The Indians Must Determine How Long Jake Bauers Has to Prove Himself

The Cleveland Indians’ first base opening was never as up for grabs as initially portrayed. It might’ve been, had Jake Bauers not been fresh out of minor league options. But the 25-year-old would’ve been released had he not landed on Cleveland’s opening day roster, providing him an insurmountable edge over prospect Bobby Bradley. This essentially … More The Indians Must Determine How Long Jake Bauers Has to Prove Himself

Game #59 Observations: Indians’ Luck Runs Out in 8-0 Blowout Loss to Pittsburgh

Maybe the Cleveland Indians just wanted to get one last clunker out of the way before the postseason. That’s an admittedly subpar attempt to find the bright side from Cleveland’s 8-0 route at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday night. At the same time, silver linings weren’t exactly easy to find in this one. … More Game #59 Observations: Indians’ Luck Runs Out in 8-0 Blowout Loss to Pittsburgh

Game #58 Observations: Indians Walk it Off Again, Top Pirates 4-3

Give credit where credit is due — the Cleveland Indians have reached expert level when it comes to late-inning drama. For the fourth time this week, the Tribe snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, pulling off a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday thanks to some clutch hitting from the bottom of the … More Game #58 Observations: Indians Walk it Off Again, Top Pirates 4-3