5/2360ft6in.com: Player Profile: Cliff Lee: Clifton was drafted three seperate times before he finally decided to sign with the Montreal Expos in 2000. As an amateur, Lee...
1/18MLBTradeRumors: Rays Seek Center Fielder: The Rays are still looking for a center fielder, ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports (Twitter link). However, there's not much out...
1/17The Sports Provocateur: : The New York Mets worked out Brian Wilson on Monday at U.C.L.A. and came away unimpressed. Wilson may be about 14 and a...
1/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Two teams looking at Grady Sizemore: The New York Mets and New York Yankees have both checked in on free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (knee), but he's telling teams he...[+] will suspend contract talks until he is closer to 100 percent health. Sizemore's agent, Joe Urbon, doesn't have a timetable for when his client will be fully healthy, but he thinks it'll be closer to midseason than opening day.
1/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Grady Sizemore unlikely to sign until midseason: Free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is unlikely to sign with a team until midseason after undergoing microfracture surgery on...[+] his right knee last September. His agent, Joe Urbon, said his client doesn't want to commit to a team until he's confident he can play again. Several teams have offered to sign Sizemore and let him rehab at his own pace, however.
12/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mets | Interested in Grady Sizemore The New York Mets are showing interest in free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians)....[+]The New York Mets are showing interest in free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians).
12/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Grady Sizemore had surgery: Free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (knee) underwent microfracture surgery on his right knee in September, according to his agent, Joe...[+] Urbon. Sizemore may not be ready for a game next year until midseason at the earliest. Urbon said Sizemore's surgery was 'a lot less invasive' than Sizemore's last microfracture surgery on his other knee in 2010.
12/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Still showing interest in Grady Sizemore: The Boston Red Sox are one of numerous teams still showing interest in free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians). However, he's not...[+] expected to sign until later in the offseason.
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Checked in on Grady SizemoreThe Boston Red Sox have checked in on free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians)....[+]The Boston Red Sox have checked in on free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians).
8/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore won't return: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) won't return for the rest of the season because he's still dealing with right knee...[+] soreness. He started running and agility drills last week, but he recently experienced soreness and inflammation in his right knee. He'll be slowed down for the next 10 to 14 days.
8/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore could begin rehab stint soonCleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back/knees) could begin a rehab assignment in two weeks....[+]Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back/knees) could begin a rehab assignment in two weeks.
8/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Will not shut Grady Sizemore down: Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta said the team does not have any intentions of shutting OF Grady Sizemore (back, knee) down...[+] for the season. Sizemore is scheduled to run again Sunday, Aug. 5.
7/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore update: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back, knees) is taking batting practice and throwing, but he can't run full speed. Sizemore...[+] had surgery on both knees last year and said his rehab from back surgery hit a snag a month ago. He remains optimistic he'll play this year. 'I don't know what OK feels like,' said Sizemore. 'I can't rehab my back fully because of the knees and can't rehab my knees because of the back.'
7/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Not ruling out a Grady Sizemore return: The Cleveland Indians are not ruling out OF Grady Sizemore (back) returning this season but are not expecting anything from him....[+]
6/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore updateCleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) could be back by the end of July, but that's a best-case scenario....[+]Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) could be back by the end of July, but that's a best-case scenario.
5/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore not close to rehab assignment Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta said OF Grady Sizemore (back) will need more time before starting a rehab assignment....[+]Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta said OF Grady Sizemore (back) will need more time before starting a rehab assignment.
5/28Baseball Musings: Memorial Day Pole: With Memorial Day here, MLB is closing in on being one-third of the way through the season. This season provided a lot of fun...
5/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore nearing rehab assignment: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) is nearing a rehab assignment. He's eligible to come off the disabled list June 3,...[+] but is unlikely to be ready by then.
5/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Johnny Damon won't affect Grady Sizemore's timetable: The presence of Cleveland Indians OF Johnny Damon won't affect the timetable for OF Grady Sizemore's (back) return to the lineup....[+] Sizemore is on schedule to start taking soft toss May 16. He's eligible to come off the 60-day DL June 3.
4/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore begins taking dry swings: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) started taking dry swings Saturday, April 28. He has also been participating in a walking...[+] and jogging program, along with light agility drills.
4/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore update: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) ran in the outfield and played catch before the game Wednesday, April 25. He should...[+] begin hitting off a tee this weekend.
4/24MLB Dirt: Rookie Watch 2012: AL Central: Yes, we are already a good two weeks into the season but its not too late to highlight the rookies that could have an impact in...
4/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore cleared for baseball activitiesCleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) has been cleared to initiate baseball activities next week....[+]Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) has been cleared to initiate baseball activities next week.
4/5Release Points: A Radical Bullpen Move: The average competitive window for a smaller market team is, what, three or four seasons – perhaps, five, at most? Working...
4/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore could return in early JuneThe best-case scenario for Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) would be a return June 3....[+]The best-case scenario for Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) would be a return June 3.
3/11The "Mc" Effect: MLB Injury Report: by: Drew Brown (@DruBrownESPN)As far as injuries for the Pirates go, other than A.J. Burnett, they have been fairly healthy...
3/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore out 8-12 weeks: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) will be out for eight to 12 weeks after undergoing a micro discectomy on his lower...[+] back.
3/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Preparing grim news on Grady Sizemore?: The Cleveland Indians are preparing to update the status of OF Grady Sizemore (back), and the news may not be good. Sizemore is...[+] expected to miss opening day, and he hasn't been seen at camp in the last two days.
2/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore still undergoing tests: Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta said Tuesday, Feb. 28, that OF Grady Sizemore (back) is still undergoing tests on his strained...[+] back. 'We're very concerned about Grady,' Acta said. 'We'll know more in the next couple of days. We feel bad for the kid because he's such a dynamic player and a big part of what we're trying to do here. He just doesn't seem to catch a break.'
2/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore has back strain: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (back) suffered a back strain two weeks ago, and head trainer Lonnie Soloff said Sizemore...[+] is 'unlikely' to be ready for opening day. He has been shut down from workouts this spring.
2/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore already at team's spring facilityCleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is already at the team's spring training facility in Arizona working out....[+]Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is already at the team's spring training facility in Arizona working out.
2/2MLB Dirt: One Fan’s Rooting Section: Continuing a theme started in the last post I wrote on this site, any baseball writer who says he isn’t a fan is a liar....
1/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore update: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) has been cleared to resume baseball activities. He has resumed running and throwing,...[+] and he'll be ready for spring training.
1/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore on schedule: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemores (knee) rehab is on schedule and will have his knee examined next week. He the knee checks...[+] out well, he will be cleared to participate in baseball activities.
12/27MLBTradeRumors: The 80-89 Win Club: Approximately one quarter of the teams in baseball won between 80 and 89 games last year. None of the seven clubs made the playoffs,...
12/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore continues to progress: Cleveland Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said Friday, Dec. 16, that OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is 'feeling great', and...[+] progressing toward baseball activities. Sizemore has not yet started hitting or running the bases yet.
12/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore expected to play CF: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore has been told he will start in center field next year, and the team is asking OF Michael Brantley...[+] to play a corner outfield spot.
12/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Checkup goes well for Grady Sizemore: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) had a checkup earlier this week with a team doctor, and his right knee checked out...[+] fine. The team says hell be ready for Opening Day.
11/26NY Baseball Digest: Angel Pagan Dilemma: Angel Pagan is one of the more difficult decisions the Mets have. On one hand, you have a player that has shown the potential...
11/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Expect Grady Sizemore to be ready for spring training: Cleveland Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said OF Grady Sizemore (knee), who re-signed for one year earlier this week,...[+] is expected to be ready for spring training. He is currently undergoing rehab for his knee, and he'll meet with a doctor Tuesday, Nov. 29. 'We don't expect Grady to play 150 to 160 games like he has in the past,' Antonetti said. 'But we expect him to play the vast majority of games next year.'
11/25WahoosOnFirst: Grady Sizemore, Class Act: This week, the Cleveland Indians announced that they had re-signed Grady Sizemore to a one-year, $5 million million deal for 2012...
11/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Were in on Grady Sizemore: The Texas Rangers were interested in Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore and were the other team to offer him the chance to play...[+] center field. They never sent him a formal offer, though.
11/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | More on Grady Sizemore's incentives: Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore will make $250,000 for 450 and 475 plate appearances. He'll make...[+] $500,000 at 500, 525, 550, 575, 600, 625 and 650 plate appearances each.
11/23Baseball Musings: Lower Base: The Indians did not pick up Grady Sizemore‘s $9 million option for 2012, but signed the free agent to a one-year contract...
11/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore's incentives: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore's incentives won't kick in unless he accrues 450 plate appearances next season. He hasn't...[+] gone over that number since 2009.
11/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | More on Grady Sizemore: Updating an immediate report, Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore will receive a $500,000 bonus if he wins Comeback Player of...[+] the Year in 2012.
11/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore re-signsThe Cleveland Indians re-signed OF Grady Sizemore to a one-year, $5 million deal that includes $4 million in incentives....[+]The Cleveland Indians re-signed OF Grady Sizemore to a one-year, $5 million deal that includes $4 million in incentives.
11/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Position change not planned for Grady Sizemore: The Cleveland Indians are not planning a position change for free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians), whom they are expected to...[+] re-sign this week. A move from center field to left field is not in the plans.
11/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore to re-signThe Cleveland Indians will officially re-sign OF Grady Sizemore Tuesday, Nov. 22, or Wednesday, Nov. 23....[+]The Cleveland Indians will officially re-sign OF Grady Sizemore Tuesday, Nov. 22, or Wednesday, Nov. 23.
11/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Deal with Grady Sizemore will get doneUpdating an earlier report, a source said the Cleveland Indians will strike a deal to re-sign OF Grady Sizemore....[+]Updating an earlier report, a source said the Cleveland Indians will strike a deal to re-sign OF Grady Sizemore.
11/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore pulling back from other negotiations: Updating an earlier report, free-agent OF Grady Sizemore has pulled back from talks with other teams in an effort to re-sign with...[+] the Cleveland Indians.
11/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Close to re-signing Grady Sizemore: The Cleveland Indians are close to re-signing OF Grady Sizemore to a one-year deal. A source said there's a 70 percent chance...[+] the deal gets done.
11/16Release Points: A Radical Bullpen Move: The average competitive window for a smaller market team is, what, three or four seasons – perhaps, five, at most? Working...
11/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Yankees | Meet with Grady Sizemore's agent: New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he met with Joe Urbon, the agent for free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians),...[+] at the general manager meetings this week. 'We spoke to his agent and requested his medical records,' Cashman said. 'It's too early to say but maybe he'll fit with us as a bench player.'
11/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Interested in Grady Sizemore: The Texas Rangers are showing interest in free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians). The Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and New...[+] York Yankees are the other teams to jump into the sweepstakes for his services. The Colorado Rockies, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox are also keeping tabs.
11/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Athletics | Won't pursue Grady SizemoreUpdating previous reports, the Oakland Athletics won't pursue free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians)....[+]Updating previous reports, the Oakland Athletics won't pursue free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians).
11/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Four more teams interested in Grady Sizemore: The Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees are interested in free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians)....[+] The Colorado Rockies, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics were also interested.
11/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | To attend Grady Sizemore's workout: The Colorado Rockies are reportedly planning to attend free-agent OF Grady Sizemore's (Indians) workout in the coming days in...[+] Arizona. If the Rockies took a chance on Sizemore, they would likely have to trade OF Seth Smith to make room in the outfield. Colorado has tried to trade Smith to the Atlanta Braves for 2B Martin Prado, but the Rockies would likely have to include another prospect. The Rockies aren't willing to trade OFs Charlie Blackmon or Tim Wheeler.
11/14Birds Watcher: Orioles and Indians Q&A: I was recently contacted by someone from a site, Did the Tribe Win Last Night, asking me to answer a few questions about the Orioles...
11/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Show interest in Grady Sizemore: The Colorado Rockies have expressed an interest in free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians). The team has OF Dexter Fowler in center...[+] field, and it's uncertain if Sizemore would be open to changing positions.
11/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Athletics | Interested in Grady SizemoreThe Oakland Athletics have expressed interest in free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians)....[+]The Oakland Athletics have expressed interest in free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians).
11/12WahoosOnFirst: Season In Review: July: In July, the Indians posted a losing record (11-15) for the second straight month. Having fallen off of their feverish early-season...
11/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Have contacted Grady SizemoreThe Boston Red Sox have contacted free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians)....[+]The Boston Red Sox have contacted free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians).
11/10Red Sox Life: The Latest Rumor: Grady: CBS Sports says the Sox are looking at Grady Sizemore.For years, Sizemore was the Next Big Thing, but he has had numerous injuries...
11/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Looking at Jason Kubel, Grady Sizemore: The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in signing free-agent OF Jason Kubel (Twins) and are kicking the tires on free-agent...[+] OF Grady Sizemore (Indians).
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Grady Sizemore likely to a high-revenue team: Free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians) is expected to sign with a high-revenue team that is willing to give him around the value...[+] of his $9 million option the Cleveland Indians declined. However, don't rule out the Indians yet. The Indians training staff knows Sizemore better than any clubs and could help position him to achieve a better platform for free agency on a one-year deal. Sizemore is willing to play left but prefers to remain in center, sources say. He lacks the arm for right.
11/6WahoosOnFirst: Season in Review: June: The month of June was a month full of struggles for the Indians. There were losing streaks of three, four and five games, and...
11/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Grady Sizemore could move to LF: Free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians) could consider moving from center field to left field if it's the right situation. The...[+] Washington Nationals, San Francisco Giants and Milwaukee Brewers, among other teams, could try to sign Sizemore this offseason. However, the Cleveland Indians are not ruling out re-signing him.
11/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rockies | Long shots for Grady Sizemore: The Colorado Rockies are interested in signing free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians), but he is a long shot to come on board...[+] due to his extensive injury history. The Rox are unlikely to move OF Dexter Fowler out of center field.
11/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mets | Unlikely to go after Grady Sizemore: Updating a previous report, the New York Mets are unlikely to pursue signing free-agent OF Grady Sizemore (Indians) as a solution...[+] to their center field problem.
10/6WasWatching: Beware The Big Bat?: Anyone else have any fears about Miggy Cabrera, or another Tigers player, wrecking the game for the Yankees tonight like these...
9/28MLB Dirt: My Connie Mack Award Ballot: As a member of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance (BBA) I am obligated, nay, privileged to vote on the postseason awards among a slew...
8/21Baseball Reality Tour: Prepping the Stove: Cubs fans have basically been stuck in Hot Stove forever, having not gone to the World Series in the past sixty-five years. As...
7/28mlbcoverage.com: Indians Acquire Kosuke ****: The Cleveland Indians have acquired Kosuke **** from the Chicago Cubs for minor leaguers Abner Abreu and Carlton Smith. The 34-year-old...
7/15Baseball Musings: One Run Slugfest: The Indians and Orioles combined for five home runs as the Indians came out on top 6-5. Asdrubal Cabrera homered for the second...
6/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore to hit in middle of lineup: Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta said that OF Grady Sizemore will be hitting in the middle of the lineup because the team...[+] needs his power there. Sizmore has hit in the fifth and sixth spot in the lineup in the last few games.
6/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore back at DH: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore was back in the designated hitter spot Wednesday, June 1, against the Toronto Blue Jays. He...[+] finished 2-for-5 with a double and three RBIs. He has five RBIs over his past two games after going 0-for-12 with seven strikeouts over the weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays.
6/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore returns with pair of doubles: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, a run scored and two RBIs Tuesday, May 31, against the...[+] Toronto Blue Jays in his return to the lineup. Sizemore was rested Monday, May 30, after going 0-for-12 with seven strikeouts in three games over the weekend in his return from the 15-day disabled list.
5/31Baseball Musings: Indians Youth: Michael Brantley and Carlos Santana combined for six hits, three runs and two RBI as the Indians defeated the Blue Jays 6-3. Brantley...
5/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore to return to OF Tuesday: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore was given the day off Monday, May 30, against the Toronto Blue Jays. He is expected to start...[+] in the outfield Tuesday, May 31. Sizemore is hitless in 12 at-bats with seven strikeouts in three games since coming off the 15-day disabled list.
5/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore not in lineup: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore is not in the starting lineup Monday, May 30, because the team is giving him the day off so...[+] he can work on his swing. He is scheduled to start in center field Tuesday. May 31.
5/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore struggles at plate: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday, May 29. Sizemore is 0-for-12...[+] with seven strikeouts since coming off the 15-day disabled list.
5/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore to play OF once in next series: The Cleveland Indians are planning to play OF Grady Sizemore in the outfield once during their upcoming series against the Toronto...[+] Blue Jays.
5/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore hitless in return: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee), fresh off the 15-day disabled list, went hitless in four at-bats with two strikeouts...[+] Friday, May 27, against the Tampa Bay Rays. Sizemore was serving as the designated hitter, a role he is expected to be used for the weekend games, and he was dropped to the sixth spot in the order by manager Manny Acta.
5/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore serving as DH: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is expected to serve as the designated hitter for the team's entire series against...[+] the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend and will play one game in center field versus the Toronto Blue Jays early next week. 'You couldn't find two worse places to come off the DL,' manager Manny Acta said. 'Six days in a row on turf is sometimes tough for people who are healthy; imagine for a guy coming back from microfracture and another bruised knee.'
5/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Shin-Soo Choo resting: Cleveland Indians OF Shin-Soo Choo is taking the day off Friday, May 27, with OF Austin Kearns starting in right field. OF Grady...[+] Sizemore (knee) is serving as the designated hitter in his first game back from the disabled list.
5/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore activatedThe Cleveland Indians activated OF Grady Sizemore (knee) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, May 27....[+]The Cleveland Indians activated OF Grady Sizemore (knee) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, May 27.
5/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore tests knee: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) ran the bases before the team's game Wednesday, May 25, and he is expected to be activated...[+] from the disabled list during the team's off day Thursday, May 26.
5/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore running basesUpdating previous reports, Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is running the bases Wednesday, May 25....[+]Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is running the bases Wednesday, May 25.
5/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore runs: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) ran sprints at close to full speed Tuesday, May 24. He will run the bases Wednesday,...[+] May 25, and is likely to be activated from the disabled list Thursday, May 26.
5/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore won't need rehab assignment: Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta said OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will not need to go on a rehab assignment before returning....[+] He is eligible to be activated from the disabled list Friday, May 27. Sizemore has been taking batting practice on a regular basis and his timing at the plate is not expected to be a problem when he returns.
5/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore to test knee on basesCleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will likely test his knee by running the bases Wednesday, May 25....[+]Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will likely test his knee by running the bases Wednesday, May 25.
5/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore works out: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) performed agility drills and took batting practice before the team's game Monday, May...[+] 23, and is currently on schedule to return from the disabled list later this week.
5/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore may not come off DL when eligible: Cleveland Indians trainer Lonnie Soloff said that it is not guaranteed that OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will come of the 15-day disabled...[+] list when he is eligible Friday, May 27.
5/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore to increase baseball activities: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will increase his baseball activities over the next three days. Trainer Lonnie Soloff...[+] said the increase is an important step in Sizemore's recovery.
5/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore has not yet resumed running: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) has been limited to batting practice and throwing but hasn't started running yet. He...[+] is hoping to return in time for a series against the Tampa Bay Rays, which starts Friday, May 27.
5/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore's injury not long-term concern: Cleveland Indians trainer Lonnie Soloff is saying that OF Grady Sizemore's (knee) injury is not a long-term concern. The soreness...[+] in his knee gets worse when he runs laterally or makes sudden moves in a certain direction. The team is optimistic that Sizemore can return when he is eligible May 26.
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore still has soreness: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is still feeling soreness in his bruised right knee. He said that his knee hurt him...[+] in a 'similar place' to where he injured his left knee last year. The team plans to be patient with Sizemore, and they could send him for more tests.
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore placed on DL: The Cleveland Indians placed OF Grady Sizemore (knee) on the 15-day disabled list Monday, May 16, and recalled OF Travis Buck...[+] from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Sizemore's DL stint is retroactive to Wednesday, May 11.
5/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore expected to sit Sunday: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is not expected to play Sunday, May 15, against the Seattle Mariners. However, he was...[+] able to workout Saturday, May 14, and feels he is getting closer to a return. 'He's still a little sore,' manager Manny Acta said. 'I'm not anticipating him being able to play (Sunday).'
5/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore, Carlos Santana sitting: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will miss his fourth straight game Saturday, May 14. C Lou Marson is starting in place...[+] C Carlos Santana. OF Austin Kearns will play OF, OF Shelley Duncan will play first base and SS Adam Everett is at third base.
5/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | More on Grady Sizemore: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) was able to take part in some light drills Friday, May 13, as he played catch and hit...[+] off a tee. The team is being extra cautious with Sizemore, who missed his third straight start.
5/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore still out: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) remains out of the lineup for the third straight day Friday, May 13, with a bruised...[+] right knee.
5/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore should avoid DL: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will resume baseball-related activates Friday, May 13, and is not expected to make...[+] a trip to the disabled list.
5/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore on bench: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will miss his third straight game Friday, May 13. DH Travis Hafner is playing after...[+] returning Thursday, May 12.
5/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore day-to-day: The Cleveland Indians do not believe OF Grady Sizemore's (knee) injury is very serious and he is being considered day-to-day....[+] The injury is unrelated to the microfracture surgery that he had last year.
5/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore out todayCleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is out of the lineup Thursday, May 12....[+]Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is out of the lineup Thursday, May 12.
5/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore has right knee contusion: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) received his MRI results Wednesday, May 11, and there is no structural damage in his...[+] right knee. He was diagnosed with a right knee contusion.
5/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore getting MRI: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will have an MRI done after jamming his right knee Tuesday, May 10. It is not the knee...[+] he had microfracture surgery on before the season.
5/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Lineup notes: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore and DH Travis Hafner are not in the lineup Wednesday, May 11. OF Austin Kearns and OF Shelley...[+] Duncan will replace them.
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5/5Royally Speaking: Here we go again.....: They've just completed the 5th inning in Cleveland and Grady Sizemore is at it again. He's been on base three times with 2 doubles...
5/5Royally Speaking: That darn Sizemore: One of the players I always dread Kansas City facing is Grady Sizemore and it's because he just seems to have his way with the...
5/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore takes day off: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore took a scheduled day off Thursday, May 5, because manager Manny Acta wants to use him four...[+] out of the next five days. C Carlos Santana and 1B Matt LaPorta also had days off.
5/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore cooled off: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore was hitless in five at-bats with three strikeouts Sunday, May 1, to snap his seven-game hit...[+] streak.
5/1Baseball Musings: Indians Win Again: The Indians scored three times in the bottom of the eighth to turn around a 3-2 deficit on their way to a 5-4 win over the Tigers....
4/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Four find the seats: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore, C Carlos Santana, OF Shin-Soo Choo and OF Shelley Duncan each hit home runs versus the Kansas...[+] City Royals Thursday, April 28.
4/28Baseball Musings: Big Three Big Flies: Shin-Soo Choo, Grady Sizemore and Carlos Santana all hit solo home runs as the Indians lead the Royals 3-0 in the top of the fourth...
4/27Baseball Musings: Best Team in the AL: The Indians thumped the Royals 7-2 behind the pitching of Josh Tomlin and an eleven hit attack by the offense. The win puts the...
4/27Cut Four: Masterson Leading the Tribe: One of the biggest surprises of the early 2011 season is the FIRST place Cleveland Indians who sport the best record in the American...
4/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore is on a roll: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, his third home run of the season, two runs scored and...[+] two RBIs Tuesday, April 26, against the Kansas City Royals. Sizemore now has 10 extra-base hits in 33 at-bats. He posted just eight extra-base hits in 128 at-bats last year before his season ended May 16 due to a knee injury.
4/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore not feeling pain: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) said he hasn't been feeling pain in his surgically repaired knee since returning to...[+] the team. He is hitting .357 (10-for-28) with two home runs, four doubles and five RBIs since his return. Manager Manny Acta made it clear that he plans to rest Sizemore throughout the season to keep him fresh. 'Grady's not going to play every day,' Acta said. 'He's a tough guy to get out of the lineup when he's healthy, but we're going to have to monitor him anyway and be smart about it, because he's coming back from a tough surgery.' Sizemore hasn't stolen any bases, but Acta indicated that he has the green light to run.
4/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore smacks second HR: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday, April 23, against the Minnesota Twins. Sizemore...[+] is 9-for-23 (.391) with two homers and five RBIs in six games since coming off the 15-day disabled list April 17.
4/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore restingCleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore is taking a scheduled day off Tuesday, April 19, according to ESPN's Buster Olney....[+]Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore is taking a scheduled day off Tuesday, April 19, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.
4/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore not a lock to be dealt: The Cleveland Indians aren't necessarily guaranteed to trade OF Grady Sizemore at the trade deadline this summer, according to...[+] ESPN.com's Jayson Stark. 'If we had been the team we wanted to be in 2008, we wouldn't have traded CC (Sabathia). So this year, if we play up to our expectations, if we're a contending team, we'll be looking to acquire guys, not trade guys (like Sizemore) away. Our focus is, let's get back to winning and start bringing in guys at the deadline,' general manager Chris Antonetti said.
4/19Baseball Musings: Is Cleveland For Real?: The Indians took ten innings but defeated the Royals 7-4 in a battle for first place in the AL Central. Grady Sizemore looks like...
4/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore has another nice performance: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee), in just his second game back, went 3-for-5 with a double, run scored and RBI Monday,...[+] April 18, against the Kansas City Royals. Sizemore also had a walk and two strikeouts.
4/17Baseball Musings: Grand Return for Grady: Grady Sizemore returned to the major leagues Sunday afternoon and delivered two hits, a double and a home run as Cleveland stayed...
4/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore returns with a bang: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) homered in the third inning Sunday, April 17, in his first game back from the 15-day...[+] disabled list, reports Dennis Manoloff, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Sizemore also added a double, finishing 2-for-4.
4/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore activated from disabled list: Confirming previous reports, the Cleveland Indians have activated OF Grady Sizemore (knee) from the 15-day disabled list, according...[+] to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. He will bat leadoff and play center field against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, April 17.
4/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore just a few days away?: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) has returned to Cleveland and should be activated within the next several days, speculates...[+] Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
4/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore back Sunday?: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) could be activated and return to the lineup Sunday, April 16, according to Anthony...[+] Castronovice of MLB.com.
4/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore rests Wednesday: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) got a day off during his rehab assignment Wednesday, April 13, reports The Cleveland...[+] Plain Dealer. Sizemore played in back-to-back games in center field Monday, April 11, and Tuesday, April 12, for the first time since his surgery. He is 5-for-14 (.357) during his rehab assignment with the Aeros.
4/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore could join team next week: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) could join the team on their next road trip, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's...[+] Paul Hoynes. 'He's getting closer every day,' said manager Manny Acta. Sizemore has been hitting leadoff while rehabbing in the minors.
4/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore plays in back-to-back games: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) was hitless in three at-bats with a walk in a minor league rehab game with Double-A...[+] Akron Tuesday, April 12, reports Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com. However, Sizemore was able to play center field and he was playing in back-to-back games for the first time.
4/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore nearing callup: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is expected to be called up before the end of April, reports Jim Bowden of FOX Sports...[+] Radio.
4/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore update: Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) went 2-for-4 in his third rehab game at Double-A Akron Monday,...[+] April 11, according to the team's Twitter page.
4/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore plays nine innings in rehab game Saturday: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) played nine innings in a rehab game with Double-A Akron Saturday, April 10, according...[+] to The Associated Press. He had five plate appearances and said he was also 'tested' on the bases.
4/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore plays in Double-A rehab game: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) had a single in three at-bats Thursday, April 7, in a minor league rehab game with...[+] Double-A Akron.
4/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Joe Smith, Grady Sizemore to begin rehab stints: Cleveland Indians RP Joe Smith (abdomen) and OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will begin rehab assignments at Double-A Akron on Thursday,...[+] April 7, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes.
4/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore plays seven innings in Triple-A: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) played seven innings in an exhibition game against Ohio State University Tuesday, April...[+] 5, for Triple-A Columbus, reports The Associated Press. Sizemore is scheduled to play seven inning for Double-A Akron Thursday, April 7, to try and build up his stamina.
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4/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore to play Triple-A game: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will play in an exhibition game for Triple-A Columbus against Ohio State University...[+] Tuesday, April 5, reports Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com. Barring any setback, the next step will be for Sizemore to play a minor league game Thursday, April 7, with Double-A Akron.
4/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore, Joe Smith to play in minor league game: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) and RP Joe Smith (abdomen) will play in an exhibition game between Double-A Akron and...[+] Triple-A Columbus Monday, April 4, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.
4/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Two to share left until Grady Sizemore returns: Cleveland Indians OF's Travis Buck and Austin Kearns will play in left field until OF Grady Sizemore (knee) returns, according...[+] to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.
3/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore plays in minor league contest: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) played in a minor league 'B' game Thursday, March 24, against the Triple-A team of...[+] the Chicago White Sox, reports Paul Hoynes, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Sizemore went 1-for-3 in three plate appearances while serving as the designated hitter and batting second every inning.
3/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore to play in minor league game: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is scheduled to play in a minor league game Thursday, March 24, reports Jordan Bastian,...[+] of MLB.com. 'He's probably going to hit second in every inning,' manager Manny Acta said Wednesday, March 23. 'That way he can have at least five at-bats instead of just three over here.' Acta added that Sizemore will be serving as the designated hitter.
3/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore make first start in the field: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) made his first start of the spring in center field, playing three innings and going...[+] 0-for-2 in Cactus League action Tuesday, March 22, reports Paul Hoynes, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. 'I'm just trying to get out there and get as much work as I can,' Sizemore said. 'It's small steps. The next time I go out there I'll probably play four or five innings.'
3/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Taking it slow with Grady Sizemore: The Cleveland Indians continue to take it slow with OF Grady Sizemore (knee) and have acknowledged that he won't be ready by Opening...[+] Day, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Sizemore is scheduled to play three innings Tuesday, March 22, and will likely serve as the designated hitter in his next spring appearance. There is no timetable for when Sizemore will be able to debut in the regular season. OF Austin Kearns will likely be used in left field, with OF Michael Brantley in center and OF Shin-Soo Choo in right until Sizemore returns. OF Travis Buck is the favorite for the fourth outfield spot.
3/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore makes spring debut: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) made his Cactus League debut Sunday, March 20, reports Barry M. Bloom, of MLB.com....[+] Sizemore was hitless in two at-bats as the team's designated hitter and leadoff batter. He is expected to play center field for three innings Tuesday, March 22, against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
3/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore makes spring debut: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) made his Cactus League debut Sunday, March 20, reports Barry M. Bloom, of MLB.com....[+] Sizemore was hitless in two at-bats as the team's designated hitter and leadoff batter. He is expected to play center field for three innings Tuesday, March 22, against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
3/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore ruled out for Opening Day: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) slid without any problems Friday, March 18, but manager Manny Acta said the outfielder...[+] won't be ready for Opening Day, reports Paul Hoynes, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
3/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore to get two at-bats Sunday: Updating a previous report, Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will make his Cactus League debut Sunday, March 20, and...[+] he will get two at-bats as the designated hitter, reports Paul Hoynes, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
3/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore targeting Sunday return: Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Indians are aiming for OF Grady Sizemore (knee) to make his spring debut Sunday, March...[+] 20, reports Chris Bahr of SportingNews.com. 'If everything continues to go well, and it's going well, there's a chance that Grady can start participating in games on March 20,' said manager Manny Acta. 'I saw him (Tuesday) working on fundamentals, cutoffs, relays, chasing balls around in the outfield during batting practice like it was nothing. It was very encouraging.'
3/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore runs again Tuesday: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) ran the bases for the second time Tuesday, March 15, and only needs to show that he...[+] can slide before being cleared to play in a spring game, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. 'It's probably the last thing we're going to try out,' Sizemore said. 'Obviously, it's a little bit of a concern - since that's how I hurt it, and the fact that it's the leg that I'll be landing on. We'll want to do what we can to protect that in any way we can.' His next baserunning session is likely to be Thursday, March 17, and he hopes to make his debut this weekend or Monday, March 21, at the latest. Sizemore said he has also started to feel better at the plate.
3/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore runs bases: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) ran the bases at full speed over the weekend and is feeling good, according to The...[+] Associated Press. 'I did everything, simulated game conditions,' Sizemore said. 'Home to first, first to third, second to home, leading off, tagging up. It all went well. I didn't feel slow. I haven't lost a step.' The team is still optimistic that Sizemore will return sometime in April. He said he ran at around 90-95 percent and was symptom-free.
3/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore update: Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) ran at full speed Thursday, March 10, ESPN The Magazine's...[+] Buster Olney reports. He was cutting, stopping and starting in the best day he has had so far. He could return in mid-April.
3/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore may begin running soon: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) could receive the green light to start running the bases this weekend, according to...[+] MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Sizemore continued his running program Tuesday, March 8.
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3/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore participates in drills: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) caught fly balls and fielded grounders during a team workout Friday, March 4, according...[+] to The Associated Press' Tom Withers. Sizemore also increased his speed during his agility drills.
3/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | More on Grady Sizemore: Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) won't play in spring games until the third week of March,...[+] and he's unlikely to be ready for the season, The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports.
3/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore unlikely to be ready by opener: Cleveland Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said it is 'less likely' that OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will be ready for Opening...[+] Day this year, according to The Associated Press. Sizemore has only taken batting practice, done some throwing and is only running at half speed.
3/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore takes part in more drills: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) continued his rehab Monday, Feb. 28, reports Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com. Sizemore took...[+] part in batting practice, and then participated in some spring and agility drills. There is still no timetable for when he'll make his Cactus League debut.
2/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore taking it slow: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is taking it slow this spring as he works his way back from microfracture surgery...[+] on his left knee, reports Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com. 'I'd like to be out there with the guys instead of doing my own program,' Sizemore said. 'But we're taking slow steps.'
2/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore could be ready by mid April: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) looks like he could be ready to play in games by April 15, according to ESPN's Buster...[+] Olney.
2/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore takes batting practice: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) took live batting practice Tuesday, Feb. 22, for the first time since microfracture...[+] surgery on his left knee in June, reports Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com. 'He was fine,' manager Manny Acta said. The manager also said Sizemore didn't have any setbacks after doing sprint and agility drills Monday, Feb. 21.
2/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore begins sprints and agility drills: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) did sprints and agility drills at 50 percent speed Sunday, Feb. 20, according to Paul...[+] Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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2/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore likely to miss first week of ST games: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is likely to miss the first week of spring games, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian....[+] 'I'm not symptom-free,' Sizemore said. 'It's probably going to be like that even when I'm cleared to go and 100 percent and ready to play. I still suspect I'll feel something different in my knee. It's not necessarily going to be pain, but there's definitely going to be an awareness that I had surgery in that area.'
2/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore feels minor discomfort when running: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) said Monday, Feb. 14, that he still feels minor discomfort when running, reports Jordan...[+] Bastian, of MLB.com. Sizemore still hopes to be ready for Opening Day, but won't push it. 'We built everything around Opening Day, but we're not going to push anything or speed up the process to get to that point,' Sizemore said.
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2/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore has resumed baseball activities: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) has resumed baseball activities at the team's spring training complex, and he is expected...[+] to play in Cactus League games by mid-March, reports Anthony Castrovince, of MLB.com. His status for Opening Day is still in doubt, but the Indians hope to have a healthy Sizemore making an impact at the top of the order some time in the regular season's first few weeks.
2/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore working out: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) has been running and taking swings, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. Sizemore is hoping...[+] to play in spring training games by mid-March, and he is not being ruled out for opening day. He is a little bit behind C Carlos Santana (knee).
2/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore may not be ready for opener: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) may not be ready for opening day because the rehab from his knee injury is more complicated...[+] than usual, reports Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com.
1/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | GM puts Grady Sizemore trade rumors to rest: Cleveland Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said Thursday, Jan. 27, that there is no truth to the rumor the team is interested...[+] in trading OF Grady Sizemore, reports Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com. 'I normally don't get into individual rumors,' Antonetti said. 'This one time, I will comment on it. We have not had a single discussion about potentially trading Grady Sizemore. Now, there are teams that call us all the time to ask about our players -- that's just the nature of the business.'
1/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore, Fausto Carmona not likely to be dealt: There has been talk that the Cleveland Indians might trade OF Grady Sizemore and SP Fausto Carmona to the Washington Nationals,...[+] but those rumors are unfounded, reports Paul Hoynes, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
1/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Had talks about Grady Sizemore, Fausto Carmona: The Washington Nationals had talks with the Cleveland Indians about acquiring OF Grady Sizemore and SP Fausto Carmona, a big league...[+] scout told MASNSports.com's Phil Wood.
1/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore swinging a bat: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) started hitting off a tee this week and is looking forward to Spring Training, according...[+] to ESPN's Buster Olney. Sizemore is expected to be ready for Opening Day.
1/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore cleared to work out: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) has been cleared to begin his normal offseason workouts, and general manager Chris...[+] Antonetti said Sizemore will get the go-ahead this week to start 'modified' baseball activities, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Sizemore is expected to begin throwing and hitting this week and is scheduled to begin testing his knee with light running next week. However, the team plans to take a conservative approach with his workouts, and he is unlikely to be cleared to play in games once Spring Training kicks off. Sizemore is still expected to be ready by Opening Day. OF Michael Brantley could move to center field if Sizemore is not ready for the regular season opener.
11/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | More on Grady Sizemore: Updating a previous report, Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta said OF Grady Sizemore's (knee) operation was much more complicated...[+] than the surgery that C Carlos Santana (knee) underwent, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Sizemore will not be cleared to run until January and the team will keep a close eye on his progress. 'I saw (Sizemore) over there in Arizona and talked to him,' Acta said. 'He's chomping at the bit to be out there. He's doing very well. All the reports we've gotten back are positive, right on target. We're still going to have to be careful with him. I think you can anticipate some monitoring going on in Spring Training.' The team is expecting to have Sizemore ready for the start of the season.
11/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore, Carlos Santana progressing: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) and C Carlos Santana (knee) are both rehabbing at the team's complex in Arizona and...[+] are said to be recovering nicely, according to MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince. 'With Grady, it's a little less certain,' general manager Chris Antonetti said. 'We'll have to continue to see how he meets the individual milestones and be in touch with Dr. (Richard) Steadman (who performed the surgery) on what he feels the appropriate progression will continue to be. He's met all his checkpoints so far.' Sizemore is currently doing squats and riding a stationary bike. He is expected to move to running on a treadmill by early January and is expected to resume throwing and hitting around then, also. Santana is doing full lower body strength and conditioning and is also scheduled to begin baseball activities in early January. The team is expected to have Santana work in at first base next year to prevent the wear and tear on his body.
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8/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore update: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is off crutches and passed his eight-week checkup in Vail, Colo., last week, The Cleveland...[+] Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports. Sizemore will do his rehab work at the Indians' spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz.
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7/20Baseball Musings: Five for the Tribe: The Indians won their fifth game in a row, all since the All-Star break as they downed the Twins 10-4 Monday night. The Indians...
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6/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore done for the year: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will miss the rest of the 2010 season after undergoing microfracture surgery on his...[+] left knee Friday, June 4, according to The Associated Press' Tom Withers. The operation involved drilling of small holes into the kneecap to stimulate growth of cartilage. Sizemore will need six to nine months to recover.
6/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore having surgery tomorrow: Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will have surgery Friday, June 4, and if it's determined...[+] he needs microfracture surgery, he could miss the rest of the season, according to the team's official twitter page.
6/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore moved to 60-day DL: The Cleveland Indians moved OF Grady Sizemore (knee) to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, June 1, according to CBSSports.com....[+]
5/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore to miss at least six to eight more weeks: Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is expected to miss at least six to eight additional weeks...[+] because of a left knee injury suffered two weeks ago, according to MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince. Dr. Richard Steadman will perform an arthroscopic procedure later this week in Vail, Colo., where he will examine the cartilage in Sizemore's knee to determine if further surgery is necessary. If Sizemore ends up requiring microfracture surgery, he would likely miss the remainder of the season.
5/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore could have cartilage damage: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) could have cartilage damage in his knee, which could require surgery, according to...[+] ESPN's Stephania Bell. If Sizemore needs surgery, the rest of his season could be in question.
5/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore visiting doctors for knee opinion: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee), out since May 19 with a bruised left knee, is visiting doctors in Colorado and New...[+] York to get second and third opinions on the best method of treatment, according to The Associated Press.
5/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore to DL: The Cleveland Indians placed OF Grady Sizemore (knee) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, May 19, with a bone bruise in his...[+] left knee, according to The News-Herald's Jim Ingraham.
5/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Surgery a possibility for Grady Sizemore: Updating a previous report, surgery has not been ruled out for Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee), who landed on the disabled...[+] list Wednesday, May 19, with a bone bruise in his left knee, according to The Associated Press.
5/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore to undergo MRI: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) will undergo an MRI exam on his bruised left knee Wednesday, May 19, according to The...[+] Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes.
5/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore out Tuesday: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is out of the lineup Tuesday, May 18, according to MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince. ...[+]
5/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore out Monday: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is out of the starting lineup Monday, May 17, one day after he bruised his left knee,...[+] according to The Associated Press. OF Trevor Crowe is replacing Sizemore.
5/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore day-to-day: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (knee) is listed as day-to-day after leaving the game against the Baltimore Orioles in the...[+] fifth inning Sunday, May 16, because of a left knee contusion, according to Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
5/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Grady Sizemore hitless Thursday: Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore went hitless in five at-bats Thursday, May 13, to drop his average to .215 this season, according...[+] to The Associated Press.
4/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Unlikely to shop Grady Sizemore: One baseball executive recently felt out the Cleveland Indians to see if they were shopping OF Grady Sizemore, but they have shown...[+] no inclination to trade him, ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports.