Johnny Lumsden, Author at Johnny L's Baseball Clubhouse

Progressive Field an Absolute Must See

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

The Tribe have flown under the radar for all of baseball history for the most part as one of the best franchises, and still do, so it makes sense that their home, Progressive Field, is also underrated. As most clubs have, the Indians’ Progressive Field has the modern look that most stadiums are copying from the emergence of Camden Yards in 1992. However, it is very unique in its own way. Progressive Field, like the team, doesn’t get much recognition, when it should. As for most of the fairly new baseball venues, Progressive Field has bars/restaurants in the outfield overlooking Continue reading Progressive Field an Absolute Must See→

Frank Robinson

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

“Close don’t count in baseball. Close only counts in horseshoes and grenades.” Baseball sure is a game of inches and heartbreaks.

Bob Feller

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“I would rather beat the Yankees regularly than pitch a no-hit game.” Back when Bullet Bob was pitching for the Indians, the Yankees were so dominant that any team would give anything to defeat them.

Why Michael Brantley’s Return Will Continue to Lift the Tribe

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Johnny Lumsden — No Comments ↓

Since the hiring of Terry Francona, the Indians have had stellar pitching, but the lack of offense has kept them from advancing deep into the postseason. Slightly above .500 has been just about the story every year for the Tribe, but 2016 may seem to be different. Since the return of star, Michael Brantley, on Tuesday night, the Indians have won 4 in a row, propelling their record from 10-12 to 14-12. The Tribe has a solid lineup without their left field hitting machine, but with him in the lineup, the Indians sure look like a championship squad, even if Continue reading Why Michael Brantley’s Return Will Continue to Lift the Tribe→