Indians

Here’s to Maddon, who made Cubs’ fans smile

November 3, 2016 general

Thursday, 3 a.m. When the demons were finally beaten back, when the 108-year wait was finally over, when the rain had passed, when the comebacks had been beaten back, when the Cubs – of all people — had outlasted Cleveland and finally become World Series champions, Joe Maddon allowed himself a smile. He embraced his […]

Tagged as: Cubs, Indians, Maddon, Zobrist

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Tampa Bay bats come to life in win over Indians

April 13, 2016 general

Wednesday, 6 a.m. You had seen this show before. You had lived it. It had made you grow old. It turned your hair gray and added wrinkle lines to your eyes. It was the Rays. And, once again, they weren’t hitting. Yeah, yeah. The season is early. It’s far too soon to declare the bats […]

Tagged as: Forsythe, Indians, Longoria, Rays

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Moore returns for Rays, but the slump deepens

July 2, 2015 general

Thursday, 4:35 p.m. For 14 months, he had waited. Forever, until he felt as if he used to be a pitcher, Matt Moore had bided his time. Finally, he was back. And could a little thing like a few runs seem that disappointing? Oh, here lately, the Rays give up plenty of runs, they come […]

Tagged as: Aviles, Indians, Moore, Rays

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