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Indians outright OF Matt LaPorta

The Cleveland Indians outrighted disappointing Matt LaPorta to Triple-A Columbus and added four players to their 40-man roster.LaPorta hasn't lived up to expectations since he was acquired in 2008 from Milwaukee as part of the trade for ace CC Sabathia. LaPorta began last season in the minors after undergoing hip surgery. He batted .241 with one homer and five RBIs in 22 games. In four seasons with Cleveland, he's batted .238 with 31 homers and 120 RBIs.The Indians sent utilityman Brent Lillibridge to Columbus. He hit .216 with three homers and eight RBIs in 43 games.The club also purchased the contracts of outfielder Tim Fedroff and right-hander Chen-Chang Lee from Columbus and right-hander Trey Haley and T.J. House from Double-A Akron. All four were added to the 40-man roster.Right-hander Fabio Martinez was designated for assignment....

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  1. Matt LaPorta's RBI double in two-run 8th inning helps Indians rally past Twins 3-2

    The Cleveland Indians saved their best for last — again.Matt LaPorta and Carlos Santana hit RBI doubles in the eighth inning and the Indians rallied past the Minneso...

  2. Indians' LaPorta has hip surgery

    Indians infielder Matt LaPorta has had surgery on his left hip.LaPorta had the procedure on Thursday in Nashville, Tenn. The Indians said LaPorta, who spent most of ...

  3. Indians recall LaPorta

    The Cleveland Indians recalled infielder/outfielder Matt LaPorta from Triple-A Columbus on Friday.LaPorta has spent most of the season at Columbus where he has hit ....

  4. Indians outright LaPorta , Lillibridge

    The Cleveland Indians outrighted infielder Matt LaPorta and Brent Lillibridge to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.Acquired in the CC Sabathia trade in 2008, LaPorta bega...

  5. Indians add Rogers, option LaPorta

    The Cleveland Indians added pitcher Esmil Rogers to the roster Wednesday and optioned infielder/outfielder Matt LaPorta to Triple-A Columbus.Rogers was acquired from...

  6. Indians put Damon on paternity list, recall LaPorta

    The Cleveland Indians have placed outfielder Johnny Damon on the paternity list and recalled infielder/outfielder Matt LaPorta from Triple-A Columbus.Damon is hittin...

  7. LaPorta drives in winning run in 10th inning, Indians beat A's 5-4

    CLEVELAND (AP) — Matt LaPorta hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Indians a 5-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night.Tr...

  8. Masterson takes shutout into 9th, LaPorta homers, Indians beat Toronto 6-1 for 5th straight W

    CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Masterson took a shutout into the ninth inning, Matt LaPorta homered for the third straight game and the Cleveland Indians beat the Toronto B...

  9. Indians rough up Chatwood in ML debut as Cabrera, LaPorta homer in 4-0 win over Angels

    Mitch Talbot took a shutout into the ninth inning and the Cleveland Indians got home runs from Asdrubal Cabrera and Matt LaPorta to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 M...

  10. Brantley, LaPorta drive in 4 runs apiece as Cleveland clobbers KC 19-1

    Grady Sizemore would have loved to be a part of this.On the night Sizemore went on the 15-day disabled list with a bruised right knee, the Cleveland Indians had a se...

  11. Matt LaPorta's first grand slam sends Indians past Royals 6-4 in rain-plagued game

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. –   Matt LaPorta's first career grand slam powered the Cleveland Indians past the Kansas City Royals 6-4 on a long, stormy Saturday night that inclu...

  12. Indians release OF Francisco

    The Cleveland Indians released outfielder Ben Francisco on Monday.Francisco, a six-year veteran, appeared in 82 games in 2012 with the Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Ast...

  1. 1B Matt LaPorta , key player in CC Sabathia deal, sent to minors by Indians

    Matt LaPorta , the key player acquired by the Cleveland Indians in a 2008 trade with Milwaukee for CC Sabathia , was sent to the minor leagues Tuesday.LaPorta and th...

  2. Indians' 1B Matt LaPorta injures right leg in rundown play

    Indians first baseman Matt LaPorta was helped from the field with what the team announced as a right lower leg injury in the third inning of a game against the Pitts...

  3. Indians 1b Matt LaPorta goes on 15-day disabled list with sprained right ankle

    Matt LaPorta is on the Cleveland Indians ' disabled list, though his ankle injury may not be as serious as first feared.The Indians put the first baseman on the 15-d...

  4. Matt LaPorta hits 2-run homer, then sustains head injury in Indians' 9-3 victory over Rangers

    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Matt LaPorta hit a two-run homer, then later took an accidental elbow to the head and left the game Monday night as the Cleveland Indians bea...

  5. Dog days: Matt LaPorta hits 2-run homer to help Indians rally past Athletics 3-2

    Matt LaPorta, Justin Masterson and the young Cleveland Indians are learning dogged determination can get the job done.LaPorta hit a go-ahead two-run homer to help Ma...

  6. Matt LaPorta's ninth-inning homer lifts Indians to 7-6 win over Twins

    Matt LaPorta homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Cleveland Indians a 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.LaPorta connecte...

  7. Indians 1B Russell Branyan going on disabled list, giving starting job to Matt LaPorta

    TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland first baseman Russell Branyan is going on the disabled list with a herniated disc in his back, giving the starting job to Matt LaPorta ...

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