Amed Rosario's hit in 10th gives Indians 2-1 win over Cubs
Amed Rosario’s bases-loaded single with two outs in the 10th inning gave the Cleveland Indians a 2-1 win over the Chicago CubsMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs hold Tuesday Karinchak notched a hold with 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing one walk and striking out one in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Cubs.
Impact Karinchak got the final out of the seventh inning after Shane Bieber exited the contest. The 25-year-old Karinchak stayed in for the eighth and walked Willson Contreras before retiring the next three batters. Karinchak has a strong 0.55 ERA, 0.43 WHIP and 31:4 K:BB across 16.1 innings. He's picked up three saves and five holds, but remains more of a setup man to Emmanuel Clase, who earned the save with a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs
Shane Bieber pitched out of some early trouble before extending his strikeout record and César Hernández hit a two-run homer, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 win over the Ch...MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indians catcher Roberto Pérez has finger surgery, out months
The Indians could be without Gold Glove catcher Roberto Pérez for monthsMAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans two to earn save Karinchak recorded his third save of the season Wednesday against the Royals after pitching a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts.
Impact Karinchak tossed nine of his 14 pitches for strikes and didn't have problems slamming the door on Kansas City with a dominant ninth-inning performance. The right-hander has gone 3-for-4 in save opportunities this campaign but has converted his last three while also giving up just one run all season long -- that translates to a 0.64 ERA across 14 innings.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Naylor homers as Indians edge Royals 5-4
Josh Naylor homered in the ninth inning, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City RoyalsMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indians catcher Pérez goes on IL with fractured ring finger
The Cleveland Indians placed catcher Roberto Pérez on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right ring fingerMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rosario's 3-run homer sends Indians to 8-6 win over Royals
Eddie Rosario hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning that sent the Cleveland Indians to an 8-6 win over the Kansas City RoyalsMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ramirez, Hernandez homer as Indians blank White Sox 5-0
José Ramirez and Cesar Hernandez homered, Amed Rosario had three hits and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records fourth hold Karinchak pitched a perfect eighth inning with two strikeouts to earn a hold in Friday's 5-3 win over the White Sox.
Impact Karinchak was one of three relievers -- along with Bryan Shaw and Emmanuel Clase -- to log a scoreless inning for Cleveland following Shane Bieber's six-inning start. The 25-year-old Karinchak has allowed only two hits and two walks with 22 strikeouts across 10.2 innings this season. He has two saves, one blown save and four holds in 12 outings. Clase is still manager Terry Francona's preferred closer option, as he's converted five saves.
MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up second save Karinchak notched two strikeouts and didn't allow a baserunner over 1.1 innings to record the save during Tuesday's 7-4 win against Minnesota.
Impact Emmanuel Clase pitched each of the past two days, so Karinchak was called upon for the four-out save Tuesday and delivered in short order against the Twins. Neither pitcher has surrendered an earned run through 21 combined innings this season, though Karinchak has been a bit more effective with only two hits allowed and a 20:2 K:BB. Both hurlers will continue to dominate the late-inning work for Cleveland, but Clase has the upper hand for early-season save opportunities.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reyes homers twice as Indians hand slumping Twins 7-4 loss
Franmil Reyes hit two home runs, including a 452-foot drive that landed in the left-field bleachers about six rows in front of the scoreboard, and the Cleveland Indians beat the sl...APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indians top Twins 5-3 in 10 innings on Luplow's 2-run homer
Jordan Luplow hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning off Alex Colomé, giving the Cleveland Indians a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins in their series openerAPRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes out side in eighth inning Karinchak pitched a perfect inning with three strikeouts to earn a hold in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Reds.
Impact Karinchak was in full control Saturday, needing just 11 pitches to complete the eighth inning. He's been the most effective late-inning reliever for Cleveland lately -- he's allowed just four baserunners over six innings while racking up 11 strikeouts. The right-hander has three holds, a save and a blown save in seven appearances and could see some ninth-inning assignments if Emmanuel Clase struggles. Clase blew a save in the ninth Saturday.
APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Collects hold Thursday Karinchak pitched a scoreless inning with one hit and two strikeouts to earn a hold in Thursday's 4-2 win over the White Sox.
Impact Karinchak successfully protected a three-run lead in the eighth inning to pick up his second hold of the season. He's added one save and one blown save across five innings. The 25-year-old has a 0.00 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB so far as a fixture in Cleveland's plans for the late innings. Emmanuel Clase had shakier outing in the ninth, allowing one unearned run.
APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ramírez, Indians bounce back from no-hitter, beat Chisox 4-2
Slumping José Ramírez connected for a go-ahead, two-run homer off Lance Lynn in the sixth inning and the Cleveland Indians bounced back from being no-hit, beating the Chicago White...APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pérez 'fine' after crossup with Karinchak It’s always a scary moment when a catcher realizes he’s not sure what pitch is being thrown, especially when the hurler has stuff like James...
APRIL 15, 2021 • MLB.COM
Notches first save Karinchak picked up the save against the White Sox on Tuesday, pitching a perfect inning and registering one strikeout.
Impact After Cleveland ace Shane Bieber held Chicago scoreless over nine frames, the Tribe put up two in the top of the 10th inning to set the reigning AL Cy Young award winner up for a win. Karinchak was called upon to seal the deal, and he retired Chicago in order on 16 pitches. The save was the first of the season for the right-hander, who has yet to allow a run while striking out six across four innings this season.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bieber excels, Indians outlast Giolito, White Sox 2-0 in 10
AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber pitched three-hit ball over nine innings for Cleveland while Lucas Giolito nearly matched him before the Indians broke through in the 10th to...APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Speed demon: New closer Clase bringing the heat for Indians
Emmanuel Clase (pronounced clas-AY') may have closed the case to be Cleveland's closerAPRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns hold with scoreless inning Karinchak allowed one walk and struck out three in a scoreless eighth inning to earn a hold in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Tigers.
Impact Karinchak was effective in his inning of work despite needing 21 pitches. He's yet to allow a run in three innings this season. He's given up one hit and two walks with five strikeouts. The right-hander remains in the late-innings conversation, but he has yet to record a save. Emmanuel Clase has converted two saves and Nick Wittgren has one.
APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Strong bullpen leads Indians to sweep of Miggy-less Tigers
Logan Allen recovered from a bumpy first inning to get his first win with Cleveland and the Indians completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the Detroit TigersAPRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes blown save Karinchak allowed an inherited runner to score and a hit over two-thirds of an inning to take a blown save in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Royals.
Impact Karinchak allowed an RBI single to Royals shortstop Nicky Lopez. The run was charged to starter Shane Bieber, but Karinchak took a blown save officially. The 25-year-old Karinchak has yet to see a legitimate save chance this season -- he entered Wednesday's game with one out in the seventh inning. He's allowed a hit and a walk in two innings spanning three appearances. Emmanuel Clase earned the win Wednesday, while Nick Wittgren pitched a perfect ninth inning for the save.
APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Closing time: Indians to use closer-by-committee approach
The Indians will open the season without a definitive closerMARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Part of closer committee Cleveland will use a committee of Karinchak, Emmanuel Clase and Nick Wittgren for save chances this season, manager Terry Francona told MLB.com. "The other thing we talked to them...
Impact Karinchak entered spring as the leading candidate for the closer role, but struggled with a 6.52 ERA and 10 walks in 9.2 innings. He did have 19 strikeouts. It sounds like the closer situation could be in flux early in the season, so Karinchak could get a larger share of the save opportunities if he improves from his spring training performance.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
