History
A brief history of everyone hitting and scoring
The Cleveland Indians beat the Cincinnati Reds 15-6 Monday night. All nine Indians starters collected at least one hit and scored at least one run, which doesn't happen very often.
Best Indians seasons, according to 538's Elo rating
Cleveland peaked in 1954 and it was all downhill from there.
The leadoff-hitting DH, a rare bird indeed
The Cleveland Indians have recently been using designated hitter Carlos Santana as their leadoff hitter, and the early results have been good. It's an unusual arrangement though, tried extensively only a few times in MLB history.
Can Brantley be the greatest left fielder in Indians history?
Michael Brantley is expected to be activated from the disabled list on Monday to rejoin the Cleveland Indians. Brantley has been their best hitter in recent years. Might he someday be remembered as the team's best ever left fielder?
The five greatest Indians of the last thirty years
We reach the conclusion of the countdown, and the five greatest Cleveland Indians of the last three decades, a group comprised entirely of hitters... Fantastic, tremendous hitters.
Top 30 Indians of the last 30 years: #10-6
As we approach the greatest Indians of the last three decades, this week's entry includes the team's best pitchers from that team, as well as a hulking slugger and a defensive master of the infield.
Top 30 Indians of the last 30 years: #15-11
Roberto Alomar played only three seasons for the Tribe, but they were great seasons. Victor Martinez was the heart of the 2007 AL Central-winning team. They're both among those included in this week's entry of our countdown of the greatest Indians.
Opening Day odds and ends for the Indians
The Cleveland Indians kick off their 2016 campaign by facing the Boston Red Sox Monday afternoon at Progressive Field. We take a look back at Opening Day from the many years past to see how the Tribe has done, and who's done the best for them.
Top 30 Indians of the last 30 years: #20-16
Arguably the team's two biggest active stars and a Cy Young winner from the past are among the five players in the next entry of the countdown of the 30 best Cleveland Indians of the last 30 years.
Top 30 Indians of the last 30 years: #25-21
A shortstop who started strong but never quite lived up to that beginning, a great closer, a steady third baseman, a Cy Young winner, and a walks machine hated by many of his team's fans... those players make up this entry of the countdown.
2016 By the (Uniform) Numbers, #41 to #99
With spring training well under way, here is a quick update to the uniform numbers being used this season by the Tribe players (and coaches). Part II.
2016 by the (Uniform) numbers, #00 to #40
With spring training well under way, here is a quick update to the uniform numbers being used this season by the Tribe players (and coaches). Part I.
Idle musings on Fausto Carmona
A Netflix binge brought the artist formerly known as Fausto to mind this weekend. What a ride that was.
Cleveland vs. Troy O'Leary, Instrument of God
The 1999 Cleveland Indians scored more runs than any team in a generation, but could not overcome Troy O'Leary and divine intervention.
The 30 best Indians of the last 30 years (#30-26)
During the last three decades the Cleveland Indians have gone from laughing stock to class of the American League, then back to losing more than they win again, and now back to potentially contending. A look back at their best players of the era...
Who was last Indians rookie to start on Opening Day?
The Cleveland Indians are yet to announce who their center fielder will be, after Abraham Almonte was suspended for 80 games for PED use. Tyler Naquin is among the candidates, but the Indians aren't known for letting rookies play on Opening Day.
Most games in center field in Tribe history
As amazing as last week’s installment was with shortstop, we will conclude this series with the final position, center field. This position is one where the Tribe has had many a superstar.
The best multi-year free agents in Indians history
The Cleveland Indians have avoided giving out multiyear free agent contracts this offseason, possibly still feeling the sting of Nick Swisher and Michael Bourn not working out. The team has made some great signings in the past though. Here's a look.
Most games at shortstop in Tribe history
And finally we arrive at the final infield position, shortstop. The home to many a star player in the Indian franchise.
The Indians were THIS close to having Tom Seaver
Tom Seaver is best known for his time with the Mets, but his path to New York was strange. He'd signed a deal with the Braves, but MLB commissioner William Eckert voided it, leading to a three-team lottery for the rights to the future Hall of Famer.
Most games at second base in Tribe history
So far we have covered six of the hitting positions in this series. This week, we review second base, home to quite a few notable players through the years.
The best one-year deals in Indians history
Every team must sign new players every year. The Cleveland Indians have mostly avoided big-ticket signings, and this winter their new additions have all been on one-year deals. Will any of them turn out to be among the team's best ever?
Most games at designated hitter in Tribe history
Before wrapping up the infield, we will take a quick glance at the designated hitter position. One that has only been around since 1973.
Trading Roberto Alomar
Recently there was a short discussion on how the Indians traded Roberto Alomar at just the right time. Let’s review the whole deal in full.
Indians petition to award Feller with Medal of Freedom
The Indians remain a little over 90,000 signatures short. Let's help them reach their goal.
Most games at third base in Tribe history
The Indians have had some good third basemen in its history, including one almost Hall of Famer, and one Hall of Famer to be.
Re-acquiring Rocky Colavito
After trading "The Rock" away in a controversial move in 1960, the Indians did re-acquire him for the 1965 season. Was it a successful return to the Forest City?
Most games in left field in Tribe history
The Indians have had some left fielders in its history, including two recent team Hall of Fame inductees.
Indians announce four more members for Hall of Fame
Heritage Park in center field will have four new plaques unveiled on July 30, 2016.
Trading Kenny Lofton
Previously we discussed how the Indians stole Kenny Lofton from the Houston Astros. This time we review if the Indians won the trade when he was dealt to Atlanta.
Most games in right field in Tribe history
Continuing in this series, instead of moving around the horn, we shall move into the outfield with the power position of right field.
Acquiring Tris Speaker
How the Tribe acquired a Hall of Famer who would go on to bring Cleveland its first baseball championship.
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