Jason Kipnis hit a leadoff homer, Carlos Santana connected for a three-run shot and the Cleveland Indians helped their slim playoff chances by beating the Minnesota Twins 6-3 Thursday night.

Phil Hughes pitched five scoreless innings in his return to the rotation, and the Minnesota Twins had rare success against Corey Kluber in a 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night to move within a game of the second AL wild-card spot.

With two weeks left in the regular season, the Cleveland Indians still have a chance to make the playoffs. Just not a good chance.

Rookie shortstop Francisco Lindor has tough night in the field as Indians ninth-inning rally falls short against White Sox.

Carlos Santana’s grand slam capped a six-run third inning off Chicago ace Chris Sale, and the Cleveland Indians defeated the White Sox 12-1 on Friday night.

Infante drove in a career-high seven runs and the Royals overcame some early sloppiness for an 8-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday night.

Rookie shortstop Francisco Lindor drives in four runs in his first three at-bats and Danny Salazar goes seven innings to win his 13th game Wednesday night against the Royals.

Josh Tomlin wouldn’t take any satisfaction in going the distance against the AL’s best team, the presumed Central champions.

Carlos Carrasco overcame a home run on his first pitch of the game to throw six strong innings, and Lonnie Chisenhall drove in three runs as the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3 on Monday night.

The victory moved the Tribe's record to 70-70. They stand at .500 for the first time since April 10, when they sported a 2-2 record.

A pair of home runs and two overturned calls at the plate helped the Cleveland Indians gain ground in the AL wild-card race Thursday night.

Francisco Lindor had three hits, including a homer, Jose Ramirez also homered and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Wednesday night.

Carrasco lasted only 2 2/3 innings in his first start since Aug. 21. The right-hander, sidelined for nearly three weeks with shoulder bursitis, retired the White Sox in order on 14 pitches in an efficient first inning. Chicago struck for three runs in the second.

Raburn socked two of the three home runs surrendered by White Sox southpaw Chris Sale, who faced a right-handed-heavy lineup devoid of Jason Kipnis and Michael Brantley. The power display pushed the Tribe two games ahead of Chicago as the two teams try to stick around in the chase for the second American League Wild Card berth.

Rookie Francisco Lindor missed a bunt attempt in the critical sixth inning Sunday and settled for a game-winning triple in the Indians victory over Detroit.

The Detroit Tigers haven’t known all year which Alfredo Simon was going to take the mound on a given night.

Normally, Jerry Sands is just another light-hitting utilityman who spends a lot of time riding buses in Triple-A.

R.A. Dickey pitched a four-hitter to win his seventh straight decision, Josh Donaldson had three hits and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Cleveland 5-1 on Wednesday.

A great game from Yan Gomes wasn’t enough to give the Cleveland Indians their longest winning streak of the season.