Chicago papers report that Rose wasn't at today's practice because of a family emergency. He is expected to play in Thursday night's Game 3 at Chicago. The Cavs lead the series, two games to none.
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LeBron James has several nicknames —- “King James,” “Bron-Bron,” and “LBJ,” — but his teammates have dropped a moniker on him recently, writes ESPNChicago.com’s Nick Friedell. James’ teammates have started calling him “The Closer” and “The Closer” was on display with…
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Two league sources familiar with the Cavs' finances said the team has a chance to make money this season if it advances to the Eastern Conference finals. That is despite a payroll that will exceed $100 million, including luxury taxes.…
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Jake Westbrook makes his third Cactus League start for the Indians.
Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerJake Westbrook makes his third start for the Indians today in Arizona.
UPDATED: 12:54 p.m.
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Brewers keep Chuck Lofgren after taking him in Rule 5 draft
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GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Indians have acquired right-hander Omar Aguilar from Milwaukee for left-hander Chuck Lofgren. The Brewers took Lofgren in the Rule 5 draft…
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David Huff roughed up by Brewers.
Cleveland Indians’ Luis Rodriguez flips the ball to teammate Luis Valbuena (1) to force out Milwaukee Brewers’ Alcides Escobar (21) on a ball hit by Ryan Braun during a spring training baseball game…
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Jeremy Sowers should see Cactus League action by the end of the week.
View full sizeChuck Crow | The Plain DealerDavid Huff will pitch for the Indians today.
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Indians offense held to nine hits, including eight singles.
Cleveland starter Aaron Laffey pitches against the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Sunday March 14, 2010 in Peoria, Ariz. The Padres beat…
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Left-hander Aaron Laffey gives up five runs on five hits in 2 2/3 innings against Padres.
Lenny Ignelzi / Associated PressAaron Laffey continues his bid for a spot in the starting rotation today against the Padres.
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Kerry Wood says he'll throw a bullpen Monday and return to game action Wednesday.
Nam Y. Huh/AP photoKerry Wood says he’ll be back pitching Wednesday against the Reds.GOODYEAR, Ariz. — After being on the disabled list 12 times in…
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Kerry Wood has sore right arm.
Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer Cleveland Indians closer Kerry Wood was scratched from his scheduled outing today.GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Indians closer Kerry Wood was scratched from Saturday’s game because of a sore right…
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Brantley, competing for the regular left fielder's job, seems to be a more complete player than last season, though he was impressive even then in his stay with the Indians.
Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer Outfielder Michael Brantley is…
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