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Hosmer agrees to deal with Cubs (source)

CHICAGO -- The Cubs might have their first baseman of the future already in hand in slugging prospect Matt Mervis, but that hasn't prevented the club from addressing the clear need for reinforcements at that position for the upcoming campaign. On Wednesday, a source told MLB.com that the Cubs reached → Read More

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Taillon agrees to 4-year, $68 million deal with Cubs (source)

SAN DIEGO -- The Cubs entered this offseason with the goal of adding at least one impact arm to a rotation rife with question marks. The North Siders zeroed in on free agent Jameson Taillon from the jump and pushed a deal up to the finish line late Tuesday night. → Read More

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Former MVP Bellinger agrees to deal with Cubs (source)

SAN DIEGO -- Cubs manager David Ross was doing a segment on MLB Network on Tuesday afternoon when news broke that free-agent center fielder Cody Bellinger had agreed to a deal with Chicago. Host Kevin Millar broke the news to Ross on air. "Really?" Ross said with a smile. "Nice. → Read More

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Seiya Suzuki, Cubs agree on 5-year deal (source)

MESA, Ariz. -- It was only two days ago that Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said he never assumes any significant negotiations reach the finish line. This is no ordinary transaction period. Things are moving fast. By early Wednesday morning, the Cubs had reached an agreement with slugging → Read More

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Josh Donaldson traded to Indians

CLEVELAND -- With a World Series crown in mind, the Indians pulled off a blockbuster deal on Friday night, reeling in Blue Jays star Josh Donaldson. Standing at his locker, Edwin Encarnacion's eyes widened and the Indians' slugger smiled at the mention of his former teammate's name. Encarnacion knows first-hand the kind of impact Donaldson can have on a team. → Read More

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Francisco Lindor focused on World Series title

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Francisco Lindor had not stopped thinking about the Indians' early exit from the October stage last season. The star shortstop still has a pit in his stomach at the thought of how close they came to winning the World Series two years ago. This spring, one word is on Lindor's mind. → Read More

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Indians to stop using Chief Wahoo logo

CLEVELAND -- A point of contention for some and beloved by others, the Chief Wahoo logo will be removed from Cleveland's uniforms beginning with the 2019 season. On Monday, Major League Baseball announced that the Indians will discontinue the use of the divisive logo on their uniforms after the 2018 campaign. The decision was made mutually by MLB and the team, which had been working together to… → Read More

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Francisco Lindor on making R.B.I. 18 cover

CLEVELAND -- After setting down an oversized rendering of the new R.B.I. Baseball 18 cover at Tribe Fest this weekend, Francisco Lindor was asked if he is as good at video games as he is at playing shortstop for the Indians. Lindor did not hesitate at all with his answer. "I'll take on anybody," said Lindor, who then laughed. "No, my nephew beats me all the time." → Read More

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Indians 22-game win streak lives on in history

CLEVELAND -- When the streak was over, when the Indians finally lost again, the crowd inside Progressive Field rose to its feet for a chills-inducing standing ovation on that warm September night in Cleveland. This was history and everyone in attendance took a moment to soak in the moment. That included those inside the Indians' dugout down the third-base line. Manager Terry Francona moved up… → Read More

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Yankees defeat Indians in ALDS

CLEVELAND -- Didi Gregorius homered twice, CC Sabathia rolled back the clock with nine strikeouts before turning it over to the bullpen in the fifth inning and the Yankees completed their historic comeback from a daunting deficit, advancing past the Indians with a 5-2 victory on Wednesday night in Game 5 of the American League Division Series presented by Doosan. → Read More

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Mike Clevenger leads Indians to win vs. Angels

ANAHEIM -- Mike Clevinger enjoyed some revenge against his former club on Tuesday night, tossing six innings of one-run ball to lead the Indians to a 6-3 win over the Angels in their series opener at Angel Stadium. Clevinger, whom the Angels traded to Cleveland in exchange for reliever Vinnie Pestano in 2014, held the Halos hitless through the first four innings before yielding a leadoff single… → Read More

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Indians walk off, extend win streak to 22

CLEVELAND -- Jay Bruce did all he could to stay on his feet as his teammates doused him in water and baby powder while pulling at his jersey in an historic mob scene on Thursday night. The Royals put up an admirable fight, but the veteran outfielder delivered the knockout blow that kept the Indians' incredible streak going. • Gear up for October: Buy Tribe postseason gear → Read More

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Indians win 20th straight on Kluber's shutout

CLEVELAND -- Indians ace Corey Kluber was brilliant on Tuesday night, and he needed to be in order for Cleveland to rewrite baseball's record book. Kluber spun a complete game to guide Cleveland to a 2-0 victory, extending the Indians' club-record winning streak to 20 games. That moved the Tribe into a tie with the 2002 A's for the longest run of consecutive wins in American League history, and… → Read More

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Indians rout Tigers, winning streak hits 19

CLEVELAND -- One of the more remarkable aspects of the Indians' winning streak has been the level of dominance. That continued on Monday night, and now Cleveland is on the cusp of equaling one of the most famous streaks in baseball history. With an 11-0 rout of the Tigers at Progressive Field, the Indians extended their franchise-record run to 19 consecutive victories. Carlos Carrasco kept the… → Read More

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Indians sweep Orioles, win 18th straight

CLEVELAND -- The Indians are no longer just chasing history. With 18 consecutive wins in the books, Cleveland now has its sights on the best record in baseball. On Sunday night, the Indians extended their franchise-record winning streak with a 3-2 win over the Orioles, courtesy of homers from Francisco Lindor and Roberto Perez and a solid start by Trevor Bauer. With the victory, Cleveland became… → Read More

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Indians extend winning streak to 17 games

CLEVELAND -- Another day, another win for an Indians team that has shown no interest in taking its foot off the accelerator. On Saturday afternoon, Cleveland let the Orioles flirt with victory, but then pulled off a 4-2 comeback win to extend its winning streak to 17 games. The Indians joined the 2002 A's, who won 20 straight, as the only teams in the Expansion Era (since 1961) to enjoy a… → Read More

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Indians' power, Corey Kluber lead to victory

NEW YORK -- Jose Ramirez homered twice and Carlos Santana belted a go-ahead blast to support Corey Kluber's sharp effort, leading the Indians to a 6-2 victory on Monday evening at Yankee Stadium. Ramirez celebrated his fourth multi-homer game of the season, taking Luis Severino deep in the first and sixth innings. Santana gave the Indians the lead with a shot into the second deck in right field… → Read More

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Drew Pomeranz and Red Sox shut down Indians

CLEVELAND -- The Red Sox knew that taking down Corey Kluber would be a tall task on Wednesday night. Boston was up for the challenge, as it did just enough offensively to back another strong effort from lefty Drew Pomeranz en route to a 6-1 victory at Progressive Field. Cleveland's American League Cy Young Award candidate and Pomeranz matched zeros until Kluber finally flinched in the fifth,… → Read More

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Doug Fister twirls one-hitter against Indians

CLEVELAND -- The Indians looked like they had finally solved Red Sox pitcher Doug Fister last week in Boston. On Tuesday night, the right-hander returned to his typical role as tormentor, handcuffing Cleveland's lineup to one hit for a complete-game, 9-1 victory at Progressive Field. Fister, who has filled in admirably for David Price in Boston's rotation, ended with six strikeouts and 11 outs… → Read More

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Tribe rallies, walks off on error vs. Red Sox

CLEVELAND -- In what could be a preview of an American League postseason series, the Indians took the first round against the Red Sox. Cleveland mounted a late rally on Monday night, culminating in a bunt and a throwing error that delivered a 5-4 win in walk-off fashion at Progressive Field. “We relied on everybody,“ Indians catcher Roberto Perez said. “Boston, they have a great team over there.… → Read More