Indians' Carrasco, Brantley to make major league debuts after promotions from Triple-ASeptember 1st, 2009 Indians' Carrasco to make MLB debut after callupsDETROIT — The Cleveland Indians promoted pitcher Carlos Carrasco and outfielder Michael Brantley from Triple-A on Tuesday and immediately put them in the lineup for their major league debuts. The right-handed Carrasco was set to start Tuesday night at Detroit.
Indians trade infielder Andy Cannizaro to White Sox for cash considerationsAugust 13th, 2009 Indians trade infielder Cannizaro to White SoxCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have traded infielder Andy Cannizaro to the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations. The Indians announced Thursday that Cannizaro will be assigned to Charlotte, Chicago's Triple-A affiliate.
Shoppach's two home runs lift Indians to 6-2 win over White SoxAugust 8th, 2009 Shoppach's two homers lift Indians over White SoxCHICAGO — Kelly Shoppach hit a two-run homer and added a solo shot, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. The Indians won despite grounding into six double plays, tying an American League record for the 14th time.
Indians demote struggling lefty Sowers to Triple-A, activate reliever Betancourt from DLJuly 9th, 2009 Indians send Sowers to minors, activate BetancourtCHICAGO — The Cleveland Indians have sent struggling left-hander Jeremy Sowers to Triple-A Columbus and activated reliever Rafael Betancourt from the disabled list. The Indians announced the moves on Thursday before their game against the Chicago White Sox.
Indians active LHP Aaron Laffey to start against Chicago, send LHP Rafael Perez to minorsJuly 9th, 2009 Indians activate LHP LaffeyCHICAGO — The Cleveland Indians have activated left-hander Aaron Laffey from the 15-day disabled list and he started Wednesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox. Laffey went on the DL on May 23 with a right oblique strain.
Veras added to Indians bullpen, Jensen Lewis optioned to Triple-A ColumbusJune 28th, 2009 Indians add Veras to roster, demote Jensen LewisCLEVELAND — Reliever Jose Veras was added to the Cleveland Indians' roster on Saturday and reliever Jensen Lewis was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Veras, acquired on Wednesday from the Yankees for cash, went 3-1 with a 5.96 ERA in 25 appearances for New York before he was designated for assignment on June 16.
Yankees 5, Indians 2June 2nd, 2009 Yankees 5, Indians 2DP_New York 1, Cleveland 2. LOB_New York 9, Cleveland 2.
CC Sabathia wins in return to Cleveland, pitches Yankees to 10-5 victory over IndiansMay 31st, 2009 Yanks' Sabathia wins in return to Cleveland, 10-5CLEVELAND — CC Sabathia won in his return to Cleveland, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Jorge Posada and Nick Swisher in a 10-5 victory over the Indians on Saturday night. Sabathia (5-3) didn't allow a hit until the fifth and worked seven strong innings to beat his former team for the first time since signing a $161 million, seven-year contract with New York as a free agent in December.
Indians catcher Victor Martinez fouls ball off left shin, leaves gameMay 31st, 2009 Indians' Martinez leaves with leg injuryCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez left Cleveland's game against the New York Yankees on Saturday night after fouling a ball off his left knee. The Indians said X-rays were negative and that Martinez is listed day to day with a contusion.
CC Sabathia wins in return to Cleveland, pitches Yankees to 10-5 victory over IndiansMay 31st, 2009 CC Sabathia wins in return to Cleveland, 10-5CLEVELAND — CC Sabathia won in his return to Cleveland, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Jorge Posada and Nick Swisher in a 10-5 victory over the Indians on Saturday night. Sabathia (5-3) didn't allow a hit until the fifth and worked seven strong innings to beat his former team for the first time since signing a $161 million, seven-year contract with New York as a free agent in December.
Indians place All-Star OF Grady Sizemore on disabled list, call up Gimenez from Triple-AMay 31st, 2009 Indians place All-Star OF Grady Sizemore on DLCLEVELAND — The Indians have placed All-Star outfielder Grady Sizemore on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation and called up utilityman Chris Gimenez from Triple-A Columbus. The Indians announced the moves before Sunday's 5-4 home win over the New York Yankees.
Yankees 10, Indians 5May 31st, 2009 Yankees 10, Indians 5E_Choo (4), Garko (2). DP_New York 2.
Indians catcher Martinez out with bruised left knee against YankeesMay 31st, 2009 Indians' Martinez out with bruised kneeCLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez did not start against the New York Yankees because of a bruised left knee and was not expected to play Sunday. The Indians also place All-Star outfielder Grady Sizemore on the 15-day DL with an inflamed elbow and called up utilityman Chris Gimenez to serve as a backup catcher to Kelly Shoppach.
Yankees 3, Indians 1May 30th, 2009 Yankees 3, Indians 1DP_New York 1. LOB_New York 10, Cleveland 11.
Indians recall LHP Perez from Triple-A, designate OF Dellucci to make room on rosterMay 29th, 2009 Indians recall LHP Perez, designate OF DellucciCLEVELAND — The Indians have recalled left-hander Rafael Perez from Triple-A Columbus and designated outfielder David Dellucci for assignment to make roster room. The moves came on Friday before the Indians opened a four-game home series against the New York Yankees.