Jack Hannahan News

There's a lot that happened over the past four days roster-wise, so here's a quick day-by-day recap.

Outfielder Dayan Viciedo drove in five runs and first baseman Paul Konerko extended his hitting streak to 12 games as the White Sox recorded a season-high 17 hits in Saturday's 14-7 victory against the Indians at U.S. Cellular Field.

The Indians optioned Zach McAllister to AAA, clearing the way for Josh Tomlin to make his return to the rotation on Monday against Kansas City.

Lopez extended his hitting streak to 10 games Thursday afternoon with an RBI single off Tigers ace Justin Verlander in the fourth inning.

CLEVELAND - It's been a rough weekend for the "Bullpen Mafia."While closer Chris Perez was drawing fire for his inflammatory comments concerning Indians fans, another member of the relief corps - right-hander Joe Smith - was also embroiled in controversy.According to a police report, Smith was involved in an altercation at the Roundhouse Bar ... (more)

Some trade, huh? Jimenez has been nowhere near the ace that the Indians expected to get when they traded four of their best prospects to the Colorado Rockies last July.

Lopez has a seven-game hitting streak in starts at third base for the injured Jack Hannahan.

The Kevin Youkilis rumors continue, as it was reported yesterday that the Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians and Arizona Diamondbacks have interest in the Boston Red Sox third baseman.A ESPN's Jerry Crasnick tweeted that the Phillies and Indians have scouted Youkilis during his minor league rehab, while Nick Carfado of the Boston Globe ... (more)

Derek Lowe said he doesn't read newspapers, so the veteran pitcher had no idea of the firestorm that continued to rage Sunday before the third and final game of the Indians' Interleague series with Miami.

CLEVELAND -- There is no leash on struggling outfielder Johnny Damon at this point.Despite Damon's struggles at the plate -- .167 with two RBIs in 15 games -- the veteran will continue to play, according to manager Manny Acta."We don't have a timetable or anything," Acta said.

Travis Hafner is in the Cleveland Indians' lineup, though manager Manny Acta doesn't have an exact timetable for the return of other injured players.

It's always an alarming sight for the Indians when Travis Hafner leaves the game with an injury, but they are confident their designated hitter won't be sidelined for an extended spell after being hit on the right hand by a pitch Thursday.

The chairman of London's Olympics Organizing Committee says he is excited at the prospect of taking possession of the Olympic flame and bringing it to Britain.

Indians right-hander Josh Tomlin on Thursday will undergo a second MRI scan of his right wrist.

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The former Cretin-Derham Hall and Gophers star has resurrected his baseball career and become the Cleveland Indians' everyday third baseman at age 32 after arriving at spring training last year as a nonroster invitee.

Boston's Ryan Sweeney celebrates after scoring on a hit by Dustin Pedroia in the second inning.

Friday night in Beantown ended poorly for the first-place Indians as the Red Sox posted a 7-5 victory.

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Though it is highly troubling that the Red Sox can't buy a win at Fenway Park anymore, that isn't even their biggest problem.