Indians vs. Yankees Game Thread (Tuesday): Trevor Bauer vs. Masahiro Tanaka

Cleveland Indians vs. New York Yankees

Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 7:05 ET, Progressive Field

TV: STO (CLE), YES (NYY)

Radio: WTAM (CLE), WFAN (NYY)

Seies Preview

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The Indians get their first in-person look at Tanaka, who has not disappointed in his first MLB season. He's got a case as the best pitcher in the league so far (even if the right answer to that question is Felix Hernandez).

The newly acquired DIckerson starts in left again, with Brantley in center. Tyler Holt is no longer an option, as he was sent back to Columbus in part of the roster moves made when Justin Masterson was placed on the DL this afternoon.

No word yet on whether or not Zelous Wheeler is a real person.

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Today's other AL Central games

Dodgers (Hyun-Jin Ryu) at Tigers (Justin Verlander), 7:08 ET

Royals (Jason Vargas) at Rays (Jeremy Hellickson), 7:10 PM

White Sox (John Danks) at Red Sox (Brandon Workman), 7:10 PM

Twins (Phil Hughes) at Mariners (Chris Young), 10:10 PM

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Today's minor-league games

AAA: Columbus Clippers (Tyler Cloyd) vs. Pawtucket, 7:05 ET

AA: Akron RubberDucks (Duke von Schamann) @ Richmond, 7:05 ET

A+: Carolina Mudcats (Ryan Merritt) @ Lynchburg, 7:05 ET

A: Lake County Captains (Mitch Brown) vs. Lansing, 7:00 ET

SSA: Mahoning Valley Scrappers (Kieren Lovegrove) vs. Williamsport, 7:05 ET

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