Oakland A's icon, former Cleveland All-Star Ray Fosse passes away at 74

The former MLB catcher's wife of over 50 years, Carol Fosse, said in a statement that Ray had been battling cancer for 16 years.

Oakland A's 'icon', former Cleveland Indians All-Star Ray Fosse passes away at 74

The Oakland Athletics have lost a longtime member of their family, as "franchise icon" Ray Fosse passed away on Wednesday at the age of 74. The former MLB catcher's wife of over 50 years, Carol Fosse, said in an online statement that Ray had been battling cancer for 16 years.

Blue Jays tried to acquire Jose Ramirez, Robbie Grossman at deadline

In the end, the Blue Jays stuck to added pitching at the deadline.

Terry Francona Hopes to Return as Cleveland Manager After Missing End of 2021 Season

Terry Francon “That’s a big appointment by the doctor’s admission,” he said Wednesday on a Zoom call with team president Chris Antonetti and general manager...

Cleveland parts ways with hitting coach Ty Van Burkleo

Van Burkleo joined Cleveland entering the 2013 campaign, Terry Francona’s first year as its manager.

Cleveland releases former first-round pick Brady Aiken

Aiken hasn’t played in two years, as he announced after the 2019 season that he was stepping away from baseball for an indeterminate period of time.

N&N: Plesac fights past early trouble to give bullpen the chance to lose the game

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News and Notes for Thursday, September 30, 2021

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Today’s Baseball: Bieber vs Zerba

Cleveland fought back to tie the game at 5-5. Then the bullpen came in.

Cleveland Indians beaten by Salvador Perez and their own defense in 10-5 loss to Royals - cleveland.com
Harold Ramirez has a night to forget in left field as Royals rally late to beat Indians.

Long time Cleveland sports radio personality Matt...

9/29 Game Thread: Guardians at Royals

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One last hurrah for Zach Plesac’s 2021 season

Here's how we will take the field tonight behind Daniel Lynch.#TogetherRoyal pic.twitter.com/MJmNEoVcQZ

Baseball tonight. Tell a friend.#OurCLE pic.twitter.com/DlPgZCcuxm

Dog-Eared Corner: Till the End

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Tie goes to the pitcher: let’s read CC Sabathia’s memoir

We, the writers and readers and commenters of Covering the Corner, are a diverse bunch. We have different interests and likes despite our unified love for Cleveland baseball. That’s what makes us fun to interact with and keeps us all coming back to the site.

As if to prove this point, the poll for the first book in this offseason’s Dog-Eared Corner series ended in a tie. This is not the...

N&N: Mariners continue to defy run differential

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Sept. 29, 2021

The Seattle Mariners, who have been outscored by 50 runs this season, now have a better record than the Toronto Blue Jays, who have been outscored by –167.

At 88-70, the M’s are a half game behind the Boston Red Sox for WC2, and thus look like our best shot at avoiding a NY-Boston Wild Card Game. Go... Mariners?

Less relevant things

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Bryan Shaw saves fans from extra innings

Thank you, Bryan

Bryan Shaw did what Bryan Shaw does, securing a 6-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals with a miserable outing that we will all hopefully be able to look back on fondly as one of his final appearances in a Cleveland uniform. He also tied Cody Allen for the club record in relief appearances (456), proving that effectiveness is not necessary to sustain a career.

Shaw took the mound in the eighth inning with one out and a runner on first inherited from Blake Parker. He moved to...

9/28 Game Thread: Guardians @ Royals

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One last series with the Royals

We haven't played the Royals in a long time.#OurCLE pic.twitter.com/LuZjG7tEZn

Brady Singer heads to the mound to open the homestand vs. the Indians.#TogetherRoyal pic.twitter.com/LfQ8hTvRcf

Indians Win Final Home Game Before Name Change

The Cleveland Indians are having about as average a year as any team could have. They enter Tuesday with a record of 77-79 and finished up the home slate of the season with a 40-41 record at Progressive Field.

Cleveland wins game as well as Zimmer vs. Zimmer

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News and Notes for Tuesday, September 28, 2021

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Today’s Game - Civale v Brady

Bradley Zimmer homers off brother Kyle
Zummer versus Zimmer works out well for the Cleveland Zimmer

If you grew up with the Indians, Monday was a sad, nostalgic day at ballpark – Terry Pluto - cleveland.com
The Cleveland Indians played their last home game as the Cleveland Indians on a Sunday Monday that was...

Amed Rosario gives home crowd one last show in 8-3 win over Royals

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Just another four-hit game for the shortstop

Progressive Field hosted the Cleveland Indians for one final game before the name change becomes official and the home team delivered one last win for the assembled crowd of 13,121 fans, racking up seven extra-base hits en route to an 8-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Amed Rosario, who has been one of the team’s top performers at the plate this season, put together another four-hit game, including...

9/27 Game Thread: Guardians vs. Royals

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Biggest game of the year for sure

Last one of the year in Cleveland.#OurCLE pic.twitter.com/YYwbV0LGqy

Here's how we will line up behind Jackson Kowar for the final road game of the 2021 season.#TogetherRoyal pic.twitter.com/l4Jzrgq86V

N&N: Tough roster choices ahead for Guardians

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Morning news and notes for Monday, September 27, 2021

Here’s to more good than bad this week!

CTC Recap | Box Score

The good guys fell behind early and struggled against White Sox ace Lucas Giolito. With the loss, we fell to 76-79 on the season.

McKenzie gains ‘learning experiences’ in ‘21 | indians.com

McKenzie struggled on Sunday, but flashed plenty of potential this season. He’s only 24.

Anthony Gose deserves...

It would have been more exciting if the Cleveland Indians had won today’s game, but at the end of the day it was beautiful outside and we got to watch a game, right?

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Or, “Indians unable to overcome early deficit in 5-2 loss”

Cleveland’s offense fizzled on the heels of last night’s outburst as the Indians fell to the Chicago White Sox 5-2. While some hitters punished Sox pitchers the rest of the offense stagnated.

Triston McKenzie allowed three runs in two and a third innings before yielding to the bullpen. Cleveland — shutout by White Sox starter Lucas Giolito through six — scored in the seventh and...

9/26 Game Thread: Cleveland vs. White Sox

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There is a baseball game today

Season series on the line.#OurCLE pic.twitter.com/4XZpDOLT5k

Today's #WhiteSox starters in Cleveland!

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9/25 Game Thread: Guardians vs. White Sox

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Can Eli Morgan recapture the magic of his last start?

Lance Lynn owns a 0.69 ERA (1 ER/13.0 IP), .182 (8-44) average and 17 strikeouts in two career starts at Cleveland.

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