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Cleveland Indians reliever Emmanuel Clase suspended 80 games for PEDs

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May 1 (UPI) -- Cleveland Indians right-hander Emmanuel Clase was suspended 80 games after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug, MLB announced Friday. Clase tested positive for Boldenone, an anabolic steroid, according to a statement from the league. His suspension won't begin until the start of the 2020 regular season, which has been delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. "We are disappointed to learn of today's suspension of Emmanuel Clase for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program," the Indians said in a statement. "We fully support Major League Baseball's policy and its efforts to eliminate performance-enhancing drugs from our game. "We have been in contact with Emmanuel, and we will welcome him back after the discipline...

Aug12019 by adminNo Comments

Cleveland Browns coaches say receiver Antonio Callaway is out of shape

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Aug. 1 (UPI) -- Cleveland Browns coaches admitted they demoted wide receiver Antonio Callaway to the second- and third-team offenses because he arrived at training camp out of shape. "He does seem like he needed a little pushing, but he also knew what was expected out of him," Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens told reporters Thursday. "So he came back, and he's worked his tail off for the last week. And I think that's showing up by him getting in better shape." Callaway was expected to serve as the Browns' No. 3 receiver behind Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry. Rashard Higgins has instead held that role through the first week of camp. "The last seven days, he's getting himself back in shape, putting himself in position," offensive coordinator Todd Monken told reporters Thursday. "You...

Jul312019 by adminNo Comments

Cleveland Indians dealing Trevor Bauer to Cincinnati Reds in 3-team trade

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July 30 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Indians are trading All-Star pitcher Trevor Bauer to the Cincinnati Reds in a blockbuster deal. League sources told ESPN and MLB.com on Tuesday that Bauer is headed to the Reds as part of a three-team trade that includes the San Diego Padres. The Indians are acquiring outfielders Yasiel Puig and Franmil Reyes and left-hander Logan Allen, while the Padres will add OF prospect Taylor Trammell. The clubs haven't confirmed the deal. Bauer, who made his first All-Star Game in 2018, has a 9-8 record with a 3.79 ERA and 185 strikeouts in 24 starts this season. The 28-year-old pitcher is making $ 13 million this season and isn't a free agent until after the 2020 campaign. Earlier Tuesday, MLB informed Bauer that he would be fined, but not suspended, after angrily t...

Apr282019 by adminNo Comments

Cleveland newly drafted CB Greedy Williams: Browns going to Super Bowl

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April 27 (UPI) -- New Cleveland Browns cornerback Greddy Williams is calling his shot about his team going to the Super Bowl this upcoming season. Williams, who was drafted by Cleveland in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft on Friday evening, told reporters that the Browns will be Super Bowl bound in February 2020. "I know one thing -- that the Browns are going to the Super Bowl this year," Williams said on his conference call with Cleveland-area reporters. "That's a fact." The Browns have never appeared in a Super Bowl in their storied history. They have not made the post-season since 2002, and have not won a playoff game since 1994. Cleveland was high enough on Williams to move up from No. 49 to No. 46 in a deal with the Indianapolis Colts to snag the cornerback. In the deal, Clev...

Aug132018 by adminNo Comments

Cleveland Browns' Joel Bitonio settling in at left tackle

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Joel Bitonio, who has started 47 games in four seasons at left guard for the Cleveland Browns, said he is getting more comfortable at his new position -- left tackle. Bitonio made his first start at left tackle in the team's preseason opener after being moved to the position earlier this month. He is the replacement for Joe Thomas, a 10-time Pro Bowl player and future Hall of Famer who retired in March. "I am getting there," Bitonio said Monday. "You finally play in a game and it starts to become more of a reality. Practice is practice. I am getting there. I think that every day I get a little more comfortable. I feel more comfortable in my stance, position in the huddle and things like that. It is getting there." The Browns beat the New York Giants 20-10 last Thursday. "I only playe...