Sheldon Ocker

Indians report: Terry Francona receives warm welcome in return to Fenway Park

ohio.com — BOSTON: It was hard to believe it had been just two years since Terry Francona was ushered out of Boston following the a late-season collapse in 2011 that cost him his job after eight seasons as manager of the Red Sox.

Cleveland Indians notebook: Michael Bourn stews over assisted home run

ohio.com — BOSTON: Michael Bourn was still frustrated with himself before Thursday's game at Fenway Park for his outfield assist the previous night against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field. That's because his "assist" did not involve throwing out a runner.

Indians call up Scott Barnes, move out David Huff from bullpen

ohio.com — Thursday afternoon the Indians made a roster move in swaping minor league left-handed pitchers before the start of their four-game series in Boston. The Tribe designated David Huff for assignment and recalled Scott Barnes from Triple-A Columbus. The Indians made the move as they continue to search for reliable left-handed relief.

Tigers 11, Indians 7: Ubaldo Jimenez gets rocked; Miguel Cabrera finishes it off with bouncing homer

ohio.com — CLEVELAND: Forget the Ubaldo Jimenez-Justin Verlander matchup that fizzled early. Besides, Verlander never has been an Indians killer. If Tribe fans are looking for a villain, Miguel Cabrera is their man. He doubled home one run and ensured a 11-7 win for the Detroit Tigers with a two-run homer in the eighth Wednesday night, but that was hardly the entire story.

Indians: Matchups for upcoming games

ohio.com — TODAY: Indians at Red Sox Time: 7:10 p.m. TV: WKYC (Channel 3) Pitchers: Zach McAllister (3-3, 2.65) vs. Ryan Dempster (2-4, 4.27) FRIDAY: Indians at Red Sox Time: 7:10 p.m. TV: STO Pitchers: Justin Masterson (7-2, 2.83) vs. John Lackey (2-4, 3.31) SATURDAY: Indians at Red Sox Time: 1:35 p.m.

Tigers' win aided by Cabrera's freak home run

ohio.com — CLEVELAND: Forget the Ubaldo Jimenez-Justin Verlander matchup that fizzled early. Besides, Verlander never has been an Indian killer. If Tribe fans are looking for a villain, Miguel Cabrera is their man. He doubled home one run and ensured the 11-7 Tigers win with a two-run homer in the eighth, but that was hardly the entire story tonight.

Indians notebook: Nick Swisher expected back from paternity list Friday

ohio.com — CLEVELAND: The subject turned to the depth of Terry Francona's emotions when reporters asked the manager about returning to Boston tonight. "Sometimes as I get older," he said, "sometimes when I don't want to, like when Swish [Nick Swisher] called me the other night about the baby, I caught myself lying in bed, and I was tearing up.

Marla Ridenour: Indians’ strong start might not end with usual fading finish

ohio.com — CLEVELAND: The Indians have been in this position before. Five times in the previous 10 years they carried a record of .500 or better after 44 games. Three times in that span, including in 2011 and 2012, their winning percentage was at least .591 at that point in the season.

Cleveland Indians notebook: Nick Swisher expected back from Paternity List on Friday

ohio.com — CLEVELAND: The subject turned to depth of Terry Francona's emotions, when reporters asked the manager about returning to Boston tonight. "Sometimes as I get older," he said. "Sometimes when I don't want to. Like when Swish [Nick Swisher] called me the other night about the baby, I caught myself lying in bed, and I was tearing up.