Chris Antonetti
Cleveland Indians' Jordan Luplow gets drenched by Eddie Rosario and his teammates after hitting a two-run home run off Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome during the tenth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Monday, April 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Indians top Twins 5-3 in 10 innings on Luplow's 2-run homer

By Brian Dulik Apr. 26, 2021 09:53 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians' Daniel Johnson, left, gets a fist bump from teammate Austin Hedges (17) after his a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Indians option OF Johnson to minors despite strong camp

By Tom Withers Mar. 19, 2021 01:42 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber delivers in the first inning in a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Cleveland, in this Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, file photo. For the Indians, the changes go beyond just dropping their debated name. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Bieber eager to talk new contract with Indians

By Tom Withers Feb. 24, 2021 07:13 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona looks on during spring training baseball workouts for pitchers and catchers in Avondale, Ariz., in this Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, file photo. Indians manager Terry Francona recently underwent surgery for a staph infection in his toe and will be on crutches for several weeks in training camp. Francona said Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, that he was being treated for gout this winter when doctors discovered the infection, which was excised. He spent 10 days in the Cleveland Clinic before returning to Arizona.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Indians manager Francona had surgery for toe staph infection

By Tom Withers Feb. 19, 2021 01:36 PM EST

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

FILE - Minnesota Twins' Eddie Rosario hits the ball during a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Fort Myers, Fla., in this Monday, March 9, 2020, file photo. The Indians officially signed free agent outfielder Eddie Rosario, adding a quality player who pounded their pitchers in recent years. Rosario passed his physical on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, to finalize a one-year, $8 million contract for 2021.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Indians welcome OF Rosario after he pounded them with Twins

By Tom Withers Feb. 04, 2021 07:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario slides to make a catch of a ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Hunter Dozier during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. The Indians have agreed with free agent outfielder Rosario on a contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday night, Jan. 29, 2021. Rosario's deal is pending the completion of a physical, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the medical tests aren't finished. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
AP source: Indians, OF Rosario agree on free agent contract

By Tom Withers Jan. 29, 2021 09:21 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor runs after hitting a double against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, in this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, file photo. The Cleveland Indians have agreed to trade four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Mega deal: Indians trade star Lindor, Carrasco to Mets

By Tom Withers Jan. 07, 2021 04:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, file photo, Milwaukee Brewers' Jedd Gyorko (5) walks back to the dugout after an at-bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 2 of a National League wild-card baseball series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles. The Brewers have declined 2021 options on infielders Jedd Gyorko and Eric Sogard as well as outfielder Ben Gamel. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Lester, Kluber, Hand boost free agent total to 175

By Ronald Blum Oct. 30, 2020 09:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Luis Arraez, right, is tagged out by Cleveland Indians' Roberto Perez in the fifth inning in a baseball game in Cleveland. The Indians will exercise the $5.5 million contract in 2021 for catcher Roberto Perez, who has been exemplary in handling one of the AL's best pitching staffs. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Indians decline options on closer Hand, 1B Santana for 2021

By Tom Withers Oct. 30, 2020 06:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona watches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Cleveland Indians expect manager Terry Francona to return for the 2021 season after he missed 47 games this season due to health reasons. Team president Chris Antonetti said Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, that the 61-year Francona is back home in Arizona resting and recovering. Francona was hospitalized this season after undergoing surgery for a gastrointestinal issue and then dealing with blood clotting complications.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Indians' Francona underwent surgeries during health scare

By Tom Withers Oct. 07, 2020 02:43 PM EDT

New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu (26) hits a RBI single in the fourth inning of Game 1 of an American League wild-card baseball series against the Cleveland Indians, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
No debate: Judge, Yankees pound Bieber, Indians in opener

By Tom Withers Sep. 29, 2020 10:51 PM EDT

Detroit Tigers' Jorge Bonifacio, left, gets congratulations from third base coach Ramon Santiago after hitting a two-run home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Skubal, Norris look sharp as Tigers beat Indians 7-4

Brian Dulik Aug. 23, 2020 04:51 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

Cleveland Indians pitcher Mike Clevinger throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 31, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Indians keeping Clevinger, Plesac away after violations

By Tom Withers Aug. 11, 2020 03:45 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 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' Plesac sent home after protocol misstep

By Tom Withers Aug. 09, 2020 07:22 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians acting manager Sandy Alomar Jr., right, talks with Francisco Lindor during the first inning in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Indians hitting coach Van Burkleo opts out due to COVID-19

By Jay Cohen Aug. 07, 2020 04:50 PM EDT