The Cleveland Indians are currently finishing the month of May in brutal fashion against the Toronto Blue Jays. Hopefully, actual Memorial Day brings some better luck against the Chicago White Sox. Reaching June allows fans to get a good idea of where the team is at both in the standings and in general. Standings-wise, the team is right behind the White Sox … [Read more...] about 2 Indians Batters Who Need A Total Reset At The Plate In June
Jake Bauers
Jake Bauers Finally Got His Big Hit In 2021 As Indians Continue Climb
Tuesday was a bizarre night for the Cleveland Indians and Kansas City Royals. The umpires, led by Angel Hernandez, did their best to alter the outcome of the game. But the teams moved passed the unnecessary drama and the Indians came out on top. And ultimately, Jake Bauers was a hero. Jake Bauers' Tough Year We have admittedly picked on Bauers … [Read more...] about Jake Bauers Finally Got His Big Hit In 2021 As Indians Continue Climb
What Josh Naylor At First Base Means For Indians Roster
The Cleveland Indians entered the year with Josh Naylor holding down the job in right field. He is now getting more time at first base as Jake Bauers rides the bench against right-handed pitching. This is a shift from the initial platoon approach featuring Bauers and Yu Chang. It is clear the Indians want Jordan Luplow in the lineup everyday. Andres … [Read more...] about What Josh Naylor At First Base Means For Indians Roster
Indians Should Have Short Leash With Jake Bauers
Jake Bauers made the Cleveland Indians Opening Day roster seemingly by default. He was out of minor league options and that meant he either had to make the squad or be let go. The Indians opted to give the 25-year-old another shot and so far the results have not been great. Bauers went hitless in four at-bats Thursday night against the New York … [Read more...] about Indians Should Have Short Leash With Jake Bauers
Questions Remain For Indians At First Base Following Opening Day Loss
The Cleveland Indians are going with a platoon approach at several positions to start the 2021 season. One of those is center field, where Jordan Luplow got the start Thursday. Ben Gamel, a left-handed hitter, came in for him later in the game. First base is the other spot where Terry Francona is apparently platooning players. Jake Bauers won the starting … [Read more...] about Questions Remain For Indians At First Base Following Opening Day Loss