OWEN MILLER NEWS

Another walk-off for Polanco; Twins beat Indians 8-7 in 11

Jorge Polanco drove in the game-ending run for the third time in four games, lining a bases-loaded single in the 11th inning to give the Minnesota Twins an 8-7 win over the Clevela...

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Tuesday Miller is not starting Tuesday against Minnesota.

Impact Miller has taken over as Cleveland's primary first baseman in recent weeks, but he'll get a rest Tuesday. Yu Chang will start at first base and bat sixth.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McKenzie loses perfect game in 8th, Indians beat Tigers 11-0

Indians starter Triston McKenzie retired the first 23 Detroit batters in order before Harold Castro lined a single to right with two out in the eighth inning and Cleveland beat the...

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clement 2 HRs, Cabrera stays at 499; Indians beat Tigers 7-4

Cleveland rookie Ernie Clement hit the first two homers of his career while Miguel Cabrera stayed one drive short of No. 500 as the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes over as primary first baseman Miller will start at first base and bat eighth Wednesday against the Athletics, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The rookie will stick in the starting nine for the 11th time in 12 games, and he should be Cleveland's primary option at first base for the foreseeable future after Bobby Bradley (knee) was placed on the injured list Monday. Since his July 30 call-up from Triple-A Columbus, Miller is slashing .194/.275/.389 with a pair of home runs and five RBI.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs second homer Miller went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over Detroit.

Impact The utility man hit a solo shot in the second inning and then scored after reaching on an error in the fourth. Miller has covered for Bobby Bradley (knee) the last two games at first base, although the former has received fairly regular playing time at second base too. Miller has a .145/.207/.250 slash line with two home runs, six RBI and seven runs scored through 82 plate appearances.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera gets day off; Zimmer HR lifts Indians past Tigers

Miguel Cabrera got a planned day off as he closes in on his 500th career home run and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-5

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bichette homers, Stripling pitches Jays past Indians 3-0

Bo Bichette homered and drove in all three runs, Ross Stripling pitched six sharp innings to win his second consecutive start and the Toronto Blue Jays blanked the Cleveland Indian...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sparks comeback attempt Miller went 2-for-5 with a three-RBI double and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to Toronto.

Impact The infielder's bases-clearing double in the eighth inning finally got Cleveland on the board, and he came around to score on a Bradley Zimmer sacrifice fly. With Cesar Hernandez traded to the White Sox, Miller figures to split time with Ernie Clement at second base going forward. Miller has a lackluster .209 on-base percentage through 67 plate appearances.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Owen Miller, with a chance for playing time, searching for a comfort zone: Walk-Off Thoughts Owen Miller is searching for progress in his return to the major leagues and J.C. Mejia is trying to cure his first-inning blues.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Springer gets 4 hits, Matz wins as Jays beat Indians 8-6

George Springer had four hits, including the 42nd leadoff home run of his career, and Steven Matz pitched six shutout innings as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Indians 8-...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets third consecutive start Miller will start at first base and bat seventh Monday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Miller will collect his third start in a row Monday, but he likely won't have a path to regular at-bats against right-handed pitching now that Bobby Bradley (personal) has been reinstated from the bereavement list. The lefty-hitting Bradley will sit Monday with a southpaw (Robbie Ray) on the hill for Toronto, but the righty-hitting Miller should fill the short side of a platoon at first base moving forward.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets first MLB homer Miller went 1-for-4 with his first career home run and a pair of runs scored Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact Miller got the start at second base following the trade-deadline departure of veteran Cesar Hernandez and responded with a solo blast to center field in the fifth inning. It was just the second extra-base hit in 55 plate appearances this season for Miller, who also drew a walk, but he appears to have the first shot at replacing Hernandez at the keystone for Cleveland. Miller was hitting .297/.374/.489 with seven homers in 206 plate appearances this season at Triple-A.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox rookie Zavala hits 3 HRs; Indians rally, win 12-11

White Sox rookie Seby Zavala hit the first three home runs of his career, including a grand slam, but the Cleveland Indians rallied to beat Chicago 12-11

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up Friday Miller was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cesar Hernandez was shipped to the White Sox on Thursday, and Miller will take his place on Cleveland's roster. The 24-year-old received his first taste of the big leagues earlier this season and went 5-for-47 with 24 strikeouts in 28 games, but he could be in the mix for regular playing time at the keystone with Hernandez out of the picture.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

By trading Hernandez, Tribe faces reality and gives Owen Miller another shot - Terry Pluto The Cleveland Indians added an intriguing lefty prospects in Konnor Pilkington and opened up second base for Owen Miller.

JULY 30, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Promotion imminent Miller will be called up ahead of Cleveland's weekend series against the White Sox, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Miller could get a shot as the regular second baseman down the stretch after Cesar Hernandez was dealt to the White Sox on Thursday. He struggled to a .106/.160/.128 line in his 18-game debut earlier this season, but he owns a far better .297/.374/.489 line in 48 games for Triple-A Columbus.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White flag: Indians trade 2B Hernandez to 1st-place Sox

The Indians probably can’t catch the Chicago White Sox, so they’re helping their AL Central rival

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Owen and Noah Miller could become MLB's next great baseball brothers Owen Miller is carving out a career for himself in Cleveland. His younger brother Noah Miller is about to be selected in the first round of...

JULY 11, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Sent back down Miller was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

Impact Miller served as the 27th man in Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rays, and he went 0-for-1 with a walk in the nightcap. He'll now head back to the minors, where he's slashed .317/.404/.496 with four homers, 20 runs and 15 RBI in 33 games this year.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

5 Rays pitchers no-hit Indians for doubleheader sweep

Five Tampa Bay pitchers combined for seven hitless innings, and the Rays beat the Indians 4-0 for a doubleheader sweep

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians' Eddie Rosario placed on IL with abdominal strain

The injury-depleted Cleveland Indians have placed outfielder Eddie Rosario on the 10-day injured list with a right abdominal strain

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back with Cleveland as 27th man Miller was recalled from Triple-A Columbus to serve as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rays.

Impact Miller joined the big club June 30 to serve as the extra man for the twin bill against Detroit and was retired in his lone at-bat as a pinch hitter. He'll return to majors Wednesday but will likely be sent back to Columbus once again following Game 2.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as 27th man Miller was recalled from Triple-A Columbus to serve as the 27th man in Wednesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Miller was sent down in mid-June, and he hit .209 with a home run, two doubles, seven runs and three RBI in 13 games since returning to Triple-A Columbus. He'll be available for both games in Wednesday's twin bill but could return to the minors afterward.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Indians recall RHP Eli Morgan, option INF Owen Miller to Triple-A Columbus Miller hit .146 in 46 at-bats after joining the Indians three weeks ago.

JUNE 15, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM