A.M. Wahoo’s: Indians Drop Another to the Astros

Taking a look at the news surrounding the Cleveland Indians and the rest of the MLB on the morning of September 7, 2016.

The Cleveland Indians were trying to record the team’s tenth walk-off win of the season Tuesday night, but Brandon Guyer was unable to deliver with the tying run on base.

The offense only managed three runs in the loss to the Houston Astros, while Corey Kluber allowed four. He went seven innings and struck out nine, but the four early runs were the difference.

The good news is that the Detroit Tigers lost too, so the Indians maintain a 4.5-game lead in the AL Central.

Tonight’s game features a great pitching matchup between Carlos Carrasco and Doug Fister, so while we are waiting let’s take a look at the news surrounding the Indians and the rest of the MLB in today’s edition of A.M. Wahoo’s.

MLB News:

Cleveland Indians: The “Bullpen Day” Was Not a Failure 

"When the Cleveland Indians lose a game, the focus tends to be on what went wrong instead of what went right. The Indians dropped last night’s series opener against the Houston Astros by the score of 6-2 on a night when the Indians sent eight pitchers to the mound."

Coco Crisp and the September Callups (Let’s Go Tribe)

"As of September 1, the 25-man roster doesn’t exist, so there is no need to use player options or to place a player on the 15-day Disabled List. The 60-day Disabled List does still exist as a mechanism to add to a player to the 40-man roster."

Indians’ Brass Meets to Decide on Another Bullpen Game (cleveland.com)

"f the Indians are going to do another bullpen game, it would come Saturday against the Twins at Target Field. That’s the next time they’d need a fifth starter. Manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that a decision hasn’t been made on what kind of pitching arrangement the Indians will use."

Carrasco Nominated for Clemente Award (indians.com)

"On Tuesday, the Indians announced that right-hander Carlos Carrasco has been selected as their nominee for the 2016 Roberto Clemente Award. Carrasco will be recognized before the Indians’ game on Wednesday as part of Roberto Clemente Day ceremonies. He is one of 30 nominees for the award."

MLB News:

Alex Anthopoulos Could be Twins’ President (FanSided)

"The Minnesota Twins have been one of the worst teams in baseball over the last six seasons, and they have worst record in the majors right now (51-87). General manager Terry Ryan was fired in July, just before the trade deadline, with assistant general manager Rob Antony taking over on an interim basis."

New York Mets: Is Jay Bruce Unhappy? (Call to the Pen)

"Jay Bruce clarified the recent controversy saying that, while New York was not on his list of teams, he was happy to be there. Bruce does confirm that the New York Mets were not one of the teams that he had in mind when it became evident that the Cincinnati Reds were going to trade their long-time outfielder."

Stanton Returns Following Groin Injury, Singles as Pinch Hitter (ESPN.com)

"Giancarlo Stanton’s season is not over after all, and the Miami Marlins hope getting their slugger back provides a much-needed spark to their fledgling postseason chances."