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A look at the early season surprises in Major League Baseball.

In an otherwise forgettable 2006 season, Jeremy Sowers provided the Cleveland Indians and their fans with a successful end to the season. His experience this year will serve him well as he helps the Indians' drive to the playoffs in 2007.

The start of the 2007 Major League baseball season is right around the corner, and as a Cleveland Indians fan, I couldn't be more excited as the despite being in arguably baseball's toughest division, the Tribe figures to be in the hunt for a return to the post-season.

2006 was a year to forget in many ways for the Cleveland Indians. Management has used the off-season as a chance to make big improvements in the bullpen, adding veteran help that will hopefully pay off as the Indians get ready to make a run at the division title.

List of blogs dealing with Major League Baseball.

The DH has more than served its purpose in Major League Baseball. It's time for the DH to go.

A preview of Major League Baseball's American League Central division for the 2008 season.

If a salary cap is not the answer to all that ails Major League Baseball, how do small market teams remain viable? Better decision-making and value-based decisions; General Managers must maximize the talent and minimize the cost per win.

In 1933, baseball began playing the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the greatest and most anticipated of all the pro sports All-Star affairs each year. This article summarizes those games played from 1933-1939.

Baseball's Midsummer Classic, the All-Star Game -- where opposing teams made up of National League and American League baseball stars democratically elected by baseball fans -- will be played Tuesday night, July 15 at Yankee Stadium in New York.

Here is a list of 5 Major Leaguers who have caught my eye, roughly 1/3 of the way through the 2006 Major League campaign.

Gives a player under the age of 25 for each major league baseball position and gives a synopsis of why they are the choice for that position.

If a family wants to have a night of enjoyment outside in the nice weather for a price that won't cost an arm and a leg, people should look at the world of minor league baseball. It is cheap and fun, and it gives people a chance to see future stars.

It's not really easy to plan a sick-day, but if your looking for Cleveland Indians baseball tickets here are some tried and true options.

Rumors suggest that the Cleveland Indians are interested in Oakland pitcher Dan Haren. This is a move the Indians have to make.

Mark Cuban has made it clear that he wants to own a Major League Baseball franchise, most likely the Cubs. Before he does, though, I'd like to give him something to consider. Mark Cuban should buy the Cleveland Indians.

If you're like me, your life changes when the fantasy baseball season begins. During the month of March your priorities....

Every fantasy season when it comes time to draft your fantasy baseball team, there are a handful of decisions that make or break your season. Drafting the right catcher can be one of the most important choices.

Jason Michaels always had trouble finding playing time with the Philadelphia Phillies. He was traded to the Cleveland Indians in off-season of 2005 and was given a starting spot in left field. He has certainly made the most of his opportunities in 2006.

The Cleveland Indians hosted the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, August 14, begining a crucial series. Game one went to Detroit.

The Cleveland Indians are the best team in the AL Central. Here's why they could be the best team in all of baseball.

The 2007 Cleveland Indians are a good team but not a great one. Here are the reasons why the won't win the 2007 World Series.

It's no secret that the Cleveland Indians have improved from last season to this. Last season however was more or less an underachievement due to the fact expectations were set and they did not meet them.

The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team that plays in Major League Baseball. The Indians play in the Central Division of the American League.

The Cleveland Indians had a disappointing 2006 regular season. Cleveland fans had high expectations for the Indians as the came off a 93 win season in 2005.

Travis Lee Hafner, born June 3, 1977 in Jamestown, North Dakota, is a left-handed hitting designated hitter (DH) in Major League Baseball (MLB) who plays for the Cleveland Indians of the American League (AL) Central Division.

Having been a Cleveland Indians fan for over 30 years, it is safe to say I have witnessed some very bad baseball over the years, sometimes so bad, I'm not sure it could even be called baseball, but lately those fortunes have changed.

2005 World Series Winning Chicago White Sox are back to square one in baseball spring training. While fans prepare to cheer their favorite players or teams, eighteen teams warmup in Florida and play in the Grapefruit League. Enjoy spring baseball history.

How will Joe Mauer and the Indians do this year?

Professional baseball has been in Cleveland since 1889

Cleveland received a lot of good, young talent from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for outfielder Coco Crisp. Andy Marte is as close to a sure thing as one can get and albeit Coco had a great name, he may have been an overrated player.

The Cleveland Indians had a successful yet heartbreaking 2007. What now for the Tribe?

Unsure of what to do with Ervin Santana or Erik Bedard? Is Milton Bradley really this good? That and much more is addressed here, for your fantasy baseball needs!

The Indians won 93 games and had the best pitching staff in the American League. After losing key players such as Kevin Millwood and Coco Crisp, the Tribe has made many shrewd deals that should put them over the hump and into the playoffs.

An overview of Major League Baseball's American League Central Division.

The Cleveland Indians were a game away from the World Series in 2007. Acquiring Miguel Cabrera could be the player they need to win it all in 2008.

A look at the offseason moves in the American League Central and how they affect the Tribe's chances at winning the division again in 2008.

Starting rotation questions only thing preventing Tribe from being a lock to make the playoffs again in 2008

The fact that Tribe manager Eric Wedge has announced plans to play Travis Hafner once or twice a week at first base this season is the right thing to do for the team, but the timing of the decision could hurt the team's bargaining position when Hafner becomes a free agent.

The Cleveland Indians spent most of the 2006 off season addressing their most pressing need for 2007, the bullpen. They thought they had a pretty good plan in place with the signings of veterans Roberto Hernandez, Joe Borowski and hoped for closer, Keith Foulke.

Of all the the lousy luck for Indians pitching prospect, Adam Miller. Despite an impressive spring training camp that includes 14 innings of not allowing a run to major league hitters, he appears to be headed, for now at least, to start the season at Class AAA Buffalo.

Travis Hafner was acquired by the Indians in 2002. Since then, he has become a major offensive catalyst and has helped propel the Tribe to be one of the top offensive teams in the American League. He, and the team, have great things ahead of them.

A Preview of the American League East division for the 2008 Major League Baseball season.

A preview and predictions for Major League Baseball's American League West division for the 2008 season.

Who will be the American League MVP, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year and Cy Young in 2008?

The American League won 8 of the 10 All-Star games played during the decade of the Forties, to give then a 12-4 overall advanatge in the series. This article details the key plays of these 9 contests, as the 1945 game was cancelled due to W W II.

Here is a list of Major League Baseball players who were born on Long Island

A ranking of the five greatest major league hitters in history based on peak performance. When making this list I only considered the best five year stretch of any players career. I wanted to match the best of the best at their best.

What has happened in Major League Baseball in 1987, and the changes in the game since then.

The National League began to dominate the All-Star Game in the Sixties, threatening to make the Midsummer Classic their personel playground.

It is no secret that the quality of umpiring has declined considerably over the past twenty years. In fact, I would have to say that umpiring in Major League Baseball has become nothing short of atrocious, and not just behind home plate, but in the field as well.

For the last several years, 750,000 households around the country were in baseball heaven. Thanks to the Major League Baseball "Extra Innings Package," baseball fans could pretty much watch any game, anywhere.

This was written with approx. 1 week left in the Major League Baseball season. It provides examples of events that happened over the past season to help surpass the 2006 MLB attendance mark.

Currently there are 12 managers in Major League Baseball that played catcher in their playing days.

The National League enetered the decade of the Fifities facing a 12-4 disadvantage in the All-Star Game results. By the time the Fifities gave way to the turbulent Sixties, the National League had made up significant ground.

Ken Griffey, Jr. will be the starting right fielder for the National League

Join me as I fill you in on all you need to know to win your office pool in this year's Major League Baseball Playoffs.

There are some players vital to their team's success in the American League that are struggling early. This article highlights some of these who have not been making the highlights, and the prospects of them rebounding from their April failures.

NL domination in the All-Star Game was a fact of life, until the AL began to make progress during the 80s. A grand slam in 1983 got them on the right track.

Lance Berkman is one of the most feared hitters in major league baseball, and in 2006 he hit 45 home runs and set a record for the Houston Astros with 136 runs batted in. He defines success not by his baseball skills, but by his faith, however.

The American League began to head in the right direction during the 80s, and continued thier good work at the All-Star Game in the 90s, taking 7 of 10 from the National League.

MLB 2K5 is in my opinion one of the best baseball games I have played for the xbox system. Read on....

The Mitchell Report came out today, giving names of many baseball players who have allegedly used steroids. What effect will it have on you and baseball?

It is time for the MLB All-Star game. Here are my choices as American League starters.

It would seem as though Major League Baseball is doing its part to stop steroid use in the game, but that is not so. Creating an investigation only causes more publicity for the sport, and in this insensible society, nothing can be considered bad press.

If you're going to win your fantasy baseball league then try drafting these underrated players.

If you want to win your fantasy baseball league then avoid these overrated fantasy baseball players.

If you are a professional baseball fan, there is no doubt that you have been looking to the baseball gods for a new savior, someone to rid the game clean of its sinful performance enhancing past.

Check out baseball facts online. Keep updated or look up old stats on the web. Here are several sites devoted to baseball

The debate on whether the Designated Hitter(DH) should be kept in use for Major League Baseball.

Revenue sharing is keeping teams from reaching their full potential. What major league baseball needs is a salary cap.

The Cape Cod Baseball League continues the tradition of baseball as it was meant to be seen--without high costs for fans and huge paychecks for players.

Since early September, Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter have been in a hotly-contested battle for the American League batting title. But don't count out Jeter's teammate - second baseman Robinson Cano.

A comprehensive look at fantasy baseball outfielders, and what they can bring to the table.

Looking for a cheap, fun and safe way to enjoy a summer day; go out to a minor league baseball game. Here are the area's top ballparks and teams for you to go out and see.

The Cleveland Indians were one game away from the World Series in 2007. Here are some resolutions for the Indians in 2008

Indians prepare to meet the New York Yankees

which sites are the best to play nad interact with fantasy baseball

The American League Championship Series was set after the Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Yankees in 4 games in the ALDS and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels in 3 games in their ALDS series.

Fantasy baseball owners know by now who has been a real bust his year, and they also know they couldn't trade them away if their lives depended on it. here are some of the real dogs of 2006.

Check out these 5 ways to purchase a seat at a Cleveland Indians ballgame.

Upon entering the American League in 1901 the Cleveland Indians have 2 World Championships and 5 American League Pennants. Here is a look at the ten greatest players to ever play for the Indians.

An early glimpse of two of Major League Baseball's favorite teams this season, as the Cleveland Indians took on the New York Mets in Spring Training.

recollections from Cleveland Indians final Spring training in Winter Haven Florida

The Cleveland Indians enjoyed an outstanding season in 2007. They won the Central Division and knocked the Yankees out of the playoffs. This year, things won't be so easy for the Tribe.

If you like down-to-the-wire baseball division races, then the 2007 season in the American League Central should be right up your alley as the defending American League Champion Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians figure to duke it out for 162 games.

Fantasy news and insights surrounding the 2008 Cleveland Indians. Includes projected starters, fantasy gems, duds, and sleepers.

Here is a look at the ten greatest moments in Cleveland Indians history.

The Indians are the defending Central champions, but will be in the dogfight of the year with the Detroit Tigers for the pennant. Who will survive?

The American League Central has been very competitive over the past four years. Who will be the winner this year?

An examination of the prospects for the Wild Card spot in baseball's American League, which is home to arguably the top two or three teams in the sport.

An in-depth look at the playoff race(s) going on in the American League.

First baseman is a loaded position. Fantasy baseball owners can't really go wrong with any of the top ten on the first baseman list.

A look at which of the top American League teams will be in the playoffs this year.