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Lee looks flat in Phillies loss: MILWAUKEE - In a way, Cliff Lee's career is defined by extremes. Demoted to the minor leagues in 2007, Cy Young Award winner in 2008. Shutdown ace for the Phillies from late July to late August, up-and-down enigma in the weeks since.
For Phillies, bullpen is a relief in rain-delayed win over Braves: ATLANTA - Before this weekend, J.A. Happ, Pedro Martinez and Cliff Lee had combined to throw 23 innings in their most recent starts. But thanks to injuries and weather, the trio of pitchers combined for just 10 in three games against the Braves.
Lee's arm, Howard's bat propel Phillies: Ryan Howard hit two home runs and Cliff Lee continued to be perfect as the Phillies beat the Mets on Monday afternoon at Citi Field, 6-2.
Howard, Lee send Phillies to 6-2 win over Mets: NEW YORK (AP) -- Ryan Howard homered twice and drove in five runs, Cliff Lee won his eighth straight start and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Monday....
Phillies blast past Haren, D-Backs: Cliff Lee tossed a complete game and shut down the D-Backs Wednesday in Phillies' 8-1 win.
MLB bests and worsts, who’s hot and who’s not: <p><strong><span class="subhead">American League</span></strong><p/><strong>Best team:</strong>It doesn’t look as though the New York Yankees are going to get any competition in the AL East, but they still have something to shoot for. New York is in a heated race with the Los Angeles Angels for the best record in baseball. The Yankees entered their series against Boston with three more wins than the Angels.<p/><strong>Rising:</strong>Few teams do a better job of manufacturing runs than the Tampa Bay Rays. Entering Saturday’s games, Tampa Bay was fifth in the AL in batting average, and fourth in runs scored. The Rays’ ability to steal bases helps. The Rays have 38 more steals than their closest competitor. Carl Crawford and B.J. Upton have accounted for 89 of the steals.<p/><strong>Falling:</strong>It hasn’t been a real good month for the Toronto Blue Jays. First, they couldn’t trade Roy Halladay. Then, they went into the tank in the East. Halladay hasn’t been the same since the July 31 trade deadline. He’s 2-2, and has allowed 35 hits in 30 innings pitched.<p/><strong>Worst team:</strong>The offense in Kansas City has been wretched. The Royals have a chance to pull off the Triple Crown for offensive ineptitude. They entered Saturday with the worst batting average and fewest RBI in the AL and were next-to-last in homers. Oakland had four fewer homers.<p/><strong><span class="subhead">National League</span></strong><p/><strong>Best team:</strong>The Philadelphia Phillies have wrestled this spot away from the Los Angeles Dodgers, and their trade for Cliff Lee has a lot to do with that. Lee is having a CC Sabathia-like effect with the Phillies. He’s won all four of his starts with Philly and has allowed three earned runs.<p/><strong>Rising:</strong>The St. Louis Cardinals have had enough of the logjam in the Central, and have left the competition to fight it out for the wild card. The Cardinals won eight of 10 games to build the biggest lead in the Central. Albert Pujols, who will repeat at MVP, leads the league in homers and is second in RBI.<p/><strong>Falling:</strong>Shaking up the roster in Milwaukee didn’t exactly jump start the Brewers. Getting rid of Bill Hall and demoting J.J. Hardy hasn’t had the desired effect as Milwaukee entered the weekend 10 games behind St. Louis and four games under .500.<p/><strong>Worst team:</strong>The Washington Nationals are coming back to earth after playing .900 baseball for nearly two weeks. But they can take solace in that they’ve accomplished their No. 1 goal for the season— signing No. 1 pick Stephen Strasburg.<p/><strong><span class="subhead">Who’s hot</span></strong><p/><strong>OF Julio Borbon, Texas Rangers:</strong>Borbon is really making it tough for the Rangers to take it slow with him. From Aug. 15 until Thursday, Borbon made five starts and had 13 hits and seven stolen bases. He went into the Tampa Bay series carrying a .485 average.<p/><strong><span class="subhead">Who’s not</span></strong><p/><strong>RHP Joba Chamberlain, New York Yankees:</strong>Chamberlain allowed four runs in each of three consecutive starts, and put the bullpen in a bind by pitching 16 innings in those starts.</p>
Phillies Notes: Lee, Blanton waste no time: NEW YORK - Cliff Lee and Joe Blanton would take financial hits if they got paid by the hour.The two pitchers are the quickest workers on the Phillies staff, which is the way pitching coach Rich Dubee likes it.
Manuel says Phillies control their own destiny: Charlie Manuel said yesterday what most people have been thinking since the Phillies acquired Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco in a deal with the Cleveland Indians prior to the trade deadline.
The races: Lee leading Phils in NL East: Cliff Lee won his third straight start since joining Philadelphia by tossing eight strong innings against the Cubs in the Phillies' 6-1 win on Thursday. But even with Lee's heroics, the Phillies couldn't add to their lead in the National League East.
Lee's latest gem prompting lofty thoughts: Cliff Lee continues to live up to the hype. He allowed six hits, one run, three walks and struck out eight in eight innings Thursday afternoon in a 6-1 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Lee pitches eight sharp innings as Phillies sweep Cubs: Cliff Lee showed again why the Philadelphia Phillies may have made the best deal of all before the trade deadline.<p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/5XJYvKGuPxQcAF-dVVX-NGEQGQg/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/5XJYvKGuPxQcAF-dVVX-NGEQGQg/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/5XJYvKGuPxQcAF-dVVX-NGEQGQg/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~at/5XJYvKGuPxQcAF-dVVX-NGEQGQg/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/UsatodaycomMlbNl-TopStories/~4/sc-DUIsgnK4" height="1" width="1"/>
Lee mows down Cubs to improve to 3-0 with Phillies: CHICAGO (AP) -- Nothing beats adding a Cy Young Award winner to your pitching staff at the trading deadline. Just ask the Philadelphia Phillies how good Cliff Lee has been since coming over from the Cleveland Indians late last month....
Phillies Notebook: Phillies' Lee trade shows importance of good draft picks: In addition to landing them a reigning Cy Young winner, the Phillies' acquisition of Cliff Lee last week served as a referendum on the importance of drafting and signing quality players each June.
If Phils are to stay on top, they can't afford poor at-bats.: SAN FRANCISCO - The Phillies have a day off today, and, boy, do they need it.They spent the last four days in the house that Barry Bonds built (on counterfeit muscles) and, save for a magnificent outing by newcomer Cliff Lee, didn't look all that good.
Giants' Lincecum silences Phillies: SAN FRANCISCO - Tim Lincecum and Cliff Lee do not appear to share much in common. One is a long-haired West Coaster, the other a close-cropped Southerner. One is a righthander, the other a lefty.
Lincecum, Giants blank Phils, 2-0: SAN FRANCISCO - Tim Lincecum and Cliff Lee do not appear to have much in common. One is a long-haired West Coaster, the other a close-cropped Southerner. One is a righthander, the other a lefty.
Lee keeping level head as rumors swirl: Oft-rumored Indians lefty Cliff Lee has handled the circus that is the impending Trade Deadline pretty well, on the field and in the clubhouse.
AP source: Phillies make offer for Indians' Lee: PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Looking for a top starter to bolster their so-so rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies are pursuing reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee....
Source: Phillies make offer for Indians ace Cliff Lee:
Looking for a top starter to bolster their so-so rotation, the Phillies have turned their attention from Roy Halladay to the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, Cliff Lee.
Rangers’ chances of adding Halladay or Lee slim, sources say:
ARLINGTON— The state of the Rangers’ finances has hindered the club’s chances to acquire a front-line starting pitcher before Friday’s trade deadline, but general manager Jon Daniels continues to look for ways to add pitching help.
Club officials said that chances are slim that the Rangers would acquire Roy Halladay or Cliff Lee, both former Cy Young Award winners. Toronto has asked for three of the Rangers’ top prospects, including left-hander Derek Holland. The Rangers balked at that, as well as the $6 million Halladay would be owed the rest of the season.Lee remains available, but even his remaining salary of just over $2 million seems too steep to be added to the payroll."It’s a different environment than we’ve dealt with in the past,"Daniels said."We haven’t made any secret of that. It’s unlikely you will see us adding any significant amount of money. It doesn’t mean that we can’t improve the club. It just makes it more challenging."The Rangers aren’t likely to add a hitter, Daniels said. A baseball source said that the Rangers were close to adding Ryan Garko in a trade with Cleveland, but he was dealt to San Francisco on Monday.Garko, a right-handed hitter, would have been part of a platoon at first base.— Jeff WilsonPhillies also have an eye on Indians’ Cliff Lee: Trade talks involving Toronto ace Roy Halladay remain intense, but the team remains open to other potential moves, including a deal for Cleveland starter Cliff Lee.
Under-the-radar trade targets: Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee are nice, but Dayn Perry says plenty of guys flying under the radar could put contenders over the top.
Source: Phillies in discussions for ace lefty Lee: The Phillies are in discussions with the Indians to obtain left-hander Cliff Lee and possibly another player for Class A right-hander Jason Knapp, Class AAA right-hander Carlos Carrasco, shortstop Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson, according to a major-league source.
Ace alert: Lee tosses gem to lift Tribe: Grady Sizemore helped set the table for the Indians' offense in a return to the leadoff spot, and Cliff Lee silenced the Mariners' bats in a 4-1 win Thursday at Progressive Field.
Lee logs first win in a month as Indians top Mariners: Cliff Lee won for the first time in more than a month, allowing one run in his second complete game of the season to give the Cleveland Indians a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night.
Lee, Indians cruise past Mariners: CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Indians' Cliff Lee won for the first time in more than a month, notching his second complete game of the season for a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners last night.
Oakland tumbles again in Cleveland: No offense to Indians pitchers David Huff and Carl Pavano, who stifled the A's the past two nights, but now it gets tough. In today's series finale here, the A's begin a four-day stretch in which they face far more celebrated pitchers. In order, Cliff Lee,...
Wakefield on top of it all in beating Braves: ATLANTA - When they have needed him - the day after Daisuke Matsuzaka's disastrous start in Oakland, in a duel against Cliff Lee in Cleveland - Tim Wakefield has been there for the Red Sox. And it was no different yesterday, an oven-like heat bearing down on him in Atlanta, as the Sox needed every one of his 88 pitches.
Spotlight on Kevin Millwood:
SAN FRANCISCO— Rangers manager Ron Washington doesn’t have a vote in who makes the All-Star team.
If he did, he’d certainly have right-hander Kevin Millwood on the squad."Without a doubt,"Washington said of Millwood, who will have a chance to enhance his chances today when he pitches against San Francisco.Millwood, who made the All-Star team in 1999, has put up All-Star caliber numbers. He’s fifth in the American League with a 2.62 ERA and fifth in innings pitched with 99 2/3 .Players vote on the All-Star pitchers next weekend, and Millwood (7-4) will have some stiff competition. Kansas City’s Zack Greinke, Toronto’s Roy Halladay, Minnesota’s Kevin Slowey and Los Angeles’ Jered Weaver are having All-Star seasons, too, and only five starters are voted in by the players.The season Millwood has put together following two seasons of sub-.500 records comes as no surprise to Washington. So far this season Millwood already has head-to-head wins against Cleveland’s Cliff Lee, Seattle’s Felix Hernandez and Los Angeles’ Joe Saunders."You hear things like he was out of shape or he wasn’t doing this or he wasn’t doing that,"Washington said."The reality of things is Millwood wasn’t healthy. Now that he is healthy, he’s pitching the way people know Millwood is capable of pitching."— Anthony AndroLee tosses three-hit shutout as Indians blank Cardinals: Cliff Lee threw seven innings of no-hit ball before settling for a three-hitter to give the Cleveland Indians a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.
Lee flirts with no-no in three-hit shutout: Cliff Lee, who lost his no-hit bid in the eighth inning vs. the Cardinals, was still masterful in the Indians' 3-0 victory in front of 23,644 and a national ESPN audience on Sunday night.
Choo unable to preserve no-hitter: When his no-hit bid ended with a Yadier Molina double off the wall in the eighth inning of Sunday night's 3-0 victory over the Cardinals, Cliff Lee glared in the direction of right field.
Indians' Lee three-hits Cardinals, 3-0: CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cliff Lee threw seven innings of no-hit ball before settling for a three-hitter to give the Cleveland Indians a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night....
Around the majors: 6/15/09: Indians 3, Cardinals 0: Cliff Lee threw seven innings of no-hit ball before settling for a three-hitter to give host Cleveland the win against St. Louis.
Lee, Indians win series and shut out White Sox: Cliff Lee outpitched Mark Buehrle, throwing seven innings in the Cleveland Indians' 4-0 win Wednesday to take two of three from the Chicago White Sox.It was the second series the last-place Indians have won this year, and the first since they took two of three from Kansas City at home April 21-23. Cleveland had not shut out an opponent since Lee did it with a complete game against the White Sox on Sept. 1.
Tribe's Lee matches loss total from 2008 (AP):
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Brian Bannister was excited to be back in the major leagues -- and even more delighted his first start came in Cleveland. Bannister (1-0) and two relievers outpitched reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Indians 2-0 Wednesday night. "I just seem to have a feel for this team and do like to pitch in this ballpark," said Bannister after improving to 3-0 with...
It's been a rough start to the season for Cy Young winners: Cliff Lee knows all about following in CC Sabathia's footsteps, for better or worse.
Lee lacks '08 form in Opening Day loss: Dominant last season, Tribe starter Cliff Lee had a rough start to 2009, yielding seven runs over the five frames against the Texas Rangers on Monday in a 9-1 Opening Day loss in Arlington.
Rangers hammer Indians in opener 9-1: The Texas Rangers can still hit. Cliff Lee can attest to that.
Blalock sparks Rangers' rout of Lee, Indians: Cliff Lee, the AL Cy Young Award winner, allowed seven runs and 10 hits in five innings, including Hank Blalock's three-run homer, and the Rangers routed the Indians 9-1 in their season opener.
Underrated and overrated statistics:
A pitcher’s worth can be measured by several statistics. Wins and losses are the most common, with ERA and strikeouts among the biggies. But then there are the stats for the true baseball junkies: Runners per nine, adjusted ERA and WHIP are just a few. A look at three telling statistics and three that just don’t mean much when you get right down to it.
Underrated statisticsWHIP:A combination of walks and hits allowed per innings pitched. Mariano Rivera (1.0199) and Pedro Martinez (1.0512) have the lowest career WHIP among active pitchers with 1,000 innings pitched. Both are surefire Hall of Famers. Johan Santana (1.1024) ranks 20th on the all-time WHIP list and he has a pair of Cy Young Awards. On the list of players with the lowest WHIP of all time, 19 of the top 50 are in the Hall of Fame. Cole Hamels and Jake Peavy are the most recent NL WHIP leaders and Santana led the AL in WHIP four consecutive seasons.Strikeouts per nine innings:Some consider the strikeout an overrated statistic, but a strikeout can save a run while a ground ball might not be able to. A strikeout can also provide a momentum boost. Strikeouts per nine are also a good barometer of a pitcher’s worth. Randy Johnson (10.670) is the all-time career leader in strikeouts per nine among players with 1,000 innings pitched. Pedro Martinez is No. 3 while Nolan Ryan and Sandy Koufax are in the top five. Johnson has the single-season mark for strikeouts per nine: 13.41 for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2001.Pitches per inning:New Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux preaches about a paucity of pitches. That’s fewness. It should come as no surprise that three of the pitchers who threw the most pitches per inning last year have Rangers ties. Bill White was second in the majors with 29.8 pitches per inning. Derrick Turnbow, in camp with the Rangers this spring, was fifth and Elizardo Ramirez was sixth. Throwing too many pitches is death for a starter or a reliever. Future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux needed only 13.2 pitches per inning last year. Derek Lowe, John Lackey, Roy Oswalt, Brandon Webb and Cliff Lee each needed 15 or fewer pitches per inning. You can build a rotation around those five easily.Overrated statisticsQuality starts:This may be the worst statistic of all time. Really, what is quality about having an ERA of 4.50? But according to the definition of a quality start (at least six innings pitched, three earned runs or less allowed), that’s all you need. Among the pitchers ranked in the top 50 in quality starts in 2008 were Nick Blackburn, Mike Pelfrey, Paul Maholm, Jeremy Guthrie, Kyle Lohse and John Lannan. Lannan, who tied for 16th in the majors with 21 quality starts, was 9-15 in 2008. Is that anyone’s definition of quality?Complete games:This used to be a huge statistic, but with the emphasis on the bullpen, the complete game is going the way of the dinosaur. Ferguson Jenkins had 29 complete games for the Rangers in 1974. Since 1997, no Ranger has had more than four complete games. It’s not just a Rangers thing. Roy Halladay led the majors last year with nine complete games. In 1998, Curt Schilling led the way with 15. In 1988, Orel Hershiser had 15. In 1978, the leader had 28. It’s not that complete games aren’t nice and save a bullpen, it’s just that they aren’t necessary anymore.Hold:You know how to tell if a statistic is lousy? When there’s no clear-cut definition. It’s not an official baseball statistic, but a hold is kind of like a poor-man’s save. A pitcher comes into the game in a save situation, records an out and leaves the game with his team still in the lead. That’s the STATS Inc. definition. According to another statistics service, an out doesn’t even need to be recorded. To tell you how much pitchers care about holds, Texas reliever Eddie Guardado didn’t even know he was among the league leaders in holds last year. When informed he was, Guardado wanted to know the definition. He’s not the only one.Lee eager to put Arizona behind him: When the Indians' buses pull up to Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix on Thursday afternoon, Cliff Lee might be the first one off the bus and on the chartered flight to Texas.
MLB: Catcher Paulino traded again: General manager Mark Shapiro would not comment Saturday on reports that he told AL Cy Young winner Cliff Lee he wouldn’t negotiate a contract extension for the lefthander.
Lee, Tribe won't explore extension in '09: If Cliff Lee pitches anything like he did while earning a Cy Young Award last year, it doesn't take an economist to calculate that he'd probably pitch himself right out of the Indians' price range.
Lee struggles, vows not to talk contract in season: SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- American League Cy Young winner Cliff Lee again struggled for the Cleveland Indians, giving up 12 hits and seven runs in five innings of a 10-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday....
Indians LHP Lee won't discuss contract (AP): American League Cy Young winner Cliff Lee again struggled for the Cleveland Indians, giving up 12 hits and seven runs in five innings of a 10-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday. "I definitely have to make an adjustment somewhere," said Lee, who has given up 17 earned runs in his last 12 2-3 innings.
Lee, Indians to hold off on negotiations: The Indians and left-handed ace Cliff Lee, the 2008 American League Cy Young Award winner, reportedly will not be negotiating a long-term contract extension before or during the 2009 season.
Working out kinks, Lee is worked over: Cliff Lee was working on some things Tuesday, and he got worked over by the Rangers' offense at Surprise Stadium.
Spring Training: AL Cy Young winner Lee less than sharp: One day after a wild ride in the sky, Cliff Lee went back to work on the mound.
Roundup: Cy Young winner Lee less than sharp: One day after a wild ride in the sky, Cliff Lee went back to work on the mound.
Expect Upton, Gordon to break out, Vazquez to bounce back: Each season we see players such as Dustin Pedroia and Cliff Lee emerge to become elite fantasy baseball stars. Here's a select group of young players to target who are poised to make that leap in 2009:
Indians' Cliff Lee set for Cy Young sequel: GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) -- Stretched out on a chair in front of his locker, Cliff Lee delicately balanced a laptop computer on his thighs. Scratching his head, the AL's reigning Cy Young Award winner plotted his next move in an online chess game before heading outside for another day of spring training....
Indians'Cliff Lee set for Cy Young sequel: Stretched out on a chair in front of his locker, Cliff Lee delicately balanced a laptop computer on his thighs. Scratching his head, the AL's reigning Cy Young Award winner plotted his next move in an online chess game before heading outside for another day of spring training.
Lee wants MLB to move on from A-Rod: American League Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee can't understand why so many people are vilifying Alex Rodriguez for failing a steroid test in 2003. In his mind, it happened so far in the past, and it's time to move on.
Agent says Lee willing to extend deal: When the Indians arrive at their new spring digs in Goodyear, Ariz., next month, one of their first orders of business might be to sit Cliff Lee down and start talking contract.
NLBM set to present Legacy Awards: Ryan Howard, Cliff Lee and Cito Gaston are the headliners for the ninth annual Legacy Awards of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City on Saturday night.
Indians' Lee is hands-down winner of AL Cy Young Award: For the second consecutive season, the Cleveland Indians have won the American League Cy Young Award. The Indians' Cliff Lee, ...
Lee wins the AL's Cy Young Award: Cliff Lee took the American League Cy Young Award in a runaway yesterday, capping a dominant comeback season that made him the second consecutive Cleveland Indians lefthander to win the coveted prize.
Cliff Lee the overwhelming choice for AL Cy Young: Cliff Lee was named winner of the 2008 American League Cy Young Award on Thursday.
Lee wins 2008 AL Cy Young Award: Even the perfectionist Cliff Lee has to be satisfied with what took place Thursday, when the Baseball Writers' Association of America named him the American League Cy Young Award winner.
Lee Completes Rebound With Cy Young Award: Cliff Lee, an afterthought when the Cleveland Indians came within a game of the World Series in 2007, came back strong with a 22-3 record and a 2.54 E.R.A. in 2008.
Indians lefty Cliff Lee wins AL Cy Young Award: NEW YORK (AP) -- Cliff Lee went from the minor leagues to the pinnacle of pitching in one fantastic year. Now, he's eager to repeat his award-winning performance. Lee took the American League Cy Young Award in a runaway Thursday, capping a dominant comeback season that made him the second consecutive Cleveland Indians lefty to earn the coveted prize....
Cleveland's Lee claims AL Cy Young award: Cliff Lee caps a dominant comeback season.
Indians lefty Cliff Lee wins AL Cy Young Award: Cliff Lee went from the minor leagues to the pinnacle of pitching in one fantastic year. Now, he's eager to repeat his award-winning performance. Lee took the American League Cy Young Award in a runaway Thursday, capping a dominant comeback season that made...
Lee claims Cy Young: NEW YORK -- Cliff Lee won the American League Cy Young Award in a runaway Thursday, capping a dominant comeback season that made him the second consecutive Cleveland Indians left-hander to earn the honor.
MLB Notebook | Indians'Cliff Lee snags AL Cy Young Award: Cliff Lee went from the minor leagues to the pinnacle of pitching in one fantastic year. Now, he's eager to repeat his award-winning performance...
Indians lefty Cliff Lee wins AL Cy Young Award: Cliff Lee went from the minor leagues to the pinnacle of pitching in one fantastic year. Now, he's eager to repeat his award-winning performance. Lee took the American League Cy Young Award in a runaway Thursday, capping a dominant comeback season that made him the second consecutive Cleveland Indians lefty to earn the coveted prize.
Baseball Notes: Lee wins the AL's Cy Young Award: Cliff Lee took the American League Cy Young Award in a runaway yesterday, capping a dominant comeback season that made him the second consecutive Cleveland Indians lefthander to win the coveted prize.
Cliff in a landslide: Tribe's Lee wins AL Cy: Cliff Lee went from the minor leagues to the pinnacle of pitching in one fantastic year. Now, he's eager to repeat his award-winning performance.
Indians' Lee wins AL Cy Young Award (AP):
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Cliff Lee turned a terrible season into something positive: incentive. Lee won the American League Cy Young Award in a runaway Thursday, capping a dominant comeback that made him the second consecutive Cleveland Indians lefty to earn the coveted prize. Demoted to the minors last year, Lee went a major league-best 22-3 this season with a 2.54 ERA.
Tribe's Lee paces the AL Cy pack: Cliff Lee didn't have a breakthrough this year so much as a break-back. Three seasons ago, he led the American League with a .783 winning percentage while finishing fourth in Cy Young voting. His woes -- some health-related, mostly mechanical -- since that 2005 peak merely underscore his astounding return to dominance.
Players Choice Award finalists named: Cliff Lee's remarkable season on the mound for the Cleveland Indians shot him into contention in three categories of the 2008 Players Choice Awards: Player of the Year, American League Outstanding Pitcher and AL Comeback Player of the Year. The awards, presented annually since 1992, are voted on by the players themselves, recognizing excellence on and off the field.
Lee, Lidge earn Comeback Awards: Indians ace Cliff Lee and Phillies closer Brad Lidge were named Tuesday as the MLB.com Comeback Player of Year Award winners for their respective leagues.
Lee, Lidge named Comeback Players of the Year: NEW YORK -- Pitchers Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians and Brad Lidge of the Philadelphia Phillies have been honored as Major League Baseball's Comeback Players of the Year.
MLB | Indians'Cliff Lee, Phillies'Brad Lidge capture comeback awards: Pitchers Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians and Brad Lidge of the Philadelphia Phillies were honored Tuesday as baseball's Comeback Players...
Cliff Lee, Brad Lidge win comeback player awards: Brad Lidge has a shot to cap his perfect season with a World Series ring. Cliff Lee should be ready to clear room in the trophy case for a Cy Young Award. First, the two pitchers received a different honor Tuesday when they were selected Comeback Players of the Year.
Lee, Lidge honored as Comeback Players of Year: Pitchers Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians and Brad Lidge of the Philadelphia Phillies have been honored as Major League Baseball's Comeback Players of the Year.
Lee, Lidge win comeback player awards (AP): Brad Lidge has a shot to cap his perfect season with a World Series ring. Cliff Lee should be ready to clear room in the trophy case for a Cy Young Award. First, the two pitchers received a different honor Tuesday when they were selected Comeback Players of the Year. Lee was 22-3 with an American League-leading 2.54 ERA for the Cleveland Indians and could be their second consecutive Cy Young winner.
MLB Notebook: Indians scratch Lee (22-3) from finale: Cleveland Indians ace Cliff Lee was scratched from his scheduled start in the regular-season finale today against the host Chicago White Sox because of a stiff neck.
Larry Stone's thumbs up: Cleveland ace Cliff Lee was scratched from his scheduled start in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chicago White Sox because of a stiff neck.
Indians' Lee scratched from start with stiff neck: Cleveland ace Cliff Lee was scratched from his scheduled start in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chicago White Sox because of a stiff neck.
Cliff Lee scratched from finale against White Sox: Cleveland ace Cliff Lee was scratched from his scheduled start in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chicago White Sox because of a stiff neck.
The Drill: A salute to Cliff Lee:
PLAYING THE PERCENTAGES
Before the 2008 baseball season ends, let's have a round of applause for Cliff Lee,...Tribe fans show appreciation for Lee: Not many pitchers can give up the tying runs in a ballgame, then leave to a standing ovation. But if anyone has earned the honor this season, it's Cliff Lee, and the fans at Progressive Field on Wednesday night let him know it.
Lee wins No. 22, beats Royals 12-5: Cliff Lee won his 11th straight decision and moved a remarkable 20 games over .500 with his 22nd victory, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 12-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
Lee wins 22nd as Indians rout Royals: Cliff Lee picked up his Major League-best 22nd win of the season, going the distances as the Indians beat the Royals, 12-5, before 32,843 fans Friday night at Progressive Field.
Lugo up against clock in comeback: Cliff Lee picked up his Major League-best 22nd win of the season, going the distances as the Indians beat the Royals, 12-5, before 32,843 fans Friday night at Progressive Field.
Indians 12, Royals 5: CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cliff Lee won his 11th straight decision and moved a remarkable 20 games over .500 with his 22nd victory, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 12-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
Indians' Lee wins No. 22, beats Royals: CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cliff Lee won his 11th straight decision and moved a remarkable 20 games over .500 with his 22nd victory, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 12-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night....
Wakefield gives Red Sox big lift; Lee wins 22nd: Tim Wakefield gave the Red Sox the big lift they needed after two demoralizing losses to Tampa Bay. Cleveland's Cliff Lee got plenty of offensive support in picking up win No. 22.
Lee is 20 games over .500: Cliff Lee won his 11th straight decision and moved a remarkable 20 games over .500 with his 22nd victory, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 12-5 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals last night.
Lee moves to 22-2, Indians beat Royals (AP):
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Another victory under his belt, Cliff Lee emerged from his postgame shower, walked to his locker and began getting dressed. He slipped on a T-shirt that said: Ace of Spades. Right now, he's the ace of baseball. Lee won his 11th straight decision and moved a remarkable 20 games over .500 with his 22nd win, leading the Cleveland Indians past the Kansas City Royals 12-5 on Friday night.
Indians' Lee first in Majors to 21 wins: With another gem of a performance against the Royals on Sunday, the Indians' Cliff Lee picked up win No. 21 in the Tribe's 3-1 victory at Kauffman Stadium. Lee, the only Major Leaguer with 21 wins, went 7 1/3 innings, allowing just a run on seven hits with a walk and five strikeouts.
Indians 3, Royals 1: Cliff Lee won his 10th straight decision, the longest winning streak in the majors this season, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Sunday.
Indians' Lee picks up MLB-best 21st win (AP):
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Cliff Lee said he does not pinch himself about the dream season he is having. Lee won his 10th straight decision, the longest winning streak in the majors this season, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Sunday. Lee, who leads the majors with 21 wins, is 10-0 in 11 starts since a July 6 loss at Minnesota.
ChiSox slugger Quentin breaks wrist (AP):
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American League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken right wrist stemming from his own temper, and the Chicago White Sox left fielder will have surgery Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season. Quentin was injured Monday night in Cleveland. After fouling off a pitch while batting against Cliff Lee, Quentin hit his right hand on the bat as he was holding it with his left.
Consistency key to Lee's stellar season: Cliff Lee's success this season is due in part to his overwhelming consistency. The left-hander, who is the Majors' first 20-game winner, has proved himself at home and on the road, day or night.
Lee becomes Indians' first 20-game winner in 34 years: Once inside the clubhouse, Cliff Lee's teammates popped open champagne and toasted his latest win, his biggest win.
Cliff Lee wins 19th, helps Indians win ninth straight: Cliff Lee got his American League-leading 19th win and Ben Francisco hit two home runs in the Cleveland Indians' ninth straight victory, 10-4 over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
Lee wins No. 19 for Tribe's ninth straight: Cliff Lee was backed up by another big offensive performance from his teammates and cruised to his 19th win in a 10-4 victory over the Tigers at Comerica Park.
Indians 10, Tigers 4: DETROIT (AP) -- Cliff Lee got his American League-leading 19th win and Ben Francisco hit two home runs in the Cleveland Indians' ninth straight victory, 10-4 over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
Lee's 19th win is Tribe's ninth straight (AP):
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Cliff Lee has been pitching well all season. Now the rest of the Cleveland Indians are performing as well as their ace. Lee earned his American League-leading 19th win and Ben Francisco hit two home runs in the Cleveland Indians' ninth straight victory, 10-4 over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Jamey Carroll and Kelly Shoppach hit back-to-back homers for Cleveland, which overtook Detroit for...
Lee notches No. 18 as Indians sweep: Cliff Lee, furthering his cause for the American League Cy Young Award, turned in another seven strong innings, and the Tribe bats backed him up with another offensive barrage in a 10-3 victory that completed the three-game sweep of the Royals at Progressive Field.
Indians 10, Royals 3: Lee Wins 18th as Indians Down Royals, 10—3: CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cliff Lee won his AL-best 18th victory and seventh straight decision, backed by Grady Sizemore's career-high seven RBIs, as Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Thursday.
Lee wins 18th, Sizemore tallies 7 RBI to lead Indians sweep: Cliff Lee won his AL-best 18th victory and seventh straight decision, backed by Grady Sizemore's career-high seven RBI, as Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Thursday.
Lee wins 18th as Indians down Royals, 10-3: Cliff Lee won his AL-best 18th victory and seventh straight decision, backed by Grady Sizemore's career-high seven RBIs, as Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Thursday. Lee (18-2), the Cy Young award front-runner, allowed three runs _ two...
AL: Indians ace Lee beats Royals to move to 18-2: Cliff Lee’s season has been truly remarkable because he’s been practically unbeatable for team that’s been less than mediocre.
AL Beat | Lee's 18th victory overshadowed by Sizemore's big day: It's difficult to fathom what Grady Sizemore was thinking, daring to steal Cliff Lee's thunder. While Lee was improving his record to 18-2...
Lee wins 18th, Sizemore powers Indians (AP):
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An 18-2 record pitching for any team is impressive. Cliff Lee's season has been truly remarkable because he's been practically unbeatable for team that's been less than mediocre. The Indians' left-hander recorded his AL-best 18th victory and won his seventh straight decision as Cleveland beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Thursday.
Indians' Lee beats Angels for 17th win: Cliff Lee has a proven formula for success: get two outs with one pitch. Lee became the AL's first 17-game winner by pitching ...
Indians 3, Angels 2: Cliff Lee became the AL’s first 17-game winner by pitching his third complete game of the season, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
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Indians' Lee beats Angels for 17th win: CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cliff Lee became the AL's first 17-game winner by pitching his third complete game of the season, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night....
Indians' Lee notches AL-high 17th win (AP):
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Cliff Lee has a proven formula for success: get two outs with one pitch. Lee became the AL's first 17-game winner by pitching his third complete game, and the Cleveland Indians turned four double plays in a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. "The guys made a lot of big plays behind me, Asdrubal (Cabrera) especially.
Webb, Lee continue their winning ways on the mound: Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Webb briefly allowed Cleveland Indians starter Cliff Lee to tie for the most wins in baseball, but that was only because Webb hadn't yet taken the mound.
No. 16 sweet for Lee: Cliff Lee continued his march toward 20 wins with another splendid start Sunday at Rogers Centre, tossing eight scoreless innings in the Indians' 4-0 win that completed a three-game sweep of the Blue Jays.
Cleveland's Lee makes winning seem too easy: Being the American League leader in wins and ERA isn't likely to go to Cliff Lee's head.Lee worked eight shutout innings for his AL-leading 16th win and the Cleveland Indians completed a three-game sweep at Toronto, beating the Blue Jays, 4-0.
Lee wins 15th game as Indians beat Rays 5-2: Cliff Lee tied the major league lead with his 15th win and the Cleveland Indians stayed unbeaten against the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays this season with a 5-2 victory on Monday night.
Resilient Lee first AL pitcher to 15 wins: Riding a strong, if not efficient, outing from Cliff Lee and some power from some unlikely sources, the Tribe remained perfect against the Rays with a 5-2 victory at Tropicana Field on Monday night.
Lee stymies Rays for 15th win: ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Cliff Lee overcame early struggles and less-than-stellar stuff en route to another victory.
Lee dominates Twins for win No. 14: A four-run outburst against Livan Hernandez and another strong outing from Cliff Lee paved the way to a 5-4 win over the Twins in front of 33,512 fans at Progressive Field.
Lee dominates for 14th win: CLEVELAND -- Cliff Lee's season of redemption rolls on.
Lee earns 14th win, Indians top Twins (AP):
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Cliff Lee's season of redemption rolls on. Lee, who at this time one year ago was packing his bags for the minor leagues, stayed on pace to become Cleveland's first 20-game winner in 34 years and the Indians ended an eight-game losing streak inside the AL Central by holding off the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Friday night.
Lee goes distance as Tribe KO's M's: The Indians offense stayed hot, but ace starter Cliff Lee the story Sunday, as he shut down the Mariners for a 6-2 victory at Safeco Field in front of 32,230.
Indians 6, Mariners 2: SEATTLE (AP) -- Cliff Lee followed up his All-Star start with his second complete game of the season, scattering 11 hits Sunday in the Cleveland Indians' 6-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners.
Indians' Lee first 13-game winner in AL (AP):
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Cliff Lee left something behind in New York during a chaotic All-Star trip: command of his fastball. So what? He still has a nasty curve and a few other outstanding off-speed pitches. Lee followed up his All-Star start by allowing 11 hits in his second complete game of the season as Cleveland beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Sunday.
Francona unveils loaded AL lineup: American League manager Terry Francona announced his batting order for the 2008 All-Star Game and named Cleveland lefty Cliff Lee as the starting pitcher.
A Star in the Making Takes His Place at the Top of the Order: When Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians throws the first pitch of the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, Hanley RamÃrez will have arrived.
Sheets, Lee named All-Star starters: Ben Sheets and Cliff Lee were named starting pitchers Monday for the All-Star Game.
All-Star Game Notebook: Lee to start for AL after big comeback: Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee ace Ben Sheets were picked as the starting pitchers for tonight's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. ...
All-Star notes: Lee expected to start for AL: Cleveland's Cliff Lee is expected to start for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star game at Yankee Stadium.
Lee, Sheets will start All-Star Game: The stars appear to be aligning for the Indians' Cliff Lee and Ben Sheets of the Brewers to start Tuesday's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium.
Indians 5, Rays 0: CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cliff Lee pitched six stellar innings in a warmup for a possible All-Star game start, and the Cleveland Indians defeated Tampa Bay 5-0 on Friday night to extend the Rays' season-high losing streak to five games.
Lee remains strong at home: CLEVELAND -- Cliff Lee pitched six stellar innings in a warmup for a possible All-Star game start, and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Rays 5-0 on Friday night to extend Tampa Bay's season-high losing streak to five games.
Even Lee can't hold Twins down: Cliff Lee, who has been one of the best comeback stories of the 2008 season, held the Twins scoreless over his first five innings. That was before the Twins constructed what has become a trademark rally in a 4-3 victory over Cleveland in Sunday's series finale at the Metrodome.
A first for Lee, a return for Sizemore: The players have spoken, and they gave a ringing endorsement of Cliff Lee and Grady Sizemore. Lee and Sizemore will represent the Indians at the 2008 All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium after both players were selected to the American League team by a vote of their peers.
Twins 4, Indians 3: Carlos Gomez capped a three-run seventh inning against All-Star Cliff Lee with an RBI groundout, and the Minnesota Twins came back again to beat the Cleveland Indians 4-3.
Twins rally against Lee, win 4-3 over Indians: Cliff Lee was cruising, and the Cleveland Indians were on the verge of a much-needed victory.
Lee adds to Indians'swoon: MINNEAPOLIS -- Cliff Lee was cruising, and the Cleveland Indians were on the verge of a much-needed victory.
Results of the player balloting for the 79th All-Star Game:
The results of the player balloting for the 79th All-Star Game:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Starting pitcher327, Cliff Lee, Indians; 234, Joe Saunders, Angels; 202, Roy Halladay, Blue Jays; 158, Ervin Santana, Angels; 102, Scott Kazmir, Devil Rays Relief pitcher241, Francisco Rodriguez, Angels; 161, Mariano Rivera, Yankees; 145, Jonathan Papelbon, Red Sox Catcher502, Joe Mauer*, Twins; 159, Jason Varitek, Red Sox First base502, Justin Morneau, Twins; 229, Kevin Youkilis*, Red Sox Second base389, Ian Kinsler, Rangers; 215, Dustin Pedroia*, Red Sox Third base507, Alex Rodriguez*, Yankees; 150, Joe Crede, White Sox Shortstop470, Michael Young, Rangers; 463, Derek Jeter*, Yankees Outfield657, Josh Hamilton*, Rangers; 358, Manny Ramirez*, Red Sox; 273, J.D. Drew, Red Sox; 271, Grady Sizemore, Indians; 260, Carlos Quentin, White Sox Designated hitter481, Milton Bradley, RangersNATIONAL LEAGUE
Starting pitcher416, Brandon Webb, Diamondbacks; 404, Edinson Volquez, Reds; 321, Tim Lincecum, Giants; 217, Ben Sheets, Brewers; 170, Ryan Dempster, Cubs Relief pitcher272, Brad Lidge, Phillies; 232, Kerry Wood, Cubs; 134, Brian Wilson, Giants Catcher369, Geovany Soto*, Cubs; 329, Russell Martin, Dodgers First base607, Lance Berkman*, Astros; 243, Adrian Gonzalez, Padres Second base718, Chase Utley*, Phillies; 538, Dan Uggla, Marlins Third base796, Chipper Jones*, Braves; 235, Aramis Ramirez, Cubs Shortstop632, Hanley Ramirez*, Marlins; 224, Miguel Tejada, Astros Outfield583, Ryan Braun*, Brewers; 461, Matt Holiday, Rockies; 402, Nate McLouth, Pirates; 274, Ryan Ludwick, Cardinals *All-Star starters via fan votingLee fans career-high 11 to top Giants: Cliff Lee turned in another stellar outing that will stand as evidence of his All-Star worth, as the Indians avoided a sweep with a 4-1 victory in front of 25,257 at Progressive Field.
Indians 4, Giants 1: CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cliff Lee struck out a career-high 11 over eight innings, and the Cleveland Indians avoided a three-game sweep by San Francisco Giants with a 4-1 win Thursday night.
Lee strikes out 11 in Indians' 4-1 win over Giants: CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cliff Lee struck out a career-high 11 over eight innings, and the Cleveland Indians avoided a three-game sweep by San Francisco Giants with a 4-1 win Thursday night....
Indians' Lee strikes out 11 in 11th win (AP):
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Cliff Lee played stopper for the Cleveland Indians again, putting in another All-Star-caliber performance. Lee struck out a career-high 11 over eight innings, and the Indians avoided a three-game sweep by the San Francisco Giants with a 4-1 win Thursday night. "It's not like I'm surprising myself because I've always had confidence in my ability," said Lee, who endured his first losing season a year...
Indians 5, Dodgers 4: LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jhonny Peralta hit a two-run double with two out in the 10th inning after the Cleveland bullpen blew a four-run lead for Cliff Lee, and the Indians beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 Friday night in their first regular-season meeting at Chavez Ravine.
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Peralta's 2-run double in 10th gives Indians 5-4 win: LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jhonny Peralta hit a two-run double with two out in the 10th inning after the Cleveland bullpen blew a four-run lead for Cliff Lee, and the Indians beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 Friday night in their first regular-season meeting at Chavez Ravine....
Indians' Lee becomes first in AL to 10 wins: DETROIT (AP) -- Rain almost got in the way of Cliff Lee becoming the AL's first 10-game winner....
Indians offense erupts in Arlington: Cliff Lee has come back to earth after his sizzling start to the season, but the Indians' offense has come back to life. Lee's rough outing against the Rangers on Wednesday night mattered little in the end, for the Tribe bats once again busted loose in the Texas heat, pummeling the Rangers in a 15-9 victory at Rangers Ballpark.
Lee, Indians beat Texas; snap 7-game losing streak: Cliff Lee bounced back from his only poor outing this season and Ben Francisco hit a three-run homer to help Cleveland snap its seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. Lee (7-1), was not as sharp as he when he...
Indians' Lee turns failure into big success: The low point for Cliff Lee came last July 26, after he was booed off the mound when the Boston Red Sox scored eight runs in four innings.
Reds 6, Indians 4: With two well-timed swings, Adam Dunn and Joey Votto gave untouchable Cliff Lee his comeuppance.
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Volquez ousts Lee as stingiest: CINCINNATI -- Left-hander Cliff Lee and the Cleveland Indians got their comeuppance.
Game of the Day | Reds rough up Lee, Indians: Cliff Lee and the Cleveland Indians got their comeuppance. Adam Dunn homered for the fourth straight game, and Joey Votto finished off the...
Reds pound Tribe ace Lee: Cliff Lee and the Cleveland Indians got their comeuppance.Adam Dunn homered for the fourth straight game, and Joey Votto finished off the previously untouchable Lee with the first pinch-hit homer of his career yesterday, leading host Reds to a 6-4 victory and a three-game sweep of the Indians.
Cabrera turns unassisted triple play: In the fifth inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader with the Blue Jays at Progressive Field, second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera turned an unassisted triple play in Cliff Lee's favor.
Votebook: Long at short in NL | VOTE NOW: In the fifth inning of Game 2 of a doubleheader with the Blue Jays at Progressive Field, second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera turned an unassisted triple play in Cliff Lee's favor.
Jays snap scoring drought in victory: Toronto managed to overcome an unassisted triple play and a dominating start by Cleveland's Cliff Lee to escape Progressive Field with a 3-0 victory in 10 innings on Monday night.
Asdrubal Cabrera pulls off unassisted triple play: Asdrubal Cabrera went deep in the first game of the doubleheader, and turned three all by himself in the nightcap. Despite the strong play of Cabrera, who pulled off the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history, and two stellar pitching performances by Fausto Carmona and Cliff Lee, the Indians could only manage a split with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday....
Shea on baseball: Lee, Webb have combined to go 14-0: Your starting pitchers for the All-Star Game? Brandon Webb and Cliff Lee get the early nod. Their numbers are you-gotta-be-kiddin'-me silly. One has won all eight of his starts, and the other has an ERA that's barely noticeable with a magnifying glass. Things...
Lee locks up perfect 6-0 record: Cliff Lee, looking more and more like an All-Star starter in the making, went head to head with fellow undefeated hurler Chien-Ming Wang and dominated again. Lee's seven shutout innings were instrumental in the Indians grabbing a 3-0 victory.
Indians 3, Yankees 0: Indians’Lee Puts the Yankees Under His Spell: Cliff Lee pitched seven scoreless innings on Wednesday, handing Chien-Ming Wang his first loss as he stymied the Yankees.
Indians' Lee outduels Yanks' Wang to stay perfect: Cliff Lee threw seven sharp innings Wednesday night to beat Chien-Ming Wang in a matchup of unbeaten starters, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 3-0 victory over the New York Yankees.
Lee tops Wang in duel of perfect pitchers; Tribe blank Yanks: NEW YORK (AP) -- Cliff Lee threw seven sharp innings Wednesday night to beat Chien-Ming Wang in a matchup of unbeaten starters, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 3-0 victory over the New York Yankees....
Lee wins sixth straight start for Tribe: The Cleveland Indians haven't had a pitcher get off to as good a start as Cliff Lee in 20 years. It's been even longer since the Minnesota Twins last had a player hit for the cycle....
Lee beats Wang in duel of perfect pitchers: Cliff Lee threw seven sharp innings Wednesday night to beat Chien-Ming Wang in a matchup of unbeaten starters, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 3-0 victory over the New York Yankees. Lee became the first Indians pitcher to win his first six starts since...
Indians' Lee wins battle of unbeatens: Cliff Lee met Chien-Ming Wang in a matchup of unbeaten starters, but only Lee remained unbeaten.Lee (6-0) threw seven sharp innings last night and became the first Indians pitcher to win his first six starts since Greg Swindell in 1988 as Cleveland beat host New York, 3-0. The lefthander lowered his major league-best ERA to a microscopic 0.81 and has allowed just four earned runs in 44 2/3 innings after a rough 2007 that included a stint in the minors.
Lee proves worthy of confidence: Cliff Lee wasn't oblivious to the trade rumors surrounding him over the winter, but he's sure glad the Indians never moved him -- and he's rewarded their confidence handsomely in his first five starts this season.
Lee named AL Pitcher of the Month: Cliff Lee can add American League Pitcher of the Month to this season's resume. Major League Baseball named Lee the recipient of the award, presented by Sharp, for the month of April on Saturday, the first time he has won such an honor in his five-year career.
Tribe offense gives Lee plenty of help: By now, a strong outing from Cliff Lee should come as no surprise. The shocker Wednesday night was that the Tribe bats actually backed Lee in an 8-3 victory over the Mariners at Progressive Field.
Indians 8, Mariners 3: Cliff Lee won his fifth straight start leading the Indians to victory over the Mariners on Wednesday night.
Lee improves to 5-0 as Indians top Mariners: Cliff Lee won his fifth straight start, leading the Cleveland Indians to an 8-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
Lee goes to 5-0 in Indians' 8-3 win over Mariners: Cliff Lee won his fifth straight start, leading the Cleveland Indians to an 8-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. Lee's consecutive scoreless innings streak ended at 27 on Wladimir Balentien's three-run homer in the seventh. It raised his ERA...
AL: Lee goes 5-0 for Indians; Manny beats Jays: CLEVELAND— Cliff Lee won his fifth straight start to improve to 5-0 and lead the Cleveland Indians to an 8-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. Lee's scoreless innings streak ended at 27 on Wladimir Balentien's three-run homer in the seventh. It raised his ERA from 0.28 to 0.96, still lowest in the majors.
Lee completely dominant in nightcap: Cliff Lee pitched his first career shutout on Thursday vs. the Royals, striking out nine as the Indians took the second game of their doubleheader, 2-0.
Lee, Indians Sweep Doubleheader From Royals: Cliff Lee pitching a three-hit shutout in a victory over Kansas City on Thursday night.
Lee, Indians sweep doubleheader from Royals: KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Cliff Lee faced only two batters over the minimum while pitching a three-hit shutout in a 2-0 victory over Kansas City on Thursday night that gave the Cleveland Indians a doubleheader sweep....
Lee, Blake disable Twins: Cliff Lee pitched another stellar game en route to his third win of the season, shutting down the Twins over eighth innings in a 4-0 Tribe win on Friday at the Metrodome.
Lee impressive as the Indians beat Liriano, Twins 4-0: Cliff Lee pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, Casey Blake homered and had three RBIs, and the Cleveland Indians beat Francisco Liriano and the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on Friday night. Lee shuffled among the disabled list, the minors and the Indians rotation...
Lee dominates in cold-weather start: Cliff Lee all but iced out the A's bats, retiring fourteen straight and walking none in an eight-inning victory. The lefty gave up only one run on two hits, and has brought his ERA down to 0.71, as the Indians halt their skid.
Indians 7, Athletics 1: CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cliff Lee's quick and efficient pitching in the wind and cold helped the Cleveland Indians end the Oakland Athletics' five-game winning streak with a 7-1 victory Sunday.
Lee returns to old form, pitches Indians over A's: Cleveland's Cliff Lee baffled the Oakland A's over 6 innings, allowing just four singles and one unearned run as the Indians avoided a sweep with a 2-1 victory.
Indians 2, Athletics 1: OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Cliff Lee won his first start of the season, retiring 10 of his last 12 batters to lead Cleveland over the Oakland Athletics 2-1 Sunday and stop the Indians' three-game losing streak.
Tribe's Lee happy despite tough outing: Monday was St. Patrick's Day, but the luck of the Irish certainly wasn't with Cliff Lee. No matter. The Indians left-hander is happy with where he is in his bid to reclaim a spot in the rotation, if not the results of Monday's start against the Phillies.
Sizemore belts first two spring dingers: Grady Sizemore belted his first two homers of the spring, and Indians fifth-starter candidate Cliff Lee tossed three scoreless innings in Tuesday's 4-2, 10-inning loss to the Tigers in Winter Haven, Fla.
Notes: No lingering tension in clubhouse: There appeared to be no lingering tension Sunday in the Indians' clubhouse, though pitcher Cliff Lee and catcher Victor Martinez kept their distance from each other and from reporters. A players-only meeting was held after Saturday's game.
Lee back on track, leads Tribe to win: Cliff Lee struck out the side to open the game. And the strikeouts only continued as the Indians rode Lee's dominance to a 3-2 victory over the Devil Rays on Sunday afternoon at Jacobs Field.
Tribe bats back Lee's strong outing: With the bats jumping all over young left-hander Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee putting together one of his finest outings of the season, the Indians ran all over the Phillies with a 10-1 victory in the opener of a three-game Interleague set at Jacobs Field.
Tribe's Lee dominates high-scoring Phils (AP):
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Cliff Lee followed his return from the disabled list with a more important comeback. After a rough start to the season, the left-hander finally looks all right. Lee shut down the NL's highest-scoring team and Kelly Shoppach hit a three-run homer off Cole Hamels, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 10-1 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
Scouting report: Indians at Red Sox: AT FENWAY PARK, BOSTON TONIGHT - RHP Curt Schilling (4-2, 3.94) vs. LHP Cliff Lee (2-1, 5.93). TV - NESN. RADIO - WRKO-AM (680). 7:05.TOMORROW - RHP Josh Beckett (7-0, 2.66) vs. LHP Jeremy Sowers (1-4,...
Roundup: Indians' Sizemore keeps hitting: Friday's MLB roundup: Ryan Garko and Grady Sizemore homered to help Cliff Lee remain undefeated in interleague play as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9-4.
Garko, Sizemore power Indians over Reds (AP):
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Ryan Garko had one little letdown and still gave the Cleveland Indians a big lift. Garko overcame a costly throwing error by hitting a three-run homer and Grady Sizemore had four hits including a two-run shot to help Cliff Lee remain perfect in interleague play as the Indians defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9-4 Friday night.
Indians Top Angels to Win 13th in 16: ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Cliff Lee zipped along through five innings without giving up a hit. He didn't expect it to last and the Angels proved him right. Lee did toss a three-hitter for his 50th career victory and the Cleveland Indians defeated Los Angeles 5-1 on Tuesday night, their 13th win in 16 games....
Tribe sends Carmona to Triple-A: With Cliff Lee set to make his return against the Blue Jays on Thursday, the Indians no longer have room for Fausto Carmona in their rotation, and they don't want to see his talent wither away in middle relief, so they have sent him to Triple-A Buffalo to remain stretched out as a starter.
Indians send Carmona to minors: CLEVELAND - Fausto Carmona, who dominated Baltimore in his last start, was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday as the Cleveland Indians prepared for the return of starter Cliff Lee.Carmona allowed...
Indians send Carmona to minors after strong start: Fausto Carmona, who dominated Baltimore in his last start, was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday as the Cleveland Indians prepared for the return of starter Cliff Lee.
Peek at the Week: Tribe's Lee returns: Cleveland left-hander Cliff Lee is expected to make his season debut this week after spending the last six weeks on the disabled list. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers will be in first place on May 1, something that hasn't been seen since 1998.
Notes: Lee returning; Carmona in limbo: With Cliff Lee on his way back to the Indians, the question remains: What will happen to Fausto Carmona, who's starting to pick up steam in the team's rotation?
AL NOTES: Mariners ace to miss 2-3 starts: Cleveland IndiansLHP Cliff Lee, who has been on the disabled list with a strained right abdominal muscle, is scheduled to throw 70 pitches in a rehab outing with Class AAA Buffalo on Saturday.•The Indians stranded 10 runners against the Yankees and have left 48 on base in their past six games. Los Angeles Angels
Indians'Carmona gets another chance: WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Fausto Carmona expected the Cleveland Indians to start him at Triple-A Buffalo this season. But a lingering abdominal injury to No. 3 starter Cliff Lee has given the 23-year-old pitcher...
Indians'Lee is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks: Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee will start the season on the disabled list because of an abdomen strain.
False start: Indians' Lee to start season on DL: Cliff Lee, a stalwart of the Cleveland rotation in the last three seasons, will start the season on the disabled list.
DL to start: Lee out until at least mid-April: Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee will start the season on the disabled list because of an abdomen strain.
Lee to start season on disabled list: Tribe left-hander Cliff Lee is scheduled to start the 2007 season on the disabled list. Recuperating from a strained right abdominal muscle, Lee, who has been benched for a week and a half, will be shut down for at least seven to 10 more days.
Notes: Carmona makes case for sub job: Fausto Carmona should be listed in the Indians' internal phone directory as"Emergency Starter."When an injury pops up in the big-league rotation, Carmona is the one who gets the call. That was the case last April, when C.C. Sabathia missed a month with a strained right oblique muscle. And, most likely, that will be the case this April, when Cliff Lee misses the start of the season with a strained right abdominal muscle.
MLB: Tribe's Lee on shelf until mid-April: Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee will start the season on the disabled list because of an abdomen strain.The lefty, who went 14-11 with a 4.40 ERA last season and is 46-24 since 2004, felt...
Lee expected to be out until mid or late April: WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee will start the season on the disabled list because of an abdomen strain.The lefty, who went 14-11 with a 4.40 ERA last season and is 46-24 since...
Lee's injury leaves Cleveland rotation reeling yet again: Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee will start the season on the disabled list because of an abdomen strain.
Lee expected to be out until mid or late April: Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee will start the season on the disabled list because of an abdomen strain.The lefty, who went 14-11 with a 4.40 ERA last season and is 46-24 since 2004, felt the strain in his right abdomen during a throwing session early in spring training. "The reality is I can't pitch until mid-April," Lee said after being scratched from a scheduled throwing session when he felt discomfort during training-room exercises Sunday morning.
False start: Indians' Lee to start season on disabled list: Cliff Lee, a stalwart of the Cleveland rotation in the last three seasons, will start the season on the disabled list.
Indians LHP Lee to start season on DL (AP): Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee will start the season on the disabled list because of an abdomen strain. The lefty, who went 14-11 with a 4.40 ERA last season and is 46-24 since 2004, felt the strain in his right abdomen during a throwing session early in spring training. "The reality is I can't pitch until mid-April," Lee said after being scratched from a scheduled throwing session when he...
Notes: Tribe won't take chance with Lee: The Indians aren't sweating it yet, but a mild abdominal strain suffered by left-hander Cliff Lee will cause the hurler to be shut down for a few days and then re-evaluated.
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