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With staff ace Hector Rondon promoted to Triple-A Columbus and no pitcher from the Indians rehabbing in Akron after a month of several doing so, the Aeros suddenly found themselves in need of two starters the past three days.

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Posted by Anthony Stalter While it would have to take quite the package to pry them away from Cleveland, the Indians are open to the idea of trading pitcher Cliff Lee and catcher Victor Martinez according to a report by the Plain Dealer .

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Cleveland Indian's mamager Eric Wedge argues with umpire crew chief Tom Hallion during the eighth inning of Monday's loss to the White Sox at Progressive Field.

The Cleveland Indians have been big underachievers this year, going just 31-48 in a year when they were expected to be contenders for the AL Central title and, perhaps, even the World Series... by Nathaniel Stoltz Opinion July 01, 2009 The Cleveland Indians have been big underachievers this year, going just 31-48 in a year when they were expected ...

A MRI scan showed that Grady Sizemore's left elbow has no structural damage. Grady Sizemore likely will undergo left-elbow surgery in the off-season, Indians head trainer Lonnie Soloff said Tuesday afternoon.

Considering the state of the Indians' bullpen, a collection of bad arms doing bad things on the mound, and the success a healthy Aaron Laffey had when he was pitching there, it's possible that he'll rejoin the pen when he comes off the disabled list.

Right-hander Tomo Ohka replaces Pavano for the second of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.

It is perhaps a little difficult to fathom, but the Cleveland Indians could actually hold some significance in the Fantasy pitching market in the coming weeks.

Jake Westbrook's return to Major League action from Tommy John ligament replacement surgery has taken a minor step back.

Right shoulder soreness has pushed back Carl Pavano's next turn in the Indians' rotation, and elbow soreness has pushed back Jake Westbrook's timetable for a big league return from Tommy John ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow.

Jhonny Peralta , at this time last year, had 11 home runs. He started Tuesday night's game against Milwaukee on the bench with two homers.

Shoulder soreness will prevent right-hander Carl Pavano from making his scheduled start Saturday against the Cubs, manager Eric Wedge said Wednesday afternoon.

After his last rehabilitation start at Akron on Friday, Jake Westbrook suffered pain in his reconstructed right elbow that will delay his next start.

Jhonny Peralta remains mired in a slump that has plagued him off and on most of the season.

The Aeros made a roster move today, receiving Scott Lewis from Cleveland on a Major League rehabilitation assignment and promoting Jake Westbrook to Triple-A Columbus to continue his own rehab assignment.

Grady Sizemore's ailing left elbow has improved enough to where the All-Star center fielder could be back in the Cleveland Indians' lineup in seven to 10 days.

Some of the superstitions about no-hitters have eased over the years. When a pitcher is in the process of throwing one, radio and TV broadcasters aren't shy about telling their audience what's going on.

It's official: Jhonny Peralta is no longer the Indians shortstop. Cleveland manager Eric Wedge said Sunday that when Asdrubal Cabrera returns from the disabled list, he will play shortstop, while Peralta moves to third base for the remainder of the season.