News and Notes: Tribe makes third day picks in MLB Draft

Last Night's Game: Angels 4, Indians 3

Yunel Escobar's walk-off gives Angels a win | indians.com

Cleveland Indians rally to tie game only to lose 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth - Let's Go Tribe

Cleveland Indians ninth-inning rally falls short in 4-3 loss to Angels | cleveland.com

If you didn't stay up last night to watch the end of the game, and don't have time to read any of the above recaps, I'll give you the TL;DR version.

Both starters pitched well, especially Matt Shoemaker.

Angels scored two runs on bad BABIP luck. I mean, really bad luck.

Indians scored three runs to tie the game off closer Huston Street in the top of the ninth.

Angels won in the bottom of the ninth off Bryan Shaw thanks to bad pitching by Shaw and another bloop single.

Tribe News

Draft Day 3: Cleveland Indians feel they hit on 2 college sleepers on final day | cleveland.com

Yesterday was the final day of the MLB Draft, a day usually filled with lottery tickets or future organizational soldiers. The Indians felt they got more than the usual return with their 11th and 12th round picks.

Indians draft Dan Plesac's nephew in Round 12 | indians.com

The 12th round pick was Zach Plesac, nephew of former big-league reliever Dan Plesac. The younger Plesac had Tommy John surgery this spring, and the Indians, who have had a history of working with injured pitchers (including Brady Aiken in last year's draft), decided that he was an excellent value given where they were in the draft.

Cleveland Indians have Terry Talkin' Tyler Naquin, Abraham Almonte and help for outfield -- Terry Pluto (photos) | cleveland.com

I think it's very possible that Abraham Almonte may appear in an Indians uniform before Michael Brantley does. Pluto touches on the outfield situation and other things Tribe-related.

Francisco Lindor visits Compton Youth Academy | MLB.com

Lindor has stopped at many youth baseball academies both at home and on the road.

MLB News

Gerrit Cole leaves game against Cardinals | MLB.com

"right triceps tightness." Pirates fans are holding their collective breath.

Ken Griffey, Torii Hunter's kids drafted Day 3 | MLB.com

A recap of notable picks on the third day of the draft, including Torii Hunter, Jr by the Angels (announced by his father).