Eliminated

Cleveland 2 - Washington 8

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The Indians dug themselves a hole this year that ultimately they could not climb out of. Their loss to Washington and Tampa Bay’s victory over Toronto have eliminated the Indians from post-season play.

Today’s Baseball: Plutko v Corbin at 4:05 EDT

Other Indians News

Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland A's clinch wild-card spots; Cleveland Indians left out - The Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics both clinched playoff berths as the American League wild cards on Friday, filling out the 10-team field for the postseason and leaving the Cleveland Indians on the outside looking in.

Cleveland Indians eliminated from entering the postseason after losing to Nationals, 8-2 - cleveland.com - The chase is over for the Indians. The way they’ve played on this win-or-go-home trip, it may have ended well before they left Cleveland on Monday evening.

Cleveland Indians’ quick hits on Jose Ramirez, math skills, Franmil Reyes, Yasiel Puig - cleveland.com - The Indians faced elimination Friday night without third baseman Jose Ramirez in the lineup because of soreness in his surgically-repaired right hand.

I May Have Cancer, But Cancer Doesn’t Have Me | By Carlos Carrasco - Carlos writes about his cancer experience and comeback to playing.

Around the League

• Felix Hernandez makes last start as a Mariner
• Farewell, Bruce Bochy
• Red Sox owner speaks to the media
• Joe Maddon’s non-return to managing Cubs is a “fait accomplit”
• Aaron Judge has most popular jersey for 2019 per MLB