Five Questions on My Mind: Previewing Indians/Yankees
– John Fanta There is star power. There is great pitching. THERE ARE MIDGES! Just kidding, but there might be, who knows (especially in 2020)? There’s no mistaking that the […]
IBI Breakdown: Indians/Yankees Preview with Dan Martin
New York Post sportswriter Dan Martin joins Indians Baseball Insider’s John Fanta to preview this week’s American League Wild Card series between Cleveland and New York. Photo: Ken Blaze/USA Today; […]
In push to October, Tribe showing culture matters
Follow John Fanta on Twitter and checkout IBI postgame after every Tribe game over at @Official_IBI The 2020 Cleveland Indians have dealt with their fair share of obstacles. Manager Terry […]
New normal, same Jose Ramirez: On the heart and soul of the Tribe
It’s the scene you see in movies: a player walking up to his teammates and calling his shot in the dugout, then strutting up to the plate and actually doing […]
Tribe news and notes: Pitching depth shows why Clevinger trade was workable
Sure, it’s only been three days since the Indians made the headliner trade of Mike Clevinger to the Padres. We won’t know who won or lost that deal until future […]
Tribe shows its best thus far in series win over Twins
Baseball is not normally a sport that allows for hot takes or major reactions that end up making a lot of sense by the time the 162-game marathon reaches the […]
Indians Baseball Insider Breakdown: A conversation with MLB.com’s Mandy Bell
MLB.com Indians beat reporter Mandy Bell (@MandyBell02) joins Indians Baseball Insider’s John Fanta to talk all things Tribe. The two hit on Cleveland’s sweep of the Tigers, Franmil Reyes, Francisco […]
Completing First Sweep of 2020, Indians Put It All Together Against Tigers
The vibe around the Indians on Friday of this week, compared to where it is now, could not be more night and day. Apparently a trip to Detroit to take […]
After lopsided loss to Cubs, Plutko blasts Clevinger, Plesac for violations
The Indians have taken much pride as an organization in keeping a clean clubhouse culture and doing things the right way. It’s part of the reason why Cleveland has endured […]
Tribe announces Clevinger, like Plesac, violated team protocols in Chicago – both in quarantine
The best starting rotation in baseball this season has two of its five on the sidelines until further notice. The Indians announced Monday evening that pitcher Mike Clevinger had violated […]
Series Preview: Indians, White Sox Hit Quarter Mark on South Side
By John Fanta CLEVELAND – Winners of three straight games, the Cleveland Indians ride momentum into their second series with the Chicago White Sox in the 60-game sprint. The […]
Mercado’s ‘blackout’ moment provides high risk, needed reward for Tribe
Analyzing the Indians offense night in and night out would be like beating a dead horse at the moment. The Tribe’s won back-to-back games over the Reds, but followed up […]
Tribe Offense, or Lack Thereof, Wasting Quality Pitching
The 2020 Indians have had 10 quality starts – six-or-more innings with three-or-less runs allowed – in their first 11 games, with the rotation doing their part and more. Cleveland […]
Unbeliebable: Shane Bieber Makes History, Outdoing Himself in Second Start
Before he got the call up to the big leagues in May of 2018, Shane Bieber was not known for striking hitters out. “I’ve never been that much of a […]
Cookie’s Comeback: In 2020 Debut, Carrasco Shines
CLEVELAND – In a year that’s been struck by tragedy and tough times, baseball is attempting to provide a resort a few hours at a time for fans and followers […]