Benno Martens

Joined: Apr 28, 2016

Benno is a baseball junkie since birth and a lifelong fan of Cleveland sports. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and watches more MLB Network than any well-adjusted person probably should.

Nov 5, 2016; Surprise, AZ, USA; East outfielder Bradley Zimmer of the Cleveland Indians during the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars game at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians Have New No. 1 Prospect According to Baseball America

Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) forces out Chicago Cubs pinch runner Chris Coghlan in the 9th inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Francisco Lindor Wins Gold Glove Award

May 3, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians left fielder Michael Brantley (23) hits an RBI single during the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: How a Healthy Brantley Could Impact 2017

Oct 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning in game one of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Elsa/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians Well-Represented Among Awards Finalists

Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians players react in the dugout in the 8th inning against the Chicago Cubs in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Potential Free Agent Targets

Oct 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Indians first baseman Mike Napoli (left) hits a single in front of Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (right) during the seventh inning in game five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Cleveland Indians Bring Back Mike Napoli?

Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians designated hitter Carlos Santana hits a RBI single against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Hot Stove Officially Underway with First Offseason Moves

Oct 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after scoring a run against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning in game one of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Foundation for the Future is Strong

Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians center fielder Rajai Davis hits a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the 8th inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians Fall Short of World Series Championship

Oct 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber throws a pitch against the Chicago Cubs in the 5th inning in game one of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: What History Says About Tribe’s Game Seven Chances

Nov 1, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall (8) and center fielder Tyler Naquin field a ball hit by Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell (not pictured) in the first inning in game six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians Will Head to World Series Game Seven

Oct 29, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Indians right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall (8) hits a sacrifice fly scoring shortstop Francisco Lindor (not pictured) during the sixth inning in game four of the 2016 World Series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Outfield Production Needs to Step Up

Cleveland Indians: Top Prospect Zimmer Named to Fall Stars Game

Oct 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) is caught stealing second base against Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (top) during the sixth inning in game five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Still No Respect for the Tribe

Oct 15, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin (43) throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning of game two of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Formula for Winning Game Six is Clear

Oct 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) hits a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning in game five of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians Fail to Close Out, Cubs Extend Series