Your 2019 Cleveland Indians

[Singer24]

I don't usually post in here but for whatever reason I got interested in the Twins' schedule vs. quality opponents. I've been suspicious of them, let's put it that way. Thought you guys might be interested in the results compared to us. Took these breakdowns from baseball-reference.

Twins (as of 6/23/19)

vs. Sub-.500 Opponents
BAL 6-0
CHW 3-0
DET 6-3
KCR 6-3
LAA 5-1
NYM 1-1
SEA 5-2
PHI 1-2
TOR 4-3
Total 37-15
Total Games: 52

vs. Above-.500 Opponents
BOS 1-2
CLE 3-3
HOU 4-3
MIL 1-1
NYY 1-2
TBR 3-1
Total 13-12
Total Games: 25


Indians (as of 6/23/19)

vs. Sub-.500 Opponents
BAL 3-1
CHW 5-7
DET 8-1
CIN 1-1
KCR 0-3
MIA 2-2
SEA 5-1
TOR 4-0
Total 28-16
Total Games: 44

vs. Above-.500 Opponents
ATL 1-2
BOS 2-1
HOU 2-2
MIN 3-3
NYY 2-1
OAK 1-5
TBR 1-3
TEX 2-2
Total 14-19
Total Games: 33

This is more about the Twins than us. Basically they're doing what we used to do: beat the hell out of bad teams. But their record against better teams seems inconclusive, at best. I'm not saying they'll implode, but I'm wondering if things will tighten up. They've got some series v. Rangers, Yankees, and Braves coming up in July. Anyway, it's another reason for us to stay the course, bring up guys like Bradley, and hope we get healthier.

Win tonight pulls us within 7.5. We have a legitimate chance to be only 4-5 games back at the break. That would be huge. Minnesota pitchers appear to be regressing back to the norm after 3 months of vastly overachieving

 

[EdMonix11]

Jose's launch angle:
2015: 9.4
2016: 12.9
2017: 14.8
2018: 18.8
2019: 21.5

The 21.5 was in the 22's just last week so this is really encouraging. He's just been trying to hit a HR with every swing the first few months of the season. That didn't mix well with how teams are pitching to him (breaking ball heavy).

He's starting to look more balanced at the plate and shorter to the ball. Should bode well going forward.... I hope.

 

[chuck0609]

Jose's launch angle:
2015: 9.4
2016: 12.9
2017: 14.8
2018: 18.8
2019: 21.5

The 21.5 was in the 22's just last week so this is really encouraging. He's just been trying to hit a HR with every swing the first few months of the season. That didn't mix well with how teams are pitching to him (breaking ball heavy).

He's starting to look more balanced at the plate and shorter to the ball. Should bode well going forward.... I hope.

2 hits tonight

 

[chuck0609]

Win tonight pulls us within 7.5. We have a legitimate chance to be only 4-5 games back at the break. That would be huge. Minnesota pitchers appear to be regressing back to the norm after 3 months of vastly overachieving

4-5 would be insane. 6-7 puts them in striking distance.
But. The key is to continue to play well and not worry about the standings.

 

[chuck0609]

I’m gonna say it, Kipnis is having his best month in years.

 

[Kiddo]

Team appears to hitting their stride. Watching Jose and Kip start turning it around is pretty awesome! Twins will start feeling the pressure soon.

 

[Huber.]

Team appears to hitting their stride. Watching Jose and Kip start turning it around is pretty awesome! Twins will start feeling the pressure soon.

Beating up the Mud Hens and Storm Chasers is what this team needed.

 

[Urban]

 

[AZ_]

Indians Offense - Last 30 days:

111 wRC+ (8th best in ML)
.342 wOBA (8th)
45 HR (8th)
19.6% K rate (5th)
8.6% BB rate (11th)
22 SB (5th)
5.2 WAR (5th)

.294 BABIP

 

[Derek]

Indians Offense - Last 30 days:

111 wRC+ (8th best in ML)
.342 wOBA (8th)
45 HR (8th)
19.6% K rate (5th)
8.6% BB rate (11th)
22 SB (5th)
5.2 WAR (5th)

.294 BABIP

I like seeing that BABIP at .294, means this is most likely sustainable

 

[Steve_424]

Beating up the Mud Hens and Storm Chasers is what this team needed.

Took 2 of 3 from Minnesota and 2 of 3 from New York...but sure!

 

[bigfoot5415]

Took 2 of 3 from Minnesota and 2 of 3 from New York...but sure!

and 2 of 3 at Boston, split with Texas.

All without 3 of our 4 top pitchers & a reliable bullpen arm

I am very tough on the Indians without knowing too much. I represent the slightly more engaged majority. Even I can admit they are playing fantastic baseball.

 

[Huber.]

Took 2 of 3 from Minnesota and 2 of 3 from New York...but sure!

I was referring to recent events. Not 20 days ago. Having Detroit Twice, KC twice and Baltimore right before the All Star break is what the team needed to get back into the standings.


MLB is starting to get a tanking issue that resembles the NBA.

 

[bigfoot5415]

I may have misheard it, but we have only allowed 320ish runs, 5th fewest. With Clevinger, Kluber & Carrasco pitching a mere 22 games for us.

 

[NorthCoastBias]

I may have misheard it, but we have only allowed 320ish runs, 5th fewest. With Clevinger, Kluber & Carrasco pitching a mere 22 games for us.

320 runs allowed, 3rd best in the AL (behind Tampa and Houston) and 5th best in baseball (Tampa, Cincinnati, Dodgers, Houston).