Borowski designated for assignment

The Joe Borowski era has ended for the Indians. Looking to repair their battered bullpen and get a better read on what the future holds, the Indians designated the veteran Borowski for assignment on Friday.

Huff focusing on not switching on cruise

David Huff allowed just one runner to reach base in his first five innings on the mound on Tuesday as the Bisons took a 2-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth. But thats when he flipped on the cruise control, tossing Justin Christian a slider which resulted in a two-run homer.

Toregas has three-homer night

Toregas has three-homer night

Tribe's 'pen soon may have new look

Indians manager Eric Wedge hinted Wednesday in Chicago that a change might be made in the closer situation, as Joe Borowski is 4-for-6 in save situations with a 4.26 ERA since his May 23 return from the disabled list.

Cabrera has incident in Triple-A game

Asdrubal Cabrera could face fines, suspension or both after an altercation with home-plate umpire Jason Klein during Triple-A Buffalo's game on Wednesday night at Dunn Tire Park.

Indians unable to avoid sweep

A three-game sweep at the hands of the first-place White Sox, capped by Wednesday's 6-5, 10-inning loss, has all but sealed the Tribe's 2008 fate. The Indians are a season-high 12 1/2 games back of the Sox.

Shapiro not shy about trade front

General manager Mark Shapiro won't come right out and say the Indians have opened up shop on the trading front, but it's not difficult to read between the lines.

Tribe's closer situation looks tenuous

Several times over the past two seasons, Indians manager Eric Wedge has been given the opportunity to fully endorse Joe Borowski as his closer in the wake of a blown save. On Wednesday, though, Wedge didn't take that opportunity.

Garko trying to make most of chance

If it's any consolation, Ryan Garko feels better about his current 2-for-24 funk, which he'll take into Wednesday's series finale with the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field, than he did about his 0-for-25 skid in late April. And not just because this stretch includes the two hits.

Indians can't hold on to win in extras

After Cliff Lee's eight outstanding innings resulted in nothing more than a no-decision, Casey Blake's 10th-inning solo shot gave the Indians the go-ahead, but they fell in 10 frames to the White Sox on Tuesday, 3-2.

Peralta finds groove in cleanup spot

Shortstop Jhonny Peralta has taken fondly to the cleanup role he's filled the past week, as evidenced by his 5-for-5 night against the White Sox on Monday.

Wedge not ready to concede division

The Indians are in the cellar, so it stands to reason that they should be sellers, right? Not in manager Eric Wedge's mind. Not yet, anyway.

Tribe trying to change fortunes

Eric Wedge didn't call a meeting to discuss the importance of this road trip with his players. "It's pretty evident," he said. As the Tribe resumes this set with the White Sox, Wedge is hoping the trip isn't going the way its first game indicated.

Sowers, Indians sunk by White Sox

One game into an eight-game road trip the Indians are calling "make or break" for their 2008 season, it's Break 1, Make 0. That's because it was White Sox 9, Indians 7 on Monday night at U.S. Cellular Field.

Mastny called up from Triple-A Buffalo

Tom Mastny was called up from Triple-A Buffalo to take the place of Scott Elarton, who was indefinitely placed on the restricted list. Elarton called manager Eric Wedge on Monday to inform him he had to leave the team for personal reasons.

Mailbag: Tribe's trade options

What do you think is in the future for the Indians and C.C. Sabathia? How is Victor Martinez's rehab going, and what is he doing to get back as soon as possible? Beat reporter Anthony Castrovince answers these questions and many more.

Honesty a hallmark of Byrd's first book

Indians pitcher Paul Byrd didn't sit down to write his first book, "Free Byrd: The Power of a Liberated Life," as a response to the human-growth hormone controversy that surrounded him last fall.

Road trip likely critical to Tribe's plans

Even though the Indians do have time on their side, another poor series or two could cause the Tribe to begin considering offering players to the highest bidder. This road trip might be the final factor in general manager Mark Shapiro's decision to buy, sell or keep things as they are as the trade deadline looms.

Trouble catches Laffey, Tribe

Aaron Laffey found his way out of trouble once Sunday, but he couldn't do it twice as the Indians fell to the Reds on Sunday, 9-5.

Carroll produces in unexpected role

Jamey Carroll, who has become the Tribe's everyday second baseman since Asdrubal Cabrera was demoted to Triple-A Buffalo and Josh Barfield went down with a finger injury, has provided the Tribe lineup with more offense than the average utility infielder.

Kobayashi adjusts to heavier workload

Japanese native Masa Kobayashi has had to adjust to just about everything since he signed with the Indians early this year. After adjusting to American culture and the cold weather that lingered all the way to late May, Kobayashi now has to pass another test. Can he hold up?

Tribe sluggers trail in AL All-Star voting

Fortunately for the Indians, the voters aren't the only ones who decide the All-Star rosters. None of the Tribe's position players have much chance of getting voted into the Midsummer Classic.

Choo showing ability in return to Tribe

Just one month since being called up from Triple-A Buffalo, Shin-Soo Choo, who will likely start in left or right field in Sunday's Ohio Cup finale at Progressive Field, has impressed manager Eric Wedge with his strong return to the big leagues and his willingness to improve.

Ginter, Slocum combine on near no-no

Kinston's Tomlin throws one-hitter