JAMES KARINCHAK NEWS

Takes blown save Thursday Karinchak allowed two runs on two hits and a walk with one strikeout in one inning, taking a blown save in Thursday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Karinchak was tasked with protecting a two-run lead in the ninth inning, but he allowed a solo home run to Yandy Diaz and and an RBI double to Brandon Lowe to tie the game. Through eight appearances in July, Karinchak has yielded four runs, seven hits and four walks while going 2-for-4 in save chances. The 25-year-old's ERA ticked up to 2.91 with a 1.06 WHIP and 69:24 K:BB through 43.1 innings. Both Karinchak and Emmanuel Clase have struggled in the ninth inning lately, which could leave more opportunities for Bryan Shaw or Nick Wittgren.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

1 out from a win, Karinchak can't close door CLEVELAND -- The Indians were one out away from taking home a two-run victory over the Rays in the series opener at Progressive Field on Thu...

JULY 23, 2021 • MLB.COM

Rays get Nelson Cruz in trade, rally to beat Indians in 10

Austin Meadows hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to cap Tampa Bay’s comeback in a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians, hours after the Rays acquired slugger Nelson Cruz from Minn...

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches 11th save Karinchak fired a perfect ninth inning en route to earn the save in the win over the Astros on Wednesday.

Impact Karinchak retired the side in the ninth inning Wednesday, getting all three batters to pop up in the infield. The 25-year-old recorded his 11th save, tying teammate Emmanuel Clase for most on the team. Cleveland's closing situation has been somewhat inconsistent and the save opportunities usually go to Clase or Karinchak depending on the matchup. Karinchak hasn't struck anyone out over his last three appearances, which is uncharacteristic considering his 14.5 K/9. The 25-year-old has 2.55 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP across 42.1 innings.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernandez, Indians top Astros 1st time in 6 tries this year

Rookie Ernie Clement had a season-high three RBIs and Cesar Hernandez hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 win over the Houston A...

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sloppy work for 10th save Karinchak allowed a run on two hits and a walk in one inning, earning the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over Oakland.

Impact Karinchak put the first two batters aboard and allowed a run on a sacrifice fly, but he was able to get out of trouble in the end. The right-hander presumably got the save chance due to Emmanuel Clase's recent struggles, although Clase pitched a clean inning for a hold in Saturday's contest. With both of Cleveland's top ninth-inning options a little shaky lately, manager Terry Francona will have to pick and choose based on matchups. Karinchak still has a solid 2.61 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 68:23 K:BB across 41.1 innings this year, to go with 10 saves, nine holds and two blown saves.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reyes' long homer highlights Indians' 3-2 win over A's

Franmil Reyes hit his 15th home run into a luxury suite in center field, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quantrill expected to start as Indians host the Royals

The Indians will send Cal Quantrill to the mound Saturday and the Royals plan to give Mike Minor the start

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up win Friday Karinchak (6-2) allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning, earning the win Friday over Kansas City.

Impact The right-hander kept Kansas City off the board in the top of the ninth inning, and Bobby Bradley walked it off for Cleveland to earn Karinchak his second win in as many days. The 25-year-old has a 2.52 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 68:22 K:BB through 39.1 innings this season. Emmanuel Clase took a blown save in the eighth inning Friday -- Karinchak seems to have a slight edge for closing duties lately, although it's expected the pair of relievers will continue to share the role.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley HR in 9th, Indians overcome bad baserunning, beat KC

Bobby Bradley homered leading off the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians overcame some brutal baserunning that led to manager Terry Francona’s ejection for a 2-1 win over the Ka...

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keller, Royals to take on McKenzie, Indians

The Indians will send Triston McKenzie to the mound Friday and the Royals will give Brad Keller the start

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs win following blown save Karinchak (5-2) blew the save Thursday against the Royals but registered the victory after allowing one run on two hits in one inning. He struck out a pair.

Impact Karinchak was tasked with protecting a 4-3 lead in the ninth inning, but Carlos Santana blasted a leadoff home run to center field on a full-count pitch to tie things up. Cleveland turned Karinchak's blown save into a win when Franmil Reyes hit a walkoff three-run dinger in the bottom of the inning. It was only the second blown save in 11 opportunities for Karinchak, who owns a 2.58 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 38.1 innings on the season. Opponents are hitting just .129 off the 25-year-old, who has racked up 66 strikeouts against 22 walks.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down ninth save Karinchak allowed one hit in one inning and earned the save Thursday against the Twins.

Impact Karinchak allowed a two-out double to Jorge Polanco, but secured the save by inducing groundouts from Nelson Cruz, Max Kepler and Alex Kirilloff. The 25-year-old Karinchak has been terrific all season, converting nine of 10 save opportunities with a 2.67 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 58:19 K:BB over 33.2 innings. His lone blown save came way back on April 7 in his third appearance of the year.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eddie Rosario's big hit lifts Indians over Twins 4-1

Eddie Rosario broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run single and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-1

JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians, streaking Rosario set for matchup against Twins

Rosario takes a 10-game hit streak into matchup with Twins

JUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians beat Cubs 4-0, lose Civale to finger injury

Bobby Bradley and Josh Naylor homered, helping the Cleveland Indians overcome the loss of pitcher Aaron Civale during a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Civale scheduled to start for Cleveland against Chicago

The Cubs are expected to send Adbert Alzolay to the mound Monday and the Indians plan to give Aaron Civale the start

JUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns save Sunday Karinchak earned the save Sunday against the Pirates after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, walking one and striking out one.

Impact Karinchak has gone 8-for-9 on save chances this season, but he had to work quite a lot to get the job done in this one -- he needed 23 pitches to close things out and only 13 of those were for strikes. The right-hander has notched his eight saves on a row and owns a 2.84 ERA on the season.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor RBI single in 7th, Indians avoid sweep vs Pirates

Josh Naylor foiled Pittsburgh’s strategy with an RBI single in the seventh inning, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Pirates 2-1

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez, Reynolds home runs power Pirates past Indians, 6-3

Michael Perez and Bryan Reynolds hit three-run home runs during the seventh inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Civale wins 10th, Indians deal O's 18th straight road loss

Aaron Civale became the first pitcher with 10 wins this season and José Ramírez homered and drove in three runs as the Cleveland Indians beat the Orioles 8-7, extending Baltimore’s...

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles take 6-game slide into matchup with Indians

Baltimore is looking to break its six-game losing streak with a win over Cleveland

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Credited with win Tuesday Karinchak (4-2) struck out the side in a perfect inning, and he was credited with the win Tuesday versus Baltimore.

Impact Starter Cal Quantrill lasted only four innings, and Karinchak was awarded the win as the most effective reliever in the contest. The right-hander has strung together 4.2 scoreless innings on the heels of a skid that saw him allow nine runs (eight earned) over four innings. For the year, Karinchak owns a 2.45 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 53:14 K:BB across 29.1 innings. He's 7-for-8 in save chances with six holds.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians win 7-2, extend Orioles' road losing streak to 17

Eddie Rosario hit a two-run double and Bobby Bradley homered as the Cleveland Indians beat Baltimore 7-2, sending the Orioles to their 17th straight road loss

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians shake off Bieber injury; O's 16th straight road loss

José Ramírez picked up a pair of RBIs made possible by Baltimore blunders in the field and the Cleveland Indians extended the Orioles’ road losing streak to 16 straight games with...

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS