Yan Gomes News

Jul 7, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina walks off the field as rain falls during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium.

First start: Francona said he was going to wait until Saturday to start rookie Roberto Perez behind the plate, but with Yan Gomes catching all 14 innings in Wednesday's loss, Perez's debut was moved up.

Hey Tanaka, while you were having the worst start of your MLB career, this guy was doing work.

Catcher Roberto Perez, a mid-season International League All Star, received his first call-up to the Major Leagues today to highlight a flurry of moves between the Clippers and the parent Cleveland Indians.

New York Yankees' Francisco Cervelli, left, is out at home plate as Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes makes the tag in the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 7, 2014, in Cleveland.

On the heels of a breakout offensive performance against the Twins over the weekend, the Yankees came here wondering if they were a one-series flash in the pan or if their bats had truly come alive.

Backup for night: With catcher George Kottaras being designated for assignment to make room for new outfielder Chris Dickerson, Francona said Carlos Santana would be catcher Yan Gomes backup, but it didn't sound like it would be that way for long.

Jun 7, 2013; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles left fielder Chris Dickerson reacts at bat against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Jeff Samardzija pitched seven innings to win his Oakland debut, and the Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 4-2, on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep.

In his final start before All-Star rosters are announced, Corey Kluber made an emphatic case that he belongs on the American League team, striking out 10 in 8.1 innings, while allowing just 1 run on 4 hits and a walk.

George Kotteras tries to convice Lorenzo Cain that the Indians played well tonight in all three facets of the game.

Fan voting for the 2014 MLB All-Star Game has ended and the rosters will be announced Sunday night at 7:00 ET on ESPN.

Dee Gordon i s one of the fastest men in baseball. He shows it off daily for the Dodgers, but he ran into a couple of stop signs this week when the Indians visited Dodger Stadium.

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Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez has been plagued by a variety of injuries this season and might be headed for another stint on the disabled list.

The Indians' second long road trip of the last three weeks ends with an even record, which I'll take.

A wild Brian Wilson blew a lead, aided by a poor fielding day by Carlos Triunfel , leading to a three-run eighth inning for the Indians and a 5-4 Dodgers loss on Wednesday afternoon at Dodger Stadium.

With a West Coast road trip in the books, the Indians return to Progressive Field, where they are a division-best 23-15 this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Dee Gordon, right, is tagged out at home by Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes after Adrian Gonzalez lined into a triple play during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

Whether or not he is a starter or named to the team as a reserve is what is still to be decided.