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The Indians Francisco Lindor and Carlos Santana high-five after Jay Bruce (middle) hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the first inning of a Sept. 13, 2017 game vs. Detroit at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Indians trade Encarnacion to bring back Santana

The Indians sent DH Edwin Encarnacion to Seattle for Carlos Santana — then traded infielder Yandy Diaz and a player to be named to Tampa Bay for first baseman Jake Bauers

Updated Yesterday at 3:57 PM
The Indians' Mike Napoli breaks his bat in the third inning for a single against the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 7, 2016 at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Former Tribe fan favorite Napoli retires

Mike Napoli, who became a fan favorite in Cleveland after clubbing 34 home runs and leading the Indians to the World Series in 2016, announced his retirement from playing following a 12-year career in the majors.

Dec 9, 2018 at 4:14 PM
Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco warms his throwing hand before pitching against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning on April 6 at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Indians, Carrasco agree to contract extension

New contract with starting pitcher could keep the right-hander in Cleveland through at least 2022

Dec 6, 2018 at 3:03 PM
Indians catcher Yan Gomes heads out to the mound to talk to a pitcher during a June 20 game vs. the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Indians trade catcher Gomes to Washington for three players

With the 2018 All-Star Gomes gone, it’s expected the Indians will trade starting pitchers Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer sometime this winter

Dec 1, 2018 at 3:00 AM
The Cleveland Indians unveiled new uniforms for 2019, removing Chief Wahoo from the caps and sleeves. At the far right is a new alternate home red jersey and cap.
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Indians unveil new red alternate home jersey

CLEVELAND — For the first time since the 1970s the Cleveland Indians will have the option to wear a red home jersey for games at Progressive Field beginning in 2019.

Updated Nov 19, 2018 at 4:29 PM
The Indians' Erik Gonzalez throws to first base for an out during a June 20 game vs. the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Indians send Gonzalez to Pirates in five-player trade

Cleveland sends utility man Erik Gonzalez and two pitching prospects to the Pirates for outfielder Jordan Luplow and infielder Max Moroff

Nov 14, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Indians shorstop Francisco Lindor celebrates his home run during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series vs. Houston on Oct. 8 at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Lindor, Ramirez named Silver Slugger Award winners

Cleveland infielders become the first Indians duo to claim the honor in back-to-back seasons since Manny Ramirez and Roberto Alomar in 1999-2000

Nov 9, 2018 at 4:00 PM
Indians pitcher Corey Kluber throws to a White Sox batter during a June 20 game at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Kluber, Ramirez finalists for AL Cy Young, MVP

Former Indians' players Albert Belle, Joe Carter, Orel Hershiser and Harold Baines are on the veterans’ Hall of Fame ballot

Nov 6, 2018 at 3:36 PM
Indians outfielder Michael Brantley runs onto the field during the introductions before Game 3 of the American League Division Series against Houston on Oct. 8 at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Indians decline to extend qualifying offers to free agents

Free agent outfielder Michael Brantley will not receive a $17.9 million qualifying offer from the Cleveland Indians — and neither will relievers Andrew Miller and Cody Allen, the club confirmed

Nov 2, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger throws the ball during Game 3 of the American League Division Series against Houston at Progressive Field on Oct. 8 in Cleveland.
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Antonetti: Stability, pitching depth gives Indians a leg up

Also on Wednesday, Cleveland and outfielder Leonys Martin reached agreement on a one-year contract for the 2019 season, avoiding arbitration

Oct 31, 2018 at 10:30 PM
Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco warms his throwing hand before pitching against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning on April 6 at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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Indians bring back Carrasco, decline option on Guyer

One of the most consistent starters in the American League since 2016, Carrasco will make an estimated $9.75 million in 2019 with another club option for 2020

Oct 30, 2018 at 4:45 PM
Cleveland's Francisco Lindor celebrates his home run during Game 3 of the ALDS against Houston on Monday in Cleveland.
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Six takeaways entering Indians offseason

After latest postseason flop in the Division Series, plenty of uncertainty surrounds the Indians entering the winter

Oct 11, 2018 at 7:45 PM
Cleveland's Michael Brantley runs onto the field during the introductions before Game 3 of the ALDS against Houston on Monday. It was potentially the final game with the team for Brantley, who is among the top 25 in most offensive categories after 10 seasons in Cleveland.
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Free agency may beat the Tribe worse than Houston did

Change is coming to the roster with Michael Brantley, Cody Allen, Andrew Miller, Oliver Perez and Josh Donaldson among potential free agents entering 2019

Oct 9, 2018 at 4:04 PM
Teagan Debronsky, 8, of Amherst, looks toward the field after the Indians lost to the Astros in Game 3 of the ALDS on Monday at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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HAZELWOOD: Indians fell hard in October swoon

Swept for the only time other than the 1954 World Series, Cleveland’s three-game performance vs. Houston is a major disappointment 

Oct 8, 2018 at 10:55 PM
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Bid adieu to Chief Wahoo

Wahoo made his last appearance Monday on the hats and left sleeves of the Indians jerseys.

Oct 8, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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