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Clippers fall in series finale, 7-6
On the same day when the hype around Columbus was the call up of Carlos Santana to Cleveland, the Clippers made their fair share of noise at Huntington Park, but fell to the Rochester Red Wings, 7-6. Both teams used the long ball to their advantage, each hitting three home runs in the game.
After a 27 minute rain delay, Yancarlos Ortiz began his...

The Cleveland Indians today announced they have recalled catcher Carlos Santana from the AAA Columbus Clippers. To allow room on the 25-man roster for Santana, the Indians optioned catcher Lou Marson to AAA Columbus.
Santana, 24, has spent the entire 2010 season to date at AAA Columbus where he has hit .316 (62-196) with 39 runs scored, 14 doubles, a triple, 13HR and 51 RBI in 57 games. He...

Aeros Hold On Late, Win 10th Straight 4-3
The streaking Aeros won yet again Thursday at Canal Park, overcoming a furious late-inning comeback by the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to win for the 10th consecutive game. Akron lefty starter Eric Berger continued his solid pitching of late in front of the 3,133 fans in attendance and even had a no-hitter through 6.1 innings. The Aeros (30-30) moved...

Paul Cousineau and I are back on the cyberwaves tonight with another edition of "Smoke Signals" from 9:30-10:30 PM EST. Tonight we will be talking a lot about the Indians draft and how they did, who the top guys are, and who they may go after and sign.
Also, we will talk about Steven Strasburg as he is the hot topic of the week after his awesome Major League debut on Tuesday night when he...

In the wake of all the draft stuff going on, the Indians made a very noteworthy roster move in their minor league system in the past 24 hours. I actually noted these moves as soon as they happened on my Twitter page (@tlastoria), but had not listed them on the site until now.
Anyway, the Indians have promoted second baseman Cord Phelps to Triple-A Columbus and to fill his spot in Akron they...

The three day marathon that was the 2010 Draft has come to a close. With that, here is a rundown recapping all of the picks the Indians made this year. Click on the player's name to see their profile and any scouting reports, video, and other information for them. These will continue to be updated throughout the next few months.
Overall, of the 50 players selected 22 were right-handed pitchers,...

"Indians Minor League Magazine" is a half hour program on the Cleveland Indians cable network SportsTime Ohio (STO) which airs weekly on Tuesday nights from 6:00-6:30 PM EST. The show recaps all of the highlights from the week that was in the Cleveland Indians farm system with lots of video, interviews, and in-studio guests.
The show recaps the week that was in the system and also features...

LaPorta goes deep three times in Columbus win
Matt LaPorta hit not one, not two, but three home runs in a Clippers', 8-0 shutout of the Rochester Red Wings Wednesday night at Huntington Park. LaPorta's career night was only his second game with Columbus this season after going 0-for-3 last night in the loss.
LaPorta's first home run of the night came on a leadoff shot to begin the...

In the 50th and final round of the 2010 Draft, the Indians have selected OF Henry Dunn out of Binghampton University (NY).
Height: 5'7" Weight: 185 DOB: 03/26/1989 Bats: Right Throws: Right
Bio: Here is his player page at Binghampton.
Quick Take: Dunn hit .344 this year with 17 2B, 10 HR and 55 RBI all while setting a school record with 64 runs scored in a season. He also...

In the 49th round of the 2010 Draft, the Indians have selected OF Marcus Bradley out of Central Arizona College.
Height: 5'9" Weight: 160 DOB: 08/30/1990 Bats: Left Throws: Left
Quick Hit: Bradley is a small, speedy outfielder who did not play a lot last year as he had just 17 at bats, but he had a stand out season this year where he won the National Junior College Athletic Association...

In the 48th round of the 2010 Draft, the Indians have selected LHP Christopher Bradford out of Pace High School (FL).
Height: 5'9" Weight: 165 DOB: 04/12/1991 Bats: Left Throws: Left
Quick Hit: Bradford has a fastball that sits in the upper 80s and has touch the low 90s, and he complements it with a curveball and changeup. He is also very athletic. He has a pretty firm committment to...

In the 47th round of the 2010 Draft, the Indians have selected RHP Lucas Maloy out of Alamo Heights High School (TX).
Height: 6'0" Weight: 185 DOB: 11/11/1991 Bats: Right Throws: Right
Quick Take: Maloy is an unknown high schooler taken by the Indians it appears as a flier here in the late rounds. In doing some quick research, he was the District MVP this year in baseball in his area,...

In the 46th round of the 2010 Draft, the Indians have selected RHP Justin Haley out of Sierra Junior College (CA).
Height: 6'5" Weight: 230 DOB: 06/16/1991 Bats: Right Throws: Right
Signing Update (June 13): Haley is going to pitch this summer and the Indians will follow him to determine if he is worth the bonus he will command. He likely will attend Fresno State this fall, the college...

In the 45th round of the 2010 Draft, the Indians have selected RHP Frank DeJiulio out of Daytona Beach Community College (FL).
Height: 6'3" Weight: 185 DOB: 08/22/1989 Bats: Right Throws: Right
Quick Hit: DeJiulio has a four pitch mix led by a low 90s fastball, though has had health problems the last two years. Last year he battled mononucleosis which limited his time on the mound,...

In the 44th round of the 2010 Draft, the Indians have selected LHP Brock Stassi out of the University of Nevada Reno.
Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 DOB: 08/07/1989 Bats: Left Throws: Left
Bio: Here is his player page on the Nevada Reno site.
Quick Hit: He was named the WAC Pitcher of the Year this season where he led the conference with a 3.28 ERA and tied for first with seven...

In the 43rd round of the 2010 Draft, the Indians have selected SS Christopher Waylock out of Cary-Grove High School (IL).
Height: 5'10" Weight: 171 DOB: 08/07/1991 Bats: Right Throws: Right
Quick Hit: More high school players for the Indians, and good to see. Waylock is committed to junior college at Iowa Western Community College, but may be one of the more signable high school players...