Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since 1994 they have played in Progressive Field (formerly Jacobs Field). The team's spring training facility is in Winter Haven, Florida, but will move to Goodyear, Arizona in 2009. The "Indians" name originates from a request by the club owner to decide a new name, following the 1914 season. In reference to the Boston Braves (now the Atlanta Braves), the media chose "the Indians". They are nicknamed "the Tribe" and "the Wahoos". Which is a reference to the mascot taht appears in the team's logos, Chief Wahoo.
Cleveland Indians Sign First Baseman Casey Kotchman: A Fan's Reaction On Friday, Feb. 3, the Cleveland Indians officially announced the signing of free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year deal. The Washington Post, amongst other media outlets, confirmed a deal between Kotchman and the Tribe on Thursday, Feb.
Cleveland Indians Ready to Go with Casey Kotchman on First: A Fan?s Take On Friday, February 3 the Cleveland Indians signed free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year $3 million contract, a day after reaching the agreement. In 146 games with the Tampa Bay Rays, Kotchman batted .306 with 10 home runs and 48 RBIs.
Identity Fraud Among Dominican Players Worries Baseball Officials 
The arrest of the Dominican baseball player who used the name Fausto Carmona on Jan. 19 has brought to light the problem of identity fraud among players from the Caribbean nation.
The arrest of the Dominican baseball player who used the name Fausto Carmona on Jan. 19 has brought to light the problem of identity fraud among players from the Caribbean nation. Cleveland Indians Acquire Right-Handed Bat: A Fan's Reaction News broke Tuesday, Jan. 31 the Cleveland Indians acquired right-handed batter Russ Canzler from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash. Canzler spent the 2011 season at Tampa Bay's Class AAA club, where he batted .314 with 40 doubles, 18 home runs, and 83 RBIs, stats which earned the...
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Plain DealerHoping for better health (and luck), Cleveland Indians trying to bolster ...Plain DealerBy Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer View full sizeAP photoInjuries to Shin-Soo Choo (above after breaking a thumb after being hit by a pitch from San Francisco's Jonathan Sanchez) and other prominent Indians in 2011 undid the team's good start.MLB preview: Cleveland IndiansMorris Daily HeraldIndians, LHP Perez Avoid Arbitration With PactWISC Madisonall 8 news articles »
Plain DealerHoping for better health (and luck), Cleveland Indians trying to bolster ...Plain DealerBy Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer View full sizeAP photoInjuries to Shin-Soo Choo (above after breaking a thumb after being hit by a pitch from San Francisco's Jonathan Sanchez) and other prominent Indians in 2011 undid the team's good start.MLB preview: Cleveland IndiansMorris Daily HeraldIndians, LHP Perez Avoid Arbitration With PactWISC Madisonall 8 news articles » Casey Kotchman, the Cleveland Indians' $3 Million Man: A Fan?s Take According to the Associated Press, the Cleveland Indians signed free agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year, $3 million contract on Thursday, Feb. 2. I wish I could get exited about this deal, but after seeing free agent first basemen like Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder...
Departure of a Star Is a Test of Faith 
As a native Clevelander and a lifelong die-hard fan of the Indians, the Browns and the Cavaliers, what?s left of my heart goes out to the fans of St. Louis.
As a native Clevelander and a lifelong die-hard fan of the Indians, the Browns and the Cavaliers, what?s left of my heart goes out to the fans of St. Louis. Cleveland Indians Have Potential Contract Battle Brewing with Cabrera: A Fan?s Take The Cleveland Indians have not gone to arbitration with a player since 1991. In that year pitcher Greg Swindell and infielder Jerry Browne simply could not see eye to eye on fair compensation for their services. This year, All-Star Asdrubal Cabrera is reportedly asking $5.2 million...
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Plain DealerCleveland Indians sign LHP Rafael Perez to 1-year, $2.005 million deal to ...Plain DealerBy Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer Chuck Crow, The Plain DealerRafael Perez avoids arbitration by signing one-year deal with the Indians. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Left-hander Rafael Perez has signed a one-year deal with the Indians to avoid arbitration.Asdrubal Cabrera, Cleveland Indians Have Multi-Year Deal On The Table ...SB NationCleveland reliever Rafael Perez agrees at $2005000, avoids arbitrationWashington PostIndians avoid arbitration with PerezChicago TribuneWMFD.comall 120 news articles »
Plain DealerCleveland Indians sign LHP Rafael Perez to 1-year, $2.005 million deal to ...Plain DealerBy Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer Chuck Crow, The Plain DealerRafael Perez avoids arbitration by signing one-year deal with the Indians. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Left-hander Rafael Perez has signed a one-year deal with the Indians to avoid arbitration.Asdrubal Cabrera, Cleveland Indians Have Multi-Year Deal On The Table ...SB NationCleveland reliever Rafael Perez agrees at $2005000, avoids arbitrationWashington PostIndians avoid arbitration with PerezChicago TribuneWMFD.comall 120 news articles » Fan's Take: Solace for Cleveland Indians Pitcher Fausto Carmona The Fausto Carmona saga continues to unfold in Cleveland, but at the very least the starter can take solace knowing other Cleveland Indians faced equally or more embarrassing off-field blunders previously. The right-hander initially came under the media spotlight after getting...
Tigers? Rout Widens Gap Over Indians Detroit?s 10-1 victory in Cleveland dropped the Indians eight and a half games back in the American League Central.
Cleveland Indians? Fausto Carmona Placed on Restricted List: A Fan?s Reaction The Cleveland Indians have placed Fausto Carmona on the restricted list, meaning he will not count against the 25- or 40-man roster, nor will he be paid until he is able to report. The Indians are set to open spring training beginning in February.
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A Graphic Look at the Window to Win: Cleveland IndiansBeyond the Box ScoreEigtth in the series, we look at the Cleveland Indians. Ranked 27th overall by John Sickels, they have 0 A-rated prospects, 3 B-rated prospects, and 18 that are C-rated. Here's what Sickels says about their abundance of C-rated talent: Indians fans may ...
Cleveland Indians Need Not Worry About Prince Fielder: A Fan?s Take The sheer panic and disgust begins for fans of the Cleveland Indians. Immediately after free-agent Prince Fielder agreed in principal to a nine-year, $214 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, my Twitter, Facebook page, and email inbox became flooded with questions as to my...
Hochevar Leads Royals Past Indians Luke Hochevar pitched eight innings of three-hit ball and the Kansas City Royals handed the Cleveland Indians a costly loss, 5-1 on Saturday night.
MLB 2012 Cleveland Indians Home Schedule at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio The Cleveland Indians have much to get excited about this season at Progressive Field. Many memories were made in 2011 and plenty more will be created this upcoming season. Will this be the year Asdrubal Cabrera, Carlos Santana, and Justin Masterson lead the Indians to an AL...
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Standard SpeakerCleveland Indians acquire INF/OF Russ Canzler from Tampa Bay; was minor league ...Washington PostCLEVELAND ? The Indians have added an MVP to their roster, and a possible replacement at first base. Cleveland acquired versatile Russ Canzler, the top player in the International League last season, on Tuesday from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash.Canzler traded to Indians for cashStandard SpeakerIndians acquire Canzler from RaysChicago TribuneIndians acquire INF/OF Russ Canzler from the Tampa Bay RaysIndians.comall 168 news articles »
Standard SpeakerCleveland Indians acquire INF/OF Russ Canzler from Tampa Bay; was minor league ...Washington PostCLEVELAND ? The Indians have added an MVP to their roster, and a possible replacement at first base. Cleveland acquired versatile Russ Canzler, the top player in the International League last season, on Tuesday from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash.Canzler traded to Indians for cashStandard SpeakerIndians acquire Canzler from RaysChicago TribuneIndians acquire INF/OF Russ Canzler from the Tampa Bay RaysIndians.comall 168 news articles » Cleveland Indians gear up for spring training The Cleveland Indians are getting ready for spring training.
Red Sox Sellout Streak Will Hit 700 Games on Friday 
It has been more than eight years since a seat went unsold at Fenway Park, a sellout streak that saw some of the team?s biggest moments.
It has been more than eight years since a seat went unsold at Fenway Park, a sellout streak that saw some of the team?s biggest moments. US Consulate backtracks on comments in regard to Cleveland Indians pitcher ... - Plain Dealer ![](http://="//nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/eohCd5ahQsHsHM/6.jpg")
Plain DealerUS Consulate backtracks on comments in regard to Cleveland Indians pitcher ...Plain DealerBy Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio ? On Tuesday, it appeared the Indians pitcher formerly known as Fausto Carmona was a step closer to joining his team in the United States. The movement may have been premature.and more »
Plain DealerUS Consulate backtracks on comments in regard to Cleveland Indians pitcher ...Plain DealerBy Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio ? On Tuesday, it appeared the Indians pitcher formerly known as Fausto Carmona was a step closer to joining his team in the United States. The movement may have been premature.and more » Thome Goes Hitless in Return, but Indians Win 
Thome received a roaring ovation when he came up for the first time Friday. Holding ?Welcome Thome? signs, fans were on their feet long before he left the dugout and walked to the plate.
Thome received a roaring ovation when he came up for the first time Friday. Holding ?Welcome Thome? signs, fans were on their feet long before he left the dugout and walked to the plate. Cleveland Indians acquire INF/OF Russ Canzler from Rays for cash - Plain Dealer ![](http://="//nt1.ggpht.com/news/tbn/ebduMNh04dEuoM/6.jpg")
Plain DealerCleveland Indians acquire INF/OF Russ Canzler from Rays for cashPlain DealerBy Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer View full sizeAP PhotoThe Tribe acquired Russ Canzler, the 2011 International League Most Valuable Player, from the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Indians acquired right-handed hitting Russ Canzler from ...Indians acquire first baseman Russ Canzler from Tampa BayGant DailyRays deal Russ Canzler to Indians for cashTbo.comall 7 news articles »
Plain DealerCleveland Indians acquire INF/OF Russ Canzler from Rays for cashPlain DealerBy Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer View full sizeAP PhotoThe Tribe acquired Russ Canzler, the 2011 International League Most Valuable Player, from the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Indians acquired right-handed hitting Russ Canzler from ...Indians acquire first baseman Russ Canzler from Tampa BayGant DailyRays deal Russ Canzler to Indians for cashTbo.comall 7 news articles » Thome Returning to Indians 
Thome spent 12 seasons with Cleveland from 1991-2002, hitting a team-record 334 homers and helping the Indians get to two World Series.
Thome spent 12 seasons with Cleveland from 1991-2002, hitting a team-record 334 homers and helping the Indians get to two World Series. Does Trevor Crowe still have a chance with the Cleveland Indians? Hey, Hoynsie! - Plain Dealer ![](http://="//nt1.ggpht.com/news/tbn/Kb_2HjAKXxOwOM/6.jpg")
Plain DealerDoes Trevor Crowe still have a chance with the Cleveland Indians? Hey, Hoynsie!Plain DealerIt's not going to overshadow the Tigers signing Prince Fielder. It seems like the Indians are banking on their young players who joined the team in the last couple of years improving to where they can help carry the team this year. Cleveland Indians ...
Plain DealerDoes Trevor Crowe still have a chance with the Cleveland Indians? Hey, Hoynsie!Plain DealerIt's not going to overshadow the Tigers signing Prince Fielder. It seems like the Indians are banking on their young players who joined the team in the last couple of years improving to where they can help carry the team this year. Cleveland Indians ... Tigers Beat the Rays, but Not by Much Brad Penny pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Alex Avila had a run-scoring single and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 2-1, on Tuesday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.
EXTRA BASES; Thome's Success Rooted in a Simple Suggestion PHILADELPHIA - When Jim Thome and Ryan Howard come to the plate, they dig their spikes into the left-hander's batter's box, keeping the left foot closer to the plate than the right foot. They extend their right arm, pointing the bat menacingly to some distant spot beyond the center-field wall, like a samurai offering his sword to the pitcher. Thome, who belted his 600th career homer last week, and Howard, who had 279 entering Friday, both learned from a master.
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Bleacher ReportCleveland Indians avoid salary arbitration, agree to 1-year contracts with 5 ...Washington PostThe Cleveland Indians wasted no time in avoiding salary arbitration with key players Tuesday, agreeing to terms on one-year contracts for 2012 with right fielder Shin-Soo Choo, All-Star closer Chris Perez, starter Justin Masterson, reliever Joe Smith ...Cleveland Indians likely facing some arbitration challengesPlain DealerCleveland Indians Mailbag: All-Star Chris Perez on Twitter, Mafia, Fans & MoreBleacher ReportIndians avoid arbitration with Choo, four othersFox NewsGant Daily -ESPNall 201 news articles »
Bleacher ReportCleveland Indians avoid salary arbitration, agree to 1-year contracts with 5 ...Washington PostThe Cleveland Indians wasted no time in avoiding salary arbitration with key players Tuesday, agreeing to terms on one-year contracts for 2012 with right fielder Shin-Soo Choo, All-Star closer Chris Perez, starter Justin Masterson, reliever Joe Smith ...Cleveland Indians likely facing some arbitration challengesPlain DealerCleveland Indians Mailbag: All-Star Chris Perez on Twitter, Mafia, Fans & MoreBleacher ReportIndians avoid arbitration with Choo, four othersFox NewsGant Daily -ESPNall 201 news articles » Tigers and Indians Race to Forget the Past The Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians have not experienced much success in recent seasons, but they are now fighting for the A.L. Central title.
Justin Verlander Ensures Tigers Avoid Sweep by Indians 
Justin Verlander gave Detroit exactly what it needed, becoming baseball?s first 17-game winner as the division-leading Tigers beat the host Indians to avoid being swept and open a three-game lead in the A.L. Central.
Justin Verlander gave Detroit exactly what it needed, becoming baseball?s first 17-game winner as the division-leading Tigers beat the host Indians to avoid being swept and open a three-game lead in the A.L. Central. True Throwback - Rays and Royals Play in Under 2 Hours 
On Tuesday night, Tampa Bay beat Kansas City, 4-0, in 1 hour and 53 minutes; it is the only game so far this season to clock in under two hours.
On Tuesday night, Tampa Bay beat Kansas City, 4-0, in 1 hour and 53 minutes; it is the only game so far this season to clock in under two hours. For Yankees? Teixeira, Would-Be Hits Are Swallowed by a Shift 
Mark Teixeira?s dip in batting average could be partly attributed to defensive alignments opposing teams use when he bats left-handed.
Mark Teixeira?s dip in batting average could be partly attributed to defensive alignments opposing teams use when he bats left-handed. Casey McGehee?s Homers Boost Brewers 
McGehee, the Brewers? third baseman, homered three times and Milwaukee rallied at home to beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 10-5, and add to their National League Central lead.
McGehee, the Brewers? third baseman, homered three times and Milwaukee rallied at home to beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 10-5, and add to their National League Central lead. | |
