Corey Kluber SP FA Mon 9/26/16 8:56 PM
Corey Kluber
SP FA
Kluber exited Monday's game after just four innings and 60 pitches, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear whether Kluber was pulled for injury reasons, and we'll have to wait for an announcement from the clubhouse to know more. He wasn't at his sharpest, as he gave up two runs on five hits and a walk over four innings, but he was hardly poor enough to deserve such an early hook, so it's difficult to be optimistic at this point.
Corey Kluber SP FA Wed 9/21/16 10:35 PM
Corey Kluber
SP FA
Kluber (18-9) tossed 6.1 innings, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out nine Royals in Wednesday's win.
EDGE Analysis
Wednesday marked the 14th straight start in which Kluber pitched at least six innings, a ridiculous stretch in which he's gone 10-1 and thrust himself into the Cy Young conversation. The 30-year-old ranks in the AL's top five for wins, innings pitched, strikeouts, ERA and WHIP. Kluber will continue his campaign when he travels to Detroit for his next start Monday.
Corey Kluber SP FA Sat 9/17/16 11:46 AM
Corey Kluber
SP FA
Kluber (17-9) gave up four earned runs on five hits and three walks over seven innings in Friday's 11-4 victory over the Tigers. He struck out seven.
EDGE Analysis
The former Cy Young winner turned in one of his typical workhorse performances, firing 101 pitches over his seven frames and notching 15 swinging strikes overall. Justin Upton was the source of all of Kluber's problems on the night, as he touched him up for a 436-foot solo shot in the second and a three-run blast in the sixth that plated Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez, closing the Indians' lead to 6-4 at that point. Kluber now has gone at least six innings in 13 straight starts, bringing his ERA down from 3.61 to 3.12 over that span. He's notched victories in nine of 10 decisions during that stretch as well, and will look to make it 10 of 11 when he takes on the Royals next Thursday.
Corey Kluber SP FA Tue 9/6/16 10:36 PM
Corey Kluber
SP FA
Kluber (15-9) allowed four runs on four hits over seven innings in a losing effort against the Astros Tuesday. He struck out nine and walked three.
EDGE Analysis
Aside from Kluber's second inning, in which he issued two walks followed by a three-run homer to first baseman Marwin Gonzalez, this was a respectable showing largely in line with his strong August. He struck out nine and retired the final 10 batters he faced before exiting the game in the seventh. It marked the first time the Cleveland ace has allowed more than four runs in a start since July 3. His next start comes against Minnesota on September 11.
Corey Kluber SP FA Fri 9/2/16 6:24 PM
Corey Kluber
SP FA
Kluber will make his next start Tuesday against the Astros, Zack Meisel of Cleveland.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pitching Tuesday means Kluber will get an extra day of rest between starts, but that also will line him up to pitch during a key series with the Tigers later this month. The Indians have not announced a starter for Monday's game, but are tentatively planning to use several relievers to get through that day's contest.
Corey Kluber SP FA Thu 9/1/16 12:21 AM
Corey Kluber
SP FA
Kluber (15-8) struck out 11 while allowing three runs on six hits and a pair of walks in Wednesday's win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Incredibly, despite now being third in the American league in strikeouts with 189, Kluber has only recorded double-digit whiffs twice this year, with the last time having come way back on April 23. The 30-year-old righty's now pitched at least six innings in 10 consecutive starts -- over those 69.1 innings, he owns a 1.94 ERA and 75:19 K:BB. He already won a Cy Young in 2014, and it's looking like he's going to be right in the thick of it for a repeat.
Corey Kluber SP FA Mon 8/22/16 9:30 AM
Corey Kluber
SP FA
Kluber (13-8) pitched 6.2 innings, allowing two runs on six hits and four walks while striking out eight in Sunday's no-decision versus the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Kluber's streak of four straight wins ended Sunday when he was outdueled by Jays' starter Marcus Stroman. The Indians' ace was actually in line for the loss when he left, but a comeback victory saved Kluber from losing for the first time since June 2. The former Cy Young winner has been fantastic since the All-Star break, going 4-0 with a 1.89 ERA and 49 strikeouts over 47.2 innings.
Corey Kluber SP FA Wed 8/17/16 3:06 AM
Corey Kluber
SP FA
Kluber (13-8) pitched six innings Tuesday, while allowing one run on seven hits and two walks, striking out seven to earn the win over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Kluber's lone blemish was a solo home run by veteran DH Justin Morneau in the sixth, but he was superb the rest of the night. Kluber now has 163 strikeouts, fourth best in the AL, to go along with just 38 walks. The former Cy Young winner has been on fire of late, and has now won four consecutive starts, to go along with a 1.65 ERA over his previous seven. He'll look to keep things going against the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Corey Kluber SP FA Fri 8/12/16 12:55 AM
Corey Kluber
SP FA
Kluber (12-8) gave up three runs over six innings while striking out three and walking two during Thursday's win over Los Angeles.
EDGE Analysis
This was Kluber's third win in as many games, although it's his shortest outing since July 3. The former Cy Young winner's K/9 has dropped for three consecutive seasons, but that hasn't been a problem as Kluber's 3.27 ERA ranks among the top-25 in MLB.
Corey Kluber SP FA Sun 8/7/16 9:26 AM
Corey Kluber
SP FA
Kluber (11-8) gave up two earned runs on five hits and a walk over eight innings in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Yankees. He struck out eight.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran right-hander settled down after faltering early, turning in a typically efficient performance on the way to his 11th victory. Kluber was efficient following a second inning in which he gave up an RBI double to Gary Sanchez and then allowed the Yankees backstop to score on a wild pitch. He threw 67 of 100 pitches for strikes and missed plenty of bats, notching 15 swings and misses. The 30-year-old has now rattled off three straight wins, giving up only five earned runs over the 22 innings encompassing those appearances. Kluber will look to make it four in a row when he faces the Angels next Friday.