Travis Hafner News

The losses are coming so fast that they probably don't even hurt anymore. Five straight, seven of eight, 14 of 17.

Victor Martinez will be the only Indian going to the All-Star Game on July 14 at Busch Stadium in St.

Time for a one-question poll: Who thinks Eric Wedge is really responsible for the Cleveland Indians miserable season? Seriously.

Shin-Soo Choo went 4-for-5 with two homers, a career-high seven runs batted in and scored four times, as the Cleveland Indians crushed the Oakland Athletics, 15-3, in the opener of a three-game series at Progressive Field.

Reporters were not the only ones who heard Lewis, demoted to Class AAA Columbus this weekend, speak of how he felt oh-so-close. "He does this to everybody," Indians manager Eric Wedge said.

White Sox fans have a former Cubs star to thank for the early development of speedy outfielder Scott Podsednik .

The names and faces keep changing in the Indians bullpen. Greg Aquino is gone and has resurfaced at Class AAA Columbus.

The pattern of designated hitter Travis Hafner's playing time when he came off the disabled list earlier this month was pretty much two games on, followed by one game off.

Manager Eric Wedge , starting last season, has been exercising regularly. Those close to him say he's lost about 25 pounds.

Fire Eric Wedge and -- what? -- the Indians bullpen will automatically slip into lockdown mode? No runs.

Who would've predicted this? A few years ago, Fausto Carmona had a wicked sinker and was a legitimate Cy Young Award candidate.

Granted a reprieve, Jhonny Peralta immediately dropped the ball. Actually, he threw it to first.

CLEVELAND: Wednesday was another scheduled night off for Travis Hafner, whose return to the Indians' lineup, while sporadic, has been marked mostly by success.

" Prior to Tuesday night's game with the Milwaukee Brewers, Indians manager Eric Wedge bemoaned his team's poor production with runners in scoring position.

Prince Fielder hit a go-ahead grand slam in Milwaukee's six-run top of the eighth as the Brewers came from behind to defeat the Cleveland Indians 14-12. Fielder finished with six runs batted in while Ryan Braun added a two-run homer, a two run triple and five RBI as Milwaukee halted a two-game skid.

Milwaukee 14, at Cleveland 12: Prince Fielder hit a go-ahead grand slam in the Brewers' six-run eighth inning and finished with a career-high six runs batted in, and Ryan Braun hit a home run and drove in five runs.

K. Greene gets a new job Notebook Shortstop will move to third when he rejoins Cards.

Clubhouse confidential: Travis Hafner did not start Sunday night. Since being activated from the disabled list June 5 after rehabbing a sore right shoulder, Hafner has played two, sat one, played two, sat one and played two.

Cleveland Indians' Travis Hafner watches play against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 10, 2009, in Cleveland.

So long, and thanks for all the prospects. Browse more photos>> The Indians came into Chicago at the right time.