CÉSAR HERNÁNDEZ NEWS

Drives in two Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, a run scored and one walk Wednesday against Baltimore.

Impact Hernandez delivered a two-RBI triple in the sixth inning to put Cleveland up three. He's in the midst of a modest three-game hitting streak, but has scored five runs in that span. Overall, Hernandez has managed a .217/.305/.390 line with 42 runs scored and 23 RBI across 282 plate appearances.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle visits Cleveland, aims to build on Kikuchi's strong showing

Seattle looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Yusei Kikuchi

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pops 10th homer Hernandez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning win over Seattle.

Impact Hernandez sparked Cleveland's late rally, getting his team on the board with an eighth-inning solo shot. In the 10th, he scored the game-winning run on an error. The second baseman is slashing just .217/.299/.391 with 10 homers, 21 RBI and 37 runs scored through 264 plate appearances. Those certainly aren't standard numbers for a leadoff hitter, but that's the role he fills for Cleveland.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez, Bieber boost Indians, hand Cards 6th straight loss

José Ramírez homered and drove in four runs, leading Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Indians over St. Louis 10-1 and sending the Cardinals to their sixth straight loss

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles score most runs since 2015, blow out Indians 18-5

Cedric Mullins hit a leadoff homer as part of a three-hit day, and the Baltimore Orioles scored their most runs since 2015 and had a season-high 21 hits in an 18-5 rout of the Clev...

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belts ninth homer Hernandez went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 10-4 win over the Orioles.

Impact He led off the game by taking John Means (shoulder) deep on a 3-2 pitch, setting the tone for a big performance by the Cleveland offense. Hernandez has picked up his pace at the plate over the last month, batting .255 (28-for-110) through his last 27 games with seven of his nine homers on the year, 14 RBI and 16 runs.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians cruise to 10-4 win; O's ace Means leaves with injury

Cesar Hernandez and Harold Ramirez homered off Baltimore ace John Means, who exited in the first inning with shoulder fatigue as the Cleveland Indians beat the Orioles 10-4

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep twice Hernandez went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in a Game 1 loss during Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Impact Hernandez took Carlos Rodon deep in his first two at-bats, including a 373-foot blast on Rodon's first pitch of the contest. The 31-year-old infielder is up to eight homers this season and seven in May. He's slashing .219/.305/.388 with 30 runs scored.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks sixth homer Hernandez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's victory over Detroit.

Impact Batting leadoff, Hernandez got the scoring started by taking Tarik Skubal deep in the first inning. It was the sixth long ball of the season for the 31-year-old, who has been heating up in May, raising his season slash line to .223/.315/.380.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Civale dominates Tigers again in 4-1 Cleveland victory

Aaron Civale dominated the Detroit Tigers again, taking a shutout into the ninth inning in the Cleveland Indians’ 4-1 victory

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luplow's catch preserves Indians' 6-5 win over Tigers

Jordan Luplow made a diving catch on Eric Haase’s sinking liner to right field with the bases loaded, preserving a 6-5 victory for the Cleveland Indians over the Detroit Tigers

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores three runs Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a pair of walks and three runs scored in Sunday's 8-5 extra-inning loss to Minnesota.

Impact Hernandez has bounced back in May after a slow start to the season. He has seven multi-hit efforts in his last 19 games, and he's only been held without a hit four times in that span. The second baseman remains a near-everyday leadoff hitter for Cleveland. He's racked up five home runs, 13 RBI and 24 runs scored in 43 contests this season.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs walkoff homer Hernandez went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-3 extra-inning win over Minnesota.

Impact The second baseman saved the best for last Saturday -- his 10th-inning blast was his only hit of the game. It was a short homer down the right field line off Minnesota reliever Alex Colome. Hernandez has homered twice in his last five games. He's posted a .220/.303/.363 slash line with five homers, 13 RBI and 21 runs scored in 188 plate appearances overall.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

This Date in Baseball

This Date in Baseball for Sunday, May 23

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

This Date in Baseball

This Date in Baseball for the week of May 21 - 27

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clocks fourth homer Hernandez went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Angels.

Impact Hernandez got the scoring started early, taking Patrick Sandoval deep on the very first pitch of the game. The veteran infielder is up to 12 extra-base hits this season and has collected four multi-hit games over his last six appearances. He also struck out three times Monday, giving him 30 through 170 plate appearances.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits 13th home run, Trout injured in Angels' victory

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 13th home run and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the slumping Cleveland Indians 7-4 after star outfielder Mike Trout was injured early

MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davies expected to start for the Cubs against Indians

The Indians will roll out Sam Hentges to the mound Wednesday and the Cubs plan to give Zach Davies the start

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers game-deciding homer Hernandez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer during Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Cubs.

Impact The 30-year-old came to the plate trailing 2-1 with a runner on base during the bottom of the fifth innings, and he clubbed his third homer of the season to give Cleveland the lead for good. Hernandez has a .202/.303/.331 slash line in 32 games this season, though he's come up with big hits in his past two games with five RBI.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cesar Hernandez, the reluctant leadoff hitter, shows Cleveland Indians the way The Indians are 10-3 and have outscored the opposition, 63-47, since Cesar Hernandez moved into the leadoff spot on April 26.

MAY 12, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Shane Bieber grinds, Cesar Hernandez delivers as Cleveland Indians beat Cubs, 3-2 The Indians, with their win over the Cubs on Tuesday night, have won 11 of their last 14 games.

MAY 12, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Laces three-run triple Hernandez went 1-for-5 with a three-run triple and a run scored in Saturday's 9-2 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Hernandez hit a bases-loaded triple in the fourth inning to extend Cleveland's lead to 6-1. In the sixth, Hernandez got aboard on a fielder's choice and scored on a Jose Ramirez double. Through 31 games, Hernandez has a .200/.304/.308 slash line with two home runs, eight RBI and 16 runs scored. He hasn't hit like a typical leadoff batter, but his .234 BABIP is well below his usual level, indicating he's had some poor luck early in 2021.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians face Reds, aim to build on Civale's strong outing

Cleveland looks to follow up a dominant performance by Saturday starter Aaron Civale

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects three hits Thursday Hernandez went 3-for-5 with a double in a 4-0 win over the Royals on Thursday.

Impact Hernandez delivered his sixth multi-hit game and third three-hit game of the season. The 31-year-old has been inconsistent this year, digging himself into a number of hitless streaks, but when he's on, he tends to tally multiple hits like Thursday. In 129 plate appearances, he's slashing .205/.310/.304. That's the worst slash line of his career, and he'll have to step it up to remain in the leadoff spot for Cleveland.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians top Royals for 1st 4-game sweep at Kauffman Stadium

Triston McKenzie bounced back from a rugged start to pitch one-hit ball into the sixth inning and the Cleveland Indians completed a four-game sweep by blanking the Kansas City Roya...

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS