http://www.mail.com/organizations/23156-cleveland-indians.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/23156-cleveland-indians.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2101466-indians-perez-deletes-twitter-account.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians closer Chris Perez deactivated his Twitter account following two rough outings, and after receiving a slew of negative comments. Perez took down (at)chrisperez54 on Monday, not long after the two-time All-Star gave up a ninth-inning home run to Seattle's Endy Chavez. It was the second straight poor performance by Perez, who allowe... Tue, 21 May 2013 23:08:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2101466-indians-perez-deletes-twitter-account.html 2013-05-21T23:08:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2098732-indians-rally-to-beat-mariners-10-8.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Chris Perez was stunned, surprised and shocked. And he was hardly alone. The Cleveland Indians somehow pulled out a game they had no business winning. "Best game I've ever been a part of," said Perez. "It was the craziest, most fun ... obviously, it stunk to give up a home run, but it was still fun." ... Tue, 21 May 2013 01:29:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2098732-indians-rally-to-beat-mariners-10-8.html 2013-05-21T01:29:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2098808-mariners-blow-leads-lose-10-8-to-indians.html CLEVELAND (AP) — After four losses, three on walk-offs by the Indians in four days, the Seattle Mariners couldn't pack their bags and get to the airport fast enough. "Glad to leave," closer Tom Wilhelmsen said. "Glad to leave Cleveland." Talk about lost weekends. Despite hitting homers in the eighth, ninth and 10th innings, the Mariners made costly errors... Mon, 20 May 2013 22:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2098808-mariners-blow-leads-lose-10-8-to-indians.html 2013-05-20T22:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2096578-indians-blank-mariners-6-0.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Cy Young himself wouldn't want to mess with the Indians right now. Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and Michael Brantley hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs off Felix Hernandez as Cleveland toppled yet another former Cy Young Award winner on Sunday with a 6-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners.... Sun, 19 May 2013 21:21:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2096578-indians-blank-mariners-6-0.html 2013-05-19T21:21:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2074106-mlb-umpires-improper-call-as.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Major League Baseball said the umpires were wrong. The Athletics knew that all along. "We saw what we saw last night," Oakland manager Bob Melvin said. One day after umpire Angel Hernandez and his crew failed to reverse an obvious game-tying home run by A's infielder Adam Rosales in the ninth inning following a video review, MLB executive... Thu, 09 May 2013 21:42:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2074106-mlb-umpires-improper-call-as.html 2013-05-09T21:42:35Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2028476-cavs-fire-byron-scott-24-win-season.html INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Kyrie Irving was surprised, disappointed and deeply hurt. With everything the Cavaliers' All-Star guard has experienced during two seasons in the NBA, nothing prepared him for this. This was as painful as any injury. "I just lost my head coach," Irving said, his voice barely above a whisper. "This is all new to me right now. I'm ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:26:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2028476-cavs-fire-byron-scott-24-win-season.html 2013-04-18T22:26:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2024490-yankees-play-sweet-caroline-boston-tribute.html NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees paid tribute to victims of the Boston Marathon bombings by playing the Fenway Park favorite "Sweet Caroline" at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. Other teams around the majors did the same. The popular sing-along song has been featured at Boston Red Sox home games since 2002. The Yankees honored Boston, home of their lo... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:51:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2024490-yankees-play-sweet-caroline-boston-tribute.html 2013-04-17T04:51:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2024652-somber-red-sox-regroup-beat-indians-7-2.html CLEVELAND (AP) — They scrambled to put the jersey together, and then the Red Sox hung it proudly on the dugout wall. For nine innings, No. 617 with "Boston" above the numerals and "Strong" below them reminded the players of home — where they were needed, where they wanted to be. They were playing for much more than each other. ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:54:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2024652-somber-red-sox-regroup-beat-indians-7-2.html 2013-04-17T03:54:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2021072-hour-red-sox-win-explosion-marathon.html BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox and Rays were making their ways out of Fenway Park when two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon were heard at the stadium. The Red Sox beat the Rays 3-2 on an RBI double by Mike Napoli in the ninth inning on Monday in Boston's traditional Patriots' Day morning game. The game began at 11:05 a.m. and ended at abo... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:58:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2021072-hour-red-sox-win-explosion-marathon.html 2013-04-15T22:58:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2016446-indians-carrasco-suspended-8-games.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Another dangerous pitch has Carlos Carrasco in trouble again. The Cleveland Indians pitcher was suspended for eight games by Major League Baseball on Friday for "intentionally throwing" at New York's Kevin Youkilis, the right-hander's second penalty in two years for aiming at a hitter. Carrasco had just completed servi... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:49:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2016446-indians-carrasco-suspended-8-games.html 2013-04-12T21:49:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2014564-teixeira-swinging-yankees.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Mark Teixeira isn't dreading his next doctor's visit. He's actually excited about it. New York's star first baseman said he expects to be cleared to begin swinging a bat as early as Friday in his recovery from a wrist injury that will sideline him for the first month of the season. Teixeira has been on the disabled list since March 31 wit... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:51:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2014564-teixeira-swinging-yankees.html 2013-04-12T01:51:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2012136-rivera-thanks-indians-employees-memories.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Before Mariano Rivera answered questions from Indians employees he wanted to personally thank on his last visit to Progressive Field, the greatest closer in history had a request of his own. "Where's the drummer?" Rivera asked. He wanted to finally meet the man who has kept a steady sports beat in Cleveland for 40 years, the guy sitting a... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:07:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2012136-rivera-thanks-indians-employees-memories.html 2013-04-11T01:07:27Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2006060-francona-lost-opener.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Terry Francona has 80 more games to find his way to Progressive Field. His first trip was an adventure. Call it an unintentional walk. Cleveland's new manager said he got lost Monday making the two-block walk from his apartment to the ballpark for the Indians' home opener against the New York Yankees. Francona is living in downtown Clevel... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:42:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2006060-francona-lost-opener.html 2013-04-08T18:42:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1962766-matsuzaka-indians-roster.html GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Daisuke Matsuzaka will not make the Cleveland Indians' opening-day roster but plans to remain with Cleveland. Trying to make a comeback after pitching in just 11 games last season with Boston following elbow reconstruction surgery, Matsuzaka may accept an offer to stay in the club's minor league camp. The 32-year-old Japanese right-... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:43:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1962766-matsuzaka-indians-roster.html 2013-03-18T21:43:22Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1952966-indians-join-harlem-shake-craze-with-video.html GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have taken their swing at the "Harlem Shake." With new manager Terry Francona dressed as a big baby, Jason Giambi unrecognizable in a full-body green suit and Nick Swisher in an Ohio State football uniform, the team filmed their version of the viral video craze earlier this week. The short film begins with Fran... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:02:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1952966-indians-join-harlem-shake-craze-with-video.html 2013-03-13T21:02:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1927388-chris-perez-hopes-to-indians-opener.html GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland All-Star closer Chris Perez hopes to recover from a shoulder injury in time for the Indians' April 2 opener at Toronto. Perez was diagnosed Friday with a strained muscle in his right shoulder, an injury that could sideline him for a month. "The way it feels, just moving around, it gets better every day," Perez said Saturda... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 19:50:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1927388-chris-perez-hopes-to-indians-opener.html 2013-03-02T19:50:55Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1925386-indians-closer-chris-perez-shoulder-strain.html GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Indians All-Star closer Chris Perez could be sidelined one month because of a strained shoulder. Perez, who saved 39 games last season, will not throw for the next week to 10 days. Once he resumes his program, the Indians estimate he will be pitching in games in three or four weeks. Indians manager Terry Francona said he wasn't sure... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:16:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1925386-indians-closer-chris-perez-shoulder-strain.html 2013-03-02T00:16:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1897112-giambi-final-swings-with-indians.html GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Jason Giambi's days as a masher are mainly behind him. His muscular, tattooed arms are as carved as ever, but the hair around his temples is dusted gray. In the late innings of his career, he's a mentor. The stately slugger. And at 42, Giambi knows he's down to his final swings as a major leaguer. He'll try to make them count with C... Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:57:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1897112-giambi-final-swings-with-indians.html 2013-02-16T22:57:54Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1889096-indians-sign-rhp-matsuzaka-to-minor-league-deal.html GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The last time a team brought Daisuke Matsuzaka into camp, it paid more than $100 million to get him. On Wednesday, the Cleveland Indians brought him into camp to compete for the back end of their rotation with a deal that would give him a $1.5 million salary this season if he's added to the 40-man roster. He could earn an additional... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:21:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1889096-indians-sign-rhp-matsuzaka-to-minor-league-deal.html 2013-02-14T17:21:18Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1885090-indians-bourn-agree-4-year-deal.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Criticized for not spending enough on free agents in recent years, the Indians splurged on another star. The club agreed to terms Monday with outfielder Michael Bourn on a four-year, $48 million contract. It's the second major deal this winter for the Indians, who signed free agent Nick Swisher to a four-year, $56 million contract in Janu... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1885090-indians-bourn-agree-4-year-deal.html 2013-02-12T03:59:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1784420-ap-source-swisher-tribe-reach-56m-4-year-deal.html CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians' pitch to bring Nick Swisher "home" worked. Two people familiar with the negotiations said Swisher has agreed to a $56 million, four-year contract with the Indians, who used the free agent outfielder's deep Ohio connections to convince him to join the club. The people spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because Swisher must... Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1784420-ap-source-swisher-tribe-reach-56m-4-year-deal.html 2012-12-23T19:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1760062-choo-to-reds-bauer-to-indians-3-team-trade.html CLEVELAND (AP) — Shin-Soo Choo didn't want to be part of the Indians' future. So they're moving on without him. Cleveland traded the talented outfielder to the Cincinnati Reds and acquired prized pitching prospect Trevor Bauer from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in a three-team deal involving nine players. The Indians obtain... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1760062-choo-to-reds-bauer-to-indians-3-team-trade.html 2012-12-12T04:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1759988-indians-trade-shin-soo-choo-to-reds.html CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have traded outfielder Shin-Soo Choo and infielder-outfielder Jason Donald to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Drew Stubbs. The deal came Tuesday night. The Indians are working on other deals, including one that could include shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera. Choo, who has been Cleveland's primary right fielder for the I... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1759988-indians-trade-shin-soo-choo-to-reds.html 2012-12-12T01:14:00Z