Michael Brantley plays five-inning simulated game

Good news abounds. Michael Brantley set foot on a baseball field and conducted baseball-like activity without imploding. Cody Anderson may have only a UCL sprain and not a tear. Trevor Bauer has another new pitch. And, probably most importantly, it appears that T. J. House will be okay.

Indians news

Bauer uses full arsenal in start vs. Giants | indians.com

Pretty soon, catching Trevor Bauer will require catchers to use both hands to call the pitch. Apparently, Bauer now also has a splitter.

Anderson has UCL sprain; Tribe cautiously optimistic | indians.com

Cody Anderson’s injury appears to be a sprain rather than a tear, and so Tommy John surgery may not be required.

Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley shows good 'bounce' in simulated game | cleveland.com

Michael Brantley played a five-inning simulated game with a glove and everything and did not spontaneously combust.

Prospects shine: Seven things we learned Friday as Cleveland Indians beat Giants, 7-6 | cleveland.com

Bradley Zimmer - one man wrecking crew.

Around the league

• TJ House struck by a line drive, appears okay.
• Clint Frazier cuts his hair at Yankees’ request.
• The Yankees and their war on fun.
• For those who care, the US won their WBC debut in extras
• For those who don’t care, Will Leitch argues that you should