Adam Plutko
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona wears a face covering as he drives around on a golf cart during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
American League Central Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo. Indians ace Shane Bieber recently tested positive with COVID-19, delaying the AL Cy Young winner's arrival at training camp. President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, that Bieber has only dealt with “very mild symptoms” from the virus. Antonetti anticipates that Bieber, who had been working out at the team's training complex in Goodyear, Arizona, will join the club in the next few days.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Indians' Bieber slowed by COVID-19, not yet at training camp

By Tom Withers Feb. 18, 2021 03:01 PM EST

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Osuna celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Indians pitcher Aaron Civale during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Indians' playoff positioning hurt by 8-0 loss to Pirates

By Brian Dulik Sep. 26, 2020 11:23 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger delivers in the first inning in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Clevinger back with Indians after COVID-related demotion

By Tom Withers Aug. 25, 2020 04:04 PM EDT

Detroit Tigers' Jonathan Schoop rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Paredes slams, Tigers end 20-game losing streak to Indians

By Tom Withers Aug. 21, 2020 11:16 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger delivers in the first inning in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Indians demote Clevinger, Plesac after protocol violation

By Tom Withers Aug. 14, 2020 08:59 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger delivers in the first inning in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Indians send down Clevinger, Plesac after virus blunder

By Tom Withers Aug. 14, 2020 05:57 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester deliver in the first inning in a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Lester, Heyward (4 RBIs) power Cubs to 7-1 win over Indians

By Tom Withers Aug. 11, 2020 11:20 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP source: Indians' Clevinger flew with team after violation

By Tom Withers Aug. 10, 2020 07:59 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor bats during baseball practice at Progressive Field, Monday, July 6, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Big stick: Lindor focused on season, not future in Cleveland

By Tom Withers Jul. 06, 2020 04:54 PM EDT