A.M. Wahoo’s: Indians Finish up an Exciting Weekend

Taking a look at all the news surrounding the Cleveland Indians and the rest of the MLB.

We here at Wahoo’s on First are happy to introduce our newest feature here on the site, “A.M. Wahoo’s.”

This daily post will serve as a morning recap of the news surrounding the Cleveland Indians and the rest of the MLB. We will be sharing posts from our site, while also gathering news from all over the web to give you all the information you need to start your morning.

Today’s edition focuses on the exciting weekend of baseball the Indians just played. From an inside-the-park walk-off home run to the heroics of Jose Ramirez, it was a preview of what is to come if the Indians are able to make the playoffs this October.

Cleveland Indians news:

Three Takeaways from the Indians’ 3-2 win over Toronto

"Where would the Cleveland Indians be this season without Jose Ramirez? Ramirez came through once again on Sunday afternoon, hitting a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to propel the Tribe to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays."

Cleveland Indians Announce New Minority Owner

"On Friday morning, the Cleveland Indians announced a new member of the franchise’s ownership group, concluding a two-year process. Kansas City-based entrepreneur John Sherman has been given the title of Vice Chairman and Minority Ownership Partner."

Should Jose Ramirez Be The AL MVP? (Factory of Sadness)

"Up until this season, the Cleveland Indians never used Jose Ramirez as a regular at a specific position. This season is different as inconsistent play at third base and the outfield force the team to rely on Ramirez in more ways than one. Ramirez has been a utilityman and honestly, that may be his best role."

How worried should Indians be about Salazar, Tomlin? (cleveland.com)

"Unless Tyler Naquin and his buddy Jose Ramirez are going to go into the walk-off victory business on a nightly basis, the Indians have some work to do on their starting rotation. And they better do it in a hurry."

Ramirez’s 2-run homer in 8th lifts Indians past Blue Jays (ESPN.com)

"Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona was relieved following Sunday’s 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Jose Ramirez hit a two-run homer off Brett Cecil in the eighth inning and the Indians rallied to win the series between AL division leaders."

MLB news:

Ryan Howard expected to finish season with Phillies (FanSided.com)

"Ryan Howard’s decline has mirrored the decline of the Philadelphia Phillies, from a World Series title in 2008 to becoming a cellar-dweller in recent years. The team has been willing to trade him over the last couple seasons, but a bloated contract has prevented interest from other teams."

Blue Jays’ Roberto Osuna: A Historical Outlier (Jays Journal)

"Roberto Osuna is having a remarkable season, but his numbers are even more shocking when considering he’s 21 years old. Osuna has placed himself in elite company with his early career success. For starters, no Jay has ever had more success at such a young age than Roberto."

Duffy pitches Royals to sweep, 8-game win streak (MLB.com)

"The Royals continue to ride dominating starting pitching with their seventh quality start in their last eight games. This time it was back to left-hander Danny Duffy, who held the Twins to one run, while Eric Hosmer’s go-ahead RBI double in the sixth was the difference offensively for the Royals in a 2-1 win on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium."