7.31.2011

Uh-oh, here comes Ubaldo: Tribe Make Blockbuster; Swap Orlando Cabrera

I had a near full charge on my battery last night when I entered Canal Park to watch Drew Pomeranz and Alex White pitch for the Akron Aeros. By the time I left, I had under 50% left. Thank goodness a foul ball wasn't hit in my direction.

7.28.2011

Tribe Acquire OF Kosuke Fukudome from Cubs

Abner Abreu Carlton Smith Kosuke Fukudome Trades 12:01:00 PM

The Cleveland Indians finally struck a deal for an outfielder, but definitely not the name anyone was expecting.

No-Hit and Five-Errored: Tribe Hit Season Low With No Hits

Alex White David Huff Game Recap Injuries Josh Tomlin Justin Masterson Los Angeles Angels Trade Rumors Ubaldo Jimenez 8:37:00 AM

What's worse... Five errors or Zero hits? I'm struggling to make a decision. Thankfully, they only add up to one loss.

7.27.2011

Stopped by the Best: Late Magic Runs Out for Tribe

Game Recap Injuries Josh Tomlin Justin Germano Los Angeles Angels Matt LaPorta Shin-Soo Choo Trade Rumors Vinnie Pestano 5:59:00 AM

This is where I yell randomly.. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

7.26.2011

Sleep Easy Cleveland: The Bright Lights of The Kip Show

Alex White Ezequiel Carrera Fausto Carmona Game Recap Injuries Jared Goedert Jason Kipnis Los Angeles Angels Michael Brantley Roster Moves Travis Hafner 6:15:00 AM

Light's shine bright, the spotlight is on, time for the Kip Show to get started.

7.25.2011

Letting it Fall: Carrera Drops Ball, Tribe Drop Two Back

Alex White Chicago White Sox Ezequiel Carrera Game Recap Injuries Jason Kipnis Justin Masterson Lonnie Chisenhall Michael Brantley Orlando Cabrera Trade Rumors 6:30:00 AM

Drop it because it's hot. Zeke Carrera's gonna create a new song here soon.

7.21.2011

Two Straight for the Mafia: Doing the Splits

Bullpen Game Recap Injuries Josh Tomlin Justin Masterson Luis Valbuena Matt LaPorta Michael Brantley Minnesota Twins Trade Rumors Travis Buck 7:00:00 AM

Know what I hate more than an Indians loss? An Indians loss that I don't get to see.

7.20.2011

Take that Bubblegum: Roommate Walking Off and the Baby in Left

Chris Perez Fausto Carmona Game Recap Grady Sizemore Injuries Justin Masterson Minnesota Twins Mitch Talbot Trade Rumors 9:15:00 AM

Pure...Anger... Pure...Rage! How could you not be angry?

7.19.2011

Double Down: Tribe Sweep Twins in Twin Bill

Asdrubal Cabrera David Huff Fausto Carmona Game Recap Grady Sizemore Injuries Joe Smith Lou Marson Mitch Talbot TV References 7:10:00 AM

I say... LOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!

7.18.2011

Bullpen Switch: Orioles Turn Tables, Split with Tribe

Alex White Baltimore Orioles David Huff Drew Pomeranz Game Recap Grady Sizemore Injuries Jeanmar Gomez Lonnie Chisenhall Mitch Talbot Roster Moves Shelley Duncan twithead 7:00:00 AM

What happened to the Orioles that we beat two days in a row and had lost nine-straight?

7.15.2011

Start the Second Act: Offense Comes Out Surging in Support of Masterson

Alex White Asdrubal Cabrera Chris Perez Ezequiel Carrera Injuries Jeanmar Gomez Justin Masterson Lonnie Chisenhall Manny Acta Mitch Talbot MLB All Star Game Roster Moves 9:43:00 AM

All I can say is, God Bless You Baltimore!

7.12.2011

Asdrbual Cabrera's Top 10 Plays of the First Half

Asdrubal Cabrera MLB All Stars 9:45:00 AM

Here it is... The ten best plays Asdrubal Cabrera has made this season in the first half. Does he have another half left in him? What will he do for his encore? And will he make one in the game tonight? Let's hope so!

7.11.2011

Step Away From the Cliff: Tribe Head Into Break On Down Note

Alex White Carlos Carrasco Drew Pomeranz Game Recap Injuries Jason Kipnis Jeanmar Gomez Mitch Talbot MLB Futures Game Shin-Soo Choo Toronto Blue Jays 6:03:00 AM

After a barrage of ninth inning power coins on Thursday, we find ourselves a little disappointed on a Monday morning having lost the final three to Toronto heading into the All-Star break. All is good though in Cleveland. Believe it.

7.08.2011

Pronk-Off Part II: Travis Hafner Does it Again

Game Recap Injuries Lonnie Chisenhall Luis Valbuena Orlando Cabrera Shin-Soo Choo Tony Sipp Toronto Blue Jays Travis Hafner Zach McAllister 8:11:00 AM

Power Coin! Power Coin! Power Coin! POWER COIN! That last power coin was shouted with incredible emphasis, if you couldn't tell. POWER COIN!

7.07.2011

All Hail Asdrubal: Gutty Defense, On-Point Masterson Down Yankees

Asdrubal Cabrera Game Recap Grady Sizemore Josh Judy Josh Tomlin Justin Masterson Lonnie Chisenhall Matt LaPorta New York Yankees Roster Moves Travis Buck 6:17:00 AM

I pronounce today is Asdrubal Cabrera Day. Today we celebrate everything that is good about Asdrubal Cabrera. Commence celebration. Break out the streamers, blow up the balloons. Throw out a runner at first base barehanded. Do something Asdrubal would do.

7.06.2011

Today You're The Bug: Failed Double Play Leads to Carrasco Meltdown

Asdrubal Cabrera Austin Kearns Carlos Carrasco Cord Phelps Dorssys Paulino Drew Pomeranz Game Recap Matt LaPorta New York Yankees Travis Buck Zach McAllister 8:05:00 AM

Splat goes Carrasco. Instead of the Mario Power Coin, they should play the Mario Die Noise. You know that one.

7.05.2011

Yankee Doodle: Austin Kearns Loves America and Beating Yankees

Austin Kearns Fausto Carmona Game Recap Injuries Josh Tomlin Matt LaPorta New York Yankees Orlando Cabrera Trevor Crowe Zach McAllister 8:16:00 AM

Happy Birthday America. Austin Kearns certainly salutes you. And for one night, I salute him for his greatness. Well, maybe not his greatness, but at least the greatness of his one swing.

7.04.2011

Mega Rundown: Tribe Survives National League Road Trip

Anthony Santander Asdrubal Cabrera Chris Perez Dorssys Paulino Fausto Carmona Injuries International Signings Michael Cuddyer Mike Cameron Mitch Talbot MLB All Stars Rumors 12:10:00 PM

The Indians went 11-7 in Interleague play. They nearly swept the Cincinnati Reds twice, and aside from a sweep to the World Champion San Francisco Giants, won all their series. Their biggest competition, the Detroit Tigers went 7-11. The biggest statistic is that the designated hitter is back in play Monday evening when the Indians face off against the Yankees.

7.01.2011

Manny Acta Golden Fedora of Greatness: June 2011

Asdrubal Cabrera Carlos Carrasco Carlos Santana Josh Tomlin Justin Masterson Manny Acta Fedora of Greatness 9:59:00 AM

You may have heard the term "Golden Sombrero" used in baseball talk. It is in reference to a hitter striking out three times in a game. Well on this blog, we have the Golden Fedora, which is far better and more coveted.

Minor Issues: Clippers continue to roll, Baby Louie Growing Up?

Akron Brett Brach Columbus Jake Lowery Kelvin De La Cruz Kinston Lake County Luis Valbuena Mahoning Valley Martin Cervenka Mike Rayl Minor League All Stars Ryan Battaglia Scott Barnes 9:12:00 AM

The Clippers rock, the Aeros are getting on track, Kinston and Lake County are off to first place starts, and Mahoning Valley is showing to be a pretty good team in the early going. Life is good for Cleveland Indians baseball.