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Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

Indians have surplus at catcher, corner outfield

Jonah Keri, Special to ESPN.com

If the Indians view 2009 as more than a rebuilding year, an aggressive play for a legitimate No. 2 starter would make a lot of sense.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008

Beckett struggles with control as Jackson, Indians hold off Red Sox

Associated Press

The Boston Red Sox will have to wait at least one more day to clinch their fifth postseason trip in six years.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 22, 2008

Indians take second straight from White Sox, losers of 5 of 6

Associated Press

Indians 9, White Sox 3

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 02, 2008

Relief Efforts: Under-the-radar saves guys for 2009

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks at 10 guys who are not closing now but could be in line for saves come 2009.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

Gutierrez's clutch single helps Tribe to seventh straight win

Franklin Gutierrez's tiebreaking single in the ninth inning Sunday night led the Cleveland Indians past Texas 4-3 for their seventh straight win and a three-game sweep of the fading Rangers.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 24, 2008

Hardcore: Who's the best of a good A's bullpen?

Will Harris, Special to ESPN.com

Will Harris discusses the great Oakland bullpen and who is the best option to be the closer.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008

Lee dazzles Blue Jays for 16th win

Cliff Lee worked eight shutout innings for his American League-leading 16th win and the Cleveland Indians completed a three-game sweep, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 on Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 10, 2008

Wednesday Wangdoodles

• To get Dan Haren from the A's last winter, the Diamondbacks gave up four of their best eight prospects. And that doesn't even include pitchers...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 06, 2008

Longoria sets team's rookie home run record as Rays put away Indians

Evan Longoria, Dioner Navarro and Cliff Floyd homered to help the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 8-4 on Tuesday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 05, 2008

Daily Notes for Tuesday: Former aces slowly coming back

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison looks at Tuesday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2008

Daily Notes for Monday: A look at the AL's finest

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison looks at Monday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2008

Relief Efforts: How many closers are truly safe?

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell places labels on the closers of all 30 teams, and states that only a small percentage are truly safe.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008

Galarraga improves to 3-0 vs. Tribe as Inge, Tigers roll

Brandon Inge homered and drove in three runs to help the Tigers to an 8-5 victory over the Indians.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 29, 2008

State of the Rays … division races … players on the move

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

With the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, Jerry Crasnick looks ahead to the top nine story lines heading into the second half of the season.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008