. Justin Masterson is 0-3 in his past four starts with a 4.78 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. .He has not been as effective, but the Cleveland Indians offense isn’t being as helpful either. In his first six starts the Tribe averaged 6.3 runs. In his past five starts they’ve averaged just 1.6 runs. No matter how well you pitch, it’s hard to win when your team’s bats go silent. . … [Read more...] about Indians Justin Masterson in a Pitching Slump?
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Why the Cleveland Indians Success Will Not Continue
The Cleveland Indians are the surprise team of baseball. Sitting atop the AL Central, the Tribe is tied for the best record in the MLB. Most analysts did not believe the Indians would see this much success. Most now sit patiently, waiting for the Indians to revert back to their losing ways. And despite the success of this team, the return to failure is imminent. Go here for … [Read more...] about Why the Cleveland Indians Success Will Not Continue
Why the Cleveland Indians’ Early Success Will Continue in 2011
The most surprising team in baseball, the Cleveland Indians (22-10), are still tied for the best record in the MLB. Few analysts believed the Tribe would stand a chance in 2011, and almost none believed the Tribe would lead the AL Central. Despite this, the pesky Indians continue to find ways to win. For an explanation of why this early success will NOT continue go here … [Read more...] about Why the Cleveland Indians’ Early Success Will Continue in 2011
Examining the Cleveland Indians Opening Day Starting Rotation
Since the back-to-back departures of Cy Young Award winning pitchers, Cleveland Indians starters have struggled to find success. With the exception of Fausto Carmona, this year's opening day starting rotation will be pitching with relative anonymity. For a young team that has struggled in recent years, this is not necessarily a problem. The rotation’s success begins with … [Read more...] about Examining the Cleveland Indians Opening Day Starting Rotation