A.M. Wahoo's: Indians Lose on a "Bullpen Day"
Taking a look at the news surrounding the Cleveland Indians and the rest of the MLB on the morning of September 6, 2016.
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona rode with his bullpen Monday night, but the defense let the pitchers down in a 6-2 loss against the Houston Astros.
The Indians had eight players pitch in the loss, but two errors, along with only two runs on offense, put the pitchers in a tough spot.
The “bullpen day” came as a result of Josh Tomlin’s struggles, although he did pitch an inning of relief, pitching a scoreless ninth.
The Indians should be given a great chance to win tonight when Corey Kluber takes the mound, as Dallas Keuchel will miss his scheduled start. Let’s take a look at that news and more in today’s edition of A.M. Wahoo’s.
Cleveland Indians News:
Breaking Down the Remaining Schedule in the AL Central
Entering play on Monday, the Cleveland Indians have a 5.5-game lead in the American League Central with 27 games remaining in the regular season. The Indians’ September schedule is full of divisional matchups, which would seem to bode well for the club.
Is a “Bullpen Day” the Right Move for the Tribe?
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona announced prior to Sunday’s dramatic 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins that the team would be starting rookie Mike Clevinger on Monday in game one of a four-game series against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field. The move means that Josh Tomlin is having his regular turn in the rotation skipped.
Indians vs. Astros: Series Overview
The Indians are rebounding from their 2-5 West Coast road trip with a six-game winning streak, which has encompassed sweeps of both the Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins. The Indians now welcome the Houston Astros to Progressive Field for a four-game series.
Dan Otero Making Case for Comeback Player of the Year (Let’s Go Tribe)
When the Cleveland Indians acquired relief pitcher Dan Otero from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations last December, not much was made of it. In fact, the bigger news of that day was that the Indians also designated Jerry Sands for assignment, something that was worth celebrating at the time.
Bullpen Night Turns into Lost Night in 6-2 Loss (cleveland.com)
The Indians tried to piece together a bullpen game in the heat of a pennant race Monday night to plug a hole in their starting rotation left by the ineffectiveness of Josh Tomlin.
MLB News:
Dallas Keuchel Will Miss At Least Two Starts (FanSided)
After winning the American League Cy Young in 2015, Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel’s future appeared bright. He has not been able to replicate his success from last season, as he currently has a 4.55 ERA in 168 innings with a 9-12 record. Keuchel will miss at least his next two starts and will undergo tests on his shoulder.
Dodgers Hope to Re-Sign Rich Hill (Call to the Pen)
In a column from Saturday, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe noted that the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in re-signing Rich Hill before he becomes a free agent at the end of this season. Los Angeles acquired Hill in August when they sent Frankie Montas, Grant Holmes and Jharel Cotton to the A’s. The Dodgers also received Josh Reddick in the trade.
Braves Say Interest in Tebow Due to Potential (ESPN.com)
Atlanta Braves general manager John Coppolella confirmed the team’s interest in Tim Tebow and said the Braves have had “multiple” conversations with Tebow’s representatives as a step toward signing him to a professional baseball contract.
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