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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:58:58 GMT

Yankees 4, Blue Jays 2: Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez homered for New York. A.J. Burnett has allowed just three earned runs in his last 27 1/3 innings.

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This Date In Baseball

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:14:27 GMT

1935-Tony Cuccinello of the Dodgers and his brother Al-for the Giants-each hit home runs in the same game to mark the first time in major league history that brothers on opposing teams connected for homers.

Choo's bats in seven as Indians beat A's

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:58:11 GMT

Shin-Soo Choo gave his high school baseball coach a fitting tribute. Choo learned before batting practice that his coach had died of cancer.

Indians chug past Athletics thanks to big night from Choo

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:47:40 GMT

Shin-Soo Choo homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 15-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics last night, snapping their five-game losing streak.

Abreu is newest bullpen candidate

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:30:09 GMT

Make room for one more. Nineteen of the 25 pitchers who have played for the Indians this season have made at least one relief appearance.

al inside pitch

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

"There haven't been any restrictions put on us," Ryan said. "I just think as we get closer to the trade deadline, we'll see what we might be able to put together.

Burnett beats Blue Jays 4-2

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

After he was knocked out in the third inning at Fenway Park in early June, A.J. Burnett vowed to improve.

Baseball Today

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:11:40 GMT

Detroit at Minnesota . A matchup of AL Central rivals, with the first-place Tigers throwing rookie Rick Porcello against the Twins' Nick Blackburn .

Wedge wants to hinder base thieves

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:59:00 GMT

Coming off of Friday night's win, one that snapped a five-game slide, Tribe manager Eric Wedge is ready for his team to go on a run.

Buehrle to make two starts before break

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:35:00 GMT

A slight rotation alteration made by the White Sox will give staff ace Mark Buehrle an extra start in the upcoming final week before the All-Star break.

Mazzaro settling into role with A's

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:30:00 GMT

Vin Mazzaro won't miss Interleague Play. Mazzaro hadn't given up a run before facing the National League, but was winless in four Interleague starts.

Oakland @ Cleveland: - Sportsnet.ca

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT

The Cleveland Indians might not be playing with much confidence these days. Facing the Oakland Athletics could change that - at least for a short time. Coming off one of their most productive offensive games of the season, the Indians look for a ...

Oakland Athletics (33-45) at Cleveland Indians (32-49), 7:05 p.m. - Sacramento Bee

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:39:00 GMT

The cellar dwellers from the AL Central and AL West will collide once again this evening when the Cleveland Indians host the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field. Toeing the rubber this evening for Oakland will be Vin Mazzaro, who is winless in his ...

Johnson's double lifts Mariners

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Rob Johnson doubled home two runs in the 11th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Friday night.

Chooa s 7 RBIs Lead Indians Past Athletics 15-3

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:57:48 GMT

Shin-Soo Choo gave his high school baseball coach a fitting tribute. Choo learned before batting practice that his coach had died of cancer.

Baseball Today - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:44:00 GMT

(AP) ? Detroit at Minnesota (2:10 p.m. EDT). A matchup of AL Central rivals, with the first-place Tigers throwing rookie Rick Porcello (8-5) against the Twins' Nick Blackburn (6-4). STARS Friday ?Albert Pujols, Cardinals, hit his club-record fourth ...

Cleveland baseball: Choo, Tribe clobber A's

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:52:53 GMT

Shin-Soo Choo gave his high school baseball coach a fitting tribute. Choo learned before batting practice his coach had died of cancer.

Burnett, Yankees win

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:56:56 GMT

Yankees 4, Blue Jays 2 A.J. Burnett scattered six hits over seven innings, Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez homered, and host New York opened the holiday weekend by beating Toronto yesterday.

Cleveland baseball: - Mansfield News Journal

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:55:00 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Shin-Soo Choo gave his high school baseball coach a fitting tribute. Choo learned before batting practice his coach had died of cancer. Then he homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs in a 15-3 victory over the Oakland ...

Hey Hoynsie

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:53:56 GMT

Got an Indians question? Send it in. Submit your question to cleveland.com/heyhoynsie , and Plain Dealer Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes will choose several to answer each Sunday here in the sports section.

Eric Hinske good pickup part for Yankees - Union-News & Sunday Republican

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:30:00 GMT

On a scale of national headlines, New York's acquisition of Eric Hinske pales in comparison to the Yankees' offseason acquisitions of great talents at staggering costs. It was precisely the shrewd, subtle addition the Yankees needed, though, in their ...

White Sox fight back - Chicago Defender

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:15:00 GMT

As I envisaged, just like summer, the real White Sox have begun making their presence known. After earning bragging rights in this year?s Crosstown Classic and taking the overall lead in the series, the South Side Hitmen are on a roll. Sure they ...

Indians designate Herges for assignment

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:49:33 GMT

Veteran relief pitcher Matt Herges was designated for assignment by the Indians following their 15-3 win over the A's on Friday.

Indians designate Herges for assignment - New York Yankees

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:26:00 GMT

Veteran relief pitcher Matt Herges was designated for assignment by the Indians following their 15-3 win over the A's on Friday. Although the club has not yet officially announced the transaction, Herges was seen saying goodbye to his teammates after ...

This Date In Baseball - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:04:00 GMT

(AP) ? 1904-The Philadelphia Phillies snapped the New York Giants' 18-game winning streak with a 6-5 10-inning victory. 1935-Tony Cuccinello of the Dodgers and his brother Al-for the Giants-each hit home runs in the same game to mark the first time ...

Eddie Murray tours Hall of Fame

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:40:19 GMT

The bright sunshine filtered through the glass cupola in the Hall of Fame gallery where Eddie Murray stood, illuminating the wall where his plaque will hang after his induction in July.

Blue Jays designate Adams, bring up Dellucci

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:18:11 GMT

The Toronto Blue Jays announced Friday that the club has designated infielder/outfielder Russ Adams for assignment and have called up outfielder Dave Dellucci from the Las Vegas 51's of the Pacific Coast League .

Triway Express in international tournament

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:27:35 GMT

The Triway Express 14-and-under team, which is made up entirely of Triway School District baseball players, will compete in the first-annual Cleveland Indians Charities Continental Cup International Youth Baseball Tournament today, Saturday and Sunday at Euclid Memorial Park.

If Cleveland's willing to trade Martinez, Boston's a likely suitor - CNN Sports Illustrated

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:23:00 GMT

Cleveland slugger Victor Martinez is hitting .313 with 14 homers and 57 RBIs. Indians higher-ups say they aren't likely to trade hitting star Victor Martinez . Not only is Martinez one of the better hitters in baseball, with 14 home runs, 57 RBIs and ...

Baseball Today

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:47:32 GMT

Detroit at Minnesota . Kevin Slowey goes for his 11th win when the contending Twins host the AL Central-leading Tigers in the opener of a weekend series.

From Little Leaguer To All-Star: Staying Off The DL

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:35:24 GMT

As spectators or players, America's sports fanatics love ballgames at every age, from kids learning the basics at their first tee-ball game to top athletes playing in the All-Star game.

A's reliever goes to bat for armed forces

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:31:00 GMT

OAKLAND A Fourth of July at the ballpark is usually a pretty big deal. Taking its moniker as the national pastime pretty seriously, Major League Baseball often does things up right on Independence Day.

Branyan And Gutierrez Continue To Produce

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:31:06 GMT

Russell Branyan and Franklin Gutierrez each played a key part in the Seattle Mariners' 8-4 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday night.

Athletics-Indians Preview - Sporting News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:23:00 GMT

It's been a tough first three months of the season for both the Oakland Athletics and Cleveland Indians. Although neither team is likely to make a playoff push over the final three months, the Athletics are at least starting to show some signs of ...

Will the Cleveland Indians lose 100 games for the sixth time in ... - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:09:00 GMT

Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer The Indians, led by Victor Martinez, are fourth in the American League in runs scored. Such production the rest of the way may keep them from losing 100 games. It's come to this: The Cleveland Indians are off today, but ...

Indians acquire RHP Winston Abreu from Rays for RHP John Meloan - Newsday

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:12:00 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) ? Right-hander Winton Abreu has been acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league right-hander John Meloan. The 32-year-old Abreu was brought up by Tampa Bay on June 14 and had a 2.45 ERA in two ...

White Sox beat Indians 6-2, sweep series - Chicago Sun-Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:57:00 GMT

CLEVELAND -- Just under two weeks ago, manager Ozzie Guillen gathered his team for a quick meeting, delivering a very simple, but honest, message. ''I told them, 'Hey man, play whatever games we have left [before the All-Star break] like champs ...

Meet the Man Who Saved Baseball Jose Canseco, The Man Who Saved ... - Washington Post

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:57:00 GMT

Right after news broke in early May that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez would serve a 50-game suspension for a positive drug test, baseball's steroidal sage, Jose Canseco, announced a news conference. The former slugger and best-selling ...

Today's Continental Cup soccer and baseball games postponed because of ... - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:18:00 GMT

CLEVELAND -- All of today's games in the AC Milan soccer and Cleveland Indians Charities baseball Continental Cup tournaments have been postponed because of the rainy conditions. Games will resume Friday as regularly scheduled. Tonight's Opening ...

Indians baseball: - Mansfield News Journal

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:15:00 GMT

CLEVELAND -- Jose Contreras feels like a complete pitcher again. The command, the fastball, the bite on his nasty forkball, it's all as good as ever. "I've got it back," he said. Contreras, demoted to the minor leagues earlier this season after an 0 ...

Major league baseball expands all-star game rosters by one pitcher a ... - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK -- Baseball is expanding All-Star rosters yet again. Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer Maybe Indians ace lefty Cliff Lee, despite his deceiving 4-7 record, will benefit from the All-Star Game rosters including 13 pitchers each. Each league will ...

Cleveland Indians baseball: Where change is never in the air -- Bill ... - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:17:00 GMT

Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer Cleveland Indian's mamager Eric Wedge argues with umpire crew chief Tom Hallion during the eighth inning of Monday's loss to the White Sox at Progressive Field. Nearly midseason, and Cleveland is held hostage. Down and ...

Gators in baseball update - Gainesville Sun

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:20:00 GMT

After sitting out nearly two months on the 60-day disabled list with a severely strained calf, Ellis returned to the lineup and second base on Sunday. In three games back for the Athletics, Ellis has already logged two home runs, one each in his ...

Chi. White Sox @ Cleveland: - Sportsnet.ca

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:57:00 GMT

Enjoying their most productive offensive stretch of the season, the Chicago White Sox are finally back above the .500 mark. The surging White Sox look for a season high fifth straight victory while trying to complete a three-game road sweep of the ...

Chicago White Sox (39-38) at Cleveland Indians (31-48), 7:05 p.m. - Sacramento Bee

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:24:00 GMT

A pair of two-game winners try to take a step toward respectability tonight, when the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians tangle in the finale of a three-game series between American League Central division rivals at Progressive Field. The White ...

Cleveland Indians afternoon news roundup - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:59:00 GMT

This is not a fire sale, the Indians tell us, but it sure stinks like one. Offers have come in for Cliff Lee. Speculation has the Indians putting Rafael Betancourt, Carl Pavano and Jamey Carroll on the block. That's all well and good, but it's badly ...

Whom do major leaguers least want to play for? Cleveland Indians ... - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:17:00 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre , second in last week's poll of managers players would "most want to play for," tied Wedge at four percent. All five managers have won at least one Manager of the Year award. Earlier this week, John Heyman wrote ...

Indians' Sizemore may need elbow surgery - NBC Sports

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:13:00 GMT

From Kevin Millwood resuscitating his career to Ryan Zimmerman exceeding all expectations, take a look at 20 of baseball's biggest surprises. June 22: A group of Colorado men show how baseball used to be played in its early days. KUSA-TV's Jesse Horn ...

ESPN.com: - ESPN.com

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:41:00 GMT

By Jerry Crasnick ESPN.com "We got beat by a great team. We've got a lot of young guys on this team. This wasn't the end of something. It was the beginning of something." -- Cleveland first baseman Ryan Garko after the Indians, one win from the World ...