mjohns

Matthew Johns

Joined: Oct 19, 2016

I am a journalism major at Cleveland State University and an avid Cleveland Indians fan.

Feb 12, 2017; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cleveland Indians bullpen catcher Ricky Pacione (82) works out during reporting day for pitchers and catchers at Goodyear Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: 5 Position Players with the Most to Prove this Spring

Feb 17, 2017; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cleveland Indians bullpen coach Jason Bere looks on as Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes (7) and Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (24) talk during a workout at the Goodyear Ballpark practice fields. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Bullpen Will Take Pressure Off the Starters in 2017

Cleveland Indians: 4 Prospects to Watch for in 2017

Cleveland Indians: Starting Rotation Cost Low After Bauer’s New Deal

Oct 14, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (10) hits a single against the Cleveland Indians in the third inning in game one of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Who Should Hit Behind Edwin Encarnacion?

Oct 15, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; The Cleveland Indians mascot cheers with the fans during game two of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: 2017 New Year’s Resolutions for Indians Fans

May 6, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians left fielder Michael Brantley (23), right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall (8) and catcher Yan Gomes (10) celebrate after scoring on a double hit by Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (not pictured) during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Analyzing the Rest of the AL Central

May 15, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Cleveland Indians designated hitter Nick Swisher (33) bats during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Swisher, Bourn Keeping Indians from Top Free Agents

Oct 14, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (10) hits a double against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning in game one of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Could Edwin Encarnacion Be Headed to Cleveland?

Aug 4, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) and shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) celebrate Lindor

Cleveland Indians: 5 Untouchable Players This Offseason

Nov 1, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians first baseman Mike Napoli hits a single against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning in game six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

5 Free Agents the Indians Should Sign this Offseason

Oct 29, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) hits a RBI-single scoring second baseman Jason Kipnis (not pictured) during the third inning in game four of the 2016 World Series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Lindor Contract Extension Talks Should Start Now

Oct 19, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Cody Allen (37) pitches during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in game five of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

High Leverage Situations Bring Out the Best in Allen, Miller

Oct 19, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana (41) celebrates after making the final catch to beat the Toronto Blue Jays in game five of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Indians: Five Myths Debunked in 2016

Oct 15, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller (24) throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the seventh inning of game two of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Indians’ Acquisitions Prove Pivotal in Playoffs