CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians' postseason chances have been dealt another blow — second baseman Jason Kipnis has a broken right hand.Kipnis will need surgery on the fractured hamate bone, the same injury that has kept third baseman José Ramírez out of Cleveland's lineup for weeks. The team said Kipnis will need four to six weeks to recover, which means the earliest he could be back is mid-October. By then, the Indians could be deep into their offseason.They are still chasing first-place Minnesota in the AL Central and trailing Tampa Bay and Oakland for a wild card. The loss of Kipnis will make it even harder to make up any ground in the standings."I always feel like we'll figure it out," manager Terry Francona said. "Sometimes you lose a little margin for error. Sometimes it becomes more challenging. That's part of it. You deal with it."The Indians has been ravaged all season by injuries, the most impactful ones to Ramírez, outfielder Tyler Naquin and two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber,... [More]

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians' postseason chances have been dealt another blow — second baseman Jason Kipnis has a broken right hand.Kipnis will need surgery on the fractured hamate bone, the same injury that has kept third baseman Jose Ramirez out of Cleveland's lineup for weeks. The team said Kipnis will need four to six weeks to recover, which means the earliest he could be back is mid-October. By then, the Indians could be deep into their offseason.They are still chasing first-place Minnesota in the AL Central and trailing Tampa Bay and Oakland for a wild card. The loss of Kipnis will make it even harder to make up any ground in the standings.The Indians has been ravaged all season by injuries, the most impactful ones to Ramirez, outfielder Tyler Naquin and two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber, who hasn't pitched in the majors since breaking his arm on May 1.Naquin recently underwent season-ending knee surgery after crashing into the left-field wall while making a catch in Tampa.The... [More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have dealt with plenty of injuries and adversity this season. They will be dealing with more going into a key series.All-Star closer Brad Hand was sent back to Cleveland on Wednesday for an MRI on his left arm. Manager Terry Francona said after the Indians' 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels that the MRI on the left-hander was clean.However, Francona added that Hand — who is second in the AL with 34 saves — will likely not be available for this weekend's series against AL Central leader Minnesota.The Indians trailed the Twins by 6½ games a week ago, but have cut the margin to four after winning five of six on the road. They took two of three last weekend in Minnesota.Despite all the setbacks, the Indians are just a half-game out of a postseason spot. They trail Oakland for the second AL wild card and are one game behind Tampa Bay."He wasn't going to pitch (Wednesday) so rather than wait we sent him back on the red-eye last night," Francona... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cleveland Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco, who hasn't pitched in the majors since late May when he was diagnosed with leukemia, was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Sunday.Carrasco went 4-6 with a 4.98 ERA in 12 starts before being shut down after pitching May 30 against the Chicago White Sox. He has since made four minor league appearances, permitting one run while striking out eight in five innings.Second baseman Jason Kipnis, who left in the seventh inning of Saturday night's 9-6 loss to Tampa Bay with right wrist discomfort, was out of Sunday's starting lineup. His status will be re-evaluated Monday.Cleveland, which started Sunday with a half-game lead game over the Rays and Oakland for the first AL wild card, recently lost two players to injuries.Left fielder Tyler Naquin was placed on the IL on Saturday with a season-ending torn ACL in his right knee after getting hurt Friday. Third baseman José Ramírez has been on the IL since Aug. 25 with... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cleveland Indians left fielder Tyler Naquin has a torn ACL in his right knee, the second major injury the team has suffered in a week as it makes a push for the playoffs.Naquin was carted off the field after crashing into the wall while taking away a potential two-run, fifth-inning homer in a scoreless game from Joey Wendle in Friday night's game that ended in a 4-0 loss to Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old Naquin was unable to put any weight on his leg, and he won't play again this season."I woke up middle of the night and I felt bad for Naq," Cleveland manager Terry Francona said. "The kid literally tried to run through the wall to save the game, and that's how he's played for us. It felt like (I) got kicked in the stomach."Francona said Naquin will return home with the team after Sunday's finale of a three-game series with the Rays and be re-examined by team doctors.Naquin ranks second in the AL with 11 assists. He is batting .288 with 10 home runs in 89 games this... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cleveland Indians left fielder Tyler Naquin has a torn ACL in his right knee, the second major injury the team has suffered in a week as it makes a push for the playoffs.Naquin was carted off the field after crashing into the wall while taking away a potential two-run, fifth-inning homer in a scoreless game from Joey Wendle in Friday night's game that ended in a 4-0 loss to Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old Naquin was unable to put any weight on his leg, and he won't play again this season."I woke up middle of the night and I felt bad for Naq," Cleveland manager Terry Francona said. "The kid literally tried to run through the wall to save the game, and that's how he's played for us. It felt like he got kicked in the stomach."Francona said Naquin will return home with the team after Sunday's finale of a three-game series with the Rays and be re-examined by team doctors.Naquin ranks second in the AL with 11 assists. He is batting .288 with 10 home runs in 89 games this... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cleveland Indians left fielder Tyler Naquin has a torn ACL in his right knee, the second major injury the team has suffered in a week as it makes a push for the playoffs.Naquin was carted off the field after crashing into the wall while taking away a potential two-run homer from Joey Wendle in Friday night's 4-0 loss at Tampa Bay.The 28-year-old Naquin was unable to put any weight on his leg. He was down on the ground, grimacing in pain, before being taken off the field in a cart.Naquin ranks second in the AL with 11 assists. He is batting .288 in 89 games this season. He missed 22 games with a strained calf and underwent hip surgery last year.Naquin was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. First baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers was recalled from Triple-A Columbus.The Indians lost third baseman José Ramírez when he broke his hand last weekend. He had surgery Monday. The team estimates Ramírez could be back as early as Oct. 1, when the AL playoffs open.The Indians trail first-place Minnesota by 4½ games in the AL Central but have a one-half game lead in the wild-card race.___More AP baseball: www.apnews.com/MLB and www.twitter.com/AP_Sports

A look at what's happening around the majors today:SIGHS FOR SABATHIAThe Yankees are hoping the end hasn't come sooner than expected for CC Sabathia.The 39-year-old left-hander was pulled from a start against Oakland on Friday night with a recurrence of an achy right knee that's bothered him for years. Sabathia pitched three innings of one-run ball and exited after 48 pitches because the pain in his surgically repaired knee was "a 10," he said.Sabathia visited with a doctor during the game and believes he'll have the knee drained and get a cortisone shot. He still hopes to return this season but is waiting to be further evaluated.He has said this will be his last season in the majors. He is 5-8 with a 4.93 ERA in 20 starts for the AL East leaders.CHECK HIMThe Indians will see how left fielder Tyler Naquin is feeling, a day after he was carted off at Tampa Bay with a sprained right knee. Naquin was injured when he made a catch and ran full speed into the low wall in the corner."Obviously... [More]

A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:SIGHS FOR SABATHIAThe Yankees are hoping the end hasn't come sooner than expected for CC Sabathia.The 39-year-old left-hander was pulled from a start against Oakland on Friday night with a recurrence of an achy right knee that's bothered him for years. Sabathia pitched three innings of one-run ball and exited after 48 pitches because the pain in his surgically repaired knee was "a 10," he said.Sabathia visited with a doctor during the game and believes he'll have the knee drained and get a cortisone shot. He still hopes to return this season but is waiting to be further evaluated.He has said this will be his last season in the majors. He is 5-8 with a 4.93 ERA in 20 starts for the AL East leaders.CHECK HIMThe Indians will see how left fielder Tyler Naquin is feeling, a day after he was carted off at Tampa Bay with a sprained right knee. Naquin was injured when he made a catch and ran full speed into the low wall in the corner."Obviously... [More]

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cleveland Indians left fielder Tyler Naquin was carted off the field after crashing into the wall and spraining his right knee on a catch Friday night at Tropicana Field.The 28-year-old Naquin was unable to put any weight on his leg before he was put on the cart. He was down on the ground, grimacing in pain, while receiving medical attention.The team announced the injury as a sprain.With two outs in the fifth inning and a runner on first in a scoreless game, Naquin sprinted into the corner and caught a line drive by Tampa Bays' Joey Wendle. Naquin then hit the wall hard, with his knee ramming into the padding.Greg Allen replaced Naquin in left field in the sixth.Naquin was switched from right to left field in July after the Indians acquired Yasiel Puig in a three-team trade. Naquin ranks second in the AL with 11 assists and he's been one of Cleveland's best hitters over the past month.He missed 22 games earlier this season with a strained calf and underwent hip surgery last year.___More AP baseball: www.apnews.com/MLB and www.twitter.com/AP_Sports

Indians second. Jason Kipnis homers to center field. Franmil Reyes strikes out swinging. Tyler Naquin singles to shallow infield. Roberto Perez strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 1, Tigers 0.Tigers fifth. Dawel Lugo homers to center field. Brandon Dixon grounds out to third base, Yu Chang to Carlos Santana. Travis Demeritte flies out to right center field to Greg Allen. Jordy Mercer called out on strikes.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 1, Tigers 1.Indians sixth. Francisco Lindor doubles to deep right center field. Greg Allen out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Jordan Zimmermann to Jordy Mercer. Francisco Lindor to third. Carlos Santana singles to deep left field. Francisco Lindor scores. Yasiel Puig reaches on a fielder's choice to third base. Carlos Santana out at second. Jason Kipnis reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Yasiel Puig out at second.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 2, Tigers 1.Tigers sixth. John Hicks singles... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging. Oscar Mercado grounds out to shortstop, Willi Castro to Brandon Dixon. Carlos Santana singles to second base. Yasiel Puig doubles to deep center field. Carlos Santana scores. Jason Kipnis homers to center field. Yasiel Puig scores. Franmil Reyes grounds out to shortstop, Willi Castro to Brandon Dixon.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 3, Tigers 0.Tigers second. Harold Castro flies out to left field to Tyler Naquin. Dawel Lugo doubles to left field. Ronny Rodriguez singles to center field. Dawel Lugo scores. Travis Demeritte strikes out on a foul tip. Brandon Dixon walks. Ronny Rodriguez to second. Jake Rogers walks. Brandon Dixon to second. Ronny Rodriguez to third. Victor Reyes lines out to center field to Oscar Mercado.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Indians 3, Tigers 1.Indians third. Carlos Santana doubles to deep left center field. Yasiel Puig walks. Jason Kipnis strikes out swinging. Franmil Reyes walks. Yasiel Puig... [More]

Indians third. Oscar Mercado doubles to deep left field. Carlos Santana strikes out on a foul tip. Yasiel Puig called out on strikes. Mike Freeman singles to shallow infield. Oscar Mercado scores. Jason Kipnis walks. Mike Freeman to second. Franmil Reyes homers to center field. Jason Kipnis scores. Mike Freeman scores. Tyler Naquin singles to left field. Roberto Perez called out on strikes.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 4, Royals 0.Royals fourth. Hunter Dozier called out on strikes. Alex Gordon strikes out swinging. Cheslor Cuthbert walks. Meibrys Viloria doubles to deep left center field. Cheslor Cuthbert scores. Ryan O'Hearn strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 4, Royals 1.Royals seventh. Humberto Arteaga hit by pitch. Brett Phillips singles to left field. Humberto Arteaga to second. Whit Merrifield reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Brett Phillips out at second. Humberto Arteaga to third. Jorge Soler reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Whit Merrifield out at second. Humberto Arteaga scores. Hunter Dozier walks. Jorge Soler to second. Alex Gordon lines out to left center field to Tyler Naquin.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 4, Royals 2.

Indians second. Jason Kipnis singles to center field. Franmil Reyes doubles to deep center field. Jason Kipnis to third. Tyler Naquin singles to deep right field. Franmil Reyes scores. Jason Kipnis scores. Roberto Perez strikes out swinging. Francisco Lindor homers to center field. Tyler Naquin scores. Oscar Mercado strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana walks. Yasiel Puig reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Carlos Santana out at second.4 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 4, Royals 0.Royals sixth. Nicky Lopez singles to center field. Whit Merrifield flies out to deep right field to Yasiel Puig. Jorge Soler called out on strikes. Hunter Dozier triples to deep center field. Nicky Lopez scores. Alex Gordon walks. Ryan O'Hearn strikes out on a foul tip.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Indians 4, Royals 1.

Mets fourth. Joe Panik singles to right field. Pete Alonso flies out to deep center field to Greg Allen. Michael Conforto doubles to left field. Joe Panik to third. Wilson Ramos doubles to deep right field. Michael Conforto scores. Joe Panik scores. J.D. Davis flies out to deep left field to Tyler Naquin. Todd Frazier grounds out to shortstop, Jason Kipnis to Carlos Santana.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mets 2, Indians 0.

Indians third. Francisco Lindor singles to right center field. Greg Allen strikes out swinging. Carlos Santana doubles to deep right field. Francisco Lindor to third. Yasiel Puig grounds out to third base, Todd Frazier to Pete Alonso. Francisco Lindor scores. Jose Ramirez flies out to right field to Michael Conforto.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Indians 1, Mets 0.Mets fifth. J.D. Davis flies out to right field to Yasiel Puig. Todd Frazier singles to right center field. Juan Lagares doubles to right center field. Todd Frazier scores. Luis Guillorme pinch-hitting for Jeurys Familia. Luis Guillorme doubles to deep center field. Juan Lagares scores. Amed Rosario flies out to left field to Tyler Naquin. Joe Panik pops out to second base to Jason Kipnis.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Mets 2, Indians 1.Indians sixth. Carlos Santana walks. Yasiel Puig strikes out swinging. Jose Ramirez triples to left field. Carlos Santana scores. Jason Kipnis pops out to second base to Joe Panik. Roberto... [More]

Indians first. Francisco Lindor singles to center field. Greg Allen singles to right field. Francisco Lindor to second. Carlos Santana walks. Greg Allen to second. Francisco Lindor to third. Yasiel Puig strikes out swinging. Jose Ramirez homers to center field. Carlos Santana scores. Greg Allen scores. Francisco Lindor scores. Jason Kipnis homers to center field. Franmil Reyes flies out to left field to Mike Tauchman. Tyler Naquin singles to second base. Roberto Perez homers to center field. Tyler Naquin scores. Francisco Lindor flies out to right center field to Brett Gardner.7 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Indians 7, Yankees 0.Yankees first. DJ LeMahieu singles to center field. Aaron Judge called out on strikes. Didi Gregorius singles to right field. DJ LeMahieu to second. Gio Urshela singles to left field. Didi Gregorius to second. DJ LeMahieu scores. Gary Sanchez lines out to left field to Tyler Naquin. Brett Gardner walks. Gio Urshela to second. Didi Gregorius to third. Gleyber... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Santana hit a grand slam in the 10th inning, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3 on Sunday to win the four-game series and forge another tie for the AL Central lead.The Twins tied the game with four hits in a two-run ninth against Brad Hand (5-3), using a single by Luis Arraez and a double by Marwin Gonzalez to extend the game.As pinch-runner Ehire Adrianza tried to score the winning run from first base, left fielder Tyler Naquin grabbed the ball off the bounce from the wall and zipped a throw to shortstop Francisco Lindor, whose relay home was in perfect position for catcher Kevin Plawecki to tag Adrianza with ease.Twins closer Taylor Rogers (2-3) allowed a single, a walk and another single on a bunt by Greg Allen to load the bases with none out for Santana, who quickly erased the late-inning drama with one big swing.The Twins and Indians play six more times, all in September.ORIOLES 8, ASTROS 7BALTIMORE (AP) — Rio Ruiz hit a two-run homer with... [More]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Santana hit a grand slam in the 10th inning, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3 on Sunday to win the four-game series and forge another tie for the AL Central lead.The Twins tied the game with four hits in a two-run ninth against Brad Hand (5-3), using a single by Luis Arraez and a double by Marwin Gonzalez to extend the game.As pinch-runner Ehire Adrianza tried to score the winning run from first base, left fielder Tyler Naquin grabbed the ball off the bounce from the wall and zipped a throw to shortstop Francisco Lindor, whose relay home was in perfect position for catcher Kevin Plawecki to tag Adrianza with ease.Twins closer Taylor Rogers (2-3) allowed a single, a walk and another single on a bunt by Greg Allen to load the bases with none out for Santana, who quickly erased the late-inning drama with one big swing.The Twins and Indians play six more times, all in September.ORIOLES 8, ASTROS 7BALTIMORE (AP) — Rio Ruiz hit a two-run homer with... [More]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lance Lynn matched the major league lead with his 11th win and the Texas Rangers avoided a series sweep with a 9-3 victory over the grieving Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night, the Fourth of July game that the late Tyler Skaggs had been scheduled to start.The Angels won the first two games of the series after the 27-year-old Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room in Texas on Monday, and that night's scheduled game was postponed until August.Mike Trout hit another impressive homer for Los Angeles in the first inning, his AL best-tying 25th. But Lynn (11-4) limited Los Angeles to only one more run over his seven innings and Rougned Odor homered twice to drive in five runs for the Rangers, who snapped a four-game losing streak.An emotional trip for the Angels that began with them traveling to Texas in cowboy hats and Western attire — a theme initiated by Skaggs — now takes them to Houston for three games this weekend against the Astros before the All-Star break.... [More]