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The Tribe’s $56-million question
As the Cleveland Indians continue to try and keep pace in the American League Central Division, manager Terry Francona faces an important question. What to do about the Tribe’s $56-million man, Nick...
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The Cleveland Cavaliers landed their man on Friday, naming David Blatt as the team’s latest head coach. We admit to knowing next to nothing about Blatt before the Cavs undertook their third head...
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When we heard the news that Indiana’s Paul George had suffered a major leg injury during Friday’s scrimmage with USA Basketball it reinforced our belief of club over country. We understand that...
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How did that happen?
It has been an interesting summer so far, with plenty of attention on the World Cup; the return of LeBron James to Cleveland, and the possibility of a deal for Kevin Love; and all things Johnny Manziel...
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Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine made if official earlier today, naming Brian Hoyer as the team’s starting quarterback. The decision ends what we can only hope was not an ill-fated quarterback...
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The final roster cuts have been made, the practice squad players have been signed and the Cleveland Browns have begun preparations for Sunday’s season-opening game against Pittsburgh. We’re less than a...
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If the Cleveland Indians come up short this season in their quest to return to the playoffs, there will be plenty of moments and miss opportunities for Tribe fans to point to as they review the season....
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Numbers can often confirm what we are already seeing
In his autobiography, Mark Twain famously wrote that “there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” Twain wasn’t talking about sports when he wrote that, but he certainly could have...
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Tribe’s problems easy to spot, but solutions may not be
The Cleveland Indians closed out what ultimately will go down as a disappointing season on Sunday with a 7-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Tribe came into the season with high hopes and looking to...
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With the Pittsburgh Steelers coming to town on Sunday for what has turned into a rather important divisional game, the Cleveland Browns are facing the usual litany of problems when it comes to the...
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It what was a surprise – at least to us – the Cleveland Browns released running back Ben Tate on Tuesday. In eight games with the Browns, Tate rushed for 333 yards and four touchdowns, which,...
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Are we in the golden age of Cleveland coaching?
David Blatt seems to think so. While Cleveland has gone a collective 145 years and counting without a championship from any of its three professional sports teams,* that doesn’t mean we haven’t see our...
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Five the hard way
Today we celebrate the five-year anniversary of the launch of our site. In some cultures the number 5 is considered a lucky number, but it is also one that comes with a bit of a price. People who...
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Tribe needs a consistent Lonnie Chisenhall in 2015
For the majority of our life as a Cleveland Indians fan, the franchise has been bad (or worse) far more than they have been good. But there has generally been one position that has consistently been a...
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5 Questions – Tribe Home Opener Edition
The Cleveland Indians enter the 2015 season carrying some heavy expectations for a club that was just 85-77 a year ago. Several national experts have predicted the Tribe will claim a playoff spot this...
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Hang in there Tribe fans, there is still a long way to go
Well, that was one heck of an opening weekend to the 2015 season, wasn’t it Tribe fans? Three consecutive losses to the Detroit Tigers. Twenty-five runs given up. Forty-three hits allowed. Miguel...
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Corey Kluber continues to show he belongs among Tribe’s elite
On Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber pitched what, at least for him, was a routine outing. Kluber went seven innings and allowed just one run, marking his...
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