Terry Francona
Francona, Indians still feeling ‘sting’ after ALDS sweep
Terry Francona's emotions are still raw and real. The postseason pain hasn't subsided just yet.Still feeling a "sting" after another successful season for Cleveland ended in disappointment and well short of a World Series title, Francona tried to explain on Tuesday why his team looked so overmatched against the Houston ...
Indians tweak slugging lineup for Game 3 of ALDS
Indians manager Terry Francona juggled his struggling lineup for Game 3 of the AL Division Series against Houston.With his club batting .100 (6 for 60) in the series and facing left-hander Dallas Keuchel, the Indians are starting right-handed hitters Yandy Diaz at designated hitter and Brandon Guyer in right field. ...
Miller stumbles, Indians fall into 2-0 ALDS hole vs Astros
Two Octobers after sparking a reliever revolution, Andrew Miller came up empty.Miller failed to get an out in relief of starter Carlos Carrasco, allowing a go-ahead double to Marwin Gonzlaez as the Cleveland Indians lost to Houston 3-1 Saturday and fell into a 2-0 AL Division Series deficit.Miller's ineffectual outing ...
A look at all 16 potential World Series matchups
Familiar faces in the American League, new blood in the National League.That's one way to describe this year's postseason. The two Division Series in the AL will include the same four teams as a year ago. Meanwhile, the NL welcomes the Braves, Brewers and Rockies to this stage. None of ...
Indians debating final roster spot for ALDS vs Astros
Indians manager Terry Francona has finalized his 25-man roster for the AL Division Series against Houston except for one spot.Francona said Wednesday that either outfielder Raja Davis or utility infielder Erik Gonzalez will be the last addition to the roster. The Indians open the series on Friday in Houston against ...
Indians All-Star C Gomes ready to play despite injured thumb
Indians All-Star catcher Yan Gomes said he'll "absolutely" play Game 1 of Cleveland's AL Division Series against Houston despite cutting his right thumb last weekend.Gomes got hurt when he accidentally connected with the bat of Royals outfielder Alex Gordon while trying to throw out a runner Saturday in Kansas City. ...
Indians to start Clevinger in Game 3 against Astros
Indians right-hander Mike Clevinger will start Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Houston Astros.Manager Terry Francona announced Tuesday that he'll go with Clevinger when the best-of-five series returns to Progressive Field next week. Clevinger went 13-8 with a 3.02 ERA and 200 strikeouts in 32 starts during ...
Carrasco and Bauer stifle Royals’ bats in Indians’ 2-1 win
Carlos Carrasco was sharp in Cleveland's regular-season finale, then proclaimed himself ready for what's next to come.Carrasco and Trevor Bauer combined for a five-hitter, Francisco Lindor homered and scored twice, and the Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Sunday.Carrasco (17-10) was working with a limited pitch count in ...
Indians prepared with Kluber and Carrasco to open ALDS
Cleveland manager Terry Francona confirmed Sunday the club would open its American League Division Series in Houston on Friday with reigning Cy Young winner Corey Kluber in Game 1.Carlos Carrasco is set for Game 2.Both hurlers finished the season among the top 10 in the league in ERA, wins and ...
LEADING OFF: Trevor Bauer back on bump for Cleveland
A look at what's happening around the majors Friday:BACK ON THE BUMPTrevor Bauer returns to the mound for AL Central champion Cleveland when the Indians host Boston in a potential playoff preview. Bauer has been sidelined with a broken right leg since he was struck by a line drive off ...

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