EMMANUEL CLASE NEWS

Struggles with control Clase walked three batters and struck out none in two-thirds of an inning in Thursday's 4-2 win over Seattle. He earned a hold.

Impact Clase has been Cleveland's primary closer this year, but he's occasionally struggled with command. That was evident Thursday, as only six of his 18 pitches went for strikes. All three of his walks came with two outs before Bryan Shaw retired Luis Torrens with a strikeout to close out the game. Clase has a 1.06 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB across 17 innings. He's also gone 7-for-8 in save chances, but James Karinchak could begin to chip away at Clase's closing duties should the latter falter.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plesac takes no-hitter into 8th as Indians top Mariners 4-2

Zach Plesac came within six outs of Cleveland’s first no-hitter in 40 years, keeping the Seattle Mariners hitless into the eighth inning of the Indians’ 4-2 win

MAY 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Amed Rosario's hit in 10th gives Indians 2-1 win over Cubs

Amed Rosario’s bases-loaded single with two outs in the 10th inning gave the Cleveland Indians a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs

MAY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Picks up seventh save Clase had one strikeout and surrendered two singles during a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Cubs.

Impact The 23-year-old allowed a pair of one-out singles to put the go-ahead run on first base for Chicago, but he induced a game-ending double play to get out of the jam. Clase is 7-for-8 in save opportunities with a 1.17 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 16:3 K:BB through 15.1 innings and should continue operating as Cleveland's primary closer, while James Karinchak (three saves) nabs occasional save chances.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs

Shane Bieber pitched out of some early trouble before extending his strikeout record and César Hernández hit a two-run homer, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 win over the Ch...

MAY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Indians host Reds, aim to build on Plesac's strong showing

Cleveland looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Zach Plesac

MAY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes loss in non-save situation Clase (2-2) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and failed to record an out, taking the loss Friday versus Cincinnati.

Impact Clase committed a throwing error that led to Cincinnati's first run, and his balk led to a second run. Mike Moustakas added an RBI single before Phil Maton relieved Clase and finished the inning. The 23-year-old Clase hadn't given up an earned run in 14.1 innings entering Friday, but he had allowed three unearned runs. The right-hander now has a 1.26 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB in 16 outings. He's gone 6-for-7 in save chances and is unlikely to lose his grip on the closer role after one bad outing.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No, no, no, no: Reds' Miley throws season's 4th no-hitter

Wade Miley pitched baseball’s second no-hitter in three days — and fourth already this season — leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 win over the Cleveland Indians, who were no-hit...

MAY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Rings up sixth save Clase gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Monday to record his sixth save of the season in an 8-6 win over the Royals.

Impact The 23-year-old kept his ERA at a pristine 0.00 with another strong outing. Clase does have one blown save on his ledger, but he's otherwise been sharp in his high-leverage role, posting a 14:3 K:BB through 13.1 innings.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rosario's 3-run homer sends Indians to 8-6 win over Royals

Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning that sent the Cleveland Indians to an 8-6 win over the Kansas City Royals

MAY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Civale, Indians to face Lynch, Royals

The Indians will start Aaron Civale on Monday while the Royals are expected to counter with Daniel Lynch

MAY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Earns fifth save Clase yielded a hit during a scoreless ninth inning to earn a save over the White Sox.

Impact After giving up a leadoff single to Luis Robert, Clase forced three groundouts to secure the 5-3 win for Cleveland. The flamethrowing right-hander is now 5-for-6 in save chances with a perfect 0.00 ERA through 11.1 innings this season.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins take 3-game slide into matchup with Indians

Minnesota heads into the matchup against Cleveland in a rut, losers of three straight

APRIL 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Earns extra-inning win Clase (2-1) pitched a perfect 10th inning with one strikeout to earn the extra-inning win over the Twins on Monday.

Impact Clase was efficient, needing 11 pitches to retire the side. In the bottom of the 10th, Jordan Luplow's walkoff two-run home run secured the win and made Clase the pitcher of record. The hard-throwing right-hander has allowed three unearned runs in 10.1 innings this season. He has a 0.97 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB with four saves and a blown save across 11 outings.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians top Twins 5-3 in 10 innings on Luplow's 2-run homer

Jordan Luplow hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning off Alex Colomé, giving the Cleveland Indians a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins in their series opener

APRIL 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Reyes hits three-run homer, Indians beat Yankees 7-3

Franmil Reyes hit a three-run homer, tripled and had his first career stolen base, helping the Cleveland Indians avoid a four-game series sweep with a 7-3 victory over the New York...

APRIL 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Picks up fourth save Clase allowed one hit and no walks while striking out three in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save against the Reds on Sunday.

Impact Clase was charged with a blown save Saturday, but he preserved Cleveland's three-run lead to pick up his fourth save of the year Sunday. The right-hander had allowed an unearned run in each of his last three appearances but has yet to give up an earned run in 2021. Clase carries a 1.23 WHIP and 10:2 K:BB in 7.1 innings through his first eight outings of the season.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bieber sets K record, fans 13 as Indians beat Reds 6-3

Shane Bieber kept up his record strikeout run, fanning 13 and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Cincinnati Reds 6-3

APRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Blows save Saturday Clase was charged with a blown save against the Reds on Saturday. He pitched one inning and gave up an unearned run on three hits without collecting any walks or strikeouts.

Impact Clase could have gotten out of the inning without allowing a baserunner, but a two-out error by first baseman Josh Naylor was followed by three straight Reds singles to tie the score. It was a tough-luck first blown save for the right-hander, who still hasn't given up an earned run this season. He's allowed an unearned run in each of his past three save opportunities, however, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to hold off fellow fireballer James Karinchak for the ninth-inning role.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor hits into triple play, makes key E, Reds edge Indians

Josh Naylor lined into a triple play in the eighth inning, then let a routine grounder roll through his legs at first base with two outs in the ninth that led to Cincinnati’s tying...

APRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Notches save against White Sox Clase recorded his third save of the season Thursday against the White Sox. He gave up one run on one hit while striking out one in an inning of work.

Impact Clase started the season on a dominant note with three perfect outings, but he's now allowed baserunners in each of his last three appearances and given up runs in his last two. He's still 3-for-3 in save opportunities, but he seems to be trending in the wrong direction after a sizzling start to the campaign.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez, Indians bounce back from no-hitter, beat Chisox 4-2

Slumping José Ramírez connected for a go-ahead, two-run homer off Lance Lynn in the sixth inning and the Cleveland Indians bounced back from being no-hit, beating the Chicago White...

APRIL 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Emmanuel Clase makes his case to be Indians closer: Crowquill Regularly throwing 100 mph fastballs, Emmanuel Clase makes a case to close for Cleveland.

APRIL 14, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Chang hits Grandal with throw as White Sox beat Indians 4-3

First baseman Yu Chang hit Yasmani Grandal with a throw while trying to force him at second base in the ninth inning, allowing Nick Madrigal to score the winning run as Chicago bea...

APRIL 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Stuck with loss Clase (1-1) was charged with the loss Monday after allowing one unearned run on one hit and one walk in one-third of an inning.

Impact First baseman Yu Chang fielded what looked like a potential double-play ball and hit the runner at second base with the throw, allowing the winning run to score for the White Sox. Clase created the traffic on the basepaths with an infield hit allowed and a free pass, but the fireballing righty has separated himself with his performance early and this shouldn't affect his standing in the bullpen hierarchy.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE