MLB Fresh News

August 13, 2009

Feldman, Hamilton lead Rangers by Tribe (AP)

Texas Rangers catcher Taylor Teagarden(notes), left, congratulates reliever Frank Francisco(notes) after their 4-1 win over the Cleveland Indians in a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, in Cleveland.

Scott Feldman pitched six sharp innings and Josh Hamilton had four hits, including the go-ahead two-run double, leading the Texas Rangers to a 4-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. Feldman (12-4) worked out of trouble several times after allowing a first-inning run in winning his third straight start.

August 5, 2009

Tribe prospect Miller has second surgery (AP)

Indians right-hander Adam Miller is hoping to be ready for spring training after undergoing the second of two planned surgeries on his right middle finger. The Indians announced Wednesday that the two-hour procedure to reconstruct the flexor tendon was performed by Dr. Tom Graham at the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore on Tuesday.

Baker, Gomez lead Twins past Tribe 10-1 (AP)

Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer(notes) hits a one-run double off Cleveland Indians pitcher David Huff(notes) in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, in Cleveland. Orlando Cabrera(notes) scored. The Twins won 10-1.

Scott Baker denied feeling pressure, though he knew it was time for a Minnesota starting pitcher to step up. Baker (9-7) pitched seven scoreless innings and was backed by home runs from Carlos Gomez and Jason Kubel, leading the Twins to a 10-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. "Getting those runs helped a lot," Baker said.

August 1, 2009

Tribe adds newly acquired RHP Masterson (AP)

Right-hander Justin Masterson was added to the Cleveland Indians' roster Saturday, one day after he was acquired from the Boston Red Sox for catcher Victor Martinez. Masterson will initially work out of the bullpen for the Indians, although the team plans to convert him into a starter this year. The Beavercreek, Ohio, native went 3-3 with a 4.50 in 31 appearances this year for the Red Sox, and…

July 28, 2009

Tribe top Angels on Martinez’s HR in 9th (AP)

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Cleveland Indians' Victor Martinez(notes) reacts as he crosses home plate after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, July 27, 2009.

When the three-run homer left Victor Martinez's bat in the ninth inning, the Cleveland slugger couldn't quite believe it had the juice to get out. "As soon as I hit it, I was like, 'Oh well, let's see what happens,"' Martinez said with a shrug. "It barely went out, but it still counts." The way things are going for the Cleveland Indians on their road trip,…

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