There's a certain magic to Opening Day. It makes us old men feel like kids again. I am ready for a heck of a season and it starts today. Let's Go Tribe!
Tribe News
Takeaways from Progressive Field renovations | Cleveland.com
The Indians are proud to show off an updated concourse, new food options, a huge new scoreboard that is more than twice the size of the old board, and plenty of other improvements for fans this season. That scoreboard sure does look nice . . .
Perez concussion holding up final roster | Indians.com
A foul ball is causing a little drama for the Tribe's Opening Day roster, as catcher Roberto Perez was going through the MLB's concussion protocol after taking a foul tip off his mask Saturday. From Jordan Bastian:
In light of Perez's situation, two expected transactions did not occur prior to Sunday's deadline for setting the active roster. Right-handed reliever Joba Chamberlain (Minor League contract) was not added to the Major League roster and righty Tommy Hunter (recovering from offseason core-muscle surgery) was not placed on the 15-day disabled list.
"He's doing very well today," Francona said. "He's actually going to go through the entire workout, but he still needs to pass a test before he's allowed to be placed on the active roster, which makes sense to everybody."
Walters designated for assignment | Cleveland.com
Utility man Zach Walters and pitcher Giovanny Soto were DFA'd to make room for Marlon Byrd and Ross Detwiler.
Time for Tribe fans to enjoy opener | Cleveland.com
Here's a Terry Pluto gem about what Opening Day means to fans.
Around the League
- The Pittsburgh Pirates locked up young outfielder Gregory Polanco with a five-year extension.
- Edinson Volquez started the year off by wearing the wrong ballcap.
- Strikeouts are easy for Chris Archer, who K'd 12 Blue Jays in just five innings.