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Former Cleveland pitcher Bryan Shaw to Seattle

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Former Cleveland Baseball Club reliever Bryan Shaw is heading to the Seattle Mariners after the Colorado Rockies decided to part ways.

After two seasons in Colorado Bryan Shaw will have a new home. Shaw is expected to be heading to Seattle to join the Mariners per Jon Heyman. Shaw signed with the Rockies after the 2017 season on a three-year deal worth $27 million.

The former Cleveland Baseball Club reliever was a key bullpen arm for five seasons. Shaw appeared in 378 games while in Cleveland and finished with a 3.11 ERA, 1.188 WHIP, and 8.4 K/9. Shaw became a go-to guy for Terry Francona during his tenure with the club. When Tito needed to navigate a situation late in the game, more often than not Shaw was the guy. The only season in which Shaw did not lead Cleveland in appearances was his first in 2013. Cody Allen had 77 appearances while Shaw was tied with Joe Smith with 70. Shaw led MLB in appearances twice with 80 in 2014 and 79 in 2017 and also led the American League with 75 in 2016.

Bradley Zimmer is staking his claim for playing time

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Cleveland Baseball Club outfielder Bradley Zimmer is making the most of what may have been his last chance to make an impact in Cleveland.

This season was going to be make or break year for Bradley Zimmer in Cleveland. Zimmer has only appeared in 43 games over the past two seasons and Cleveland has added several outfielders into the mix which could have been the end of his time with the club. A resurgent Zimmer with his new batting stance and a productive summer camp has perhaps given him a second chance.

Bradley Zimmer went 2-3 in Monday’s exhibition with Pittsburgh which saw Cleveland win by a score of 11-7. Zimmer drove in a run during the 4th inning after doubling and scoring earlier in the game.

It is worth mentioning that this is not a one off performance from Zimmer. The former first round selection has been on a power tear during this restart, blasting two home runs in a scrimmage just. a few days ago.

There is one more exhibition game between Cleveland and Pittsburgh before the season starts and Bradley Zimmer has definitely earned some playing time. Exactly how much that is the mystery. If Zimmer can keep up the production at the plate, he could play a prominent role this season. The key for Zimmer will be to avoid a slump and this goes without saying, the injury bug. If that happens it could be quite the comeback story for Bradley Zimmer in Cleveland.

Cleveland Baseball Club sets top of rotation

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The Cleveland Baseball Club has set the top of their rotation for the upcoming season, going with Shane Bieber, Mike Clevinger, and Carlos Carrasco.

There is a bit more clarity when it comes to the rotation for the Cleveland Baseball Club. Zack Meisel of The Athletic has reported who will be in the top of the rotation and the order.

Terry Francona has decided to go with Shane Bieber, Mike Clevinger, and Carlos Carrasco for the first three spots in the rotation. Meisel also noted that the team is yet to decide whether they will go with a five or six man rotation.

Tito is sticking with Shane Bieber as his Opening Day starter. Bieber was given the nod back in March shortly after the injury to Mike Clevinger and Fracona has decided to stick with his previous decision.

The 1-2 punch of Bieber and Clevinger is one of the best in baseball. The duo of Bieber and Clevinger have the ability to go toe-to-toe with anyone in the league. Carlos Carrasco going third is not a bad third option at all. Carrasco has shown the ability to be an excellent and consistent pitcher in the past. A return to his 2014-2018 form would go a long way for Cleveland. Additionally, it would take pressure off the fourth, fifth, and possibly sixth spots in the rotation.

If Cleveland can just get something closely resembling that it would go quite a long way. It could mean that their first three starters could be one of the best going in baseball this season. A possibility that would make a world of difference in a 60-game sprint.

Former Cleveland OF Yasiel Puig signs with Braves

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Former Cleveland Baseball Club outfielder Yasiel Puig has signed with the Atlanta Braves.

Yasiel Puig is no longer a free agent. The former Cleveland outfielder has agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Braves. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported the signing.

Feinsand also noted that Atlanta needed an outfielder due to Nick Markakis opting out of the 2020 season.

Yasiel Puig came to Cleveland in a trade last season that sent Trevor Bauer to Cincinnati. Franmil Reyes and Logan Allen also ended up in Cleveland after the midseason trade.

Puig appeared in 49 games in Cleveland last season slashing .297/,377/.423 with an OPS of .800 with 15 doubles, 1 triple, and 2 home runs.

Cleveland to face Pirates in three exhibition games

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The Cleveland Basball Club will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in three exhibition games before the shortened season starts.

The Cleveland Baseball Club will participate in some much needed exhibition games against the Pittsburgh Pirates next week. There will be two games in Pittsburgh and one in Cleveland. The game at Progressive Field will be broadcast on SportsTime Ohio.

These games will be very important as it will give the team a look at batters and pitchers who are not in their own organization. Facing a different team will give Cleveland a better idea of how their opponents will approach the team during this 60-game sprint.

The team will also be able to figure out exactly what they are doing with their outfield. Outfielder Delino DeShields landed back on the injured list Sunday with an undisclosed issue. DeShields just returned to the team after testing positive for COVID-19. Seeing how the other outfielders perform against Pittsburgh may impact how the team utilizes the position group when the games start to count.