Recent moves help Tribe fortify first base
(Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:45:00 -0500)
Entering the offseason, the Indians' front office set improving their offense among their top priorities. Specifically, adding production from the first-base position was said to be an important objective. They are now much closer to that goal.

Indians sign veteran Kotchman to one-year deal
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:30:00 -0500)
The Indians have found their man for first base. Cleveland signed veteran free-agent first baseman Casey Kotchman to a one-year contract on Friday. The deal is worth $3 million plus incentives.

Equipment trucks embark on cross-country trek
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:21:00 -0500)
The unofficial beginning of spring came on Friday, when two trucks -- loaded with Indians gear -- began a 2,075-mile journey to the team's spring facilities in Goodyear, Ariz.

Asdrubal, Indians continuing long-term talks
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:39:00 -0500)
Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and the Indians continue to work toward a long-term contract ahead of this month's scheduled arbitration hearing.

Tribe reaches deal with lefty Perez
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:55:00 -0500)
Cleveland is now one autograph shy of settling on contracts with all seven of its arbitration-eligible players. The Indians on Wednesday reached a one-year agreement with left-hander Rafael Perez to avoid going to arbitration.

Castrovince: Acta works toward change in Dominican
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500)
As far as ambassadors go, few represent the Dominican baseball community as well as Manny Acta. The Indians skipper is a board member for the Dominican Prospect League, managed the Dominican team in the first World Baseball Classic and has created a charitable organization to rebuild ballfields in his hometown San Pedro de Macoris.

Tribe acquires Canzler from Tampa Bay
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:10:00 -0500)
The Indians have acquired first baseman Russ Canzler from Tampa Bay in exchange for cash considerations. A right-handed hitter with experience at the corner infield and outfield spots, Canzler, 25, is expected to compete for a bench role.

Around the Horn: Health key to outfield success
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:44:00 -0500)
Grady Sizemore, Shin-Soo Choo and Michael Brantley can be an electrifying group in the outfield when they are healthy. The Indians, who have stockpiled some outfield depth this winter, are counting on the threesome to be a formidable presence between the lines -- instead of in the trainer's room.

Inbox: Is a move in the works for the bullpen?
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:18:00 -0500)
Queries about the Indians' bullpen, Fausto Carmona, free agency and the club's ability to be competitive flooded the Inbox this week. Beat reporter Jordan Bastian provides his insight into these topics and more.

GM Antonetti holds town hall with Tribe fans
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:30:00 -0500)
Indians general manager Chris Antonetti took questions from fans on topics ranging from Fausto Carmona to the club's commitment to winning during a town hall meeting in the Idea Center at Playhouse Square.

Perry leads Indians' 2012 Hall of Fame class
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:52:00 -0500)
Cleveland announced on Friday that it will induct right-hander Gaylord Perry into the team's Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Aug. 11 before the Tribe's game against the Red Sox. The organization will also induct Jim Warfield and Jack Graney into the club's Distinguished Hall of Fame for non-uniformed personnel.

Indians kick off 'Tribe on Tour' event at mall
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:44:00 -0500)
A handful of Indians players sat on a stage inside SouthPark Mall, with manager Manny Acta to their left and a large gathering of fans circled all around. The event was the first on the four-stop "Tribe on Tour" event that will roll into nearby North Olmsted, Akron and Beachwood over the next three days.

Indians place Carmona on restricted list
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:24:00 -0500)
Under the circumstances, Cleveland was left with little choice but to place Fausto Carmona on Major League Baseball's restricted list. The Indians announced the move on Thursday, but officially filed the paperwork one day earlier.

Tribe inks veteran Wheeler to Minors contract
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:23:00 -0500)
The Indians continued to pad their bullpen depth on Thursday, signing free-agent reliever Dan Wheeler on a Minor League contract. The deal includes a non-roster invitation to attend Spring Training with the big league club.

Indians sign two to Minor League contracts
(Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:05:00 -0500)
The Indians padded their organizational depth on Thursday, signing infielder Ryan Rohlinger and right-hander Jose De La Torre to Minor League contracts.

Lindor rated among baseball's top prospects
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:00:00 -0500)
Francisco Lindor was an easy choice as Cleveland's top prospect -- and the team's only prospect -- listed on MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list for the 2012 season. Selected with the eighth pick in the first round in last summer's First-Year Player Draft, Lindor heads into his first full campaign ranked 32nd overall.

Cuban prospect Cespedes declared free agent
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:51:00 -0500)
Major League Baseball sent out a notice to clubs on Wednesday, advising them that Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes -- as a resident of the Dominican Republic -- is not subject to the amateur Draft and may now sign as a free agent.

Prince helps AL Central's rich get richer
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:30:00 -0500)
No division was won by a greater margin last season than the American League Central, and its defending champions did their best to position themselves for another runaway on Tuesday by luring Prince Fielder.

Prince news doesn't sway confident Tribe
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:15:00 -0500)
Cleveland's primary nemesis in the American League Central -- Detroit -- has reportedly reeled in Prince Fielder for $214 million over a nine-year contract. No matter. A moment after learning the news, the Tribe's Josh Tomlin shrugged off his initial shock.

Acta: Tribe doing all it can to assist Carmona
(Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:30:00 -0500)
The Indians are doing everything they can to help get the pitcher known to date as Fausto Carmona to the United States as soon as possible, manager Manny Acta told The Associated Press on Monday.

Inbox: How will Carmona situation affect club?
(Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:00:00 -0500)
Indians beat reporter Jordan Bastian answers questions from fans, including queries about Fausto Carmona, the starting rotation and Beau Mills.