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Alex Hooper

Alex Hooper

Joined: Dec 11, 2019

Game #20 Observations: Big Bats Give Civale Much Needed Run Support in Indians 10-5 Win
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Game #20 Observations: Big Bats Give Civale Much Needed Run Support in Indians 10-5 Win

Aaron Civale had a rare off-night, but Franmil Reyes and Domingo Santana carried the load in against the Detroit Tigers.

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The Best and Worst Individual 60-Game Runs in Cleveland Indians History
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The Best and Worst Individual 60-Game Runs in Cleveland Indians History

60-game stretches can be great for some players. It can also be a brutal slump. Who endured both during their time with the Cleveland Indians?

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Indians SS Francisco Lindor Among Late Opt-Out Candidates in Cleveland
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Indians SS Francisco Lindor Among Late Opt-Out Candidates in Cleveland

Francisco Lindor could feasibly opt out of the Cleveland Indians season once he hits service-time benchmarks, especially if Cleveland fails to contend early.

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Scouting the Mike Clevinger-Trevor Bauer Fantasy Matchup
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Scouting the Mike Clevinger-Trevor Bauer Fantasy Matchup

Mike Clevinger and former Cleveland Indians teammate Trevor Bauer are the best of friends. The pair could face off against each other for the first time as opponents in 2020.

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Cleveland Indigenous Groups Demand Seat at the Table For Indians Rebrand Efforts
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Cleveland Indigenous Groups Demand Seat at the Table For Indians Rebrand Efforts

Representatives from more than five Indigenous groups in the Northeast Ohio area are calling upon the Cleveland Indians to not only change their name. They also want to be heard on education reform.

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Would a World Series Win Be Worth it in 2020?
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Would a World Series Win Be Worth it in 2020?

Cleveland's sports misery ended with the most incredible of circumstances. Now with the longest championship drought in the sport, would an Indians World Series title be worth it in these circumstances?

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Indians Lookback: Pedro and the Big Unit Dealt to Cleveland... Almost
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Indians Lookback: Pedro and the Big Unit Dealt to Cleveland... Almost

The 1998 Cleveland Indians apparently almost had one of two hall of fame pitchers. Would that have changed their fortunes?

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A Canceled Season May Affect Lindor's Free Agency
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A Canceled Season May Affect Lindor's Free Agency

If the 2020 MLB season is canceled due to COVID-19, players like Francisco Lindor and Mookie Betts may have their free agency delayed. What does that mean for elite players going into their age-29 season?

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How Different is a Future with Lindor?
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How Different is a Future with Lindor?

Francisco Lindor put a $120 million number on the Indians payroll, a $30 million increase from the current mark. Yet things with Lindor around look awfully similar to now.

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Appreciating Andrew Miller
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Appreciating Andrew Miller

Recounting two years of appreciating a dominant player by not truly appreciating him at all.

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Indians OF Mercado Exits Game With Sprained Left Wrist
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Indians OF Mercado Exits Game With Sprained Left Wrist

The sophomore center fielder injured his left wrist while making a diving catch on Thursday.

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Teenager Jose Tena Emerging in Tribe Farm System
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Teenager Jose Tena Emerging in Tribe Farm System

Among early prospect lists, 18-year-old shortstop Jose Tena is rising through the ranks of future Cleveland Indians.

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