Bonifacio that he shouldn't try to steal off him. Santana delivered on his warning after throwing out Bonifacio in Friday night's loss.

Smith can't keep Fish down, while Tribe cools off
(Fri, 18 May 2012 23:44:00 -0400)
Indians reliever Joe Smith had Bryan Petersen right where he wanted him, but a costly throwing error set the table for a 3-2 Indians loss Friday night at Progressive Field. The loss ended a four-game winning streak for the Indians, and spoiled a solid start by pitcher Justin Masterson.

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