Cleveland Indians

Garko trying to hit stride

CLEVELAND: When the Indians decided to switch Ryan Garko from catcher to first base years ago, the questions were always about his defense. No one thought twice about whether he would hit.

Indians' Lee, Sizemore help American League get All-Star win

NEW YORK: The way New Yorkers view the world, it's always about New York, and Tuesday night it really was.

Healthy Bradley, Ludwick shining

NEW YORK: This is not a story outlining how the Indians misjudged two players who will make their first appearance in the All-Star Game tonight at Yankee Stadium.

Carmona sharp in first tuneup

EASTLAKE: Fausto Carmona could run for mayor in these parts and give the incumbent a pretty good race. Of course, the Indians' right-hander might want to wait until his baseball career is over — but he wouldn't have to.

Lee 'awestruck' to be starter

NEW YORK: Cliff Lee said all the right things about being named the starter for the American League in tonight's All-Star Game.

Indians' Lee to start All-Star Game

NEW YORK: Cliff Lee of the Indians and Milwaukee Brewers ace Ben Sheets will be the starting pitchers in Tuesday night's All-Star game at Yankee Stadium.

Sowers start ends up sweet

CLEVELAND: It was a memorable day for Jeremy Sowers. Whether he wants to remember it depends on his aptitude for self-evaluation and maybe his sense of humor.

Players sharpen minds with clubhouse chess

CLEVELAND: You see them huddled around a small table in the clubhouse, eyes concentrating on the board in front of them. At times, they seem transfixed, so intense is their focus. They are chess players, Indians chess players.

Indians box score

INDIANS 5, RAYS 2

Tribe notes - Peralta hits 16th homer; Marte gets first of 2008

Jhonny Peralta hit his 16th home run of the season with a runner on base to snap a 2-2 tie in the fifth inning Sunday.