Jordan Swick, Author at Baseball Essential

When to Expect Brady Aiken in Majors

Oct 29, 2015

Cleveland Indians, Minor League Baseball, Prospect Reports

Brady Aiken is the fourth-best prospect in the Cleveland Indians system according to MLB.com. Aiken, was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros, and was originally goin...

2015 MLB Draft results: Cleveland Indians select Brady Aiken with the 17th pick

Jordan Swick

Jun 8, 2015

Cleveland Indians, Draft

LHP Brady Aiken was drafted No. 1 overall in last year's draft. This year, he went to the Cleveland Indians with the 17th overall pick. If he wasn't injured, he could very well have been the No. 1 pick in this ...

Corey Kluber strikes out 18 against Cardinals

Jordan Swick

May 13, 2015

Breaking News, Cleveland Indians, Major League Baseball

Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber was electric tonight for the Cleveland Indians in a 2-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He struck out 18 Cardinal hitters while walking none. He had a no-hitter ...

Yasiel Puig Suffers Setback

Jordan Swick

May 13, 2015

Injuries, Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers' OF Yasiel Puig went out on a rehab assignment last Friday, but was pulled from that outing due to more tightness in his hamstring. Puig has not played a full game since April 23rd again...

Cleveland Indians’ Jason Kipnis Thriving in Leadoff Role

Jordan Swick

May 11, 2015

Cleveland Indians, Opinions & Predictions

While the Indians' season isn't going as planned, there are a few positives to pick out so far this season. One of them is Jason Kipnis. He has been red hot this May, batting .462 (18-for-39) with two home run...

Zach McAllister and TJ House Win Last Two Rotation Spots for Indians

Jordan Swick

Mar 29, 2015

American League, American League Central, Breaking News, Cleveland Indians, Major League Baseball

The Cleveland Indians today have announced that RHP Zach McAllister and LHP TJ House have both won the two vacant rotation spots coming out of Spring Training. They beat out flamethrower Danny Salazar, Josh Tom...

Gavin Floyd May Need Tommy John Surgery Leaving Indians Rotation In Flux

Jordan Swick

Mar 10, 2015

American League, American League Central, Cleveland Indians, Injuries, Opinions & Predictions

GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Tough blow for Gavin Floyd who signed a 1 year, $4 million contract this past offseason with the Indians as he may be needing Tommy John Surgery in the 'foreseeable future'. Floyd pitched in 9...

One Rookie MLB Fans Need to Know In 2015

Jordan Swick

Mar 4, 2015

American League, American League Central, Cleveland Indians, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

Francisco Lindor working out at Goodyear Ballpark, the Indians spring training facility in Goodyear, Arizona. Cleveland Indians' top prospect, SS Francisco Lindor, is the #4 prospect in Major League Basebal...

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