Tyler Clippard called up to Indians

Happy Friday, everyone!

Indians 2, Astros 1

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Trevor Bauer came through in a big way against his former college teammate Gerrit Cole, and the Tribe offense did just enough to eek out a win in game 1 of this four-game series.

Tribe news

Clippard called up by Tribe; Rodriguez optioned | MLB

The Tribe won’t need a fifth starter for a few weeks, so Jefry Rodriguez has been sent to Columbus to make room for Tyler Clippard, who has been working through an injury. Clippard will add some length to a bullpen in desperate need of it.

Tito: Tribe ‘blessed’ for time with Brantley | MLB

We miss you, Doctor Smooth. And your dad.

Michael Brantley in Cleveland Indians fans: ‘They always had my back’ | Cleveland.com

I hope this stays true even if Brantley starts to rake against his former club.

Around the league

• Jacob Rhame has been suspended two games for throwing at the head of Rhys Hoskins.
• There’s no timetable on when Addison Russell will return to the Cubs.
• Hey did you know we had Cameron Maybin in the minors? Well we don’t any longer; the Indians have traded him to the Yankees for cash.