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Indians looking to cut down costly mistakes
Over its last five contests, the Tribe committed six errors and six wild pitches. Second baseman Jason Kipnis said there's no real way to explain an error -- or a bunch of them -- and he believes defense is one of Cleveland's strengths.
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Perez to be re-evaluated after Friday session
Indians closer Chris Perez endured a tough rehab appearance on Tuesday, when he served up three homers in a five-run inning for Double-A Akron. On Wednesday, Tribe manager Terry Francona told reporters that Perez was scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday.
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Santana continues to raise offensive game
Indians catcher Carlos Santana extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a second-inning single in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Royals. Over his past 10 games entering Wednesday's series finale, Santana is batting .324 (11-for-34) with four doubles and two homers.
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Chisenhall returns as Indians' third baseman
The Indians recalled third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall on Tuesday from Triple-A and optioned reliever Matt Langwell to Columbus. Chisenhall started at the hot corner and batted seventh against the Kansas City Royals.
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Francona likes catcher Santana's athleticism
Indians manager Terry Francona was asked about Carlos Santana's prowess behind the plate on Tuesday, a day after a wild pitch went through his legs and gave Kansas City the go-ahead run in the ninth inning of its 2-1 victory in the series opener.
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Indians' three-run eighth evens series with KC
Right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez didn't make it through the sixth inning, but the Indians' bats came alive late with a three-run eighth frame that produced a 4-3 comeback win over the Royals on Tuesday night at Progressive Field.
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Tribe fans look to win cash on 'Bucks on the Pond'
Longtime Indians fans Stephanie Jeffirs and Meredith Schuette were the latest contestants attempting to win cash in the latest edition of "Bucks on the Pond."
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Tribe's Perez eyeing Friday return to bullpen
Closer Chris Perez believes he'll be ready to return to Cleveland's bullpen on Friday after just one more rehab appearance. Perez is scheduled to throw an inning for Double-A Akron on Tuesday.
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Tribe playing it safe with Swisher's shoulder
For the second day in a row, Nick Swisher wasn't in the Tribe's starting lineup, as he was held out Monday with an ailing left shoulder. Cleveland hasn't ruled out placing him on the 15-day disabled list, but the club is confident Swisher will return on Friday.
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Francona favors pitchers' comfort with safety
Indians manager Terry Francona doesn't have a long term answer for how to more effectively keep pitchers out of harm's way in light of Rays starter Alex Cobb's recent concussion. But the skipper seemed concerned and open to any practical possibility that might cut down on future head injuries.
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Carrasco's strong start ends with Indians' loss
Right-hander Carlos Carrasco logged 7 1/3 strong innings and Carlos Santana belted his 10th homer, but a wild pitch by Matt Albers in the ninth allowed the go-ahead run in the Indians' 2-1 loss to the Royals on Monday night at Progressive Field.
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Kipnis, Kluber share AL Player of Week honors
Indians teammates Jason Kipnis and Corey Kluber have been named American League co-Players of the Week for the period ending June 16.
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Swisher gets breather to work through shoulder issue
In the fifth inning of Saturday's 7-6 loss, Nick Swisher aggravated his shoulder while batting against Jordan Zimmermann. Tribe manager Terry Francona said afterward that Swisher would be able to play on Sunday, but he wound up giving him the day off anyway.
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McAllister plays catch; finger sprain improving
Zach McAllister has been on the 15-day disabled list since June 3 because of a right middle finger sprain, and the Indians right-hander said the swelling has gone down and that he's feeling better every day.
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Pestano frustrated at himself after Sunday's loss
Vinnie Pestano didn't blame anyone else following a one-run defeat to the Nationals. Instead, he focused on his own mistakes, particularly the poorly-placed fastball that went over the fence in the ninth.
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Energetic Bourn excited about Father's Day
The Father's Day well-wishes rang out in the Indians clubhouse before Sunday's game, and nobody was more enthusiastic about the holiday than Michael Bourn.
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Clutch Kluber steals show with scoreless start
Corey Kluber outdueled Stephen Strasburg, getting out of a few big jams and striking out eight over eight innings as the Indians claimed the series with a 2-0 victory on Sunday.
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Santana, Reynolds needing All-Star support
Though neither Carlos Santana nor Mark Reynolds has ever appeared in the All-Star Game, both players are in the hunt to represent the Indians in New York City next month.
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Kids display talents at Pitch, Hit & Run competition
Aided by his arm accuracy, Jimmy Hickey was the top boy finisher in his age group Saturday at Progressive Fieldduring the Cleveland team championship level of Pitch, Hit & Run, a North American skills competition presented by Scotts.
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Perez to rehab with Lake County on Sunday
Indians closer Chris Perez, sidelined since May 27 with a right shoulder strain, will make a rehab appearance on Sunday for Class A Lake County.
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Tribe rallies from five down, but falls to Nats
After the Tribe rallied to overcome an early five-run deficit, Joe Smith allowed a game-tying homer in the eighth inning and Vinnie Pestano followed by serving up the go-ahead shot in the ninth in a 7-6 loss to the Nationals on Saturday.
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Tribe top pick Frazier 'sky high' after signing
Clint Frazier walked up a short incline, turned a corner, passed through the doors to the Indians' clubhouse and stared at the sight before him. There stood a gathering of Indians players, sporting bright red wigs reminiscent of the mop sported by Frazier, the organization's first-round Draft pick who signed...
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McAllister to begin playing catch soon
After a Thursday examination of his right middle finger, Zack McAllister will begin playing catch in about three days.
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Francona: Asdrubal to return as quick as possible
Indians fans who are uneasy about Asdrubal Cabrera being confined to the bench shouldn't have to worry much longer. The two-time All-Star is doing everything he can to put himself back on the field.
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Stubbs' legs give Tribe walk-off win over Nats
The Indians earned their sixth walk-off victory of the season on Friday, beating the visiting Nationals, 2-1, after Jason Kipnis' fielder's choice grounder scored Drew Stubbs from third with the winning run in the ninth inning.
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Kluber doesn't have to rely on just strikeouts
Corey Kluber has shown the potential to become a strikeout artist for the Indians, but he altered his style in his latest outing against the Rangers.
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Ubaldo, bullpen on point as Indians top Rangers
On a muggy Wednesday night at Rangers Ballpark, the Indians pulled off a 5-2 victory over Texas that resembled the kind of win that had gone missing during the Tribe's recent losing streak.
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Brantley seeks advice from former big leaguer dad
There was a time years ago when a young Michael Brantley contemplated becoming a switch-hitter. With his dad watching, Brantley moved to the other side of the plate and tried his hand at batting from the right side.
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Indians announce Tribute for Heroes finalists
Indians first baseman Nick Swisher felt honored to be a part of the selection process for Major League Baseball and People magazine's Tribute to Heroes initiative.
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