Indians' Top 5 shortstops: Bell's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun
10 biggest trades in Indians history
The Indians have more than a century's worth of history, making for a long list of crucial transactions throughout the franchise's annals. Trades, in particular, have been prevalent for Cleveland and critical to the clubs that piled up wins and contended for a championship. There are so many important swaps
Best Indians of all time, by uniform number
CLEVELAND -- When a player makes a name for himself, his uniform number is forever associated with him. So who are the best members of the Tribe to don each number? Let’s take a look. 00: Paul Dade Dade spent half of his six-year Major League career with the Indians.
Cleveland to be MLB's latest name-changer
Cleveland has decided to change its name, the franchise announced on Monday, and it will shed the “Indians” moniker for an as-yet-to-be-determined replacement, at some point after the 2021 season. It’s a momentous decision, one brought about by protests over sports teams’ use of Indigenous names and symbols. It’s also
The 5 best seasons by an Indians pitcher
CLEVELAND -- Over the last few years, the Tribe has had a seemingly endless supply of elite starting pitching, from Corey Kluber to Trevor Bauer to Mike Clevinger to Shane Bieber to Zach Plesac to, most recently, Triston McKenzie. But this trend isn’t a new development. Cleveland has had a
History of the Indians' Rule 5 Draft picks
CLEVELAND -- Over the past 50 years, the Indians have been relatively active in the Rule 5 Draft. The Rule 5 Draft gives teams a chance to pounce on unprotected talent from other organizations. Players signed at age 18 must be added to a team’s 40-man roster within five seasons
Indians' top 5 Winter Meetings transactions
CLEVELAND -- Much like the rest of 2020, the Winter Meetings won’t happen in their traditional fashion this year. The Winter Meetings are typically a time for front-office executives from each team in the Majors to be trapped in the same building for four days with the sole focus on
5 best seasons by a Tribe position player
CLEVELAND -- With more than 100 years of history, the Indians have had a plethora of players post outstanding offensive seasons. But which ones stand out as the best? Let’s take a look at the top five individual seasons by a position player in Tribe history: 1) Joe Jackson, 1911
Top 5 longest HRs hit at Progressive Field
CLEVELAND -- It’s one of the most exciting plays in baseball. It’s what kids imitate in the backyard with their Wiffle Ball bats. The moment when a Major Leaguer launches a no-doubt home run and watches it disappear into the distance captivates fans at home and in the ballpark. Statcast
Top 5 Indians players not in Hall of Fame
Now that the 2021 Hall of Fame ballot has arrived, the baseball world's focus turns to the elite former players who are eager for a chance to receive the most prestigious honor in baseball. But among all those hopefuls, only a select group enter the Hall, leaving induction just out
Indians' top general managers: Bell's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun
Indians' Top 5 managers: Bell's take
CLEVELAND – No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are
Better than you remember: Julio Franco
While we’re waiting for baseball to come back, we are making do. So once a week, inspired by the late Deadspin’s “Let’s Remember Some Guys” series, we will take a look at one player in baseball history, why he was great, why he mattered, why we should hang on to
Indians’ Top 5 relief pitchers: Bell’s take
CLEVELAND -- No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are
Indians' Top 5 left-handed starters: Bell's take
CLEVELAND – No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are
Indians' Top 5 right-handed starters: Bell's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun
Indians' Top 5 designated hitters: Bell's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun
Indians' Top 5 right fielders: Bell's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun
Indians' Top 5 center fielders: Bell's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun
Better than you remember: Travis Hafner
While we’re waiting for baseball to come back, we are making do. So once a week, inspired by the late Deadspin’s “Let’s Remember Some Guys” series, we will take a look at one player in baseball history, why he was great, why he mattered, why we should hang on to
Hamilton's favorite call involved WS theatrics
CLEVELAND -- It was an unusually warm, sunny day in downtown Cleveland on March 26, which didn’t make missing baseball any easier for Indians fans. It was supposed to be a day of celebration, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, everyone instead took to social media to reminisce on their
Indians' Top 5 left fielders: Bell's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun
Indians' Top 5 second basemen: Bell's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun
Indians’ Top 5 first basemen: Bell's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun
Indians' Top 5 catchers: Bell's take
No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club. These rankings are for fun