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The Cleveland Indians announced Wednesday morning that veteran southpaw Oliver Perez was designated for assignment. Ryan Lewis of The Akron Beacon-Journal was first with the news on Twitter. Nick Wittgren is back from the paternity list, and Cleveland has designated Oliver Perez for assignment. Terry Francona said he's been having a hard time finding enough […] READ MORE
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber dazzled on Sunday. The Indians pulled off the win by a final score of 6-3 over the Cincinnati Reds. Roberto Perez hit a three-run home run. Meanwhile, Jose Ramirez launched his fourth home run of the year. While both of those were key moments in the game, the biggest […] READ MORE
Going into this season, the Cleveland Indians looked like a team that had taken a step back. After all, the team traded shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco over the offseason to the New York Mets. Furthermore, they were without Brad Hand at the back end of the bullpen. Combine those three factors […] READ MORE
So far through five games into the 2021 season, Jose Ramirez has been the anchor of the Cleveland Indians lineup. Ramirez, who is currently in the midst of his peak at 28 years old, made his debut with Cleveland back in 2013.Since that time, he has become a valuable part of the organization. To reward […] READ MORE
The Boston Red Sox concluded the 2020 season in last place in the American League East with a 24-36 record. Boston had lost outfielder Mookie Betts over the offseason and were under the direction of a new regime led by Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom. Pitching and injuries were part of the problem for the […] READ MORE
The Cleveland Indians are coming off a 2020 season in which they finished second place in the American League Central with a 35-25 record. The Indians did make the postseason last year, squaring off against the New York Yankees, but ended up being swept in that series. Last season, the biggest storyline was the lack […] READ MORE
Friday, the Cleveland Indians announced several roster moves. With Opening Day six days away, the Indians are starting to make final decisions about what their roster will look like to start the season. In total, Cleveland’s roster moves involved nine different players. Some of the moves were expected, while others were not. However, the discussion […] READ MORE
With Opening Day getting close, one of the storylines for the Cleveland Indians revolves around who will be the fourth starter. The Indians will likely only rely on four starting pitchers for the month of April. That is due in large part because of the number of off days (5) that month. As a result, […] READ MORE
The Cincinnati Reds acquired middle infielder Mike Freeman from the Cleveland Indians Friday. The news was first announced by Mandy Bell, who covers the Indians for MLB.com, on Twitter. Terry Francona said that the Indians sent Mike Freeman to the Reds. — Mandy Bell (@MandyBell02) March 12, 2021 Freeman, who turns 34 in August, had […] READ MORE
Tuesday, Jose Ramirez and Franmil Reyes of the Cleveland Indians returned to Spring Training camp after violating Covid-19 protocols. Both players worked out with the team at the Indians Spring Training facility in Goodyear, Arizona. Zack Meisel of The Athletic reported their return on Twitter. José Ramírez and Franmil Reyes are back with the team […] READ MORE