Nick Hagadone News

The Cleveland Indians are now roughly one quarter of the way through their 2013 season and are sitting atop the AL Central standings with a 23-17 record.

After taking two of three from the Yankees in the Bronx, the Mariners head to Cleveland for four games Friday to Monday against the Indians.

Jason Kipnis has been on a power surge so far in May, just as the Indians' offense has become more productive.

The Indians optioned left-hander Nick Hagadone to Triple-A Columbus, clearing a roster space for the expected activation of valuable setup man Vinnie Pestano .

CLEVELAND - Trevor Bauer is a still a work in progress to be sure. But the progress the prized pitching prospect has made thus far, has the Indians excited about the work he can do for them in the future.Though Bauer, 22, has displayed serious control issues during his debut season in Cleveland, he's also shown flashes of brilliance in three ... (more)

The Cleveland Indians optioned relief pitcher Nick Hagadone to the Clippers today - his fifth ride this season on the shuttle run between Progressive Field and Huntington Park.

Vidal Nuno tossed five scoreless innings to earn his first major-league win and a six-run seventh frame vaulted the New York Yankees to a 7-0 win over the Cleveland Indians in the finale of a doubleheader.

The careers of two Indians who were thought to be significant parts of the future took dramatic turns for the worse Monday.

Vidal Nuno pitched five innings of three-hit ball to win his first major league start, Vernon Wells and Lyle Overbay had two RBIs apiece and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Indians 7-0 Monday for a doubleheader split.

The Yankees got to Trevor Bauer and the Indians in the seventh inning. Corban Joseph doubled to left-center and Austin Romine brought him home with another double to left field to give the Yankees an insurance run and a 2- 0 lead.

Asdrubal Cabrera went 3-for-5 and drove in two runs as the Cleveland Indians knotted their three-game set with the Detroit Tigers with a 7-6 win at Comerica Park.

Verlander was erratic early, allowing three runs in the first two innings. He settled a bit after that, but the Indians took a 6-1 lead before Detroit closed the gap with a four-run seventh.

Ubaldo Jimenez out-pitched Justin Verlander on a cold Saturday night in a ballpark that has caused him a great deal of misery.

The Tigers clobbered five Indians pitchers for nine extra base hits, including long home runs from Prince Fielder, Miguel Cabrera and Andy Dirks.

It was about 4:30 p.m. Friday and Victor Martinez was riding a stationary bike in the Tigers clubhouse.

After nearly four weeks on the Disabled List, Michael Bourn has been activated and should be in the lineup tomorrow night in Detroit.

Oakland manager Bob Melvin wasn't getting much satisfaction from umpire Paul Nauert on a call against second baseman Eric Sogard in the fifth inning Tuesday night.

A poor performance in a game can sometimes take a toll on a hitter's psyche. That is one reason behind the Indians' decision to give third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall a couple of days to concentrate on his swing in the comfort of the batting cage.

MLB Team Report - Cleveland Indians - INSIDE PITCH The Indians' starting rotation, for the moment, appears to be set.

Jason Kipnis and Cabrera hit consecutive homers in the first inning off Jarrod Parker .