INDIANS FEATURES

From staff reports

Most pitchers begin their careers as a starter. But there comes a time in almost every pitcher’s career when they either figure out how to get batters out the third time through the lineup, or they transition to reliever. For some, that realization comes early in the process. Others might have the choice made for them in their journey toward the big leagues.

In the modern game, pitching is all about triple-digit fastballs, spin rates and “sweepers.” But Spokane Indians starter Sean Sullivan is a bit of a throwback, surviving on deception and guile to make his low-90s fastball play bigger than it is.

From staff reports

From staff reports

From staff reports

Dylan Moore's first impression was disastrous. Telling, too. On March 30, 2019, the then-26-year-old prospect made his first career start as the Mariners hosted the Boston Red Sox. On an unseasonably warm Saturday in Seattle, Moore manned third base in front of 34,933 fans. It was an inauspicious start. Though Seattle earned a 6-5 win, nothing went right for the rookie, as Moore committed three errors and went 0 for 4 (striking out three times and grounding into a double play). He filled a bingo card with belly flops.

From staff reports

From staff reports

EUGENE, Ore. – Alexander Suarez hit two home runs and the Eugene Emeralds beat the visiting Spokane Indians 12-5 at PK Park on Tuesday.

Relief pitching can be a bit of an adventure, especially in the minor leagues. There’s often no margin for error when the score is close late. Both teams were reminded of that in Sunday’s game.