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The Cleveland Indians have won 15 straight games and they are looking to keep it going against the Baltimore Orioles this weekend.

Tribe Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus spoke with Sam and Brad on a "Feel Good Friday" to talk about our Tribe and what's made the winning happen.

Former Cleveland Indians catcher and current first base coach Sandy Alomar, Jr spoke with Sam Bourquin ahead of the Indians and Red Sox tonight at Progressive Field.

The Indians are leaders in the AL Central and will face the Red Sox at 7:10 tonight on 1590 WAKR.

Former Cleveland Indians pitcher and Ohio native Brian Anderson talked Rays and Tribe ahead of the game tonight down at Tropicana Field tonight at 7:10pm.

Anderson is currently a broadcaster for the Rays TV network on Sun Sports.

You can catch the Tribe and the Rays tonight starting at 6:37pm with the pregame and 7:10pm with the first pitch. 

Cleveland Indians beat writer Chris Assenheimer joined the Sam and Brad Show to discuss the Jay Bruce trade from the New York Mets to the Tribe.

He says that owners Paul and Larry Dolan are recognizing the urgency of the moment and by signing a bat, the Indians will be in good shape heading into the postseason. 

Longtime Cleveland Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes spoke with Sam and Brad Monday to talk about the Indians as they prepare for the Colorado Rockies in a quick two-game set.

Sports Columnist Jim Ingraham of the Elyria Chronicle Telegram and the Medina Gazette spoke with Brad Russell on Friday to talk about the Indians, who have now won eight in row.

Indians Third Base/infielders coach Mike Sarbaugh spoke with Sam and Brad on a Feel Good Friday to talk about the Indians as they prepare to face the Toronto Blue Jays this weekend at Progressive Field.

Sam and Brad caught up with STO's in-game reporter for the Cleveland Indians Andre Knott to talk about the Indians as they look to gain consistency in the second half of the MLB season.

The Indians will face the San Francisco Giants tonight at 10:15pm on 1590 WAKR. 

Actor, director, producer Corbin Bernsen joined the Sam and Brad Show on a Thursday to talk about 'The Dynasty That Almost Was,' a MLB Network documentary on the dominant Cleveland Indians teams of the 1990's.

Bernsen narrated the documentary and also was a star in the movie Major League, which also was centered around the Indians.

For the full interview, click below.

Corbin also was a major part of the movie 25 Hill, which was shot here in Akron at Derby Downs, which took a special look at the All American Soap Box Derby.

Terry Pluto from the Cleveland Plain Dealer spoke with Sam and Brad Wednesday afternoon to talk Indians as they lost to the Padres last night 1-0 despite a great pitching performance from Corey Kluber.

Pluto also discussed the Cavaliers' ongoing search for a GM.

The full interview can be heard right here.

Longtime Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes joined the Sam and Brad Show on Thursday to discuss the Indians as they took 3 out of 4 from the Rangers.

The full interview can be heard here.  The Tribe travels to Detroit this weekend.

Cleveland Indians bench coach Brad Mills joined Sam and Brad on Monday to talk about how the Tribe can get back on the winning track.

Brad also discussed his role as a bench coach and some of his favorite ballparks he's been to throughout his long tenure in Major League Baseball.

For the full interview, click here.

Former Indians pitcher and Sports Time Ohio Indians analyst Jensen Lewis spoke with Brad Russell on Monday to talk about the Tribe's sweep over the Minnesota Twins over the weekend.

The Indians will head to Camden Yards to face the Baltimore Orioles for the next four games.

Paul Hoynes from Cleveland.com and the Cleveland Plain Dealer joined Sam and Brad to talk about the Indians as they prepare to face the Dodgers on Tuesday.

He says the team is starting to play better after a rough patch against the Rockies and the Kansas City Royals.

For the full interview with Hoynsie, click here.

Sam and Brad caught up with Matt Loede from NEOSports Insiders to discuss the Indians progress so far this young season.

The Tribe has a home series with the Oakland A's before they head to Kansas City for a weekend set with the Royals.  The Indians won on Memorial Day 5-3 and will square off with the A's again tonight.  6:10pm first pitch on 1590 WAKR. 

Indians Director of Player Development James Harris joined Sam and Brad live on site to talk about the day in and day out of the Tribe's farm system and some of the bright young prospects coming up through the system.

For the full interview, click here.

Longtime Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes joined the Sam and Brad Show to talk about the Indians as they prepare to face Houston in a three-game series in Texas.

Bradley Zimmer had a good day at the plate in the Tribe's loss to Tampa Bay this afternoon and Edwin Encarnacion has been up and down so far in the young season. Paul talked about it with the fellas Wednesday.

Matt Loede from NEOSports Insiders spoke with Sammy B Tuesday to talk about the Indians, their series with Detroit, and the struggles of starting pitcher Trevor Bauer.

For the full interview, click here. 

Sports Columnist Terry Pluto from Cleveland.com and the Cleveland Plain Dealer spoke with Sam Bourquin and Jay Brophy Monday to recap the Cavaliers' sweep over the Pacers in Indianapolis.

For the full interview with Terry, Sam, and Jay, click here.

Brian Dulik of the Medina Gazette spoke with Sam Bourquin about the Cavaliers taking a commanding 3-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers Thursday night. 

Brian also discussed the report of Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor turning down a contract extension with the club.

Sports Time Ohio in-game reporter for the Cleveland Indians Andre Knott spoke with Sam Bourquin on a Friday afternoon to talk about the Indians as they head into their series with Detroit.

They lost to the Chicago White Sox 10-4 last night at Progressive Field, and the team's had it's struggles as of late, but it's too early to worry, says Andre.

The full interview can be heard here.

Zack Meisel, Indians beat writer for Cleveland.com spoke with Sam and Brad about the ongoing debate surrounding the Chief Wahoo logo and how long it will last.

Zack also discussed the thrilling home opener yesterday at Progressive Field as Michael Brantley delivered the game-winning hit.

Cleveland Indians Communications Coordinator Joel Hammond joined Jasen Sokol live from Booth 6 in Progressive Field to talk about the festivities going on during Opening Day today at Progressive Field as the Indians take on the Chicago White Sox.

Director of Merchandising Karen Fox also joined Booth 6 to shed some light on what new Tribe gear will be available at the Indians' Team Shop this season.

Terry Pluto from the Cleveland Plain Dealer joined the Sam and Brad Show Monday to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers as they have limped down the stretch, losing to the Atlanta Hawks Sunday in overtime.

 The Cavs take on the Miami Heat tonight, minus the Big Three of LeBron James, Kevin Love, and Kyrie Irving, who will be resting for this game.

 Terry stuck around  to talk about the Indians as they get ready for the home opener Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. Sam, Jasen, and Brad will be broadcasting live from Progressive Field beginning at 10am.

Al Pawlowski, host of Indians Live on SportsTime Ohio joined Sam and Brad Tuesday to discuss the Cleveland Indians' win over the Rangers on Opening Day.

For the full interview, click here.

Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle Telegram spoke with Sam and Brad ahead of the Indians and Rangers tonight on 1590 WAKR.

Matt Loede from NEOSports Insiders spoke with Sam and Brad about the Indians as they prepare for the season opener on Monday.

The full interview can be heard here.

Matt also offered his take on WrestleMania 33, including Goldberg vs Lesnar.

Sports Time Ohio In-Game reporter Andre Knott spoke with Sam Bourquin Tuesday to talk about the health of the Cleveland Indians and the return of Michael Brantley to the lineup yesterday against the Dodgers.

For the full interview click here.

Cleveland Indians single-game tickets went on sale to the public Monday and within minutes the Home Opener at Progressive Field against the Chicago White Sox on April 11th was sold out! 

The Indians issued a press release shortly after 10 a.m. when the tickets went on sale at Indians.com saying the game was sold out. They also mentioned that tickets to later series, such as the Tigers, Blue Jays, and Yankees series, were selling quickly. 

Just before noon Monday, StubHub.com, the after-market ticket website had standing room only tickets for the home opener going for $88, normally $13. 

The season opener for the Indians is April 3, against the Rangers in Texas. 

Indians beat writer for the Elyria Chronicle Telegram Chris Assenheimer spoke with Sam and Brad to talk about the Indians as they train in Goodyear, AZ.

He says with all the strengths the Indians have, it's the depth of the outfield which remains the most concerning.

The full interview can be heard right here.

Indians reporter Zack Meisel from Cleveland.com and the Cleveland Plain Dealer spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell to talk about the Cleveland Indians as they head into the spring training season.

For the full interview, click here.

The first Akron Rubberducks Hot Stove Banquet has come to the beautiful Hilton Garden Inn in Akron, and a familiar name in baseball circles in Northeast Ohio will be the keynote speaker at tonight's event.

Former Cleveland Indians second baseman Carlos Baerga spoke with Sam and Brad about tonight's event and the Indians' run to Game 7 of the World Series.

Carlos talked with the guys about his love of baseball and the event going on tonight with the Rubberducks.

James Harris, the newly appointed Cleveland Indians director of Player Development joined the Brad Russell Show to talk about his new job, what goes into the daily grind of player development, and talk about his outlook as far as the youngsters coming up in the minors.

STO/FSO In-game reporter for the Cleveland Indians Andre Knott joined the Sam Bourquin Show Wednesday to talk about any potential moves on the horizon for the Tribe.

For the full interview, click here.

Tribe broacaster Jim Rosenhaus spoke with Sam Bourquin Tuesday to talk about the winter meetings and who the Indians might have their eye on.

For the full interview, click here.

Indians beat writer Paul Hoynes from the Cleveland Plain Dealer spoke with Sam Bourquin Tuesday to discuss some of the Cleveland Indians' moves and potential moves with 100 days left until spring training in Arizona.

For the full interview click here.

The bets are being settled following the World Series; LeBron in a Cubs uniform, Cedar Point will temporarily name it's Top Thrill Dragster to "Top Thrill Cubster" on opening weekend. But the bet where everybody wins came between the Bishops who run the Cleveland and Chicago Catholic Dioceses. Both agreed to honor their bets -- regardless who won. Cleveland will get deep dish pizza and baked good for 100, while a Cleveland-style feast for 100 of pierogi, kielbasa, sauerkrat and green beans will be enjoyed by the needy in Chicago.

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(Cleveland Catholic Diocese) The leaders of the home Catholic dioceses for the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians have decided that giving back generously, so the poor in both cities can share in the win, should be the final result of their wager.

Archbishop Blase J. Cupich promised enough Chicago deep dish pizzas and baked goods to feed more than 100 guests of the Bishop William M. Cosgrove Center in Cleveland, Ohio, if the Cubs lost the World Series. Bishop Richard G. Lennon answered the challenge by offering to provide a Cleveland-style feast for more than 100 guests of the evening supper program for the homeless, sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, if the Indians were defeated.

"Both teams put up a great effort, both cities very much wanted this victory, and today Chicago is giving thanks for this blessing," said Archbishop Cupich. "Our city is celebrating with our Cubs, and we want to include our friends in Cleveland."

Chicago deep dish pizzas and Misericordia Hearts and Flour Bakery treats, as well as the Cleveland-style feast, will be delivered to both the Cosgrove Center in Cleveland, and to the evening supper program in Chicago.

"Although we hoped the Indians would come out on top, we humbly accept our defeat and congratulate our friends to the west in Chicago," said Bishop Lennon. "We are thankful for the pizzas and dessert, and hope Chicago enjoys a taste of Cleveland on us. We'll be back next year!"

The pizzas and their transportation are being donated by Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, known as the home of the best deep dish pizza in Chicago. Misericordia's Hearts & Flour Bakery will deliver their homemade baked goods. Italian Creations, of Lakewood, Ohio, will deliver a meal of pierogi, kielbasa, sauerkraut and green beans.

A Cedar Point ride will temporarily have a name that'll sting for Indians fans.

The Sandusky amusement park made a wager with the Six Flags Great America amusement park near Chicago...and since the Cubs won the World Series, Cedar Point will rename "Top Thrill Dragster" to "Top Thrill Cubster"...but only for 2017's opening weekend.

Cedar Point workers also made a video of them singing "Go Cubs Go".

Making good on our wager with @SFGreat_America. And in May, #TopThrillDragster will be renamed "Top Thrill Cubster". pic.twitter.com/pgsWl7JGF6

— Cedar Point (@cedarpoint) November 4, 2016

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(Cedar Point, Facebook) It wasn't the way we wanted it to end, but we're paying up! Congrats to the Chicago Cubs on their history-making World Series win! In their honor, and to make good on Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor's wager, here's our video. And on 2017's opening weekend, Top Thrill Dragster will be renamed "Top Thrill Cubster". What a great season, Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs!

Two days after losing the World Series to the Chicago Cubs, the Cleveland Indians are wasting no time in making moves.

And the Indians have exercised the two-year club option on manager Terry Francona, keeping the skipper through 2020.

"A really easy decision and actually something we had talked about a while ago," Antonetti said at the team's year-end wrapup press conference Friday at Progressive Field. "He's made a huge difference on our franchise, and having him going forward as a partner is something we're really excited about."

And also on board for another year is Carlos Santana...his 2017 option has been extended as well.

"I think his play speaks for itself, and the performance he had this year," Antonetti said, "both on the field, the mindset that he had, his team first approach, his willingness to do anything to help the team made the decision to exercise his option really easy for us as well."

Antonetti and general manager Mike Chernoff say that there's a range of emotions among the team, from pain from the loss ...to pride in the season.

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(Previous coverage) The Cleveland Indians have announced Friday that they have excercised the 2019 and 2020 club options on Manager Terry Francona and the 2017 club option on fristbaseman/DH Carlos Santana. 

The Indians are coming off of their first World Series appearance in 19 years. 

Details regarding today's moves are listed in the press release below: 

CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Indians today announced the following roster moves relative to the 2016 Major League roster:

Exercised the 2019 and 2020 club options on Manager TERRY FRANCONA.

Exercised the 2017 club option on DH/1B CARLOS SANTANA. 

Francona, 57, recently guided Cleveland to its sixth American League pennant in 2016, compiling a regular season record of 94-67 (.584) followed by a postseason 10-5 mark.  During his four-year stint as Indians manager, the club has qualified for the postseason play two times and finished with a winning mark in each of those seasons.  He owns a 352-294 (.545) mark as Indians manager, the 6^th-highest winning pct. in the 116-year history of the franchise.  He is 8^th all-time in club history in managerial wins. He owns a 16-year career managerial mark of 1381-1209 (.533), the fifth-highest win total among active managers, and has led his clubs to 12 consecutive winning seasons.

Santana, 30, is coming off his best Major League season, hitting .259 (151-582) with 89 runs, 31 doubles, 3 triples, 34 home runs and 87 RBI in 158 games, collecting single-season career bests in homers, extra-bases hits (68), total bases (290), RBI, hits, OPS (.865) & runs.  He finished tied for the club lead in homers (T-14^th in the American League) and was 3rd in the A.L. in walks (99) and 8^th in on-base pct. (.366).  His 34 homers were the most by a Major League switch-hitter since 2011.  Over the last 15 games of the regular season he batted .411 (23-56) with 7 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR and 13 RBI.

Steve Rosenbloom from the Chicago Tribune joined Sam and Brad to talk about one of the biggest nights for Chicago and Cleveland respectively.

The anticipation builds as Game #7 of the World Series is about to descend on the corner of Carnegie and Ontario.

John Telich from Fox 8 Sports joined Sam and Brad ahead of the game between the Cubs and the Indians.

It all comes down to this. The Cubs and the Indians are ready for Game #7 of the World Series.  Andre Knott, Indians in-game reporter spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell ahead of the deciding contest.

For the full interview, click here.

The Cleveland Indians will be looking to make history tonight and Game 6 in Cleveland will be an electric atmosphere.

Matt Loede from NEOSportsInsiders joined Sam and Brad to talk about the matchup between the Cubs and the Indians tonight at the corner of Carneige and Ontario.

Joel Hammond, the Communications Coordinator for the Cleveland Indians spoke with Sam Bourquin and Brad Russell ahead of Game 6 of thw World Series.

For the full interview, click here.