Wedge reshuffles Indians lineup boosts Peralta to sixth
Indians manager Eric Wedge moves Jhonny Peralta to sixth in the order with Travis Hafner hitting third and Victor Martinez cleanup. Wedge says the adjustment aims to spark Peralta and steady production, with the change likely lasting a while. Peralta, 24, had a breakout 2005 season but has struggled this year, while Hafner leads among All-Star votes among Indians.
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Oberlin coach Frank steps away to focus on family
Oberlin High School boys basketball coach Chris Frank resigns after posting a 31-33 record in three years to spend time with his two young children and pursue a master’s degree. He will remain a teacher and may return to coaching later.
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Royals select Luke Hochevar No 1 in MLB draft
Kansas City Royals chose right handed pitcher Luke Hochevar with the top overall pick after a year of contract talks with the Dodgers. Agent Scott Boras helped steer the selection following Monday night discussions. Hochevar, from the University of Tennessee, is viewed as the top pitching prospect in the draft.
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Indians Take Huff Wright and USA Infield Prospects in MLB Draft
The Indians selected UCLA lefty Huff a 6-2 210 junior with a 2.98 ERA and 100 strikeouts in 129 innings. Right-hander Steven Wright from Hawaii went 11-2 with a 2.30 ERA and 123 strikeouts in 109 1 3 innings. They added three Team USA infielders Joshua Rodriguez Wes Hodges and Adam Davis along with catcher Matt McBride in subsequent rounds.
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Clemens Stages Return With Legends In Lexington Debut
Roger Clemens opened his comeback on an unfamiliar mound for the Lexington Legends in Class A, pitching three innings with six strikeouts and one run allowed. His son Koby played at third as Clemens faced the Lake County Captains, yielding a solo homer to Johnny Drennen but showing sharp velocity and control. The 43-year-old Rocket projects toward Double-A Corpus Christi and a June 22 big-league return potentially against Minnesota.
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Browns sign defensive tackle Ja'Waren Blair as free agent
The Browns announced the signing of defensive tackle Ja'Waren Blair 26 a free agent. Blair 6-6 288 pounds just finished a season in NFL Europe with the Rhein Fire logging 24 tackles and a sack. He played at East Carolina University and was originally signed by Cincinnati as an undrafted free agent in 2003.
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Indians Rally In Slugfest Fall To A's 6-5 In Eight
Cleveland reorganizes its batting order to spark a six run output on 10 hits against Barry Zito as Grady Sizemore and Travis Hafner homer. The Indians lead changed five times before Oakland uppercased on a seventh inning rally. Westbrook took the loss. Betancourt faltered in relief.
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Dan Johnson
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Hollars Named Westlake Football Coach in Short Notice
Westlake athletic director Dennis Bartlett announced Mark Hollars as the new football coach after Thayer’s May resignation. Hollars said the team will win and stressed building quick team unity. Hollars, his wife Tracy, and their two children Adeline and Ben relocate as he takes the Northeast Ohio program.
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Coughlin Reflects On Health and Family Love Amid Challenges
Dan Coughlin, Chronicle-Telegram columnist and Channel 8 sportscaster, discusses his physical fitness and acceptance of hard days. He highlights deepening love with Mary, joy with daughters Chelsea and Kayla, and the impact of time apart on family moments.
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Oliver Twins target six-figure bonus for top prospect Andy
Andy Oliver, a Vermilion High star, faced draft interest from multiple MLB teams after a standout high school career. His father Dave Oliver sought a six figure signing bonus, while Twins ownership weighed the prospect's price and potential. Oliver finished with a 6-0 season, 0.40 ERA, 108 strikeouts in 52 innings and a 91-93 mph fastball.
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