The suspension of Emmanuel Clase will have an impact on the Cleveland Indians bullpen and other arms will have to step up during his absence. Emmanuel Clase had a chance to fully recover from his back injury and rejoin the Indians bullpen when the 2020 season eventually starts. That all
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Emmanuel Clase suspended for 80 games
Cleveland Indians pitcher Emmanuel Clase has been suspended for 80 games after testing positive for a performance enhancing substance. The immediate returns of the Corey Kluber trade have not been great. Emmanuel Clase is receiving an 80 game suspension after testing positive for Boldenone. Boldenone is a performance enhancing substance
Mike Clevinger at 100% intensity in workouts
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger has been working his way back from a meniscus injury and is now at 100% intensity. One positive that has come with the delay in the 2020 baseball season is Mike Clevinger has been given ample time to recover from his meniscus injury. Clevinger
A shot at redemption for Jake Bauers
Cleveland Indians outfielder Jake Bauers did not have a good Spring Training and will have a chance to redeem himself if baseball activities resume. Perhaps this is wishful thinking. Maybe it is just looking for a silver lining during a time without sports and direction. It is probably a little
Indians switch-hitting infield could be fun
The Cleveland Indians infield consists of switch-hitters at first base, second base, third base, and shortstop positions. As many know, I am a huge fan of switch-hitters. Always have been, always will be. There is just something about a hitter always having an advantage of sorts when it comes to
Indians option four more to Triple-A
The Cleveland Indians have optioned outfielder Bradley Zimmer and pitchers Aaron Civale, Zach Plesac, and James Karinchak to Triple-A Columbus. The Indians have made their second wave of options (the first wave coming earlier in March). Cleveland optioned multiple players who many expected to be on the Opening Day roster.
This Is Believeland Podcast: March 10, 2020
This Is Believeland Podcast for March 10, 2020: One thing is obvious when it comes to the Cleveland Indians, they have a Jake Bauers problem.
Mike Clevinger throws first bullpen since surgery
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger has thrown his first bullpen session since having surgery for a menisus injury. Just how much of a freak is Mike Clevinger? Clevinger has already resumed throwing after having surgery for a meniscus injury in mid-February. Now Clevinger is throwing bullpen sessions. Simply put,
Indians send three down to Minor League camp
The Cleveland Indians have sent three pitchers down to Minor League camp, Sam Hentges, Triston McKenzie, and Jean Carlos Meija. The Cleveland Indians were going to have to make some roster moves sooner or later and they have decided to start with three pitchers. Sam Hentges, Triston McKenzie, and Jean
Carlos Carrasco dealing with elbow inflammation
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco is dealing with some inflammation in his elbow and is being pushed back a few days per reports. Well this isn’t good. Carlos Carrasco is currently experiencing some blow inflammation and is being “backed up a few days” according to MLB.com’s Mandy Bell. Carlos