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Natalie Turk

Natalie Turk

Joined: Dec 9, 2019

Behind the Dream – Nick Sandlin
Prospects

Behind the Dream – Nick Sandlin

Everyone has a story of how they made it in their profession, Indians young pitcher Nick Sandlin is no exception. He's worked his way all the way to the Majors and now with the many injuries to the staff, Sandlin is getting a chance to pitch more

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The Cleveland Indians are Exceeding Expectations
Opinion

The Cleveland Indians are Exceeding Expectations

While the team has been no-hit twice and gave up 18 runs in a game to the Orioles, the Indians remain a team that trails the White Sox by four games in the AL Central, but more so are staying competitive within the American League and all of baseball. Wil

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Cleveland’s Amed Rosario had Big Shoes to Fill, and He’s Just Getting Started
Opinion

Cleveland’s Amed Rosario had Big Shoes to Fill, and He’s Just Getting Started

So far in 2021 there have been a couple surprirses on the Indians roster, and one of which is how well the play has been of shortstop Amed Rosario. Consistent in the field and solid at the plate, Rosario continues to do what he can to earn more playing ti

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Indians Youngster Josh Naylor Showing Passion and Energy in Early Going with the Team
Opinion

Indians Youngster Josh Naylor Showing Passion and Energy in Early Going with the Team

One of the few players who stepped up in the two postseason games with the Yankees in 2020 was young outfielder Josh Naylor. It was Naylor who gave the team a spark in game two as the two teams went back and forth before New York finally pulled it out wit

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Platooning Paying Off with Early Success For the Indians in 2021
Opinion

Platooning Paying Off with Early Success For the Indians in 2021

The Indians with the roster they have constructed in 2021 have had to platoon plenty of players in and out to try and make the most of the talent they have. The club will continue to try and figure out what the best roster is for the squad, and as the tea

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The Tribe’s Starting Pitching Shuffle
Opinion

The Tribe’s Starting Pitching Shuffle

The Indians thus far has not been as good as advertised when it comes to their starting rotation and even some of their bullpen which has had some solid moments. The team needs to have their rotation continue to progress, as the team needs to take steps f

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Is Logan Allen Proving he can be a Solid Part of the Indians Rotation?
Opinion

Is Logan Allen Proving he can be a Solid Part of the Indians Rotation?

Young Indians hurler Logan Allen has had a very up and down start to his first season in the Tribe rotation. He has had some high spots thus far, but also a number of struggles. What has to happen for Allen to turn the corner and be solidified in the Indi

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A Different Feel To a Traditional Event as Indians Home Opener Just Felt Off Monday
Opinion

A Different Feel To a Traditional Event as Indians Home Opener Just Felt Off Monday

Nothing has felt the same over the last year plus with the Covid-19 pandemic taking over the country. Monday the Cleveland Indians celebrated the start of their home slate of the 2021 season with a game against the Royals, but no matter how you look at it

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The Cleveland Indians Need Jose Ramirez Now More than Ever
Opinion

The Cleveland Indians Need Jose Ramirez Now More than Ever

The Indians got a MVP season in 2020 from third basemen Jose Ramirez, and if there is one player the team needs to step up and be a leader at the plate and in the clubhouse in 2021 it's Ramirez. Now it's up to Ramirez to step up and get it done.

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Indians Catcher Roberto Perez looks Strong in Spring Training
Opinion

Indians Catcher Roberto Perez looks Strong in Spring Training

After an awful 2020 at the plate, Indians veteran catcher Roberto Perez is looking to bounce back in 2021 and have a big season both in hitting like he did in 2019 as well as helping out his pitching staff.

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Karinchak Remains as One of the Frontrunners for the Indians 2021 Closer Role
Opinion

Karinchak Remains as One of the Frontrunners for the Indians 2021 Closer Role

James Karinchak quickly became a fan favorite in 2020, and this season he's going to have an even bigger chance to have an impact for the Indians, as with two weeks before the start of the 2021 season, Karinchak remains the team's closer.

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A Look at the Cleveland Indians 2021 Starting Pitching Rotation
Opinion

A Look at the Cleveland Indians 2021 Starting Pitching Rotation

The Indians starting pitching continues to be their strength of their team as they embark on the 2021 season. With Cy Young award winner Shane Bieber at the top of the rotation, the club is hoping they can use their rotation to challenge in the AL Central

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