Happy Friday, everyone!
Indians 1, Royals 2
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If this truly was Josh Tomlin’s last time pitching in a Cleveland Indians uniform, he certainly treated Tribe fans to a classic Tomlin start (no walks, solo home run). Keep on ridin’, Little Cowboy.
Tribe news
ALDS roles undecided for Bauer, Clevinger | MLB
I understand contemplating having Bauer come out of the bullpen due to his injury. But there’s absolutely no reason why Mike Clevinger shouldn’t be the Game #3 starter if Bauer is unable to start.
Speaking of Mike Clevinger, he’s fine being considered the underdog come playoff time.
Thankfully, Erik Gonzalez seems to be recovering steadily after being hit in the helmet by a pitch on Wednesday night. Get well soon, Erik.
Around the league
- CC Sabathia was close to a half-million dollar bonus...and then he got ejected.
- Addison Russell is still on administrative leave until Sunday.
- Here’s another chapter in the “Jacob deGrom for Cy Young and/or MVP” tale.
- #TeamChaos
- The Bruce is still Loose:
In the 8th inning of tonight's game, #Mets fans chanted "we want Jake" when Jay Bruce was on deck to pinch-hit for Jacob deGrom.
— Rich MacLeod (@richmacleod) September 27, 2018
Bruce turned to the crowd and said "I want him, too!" pic.twitter.com/crDEdfvCFk