Michael Brantley plays in minor league game while Jason Kipnis heckles

More good new on Michael Brantley - this time the game was real and not simulated. Sure, it was a minor league game, but it was still a game, with hecklers and everything.

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Brantley takes key step with Minors action | indians.com

Michael Brantley action figures now come with real game action!

Gomes, Guyer lead Indians' hit parade vs. Texas | indians.com

The good news - The Indians scored 11 runs led by Yan Gomes and Brandon Guyer. The bad news - the Rangers got to Tribe pitching for 12 runs, including 5 off Trevor Bauer.

Colabello reflects on time with Italy at Classic | indians.com

In 2013, playing in the WBC jump started Chris Colabello’s career. In 2017, he found himself to be the veteran.

More pitching, please: What we learned Wednesday as Indians waste big lead against Texas | cleveland.com

Trevor Bauer, Cody Allen and Bryan Shaw each surrendered the lead.

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