Cleveland Indians

Jordan Brown joins Grady Sizemore, Ryan Howard and Vladimir Guerrero as winners of the EL award

08/29/2007, AKRON -- Jordan Brown, the Akron Aeros first-year first baseman, was named the Rookie of the Year of the Eastern League by the league office on Wednesday afternoon. Brown joins an exclusive list of young prospects that have gone on to reach all-star status in the Major Leagues.    » read more »

"Playoff Payoff" guarantees postseason ticket opportunity with 2008 season ticket deposit

08/29/2007, CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians have been granted permission by Major League Baseball to begin its postseason ticketing process.

• Indians Season Ticket Holders recently received information concerning their opportunity to purchase 2007 postseason tickets.

• Single-game ticket holders have two options to access 2007 postseason tickets for potential games at Jacobs Field. There is an eight (8) ticket limit per person, per Division Series Game.    » read more »

- Post-game movie on scoreboard for all fans featuring Robert Redford and Robert Duvall
- For $10 on-field experience upgrade, Cleveland Indians fans can purchase a special package to watch a movie on Jacobs Field and receive popcorn and a soft drink

08/28/2007, CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians today announced Family Movie Night, at Jacobs Field on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 7:05 p.m. when the Tribe plays host to the Chicago White Sox. All fans will receive an Indians Fleece Blanket upon entering the ballpark, courtesy of The Plain Dealer.    » read more »

Texas Rangers' right-handed pitcher Josh Rupe among those selected to play

08/27/2007, ARLINGTON, Texas -- Eight players from the Texas Rangers organization have been selected to play for the Surprise Rafters in the Arizona Fall League.

Pitcher Josh Rupe and infielder Joaquin Arias are the only two players on the 40-man roster scheduled to participate. Rupe has been on the 60-day DL since June 16 sore right elbow. Arias has missed the entire 2007 season while recovering from injuries.    » read more »

27 August 2007 (By VOA Sports) -- Detroit Tigers' Curtis Granderson led off the first inning against the New York Yankees with an inside-the-park home run, starting the Detroit Tigers on their way to a 5-4 victory over New York Yankees in a key Major League Baseball matchup.

The New York Yankees' loss dropped them to seven-and-a-half games behind Boston Red Sox for the American League East division lead, as the Boston Red Sox crushed the Chicago White Sox, 11-1. Boston - with the best record in the majors at 80-51 - completed a four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox.    » read more »

26 August 2007 -- New York Yankees pitcher Chien-ming Wang continued his dominance of Major League Baseball's defending American League champion Detroit Tigers with a 7-2 victory Saturday.

Wang has five wins and no losses against the Detroit Tigers this season, along with a no decision.

The pitcher from Taiwan improved his overall record to 15-6 this year with Saturday's victory.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jeremy Bonderman suffered his sixth straight loss after posting a 10-1 record to start the season.    » read more »

Cleveland Indians option RHP Edward Mujica to Triple-A Buffalo

08/25/2007, CLEVELAND, OH --- The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has recalled LHP AARON LAFFEY from AAA Buffalo and optioned RHP EDWARD MUJICA to AAA Buffalo.    » read more »

08/24/2007 -- The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Cleveland Indians Minor League player Juan Valdes has been suspended for 50 games, effective today, for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

Juan Valdes is currently with Single-A Mahoning Valley of the New York-Penn League.

Source: MLB    » read more »

Second-to-last Cleveland Indians homestand of the season highlighted by three teams in seven days

Kansas City Royals Hosts Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers with Fan-Favorites Dodge Buck Night and T-shirt Tuesday

Both games could be significant in the A.L. pennant race

08/21/2007 -- The Seattle Mariners today announced that they will play a traditional doubleheader at Safeco Field on Wednesday, Sept. 26, against the Cleveland Indians, not a split doubleheader. The first game is scheduled to begin at 4:05 p.m., and the second game will begin approximately 30 minutes after the end of game one. A single ticket will be good for admission to both games. Gates will open at 2:05 p.m.    » read more »

Cleveland Indians make final visit, New York Yankees make only appearance

08/20/2007, DETROIT -- With the American League Central Division race headed toward the finish line, the Cleveland Indians make their final regular season appearance in Detroit on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The seven-game homestand at Comerica Park will also feature the only regular season appearance of the New York Yankees for four games from August 24-27.    » read more »

Kansas City Royals holds contest to make nine lucky fans "wieners" for final home games

08/20/2007, KANSAS CITY -- The Kansas City Royals announce today details on the "Hot Dog Derby Sweepstakes" scheduled for the Royals annual "Fan Appreciation Weekend," Sept. 28-30. During the Royals final three home games of the season, nine grand prize winners will compete in three LIVE Kauffman Stadium Hot Dog Derby races that will highlight "Fan Appreciation Weekend" when the Royals face the Cleveland Indians.    » read more »

08/16/2007, ST. PETERSBURG -- The Tampa Bay Devil Rays open a ten-game homestand Friday, Aug. 17 against the Cleveland Indians. This will be the longest homestand of the season, as they will be home through Aug. 26. The Tampa Bay Devil Rays will also be hosting the Boston Red Sox for the second of three visits and the Oakland Athletics also stop by for their first and only stint at Tropicana Field. Homestand highlights include Bike Night tomorrow night; Disco Night on Saturday featuring Barry Williams (Greg Brady); and African American Heritage Night on Saturday, Aug. 25.    » read more »

12 August 2007 (By VOA Sports) -- New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez hit a pair of two-run home runs Saturday to lead the New York Yankees to an 11-2 win over the Cleveland Indians in a Major League Baseball matchup.

Rodriguez leads the majors with 39 homers.

Pitcher Mike Mussina earned his 100th win as a Yankee, becoming only the ninth pitcher in the majors to win at least 100 games for two teams. He had 147 wins with the Baltimore Orioles, before coming to New York.    » read more »