Alvarez ends slump with 2-run HR as Astros beat Indians 4-3
Yordan Alvarez snapped an 0-for-22 slump with a two-run homer to help the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland IndiansJULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRADLEY ZIMMER
Daniel Johnson, Bradley Zimmer and the Indians' continued search for outfield stability The Indians have a crowded outfield full of questions: Daniel Johnson, Harold Ramirez, Bradley Zimmer and Oscar Mercado. They need answers.
JULY 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Goes deep Sunday Zimmer went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Athletics.
Impact Zimmer slammed a first inning home run off Chris Bassitt to open the scoring. In addition, he had two singles to drive in another two runs. Both of his long balls this season came in the past three games. The 28-year-old is slashing .241/.374/.424 with 15 RBI, 15 runs and six steals over 131 plate appearances.
JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians homer twice off All-Star Bassitt, beat Athletics 4-2
Bradley Zimmer had three hits including a home run on All-Star Chris Bassitt’s first pitch, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Belts first home run Zimmer went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Cleveland's 5-4 loss to Oakland on Saturday.
Impact Zimmer singled in the third and took Yusmeiro Petit 424-feet to center in the seventh for a go-ahead home run and his first two-hit game in a month. The speedy outfielder has been playing on a near-regular basis since making his season debut at the end of May and is slashing a decent .232/.377/.293 in 38 games.
JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lowrie's walk-off 2-run homer lifts A's over Indians 5-4
Jed Lowrie hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to rally the Oakland Athletics past the Cleveland Indians 5-4JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Family affair: Kansas City Royals pitcher Kyle Zimmer struck out his brother Bradley Ball-playing brothers Kyle and Bradley Zimmer matched up in the minors earlier this season. On Saturday, they had a major-league rematch.
JULY 11, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM
Notches steal Saturday Zimmer went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 14-6 win over Kansas City.
Impact Zimmer got involved in Cleveland's six-run burst in the fourth inning with an RBI single before scoring on a Cesar Hernandez three-run home run. In the sixth, Zimmer walked and stole second before scoring on an Amed Rosario double. The 28-year-old outfielder has provided a little speed at the bottom of Cleveland's line up with five steals in the 37 games this year. He's added a mediocre .219/.370/.250 slash line with no home runs, 11 RBI and 13 runs scored across 119 plate appearances.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Zimmer vs. Zimmer, and the winner is ... CLEVELAND -- The moment the Zimmer family has been anxiously waiting for finally arrived. Kyle Zimmer and Bradley Zimmer’s parents have trie...
JULY 11, 2021 • MLB.COM
Retreats to bench Zimmer isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rays.
Impact Zimmer went 0-for-2 with a strikeout while starting in center field in Wednesday's matinee. Oscar Mercado will take over in center field and bat seventh in the nightcap.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Monday Zimmer isn't starting Monday's game against the Rays.
Impact Zimmer returned from an ankle injury Friday and went 0-for-8 with two RBI, three walks and four strikeouts across the last three games. Oscar Mercado will start in center field and bat ninth.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in lineup Friday Zimmer (ankle) is back in the starting lineup Friday against the Astros.
Impact Zimmer did not play Thursday and was later reported to be dealing with an ankle issue. Any pain he was dealing with appears to have subsided, as he'll bat seventh and play center field Friday.
JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting due to ankle injury Zimmer is on the bench for Thursday's game against the Astros with an ankle injury, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Since Houston is starting a lefty pitcher (Framber Valdez) in the series opener, the lefty-hitting Zimmer would have been a candidate to sit regardless of his health. Zimmer appeared to sustain the ankle injury on an RBI triple in the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Tigers, as he was removed from the contest in the top of the seventh inning. Oscar Mercado replaced Zimmer in center field, and the former will draw the start Thursday while the latter remains on the bench.
JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Riding pine Thursday Zimmer isn't starting Thursday against the Astros.
Impact Zimmer has gone 3-for-7 with a triple, a double, two RBI and a walk across his last three games, but he'll get a day off Thursday. Oscar Mercado will shift to center field while Eddie Rosario starts in left field.
JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cabrera hits 494th homer, Tigers sweep DH from Indians
Miguel Cabrera hit his 494th career homer, moving into sole possession of 28th place all-time, and the Detroit Tigers completed a doubleheader sweep with a 7-1 win over the Clevela...JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ramírez's 5 RBIs help Indians shake off injury, rout Tigers
José Ramírez homered and drove in five runs, Austin Hedges had a two-run shot and the Cleveland Indians bounced back from losing outfielder Josh Naylor to a grisly injury a day ear...JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indians outfielder Naylor carted off field after collision
Cleveland Indians right fielder Josh Naylor has been carted off the field on a stretcher after colliding with rookie second baseman Ernie Clement during a game in MinnesotaJUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retreats to bench Sunday Zimmer is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Twins.
Impact Zimmer has been in a skid at the plate of late, recording just two hits in his last 17 at-bats. Harold Ramirez will shift to center field as Josh Naylor gets the nod in right field Sunday.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Arraez has 8 total bases, Twins top Indians 8-7
Luis Arraez hit two triples and a tiebreaking two-run double in the sixth inning, sparking the Minnesota Twins in a 8-7 victory over the Cleveland IndiansJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out of lineup Zimmer isn't in the lineup Monday against the Cubs.
Impact Zimmer will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in his last two appearances. Harold Ramirez will shift to center field while Josh Naylor takes over in right field in a National League park.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Sunday's lineup Zimmer is not in the lineup Sunday at Pittsburgh.
Impact Zimmer is 5-for-16 with five runs, three walks and seven strikeouts over his past five games, and he'll take a seat Sunday despite the fact righty J.T. Brubaker is starting for the Pirates. Harold Ramirez will shift to center field while Josh Naylor starts in right while Cleveland is without the designated hitter in an NL park.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Zimmer trying to balance Cleveland Indians’ center field equation Zimmer batted .316 on Cleveland's recent homestand and still provides great defense in center.
JUNE 18, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Civale wins 10th, Indians deal O's 18th straight road loss
Aaron Civale became the first pitcher with 10 wins this season and José Ramírez homered and drove in three runs as the Cleveland Indians beat the Orioles 8-7, extending Baltimore’s...JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steals base in loss Zimmer went 0-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 loss to Seattle.
Impact The outfielder notched his fourth steal of the season, and he's yet to be caught on the basepaths. While Zimmer has some speed, he has yet to show any power -- all eight of his hits have been singles. He's posted a .366 on-base percentage with four RBI and five runs scored across 41 plate appearances this year.
JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cards stop 6-game skid, beat Indians behind Wainwright
Adam Wainwright allowed two runs in seven innings, Tyler O’Neill homered twice and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cleveland Indians 8-2 to stop a six-game losing streakJUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
