Cleveland Indians

explanation of rankings and other team previews here 2008 Record : 81-81 Offseason Additions : Kerry Wood, Mark DeRosa, Carl Pavano, Joe Smith Offseason Subtractions : Franklin Gutierrez Ranks (MLB) : Line-Up - 4th Rotation - 18th Bullpen - 14th Defense - 2nd tier (out of 5) Baserunning - 1st tier (out of 5) KEY PLAYER : JEREMY SOWERS With their line-up, the Indians would be a shoo-in for the players, and perhaps the World Series favorite, if not for their shaky starting pitching. At the top, they have Cliff Lee, who might be amazing again, or might be a one-year wonder, and Fausto ... Read Full Story

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CHICAGO, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Asdrubal Cabrera's two hits and three RBI Saturday propelled the Cleveland Indians' 12-6 win over the Chicago White Sox. The loss prevented the White Sox from gaining ground on AL Central Division leader Minnesota, which lost 4-2 to Kansas City Saturday. Shin-Soo Choo had two hits, including a solo homer in the top of the first. Jamey Carroll hit a two-run double in the fifth for the Indians, who assured themselves of at least a .500 record with their 81st win this season. Winning pitcher Zach Jackson (2-3) gave up two earned runs and three hits in seven innings. ... Read Full Story

Caitlin Johnson, a Boston native, moved to Cleveland seven months ago after a four year stint in NYC. She's quickly learned that the Cleve is great place for sports fans. Cleveland is a true sports town. I don't mean to take shots at my beloved New York City — but it's pretty easy to be a sports enthusiast when teams like the Yankees have more money than most third world countries. Cleveland teams don't have that kind of cash. Yet this blue collar town remains true to its teams no matter how bad they are. (In the '80s, fans attended Indians baseball games with ... Read Full Story

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Kyle Davies gave up two runs and three hits in eight innings Saturday to lead Kansas City to a 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. Davies (8-7) departed after a two-run homer by Alexei Ramirez in the top of the eighth. Kansas City's Alex Gordon launched a two-run second inning homer. David DeJesus had two hits and one RBI. Mike Aviles knocked in a run and Jose Guillen had three hits for the Royals, who have won eight of their last nine games. Three other players had one hit or the White Sox, whose lead atop ... Read Full Story