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Borowski designated for assignment
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:16:00 EDT)
Looking to repair their battered bullpen and get a better read on what the future holds, the Indians designated veteran Joe Borowski for assignment on Friday, recalling Jensen Lewis and Brian Slocum.

Veteran honored to throw out first pitch
(Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:07:00 EDT)
On Friday night, National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Charisse Stickney got the opportunity to represent all the men and women she's helped deploy overseas by throwing out the first pitch before the Twins-Indians game at the Metrodome.

Huff focusing on not switching on cruise
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:26:00 EDT)
David Huff allowed just one runner to reach base in his first five innings on the mound on Tuesday as the Bisons took a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth. But thats when he flipped on the cruise control, tossing Justin Christian a slider which resulted in a two-run homer.

Frustrated Indians finish up in Chicago
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:25:00 EDT)
A three-game sweep at the hands of the first-place White Sox, capped by Wednesday's 6-5, 10-inning loss on A.J. Pierzynski's solo shot off Masa Kobayashi, has placed the Indians a season-high 12 1/2 games back in the American League Central standings.

Tribe's 'pen soon may have new look
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:50:00 EDT)
Indians manager Eric Wedge hinted Wednesday in Chicago that a change might be made in the closer situation, as Joe Borowski is 4-for-6 in save situations with a 4.26 ERA since his May 23 return from the disabled list.

Tribe's closer situation looks tenuous
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:25:00 EDT)
Several times over the past two seasons, Indians manager Eric Wedge has been given the opportunity to fully endorse Joe Borowski as his closer in the wake of a blown save. On Wednesday, though, Wedge didn't take that opportunity.

Shapiro not shy about trade front
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:20:00 EDT)
General manager Mark Shapiro won't come right out and say the Indians have opened up shop on the trading front, but it's not difficult to read between the lines.

Cabrera has incident in Triple-A game
(Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:45:00 EDT)
Asdrubal Cabrera could face fines, suspension or both after an altercation with home-plate umpire Jason Klein during Triple-A Buffalo's game on Wednesday night at Dunn Tire Park.

Indians can't hold on to win in extras
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:20:00 EDT)
After Cliff Lee's eight outstanding innings resulted in nothing more than a no-decision, Casey Blake's 10th-inning solo shot gave the Indians the go-ahead, but they fell in 10 frames to the White Sox on Tuesday, 3-2.

Garko trying to make most of chance
(Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:45:00 EDT)
If it's any consolation, Ryan Garko feels better about his current 2-for-24 funk, which he'll take into Wednesday's series finale with the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field, than he did about his 0-for-25 skid in late April. And not just because this stretch includes the two hits.

Peralta finds groove in cleanup spot
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:50:00 EDT)
Shortstop Jhonny Peralta has taken fondly to the cleanup role he's filled the past week, as evidenced by his 5-for-5 night against the White Sox on Monday.

Wedge not ready to concede division
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:59:00 EDT)
The Indians are in the cellar, so it stands to reason that they should be sellers, right? Not in manager Eric Wedge's mind. Not yet, anyway.

Sowers, Indians sunk by White Sox
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:10:00 EDT)
One game into an eight-game road trip the Indians are calling "make or break" for their 2008 season, it's Break 1, Make 0. That's because it was White Sox 9, Indians 7 on Monday night at U.S. Cellular Field.

Tribe trying to change fortunes
(Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:35:00 EDT)
Eric Wedge didn't call a meeting to discuss the importance of this road trip with his players. "It's pretty evident," he said. As the Tribe resumes this set with the White Sox, Wedge is hoping the trip isn't going the way its first game indicated.

Mastny called up from Triple-A Buffalo
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:25:00 EDT)
Tom Mastny was called up from Triple-A Buffalo to take the place of Scott Elarton, who was indefinitely placed on the restricted list. Elarton called manager Eric Wedge on Monday to inform him he had to leave the team for personal reasons.

Mailbag: Tribe's trade options
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EDT)
What do you think is in the future for the Indians and C.C. Sabathia? How is Victor Martinez's rehab going, and what is he doing to get back as soon as possible? Beat reporter Anthony Castrovince answers these questions and many more.

Honesty a hallmark of Byrd's first book
(Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:40:00 EDT)
Indians pitcher Paul Byrd didn't sit down to write his first book, "Free Byrd: The Power of a Liberated Life," as a response to the human-growth hormone controversy that surrounded him last fall.

Trouble catches Laffey, Tribe
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:15:00 EDT)
Aaron Laffey found his way out of trouble once Sunday, but he couldn't do it twice as the Indians fell to the Reds on Sunday, 9-5.

Road trip likely critical to Tribe's plans
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:59:00 EDT)
Even though the Indians do have time on their side, another poor series or two could cause the Tribe to begin considering offering players to the highest bidder. This road trip might be the final factor in general manager Mark Shapiro's decision to buy, sell or keep things as they are as the trade deadline looms.

Tribe sluggers trail in AL voting
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:45:00 EDT)
Fortunately for the Indians, the voters aren't the only ones who decide the All-Star rosters. None of the Tribe's position players have much chance of getting voted into the Midsummer Classic.

Kobayashi adjusts to heavier workload
(Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:53:00 EDT)
Japanese native Masa Kobayashi has had to adjust to just about everything since he signed with the Indians early this year. After adjusting to American culture and the cold weather that lingered all the way to late May, Kobayashi now has to pass another test. Can he hold up?

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