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Yanks sweep Indians 10-9 in draining game, meet Rays in ALDS

DJ LeMahieu’s tiebreaking single in the ninth inning off closer Brad Hand sent the New York Yankees into the AL Division Series with a wild 10-9 win over the Cleveland Indians in a...

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Cleveland Indians: Josh Naylor makes MLB postseason history Cleveland Indians outfielder Josh Naylor made history on Wednesday night against the New York Yankees. Cleveland Indians outfielder Josh Nay...

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

5-for-5 Naylor making postseason history Indians outfielder Josh Naylor addressed the media Tuesday night on Zoom after going 4-for-4 against Gerrit Cole in Game 1 of the AL Wild Ca...

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • MLB.COM

5-for-5 Naylor making postseason history Indians outfielder Josh Naylor addressed the media Tuesday night on Zoom after going 4-for-4 against Gerrit Cole in Game 1 of the AL Wild Ca...

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • MLB.COM

Josh Naylor’s video game numbers give Cleveland Indians something to build upon in Wild Card Game 2 vs. Yankees Naylor went 4-for-4 in his postseason debut for the Indians on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

Tanaka scheduled to start for New York against Cleveland

The Indians will host the Yankees in the one-game AL wild-card playoff

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Cranks homer Naylor went 4-for-4 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round.

Impact Naylor hit a solo homer in the fourth inning and was the only Indians player to really give Gerrit Cole trouble as he recorded four hits. The 23-year-old slashed .247/.291/.330 throughout the 2020 regular season and will look to contribute Wednesday in Game 2.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No debate: Judge, Yankees pound Bieber, Indians in opener

The New York Yankees pounded Cleveland ace Shane Bieber and opened the AL playoffs with a resounding 12-3 win over the Indians

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Giolito, White Sox beat A's 4-1 in wild-card round opener

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Not starting Saturday Naylor isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Naylor went 1-for-4 over the past two games, and he'll get a breather even with a right-hander (Joe Musgrove) on the mound for Pittsburgh. Jordan Luplow will take over in left field Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Thursday's lineup Naylor is not in Thursday's lineup against the White Sox.

Impact He will head to the bench with southpaw Dallas Keuchel on the hill for Chicago. Oscar Mercado is starting in left field and batting seventh.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against righty Naylor is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Naylor typically starts against right-handed pitchers, but he'll head to the bench with an especially tough one (Lucas Giolito) on the bump for Chicago. Jordan Luplow replaces Naylor in left field.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting eighth Tuesday Naylor (leg) is starting in left field and batting eighth Tuesday against the White Sox.

Impact He left Monday's game after jamming his leg while sliding into second base, but it was apparently a minor injury. Naylor is hitting .353 with three doubles and more walks (three) than strikeouts (two) over his last 17 at-bats (six games). Cleveland appears committed to getting him semi-regular playing time over the final week.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez scheduled to start for White Sox at Indians

The White Sox will start Reynaldo Lopez on Tuesday while the Indians are expected to counter with Cal Quantrill

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

Leaves with injury Naylor left Monday's game against the White Sox after jamming his leg into second base on a slide, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Naylor was having an impressive night at the dish prior to suffering the injury, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored. He was replaced by Oscar Mercado in left field and will be considered day-to-day until he's examined further.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Naylor is not in the lineup Sunday against the Tigers.

Impact Naylor has received the bulk of the playing time in left field since being acquired by the Indians ahead of the trade deadline, but he finds himself on the bench for the second time in the past three games with southpaw Matthew Boyd pitching for Detroit. Oscar Mercado enters the lineup in left for Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Naylor is out of the lineup Friday against the Tigers.

Impact Naylor has two hits in his past 18 at-bats and will take a seat for the second time in the past three games. Jordan Luplow receives the start in left field for Cleveland, batting seventh.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Naylor is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs.

Impact Naylor will once again head to the bench with southpaw Jon Lester taking the mound for Chicago. Oscar Mercado will work in left field Wednesday for Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs walk off over Indians on consecutive HBPs

Willson Contreras and Cameron Maybin were plunked by consecutive pitches from Cleveland reliever Nick Wittgren in the ninth inning, forcing home the winning run as the Chicago Cubs...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Hits bench against lefty Naylor will be on the bench Saturday against southpaw Rich Hill and the Twins.

Impact Naylor has started against every righty while sitting against every lefty since he joined Cleveland at the deadline. He owns a .372 OPS with his new team, though that comes in just nine games. Oscar Mercado will be the left fielder Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Naylor will not start Wednesday's game against lefty Danny Duffy and the Royals.

Impact Naylor has started against each righty Cleveland has faced since he came over in a deadline-day deal with the Padres, but he's been on the bench against both lefties. Expect that platoon setup to continue going forward. Oscar Mercado takes over in left field Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Myers homers, busy Padres blank Rockies 6-0

Wil Myers homered and Garrett Richards led a committee of pitchers that scattered seven hits as the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Franco, Starling rally Kansas City to 2-1 win over Indians

Maikel Franco and Bubba Starling had RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Cleveland Indians 2-1 in the first game of a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll Yanks

Mike Clevinger, Starling Marte and Archie Bradley are among the notable players headed to new teams after a flurry of deals before Monday’s trade deadline

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press