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Seattle Mariners' Drew Steckenrider throws out Cleveland Indians' Eddie Rosario at first base during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 11, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Civale dominates for 9th win, Indians blank Mariners 7-0

By Tom Withers Jun. 11, 2021 10:17 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano reacts after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Hernandez's homer in 10th gives Indians 5-3 win over Twins

Brian Dulik May. 22, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (56) gets a kiss from an unidentified woman after he threw a no-hitter in a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Seattle. The Tigers won 5-0. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Turnbull twirls 5th no-hitter of MLB season, Tigers top M's

By Tim Booth May. 19, 2021 01:42 AM EDT

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

Boston Red Sox's Alex Verdugo is pushed through the dugout in a basket as he celebrates his solo home run with teammate Marwin Gonzalez (12) in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Red Sox top White Sox 11-4 on Patriots' Day with no Marathon

Ken Powtak Apr. 19, 2021 02:54 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) reacts after striking out Cleveland Indians' Amed Rosario to end the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April, 14, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Almost perfect: Rodón settles for no-hitter after HBP in 9th

By Jay Cohen Apr. 15, 2021 12:57 AM EDT

Cleveland Indians' Franmil Reyes, right, congratulates Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez after Ramirez hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Cleveland. The Indians won 4-2. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Ramírez homers twice, Bieber fans 12, Indians beat Royals

By Tom Withers Apr. 07, 2021 04:10 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart, right, watches a single hit by Reds' Mark Payton get past Seattle Mariners third baseman Jantzen Witte (67) during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 29, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen

Mar. 29, 2021 07:00 PM EDT

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 - Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber throws the ball against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, in this Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, file photo. The 25-year-old led the majors in wins, ERA and strikeouts, a rare pitching Triple Crown that earned the right-hander a Cy Young Award and stamped him as one of baseball's top pitchers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Indians push on without Lindor, lean on Bieber, pitching

By Tom Withers Mar. 17, 2021 01:51 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Franmil Reyes follows through on a swing against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. Indians star third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes have rejoined the team after being banned for breaking COVID-19 protocols. The players tested negative for the virus Tuesday, March 9, 2021, and were back at the team's facility in Goodyear, Arizona.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ramírez, Reyes return to Indians after COVID-19 missteps

By Tom Withers Mar. 09, 2021 10:40 AM EST

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

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' Jose Ramirez jogs toward home on a solo home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Rich Hill in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Byron Buxton homers again as Twins beat Indians 8-4

By Brian Hall Sep. 12, 2020 11:18 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' 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

Cleveland Indians' Jordan Luplow, right, scores past Detroit Tigers' Austin Romine on a double by Domingo Santana during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
McKenzie strikes out 10 in debut, Indians beat Tigers 6-1

Brian Dulik Aug. 22, 2020 11:02 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

Bieber strikes out 11 as streaking Indians shut out Pirates

By John Perrotto Aug. 20, 2020 11:41 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Unbeaten Shane Bieber racked up 11 more strikeouts and the Cleveland Indians blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Thursday night to complete...

Cleveland Indians' Beau Taylor drives in a run with a single off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Bieber strikes out 11 as streaking Indians shut out Pirates

By John Perrotto Aug. 20, 2020 10:47 PM EDT