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State of the System: Cleveland Indians

Jones, middle infielders ready to make an impact in Cleveland
@christripodi
December 15, 2020

Starting in October and running through the end of the year, MiLB.com's State of the System series evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each Major League organization, highlighting prospects who've made the biggest strides in 2020 and offering a peek at 2021. After the Indians' three-year playoff streak was snapped

Tribe's Karinchak continues dominating in relief

Cleveland's No. 15 prospect fans two in sixth straight hitless outing
@tylermaun
August 24, 2020

James Karinchak's outings out of the the Indians bullpen aren’t long, but they’re making baseball take notice. Cleveland’s No. 15 prospect continued his dominant work in relief, turning in his sixth straight scoreless outing and fanning a pair over one perfect frame Monday as the Tribe fell to the visiting

Toolshed: Statcast standouts among top prospects

Three position players, three pitchers putting up remarkable numbers
@SamDykstraMiLB
August 21, 2020

There is no Minor League season, and that means there are no Minor League stats. That's a bummer for those of us who love following the growth of the game's brightest youngest talents through their numbers. The adage goes that you should never scout the stat line, but numbers at

Prospect Projections: AL Central rookies

Robert ready to put on White Sox; Royals, Tigers need patience
January 21, 2020

This is the third in a six-part Toolshed series that uses FanGraphs' Steamer600 projections to look at how prospects would fare over a full Major League season in 2020. The system bases its forecast on 600 plate appearances for position players, 450 plate appearances for catchers, 200 innings for starting

Jones, Freeman ready to rock for Cleveland

Infield duo took center stage in talent-filled Indians farm system
October 28, 2019

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.The Indians continue to reap the benefits of a solid farm system and remain

Indians Prospect Primer: The kids are alright

Jones, Freeman bring bats; relievers Sandlin, Karinchak rise fast
March 21, 2019

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2019 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining Star: Nolan Jones, 3BThe

Perez, Captains polish off combined no-no

Indians prospect nearly goes the distance in seven-inning gem
April 25, 2018

Nothing bothered Lake County starter Francisco Perez on Wednesday. Not the weather, not the walks, and certainly not the West Michigan batters.Perez went 6 1/3 innings before finding trouble in the seventh and giving way to James Karinchak, who recorded the final two outs with the bases loaded to complete

Scrappers Claim Pinckney Division Crown with Sweep of Batavia

September 4, 2017

Batavia, NY- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers claimed their first Pinckney Division championship since 2009 on Monday afternoon at Dwyer Stadium. The Scrappers took two games from the Batavia Muckdogs, 4-3 and 6-2, and combined with a State College loss, the Scrappers are heading to the playoffs.                     In game one,

Scrappers Take Advantage of Error to Top West Virginia

August 19, 2017

Scrappers Drop Pitcher's Duel to the Yankees

August 11, 2017

Scrappers Top Batavia to Reclaim First Place

July 30, 2017

Niles, OH- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers scored two runs in both the first and seventh innings and used strong pitching once again to top the Batavia Muckdogs 4-1 on Sunday at Eastwood Field. With the win and a West Virginia loss, the Scrappers are once again in first place in

Early Offense Carries Scrappers Past Spikes

July 24, 2017

State College, PA- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers raced out to a four run lead over the first four innings on Monday night versus the State College Spikes and never looked back. The Scrappers would use the early offense and dominant pitching on the way to a 5-1 win at Medlar