Seattle visits Cleveland, aims to build on Kikuchi's strong showing
Seattle looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Yusei KikuchiJUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns win in relief Karinchak (3-2) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Mariners after tossing a scoreless inning, fanning two.
Impact Karinchak entered the game in the 10th inning after Cleveland scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth, and he carried that momentum into the mound -- he tossed eight of his 13 pitches for strikes and retired the side in order despite having a runner at second the whole time due to the new extra-innings rule. The right-hander has posted three straight scoreless outings and lowered his ERA to 2.67 as a result.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians rally in 9th, top Mariners on throwing error in 10th
César Hernández scored on a throwing error by pitcher Paul Sewald in the 10th inning, completing the Cleveland Indians’ rally for a 5-4 victory over the Seattle MarinersJUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mountcastle HR, Orioles keep winning in June, beat Indians
Ryan Mountcastle hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning that was upheld by video review and the Baltimore Orioles kept up their June winning streak, defeating the Cleveland...JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox broadcast allegedly catches Indians pitcher James Karinchak using sticky substance (Video) The Chicago White Sox broadcast highlighted Indians pitcher James Karinchak allegedly keeping a sticky substance inside his glove. Did the C...
JUNE 2, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Cleveland Indians’ Austin Hedges to James Karinchak: “It’s not going to be easy” Teams like the White Sox are adjusting to James Karinchak, the Indians late-inning reliever. Now he has to adjust to them.
JUNE 2, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Labors in seventh save Karinchak earned the save Tuesday against the White Sox despite giving up two runs on four hits with one strikeout and one walk during the ninth inning.
Impact The right-hander only picked up the save since he was staked a three-run lead, and he escaped by inducing a bases-loaded groundout. Karinchak was electric through his first 21 outings of the season with a 0.44 ERA, 0.48 WHIP and 38:7 K:BB, but he's now surrendered nine runs (seven earned) on nine hits with a 6:6 K:BB across his past five appearances.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Abreu grounds out with bases loaded, Indians hold off Chisox
AL MVP Jose Abreu grounded out with the bases loaded to blunt a ninth-inning rally against Cleveland closer James Karinchak, giving Shane Bieber and the Indians a 6-5 win over the...JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss in extras Karinchak (2-2) allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk in one inning during Monday's loss in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the White Sox. He struck out one and t...
Impact Karinchak started the eighth inning with Billy Hamilton on second and let him come around to score on a Jose Abreu sacrifice fly. He then coughed up a two-run shot to Adam Eaton shortly after. After allowing just one run in his first 21 appearances, Karinchak has now allowed seven runs (five earned) over his last four games. His ERA is up to 2.28 in 23.2 innings.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ramírez homers, Indians beat Chisox to split 2nd DH in row
José Ramírez’s two-run homer and a solid start by reliever Cal Quantrill led Cleveland to a 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox, giving the Indians their second straight split of se...MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects sixth save Karinchak earned the save Tuesday after tossing a scoreless inning. He allowed one hit and a walk while striking out one.
Impact It wasn't the sharpest outing for the right-hander, who actually allowed an inherited runner to score after starting pitcher Aaron Civale was pulled in the ninth. Regardless, Karinchak worked out of a bases-loaded jam to slam the door on Detroit, picking up his sixth save of the year. While he doesn't hold the closer title in Cleveland, the 25-year-old has been a solid member of the bullpen, compiling a 1.25 ERA and 0.69 WHIP across 21.2 innings of work.
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 victoryMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss in relief Karinchak (2-1) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Blue Jays after allowing three runs (two earned) on one hit and a walk. He didn't record a single out before leaving the...
Impact Karinchak opened the 10th inning with the game tied at 5-5, but he was absolutely woeful and couldn't retire a single batter before stepping off the mound. He ended a streak of seven straight scoreless appearances, but he still owns a 2.70 ERA across 10 innings in the current month.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Garlick's 3-run homer in 10th lifts Twins past Indians
Kyle Garlick hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning off James Karinchak, and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-5MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects extra-inning win Karinchak (2-0) pitched 1.1 scoreless innings and struck out two to earn the extra-inning win over Minnesota on Saturday.
Impact The right-hander was called upon for the last out of the ninth inning in a tied game. Cleveland couldn't win it in the bottom of the ninth, but Karinchak stymied Minnesota in the 10th. Cesar Hernandez then launched a walkoff two-run home run to give Karinchak his second win of the season. The 25-year-old reliever has added five saves, five holds, a 0.44 ERA, 0.48 WHIP and 38:7 K:BB across 20.2 innings this season as a dominant option at the back of Cleveland's bullpen.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Happ scheduled to start for Minnesota against Cleveland
The Indians will roll out Zach Plesac to the mound Sunday and the Twins will give J.AMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hernandez's homer in 10th gives Indians 5-3 win over Twins
César Hernández hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning off Alex Colomé, giving the Cleveland Indians a 5-3 victory over Minnesota that dropped the Twins to 0-8 in extra-inning game...MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tired Twins shrug off travel, blast Indians 10-0
The Twins didn't play tiredMAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
These stats are 'silly': Karinchak a 'weapon' CLEVELAND -- Baseball Savant provides breakdowns of all the advanced analytics the game has to offer, but all you really need to know, if no...
MAY 21, 2021 • MLB.COM
Picks up another save Karinchak earned his fifth save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Angels on Wednesday after throwing a hitless ninth while walking a batter and striking out two.
Impact Karinchak was able to record two quick outs before walking Justin Upton, but he struck out Jose Rojas to end the game. Cleveland's closer situation is something worth paying attention to, as Emmanuel Clase still leads the team with seven saves and has been very good for a majority of the season but Karinchak has now tallied back-to-back saves. It's possible manager Terry Francona uses both guys moving forward which would hurt their fantasy values.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Civale, Naylor lead Indians past Ohtani's Angels, 3-2
Josh Naylor drove in the tiebreaking run in the sixth, Aaron Civale pitched seven strong innings and the Cleveland Indians overcame Shohei Ohtani’s latest do-everything performance...MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs save No. 4 Karinchak picked up the save Tuesday in a 6-5 win over the Angels. He did not allow a hit but walked and struck out a batter in an inning of work.
Impact Karinchak was called upon to close out the game due to the fact that Emmanuel Clase has struggled with his control in his last two outings. The 25-year-old had a pretty smooth inning as he continued his dominant start to the 2021 season. Karinchak now owns a 0.49 ERA, a 34:6 K:BB and has given up just three hits over 18.1 innings.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Naylor HR in 8th sends Indians over Trout-less Angels 6-5
Josh Naylor hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Indians snapped a four-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles AngelsMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
When will the Cleveland Indians make James Karinchak their closer? Hey, Hoynsie While Emmanuel Clase has recently hit a few speed bumps in the ninth inning, James Karinchak has been dominating batters for the first six w...
MAY 15, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Picks up extra-inning win Karinchak (1-0) pitched a scoreless 10th inning with one walk and two strikeouts to earn the extra-inning win Wednesday versus the Cubs.
Impact Karinchak kept the game tied at 1-1 in the top of the 10th, and Amed Rosario's walkoff single in the bottom half of the frame secured Cleveland's win. The 25-year-old Karinchak remains an effective option in the late innings with a 0.52 ERA, 0.46 WHIP and 33:5 K:BB across 17.1 innings this season. He's gone 3-for-4 in save chances and also owns five holds in 18 appearances.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
