Welcome Back, Tito, Please Kick Our Butts

May 23, 2013

The Indians opened a four-game series in Boston on Thursday night. And despite Terry Francona’s best efforts, the Indians’ current hot streak and happy vantage point atop the AL Central was a secondary story to his first visit to Fenway Park since being fired as the Red Sox manager at the end of the 2011 season. Fired or not, September collapse or not, lost control of the clubhouse or not, …Read the Rest

Appreciating Drew Stubbs

Appreciating Drew Stubbs
May 23, 2013

It’s hard to believe, but a full quarter of the baseball season has come and gone. The Indians are in …Read the Rest

Pitching Again Falters in Loss

Pitching Again Falters in Loss
May 23, 2013

For pretty much the entire season thus far, the narrative has remained the same: this team can hit, but can …Read the Rest

Indians Bats Go Cold on Hot Night

Indians Bats Go Cold on Hot Night
May 21, 2013

Max Scherzer pitched eight innings of one-run baseball and the Tigers broke open the game in the sixth with two …Read the Rest

Fans Crossing the Line

May 21, 2013

Over at Waiting for Next Year, Scott Sargent keenly points out that following the Tribe’s dramatic come-from-behind win against Seattle …Read the Rest

That Wasn’t A Bunt

May 20, 2013

I try not to be a greedy person.  The Indians had already won three games against the Seattle Mariners this …Read the Rest

Week in Review: You Can See Forever From Up Here

May 20, 2013

My wife and I have spent the past two weeks moving into our new apartment. Let me just say that …Read the Rest

Success Against Elite Pitchers and What It Means

Success Against Elite Pitchers and What It Means
May 19, 2013

The Indians roughed up Felix Hernandez on Sunday, tagging him for 6 runs and limiting him to only five innings …Read the Rest

Great pitching and timely hitting lead Cleveland past Seattle

May 19, 2013

The possibility of yet another Tribe win against the Seattle Mariners suddenly looked a lot tougher considering who was pitching …Read the Rest

In Defense of Chris Perez: Statistics Edition

In Defense of Chris Perez: Statistics Edition
May 19, 2013

Note: I’m going to leave any emotional analysis out of this post. Fellow IPL blogger Chris Burnham hit that sentiment …Read the Rest

On Booing Closers and a Cranky Full(er) House

May 19, 2013

I’m all for getting annoyed when Rage comes in and melts down spectacularly. But yesterday felt like something different; like …Read the Rest