Mangini's hiring makes for family affair
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:12:00 EDT)
Having lived in Cleveland since 1991 as a member of the Indians' organization, Mark Shapiro has become more than a casual observer of the Browns.

Indians, Pavano reach one-year deal
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:55:00 EDT)
Looking to bolster their starting rotation, the Indians are taking a chance on Carl Pavano. Pavano and the Indians have agreed to a one-year Major League deal that was to be announced Tuesday afternoon.

Rehabbing Hafner almost ready to hit
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:19:00 EDT)
Three months removed from arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome right shoulder, Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner is almost ready to pick up a bat.

Indians deliver on offseason promise
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EDT)
The "relentless" offseason promised by general manager Mark Shapiro has netted the Indians a new closer, a new third baseman, a new reliever and a promising middle-infield prospect. Does the relentlessness stop there? The Tribe's budget will provide the answer.

Relive Martinez's walk-off single
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:24:00 EDT)
Just about everything was going wrong for the Indians when they played the Yankees on April 26. However, aided by a Victor Martinez walk-off single, things went right at the perfect time for the Tribe.

DeRosa excited to open Tribe chapter
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:20:00 EDT)
Mark DeRosa was surprised by Wednesday's call informing him he had been traded to the Indians, but that doesn't mean the veteran isn't excited.

Blyleven waiting for the Hall to call
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:23:00 EDT)
After receiving increased support in each of his first 11 years on the Hall of Fame ballot, Bert Blyleven is hoping this will be the year he's enshrined in Cooperstown.

Tribe has stronger 'pen heading into '09
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
The Indians made a major move during the winter by signing Kerry Wood, and they'll hope to have Travis Hafner back at full strength as they get ready for 2009.

Tribe acquires DeRosa from Cubs
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:45:00 EDT)
The Indians and Cubs have come to a New Year's Eve agreement on a four-player swap that will send infielder Mark DeRosa to the Tribe.

Tribe's hopes for 2008 don't pan out
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The Indians had high hopes in 2008 after coming within one win of the World Series in '07, but the season didn't play out as expected, and the Tribe finished 81-81.

Williams makes debut on Hall ballot
(Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Matt Williams, a five-time All-Star who finished with 378 home runs and 1,218 RBIs to go with a .268 batting average in 10 seasons with the Giants, one with the Indians and six with the D-backs, is making his first appearance on the Hall of Fame ballot.

Garko talks about gifts, time with family
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The holidays are a time to be with family, and Ryan Garko plans to spend them in Southern California, where his parents, Mike and Elaine, reside. MLB.com recently caught up with Garko to talk about the holiday season, his plans and his memories.

Duel set up Tribe's classic win in '97
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:27:00 EDT)
Every day from now to Spring Training, MLB.com/Live will air a classic game on Baseball's Best. The Indian's classic win in Game 3 of the 1997 American League Championship Series can be seen on Thursday at 11 a.m. ET.

Tribe adds two to Spring Training list
(Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:52:00 EDT)
The Indians will add infielders Jesus Merchan and Wilson Valdez as non-roster invitees to attend Spring Training in 2009.

Mailbag: Was the Wood deal worth it?
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:36:00 EDT)
Beat reporter Anthony Castrovince assesses whether the Indians overspent on Kerry Wood and responds to fans' reactions about CC Sabathia in the final mailbag of 2008.

Sizemore to play for USA in Classic
(Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:15:00 EDT)
Grady Sizemore has accepted an invitation to play for Team USA in next spring's World Baseball Classic. Assuming he is a part of the final 28-man roster, which will be announced Feb. 24, this will be the first time Sizemore has taken part in the event.

Tribe introduces Wood to fans, press
(Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:38:00 EDT)
Kerry Wood went from a Cubs team that just finished its 100th season without a World Series title to an Indians team that just finished its 60th.

New spring digs already a hit with Tribe
(Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:31:00 EDT)
Grady Sizemore, Kelly Shoppach, Ryan Garko, Ben Francisco and Josh Barfield have been regulars in the Indians' new Spring Training facility in Goodyear, Ariz., thus far this winter, and they are heaping high praise on the new digs.

Mailbag: Can Valbuena start now?
(Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:00:00 EDT)
Is Luis Valbuena ready to start right now? Can the Indians afford Ty Wigginton after signing Kerry Wood? Anthony Castrovince answers in the mailbag.

Tribe looks to Wood to strengthen 'pen
(Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:58:00 EDT)
Kerry Wood passed the physical he took in Cleveland on Thursday, and the Indians announced Saturday that they have signed the right-hander to a two-year contract with an option for a third year.

Shoppach, other Indians offered deals
(Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:59:00 EDT)
In a completely unsurprising development, the Indians have tendered a 2009 contract to all players on the roster without one, including the arbitration-eligible Kelly Shoppach.