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Cliff Lee #31 | Pitcher | Cleveland Indians
Height: 6-3    Weight: 190    Throws: L    Bats: L
Born: Aug 30, 1978, Benton, AR
Contract: Signed through 2009 with a club option for 2010.
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September 30, 2008
Cliff Lee has been named the AL Comeback Player of the Year while winning 22 games with a 2.54 ERA and 1.11 WHIP, according to the AP.
September 27, 2008
Cliff Lee has been scratched from his start Sunday due to a stiff neck, according to MLB.com.
September 26, 2008
Updating a previous report, Cliff Lee remains questionable for his final start of the season due to neck stiffness, according to MLB.com.
September 25, 2008
The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports that it's looking more and more as if Cliff Lee will miss Sunday's start against Chicago in the season finale. Lee didn't throw his scheduled bullpen session Thursday because of a stiff neck. "He's been feeling it for a while," said manager Eric Wedge.
September 24, 2008
Manager Eric Wedge said it's possible that American League Cy Young favorite Cliff Lee may not start Sunday's season finale against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field according to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer. "Let's just see what that game means," said Wedge. "As of right now he's starting." The White Sox are currently leading their division by 1.5 games.
September 23, 2008
Probable Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee was hit hard, giving up five runs on nine hits in seven innings as the Indians lost to the Red Sox, 5-4.
September 17, 2008
Cliff Lee, who seems to have the Cy Young locked up, gave up 10 hits and three walks against the Twins on Wednesday night. However, he limited the damage to three earned runs and avoided that dreaded third loss as the Indians rallied to win 6-4.
September 12, 2008
Cliff Lee got plenty of run support in winning his 11th straight decision on Friday night. The Indians won 12-5 as Lee narrowly missed his fifth complete game of the season. He is now 20 games over .500. He allowed four runs in 8.1 innings and improved to 5-0 this season against Kansas City.
September 11, 2008
Cliff Lee is almost assured of winning the AL Cy Young award after his remarkable season that has resulted in a 21-2 mark with a 2.28 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP, according to The Plain Dealer.
September 7, 2008
Indians pitcher Cliff Lee won his 21st game of the season by throwing 7.1 innings and giving up just one run on seven hits in the Tribe's 3-1 win over the Royals.
September 3, 2008
Cliff Lee has been named the AL Pitcher of the Month for August, according to the AP.
September 1, 2008
Cliff Lee became the first Indians hurler since 1974 (Gaylord Perry) to win 20 games as he improved to 20-2 with his masterpiece over the White Sox, a complete game, five hit shutout.
August 26, 2008
The Indians and Tigers put more than a few hits on the board this evening, but Cleveland found better efficiency and earned the win, 10-4. The effort, as is oftent the case, was led by ace Cliff Lee, going 7 2/3 innings to allow just two runs (both earned) on six hits with one walk and four strikeouts.
August 21, 2008
Cliff Lee allowed two earned runs on six hits over seven innings in Thursday's 10-3 win over the Royals at Progressive Field, with two walks and seven strikeouts.
August 15, 2008
Cliff Lee added another chapter to his storybook 2008 season Friday, allowing two runs on eight hits and two walks with six strikeouts over all nine innings. It was Lee's third complete game of the season, and he now has an improbable record of 17-2.
August 10, 2008
Cliff Lee hurled another gem in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Blue Jays, as he notched eight scoreless innings, with eight hits allowed, to go along with no walks and one strikeout.
August 4, 2008
Cleveland hurler Cliff Lee won his 15th game of the season, downing the Rays 5-2. Lee threw seven innings, allowing just two earned runs.
July 20, 2008
Cleveland LHP Cliff Lee continues to roll, lifting his Indians to a 6-2 win over Seattle today with his third complete game of the season. Lee pitched all nine innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on 11 hits with no walks and four strikeouts.
July 15, 2008
Cliff Lee threw two scoreless inning for the American League after starting the All-Star Game. He struck out three batters, including the first two he faced, and gave up just one hit, to Chipper Jones.
July 14, 2008
Cliff Lee has been given the honor of starting the All-Star Game for the American League, according to the AP.
July 11, 2008
Cliff Lee added his 12th victory to go with six more shutout innings on Friday against the Rays. He struck out seven in the effort.
July 6, 2008
Cliff Lee picked up his first loss since May 18 when he swuared off against the red-hot Twins on Sunday. He lasted seven innings and struck out six while giving up four earned runs on six hits and a pair of walks.
July 5, 2008
Cliff Lee will be the AL starter for the 2008 All-Star game, the New York Post reports. The southpaw is 11-1 with a 2.26 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 93 strikeouts this season.
July 1, 2008
Cliff Lee only allowed one earned run on six hits over eight innings in Tuesday's close 3-2 loss to the division rival White Sox, with one walk and three strikeouts.
June 26, 2008
Cliff Lee once again flashed his dominating form on Thursday night with a career-high 11 strikeouts in eight innings to defeat the Giants for his 11th victory of the season. Lee dominated the Giants hitter throwing 79 of 111 pitches for strikes while holding them to just four hits and a BB.
June 21, 2008
Cliff Lee pitched spectacularly on Friday allowing the Dodgers just one run over seven innings though his reward was a no-decision. Lee walked one and permitted six hits on the night.
June 20, 2008
Cliff Lee will be shooting for his 11th win on the season when the Indians battle the Dodgers in Los Angeles tonight, according to MLB.com. Lee is 10-1 with a 2.55 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over 88.1 innings, with 76 strikeouts.
June 14, 2008
Cleveland LHP Cliff Lee put another worthy performance in the hands of his relievers, but they let it go in the 10th inning for the 9-4 loss to San Diego. Lee pitched 6 1/3 innings to allow two runs (both earned) on eight hits with no walks and six strikeouts.
June 4, 2008
Cliff Lee needed 112 pitches and an aspirin after his five innings on the mound against the Rangers Wednesday night. Lee somehow salvaged a win as he watched his teammates rally for five runs in the sixth to take the lead for good. Lee allowed six runs on nine hits, walked two and struck out eight. The win is Lee's ninth of the season.
May 18, 2008
Cleveland LHP Cliff Lee suffered his first loss of the season, lasting just 5 2/3 innings to surrender six runs (five earned) on 10 hits, walking one and striking out two.
May 18, 2008
More than a few eyes will be on the afternoon battle that brings the Cleveland Indians and LHP Cliff Lee to Great American Ball Park to face the Cincinnati Reds and RHP Edinson Volquez.
May 12, 2008
Cliff Lee failed to become the American League's first seven-game winner even though he worked nine scoreless innings and lowered his ERA to 0.67.
May 12, 2008
Cliff Lee will look to remain unbeaten this season when the Indians host the Blue Jays in the second game of a double-header tonight, according to MLB.com. Lee is 6-0 this season with a microscopic 0.81 ERA and 0.60 WHIP over 44.2 innings, with only two walks and 39 strikeouts.
May 7, 2008
Cliff Lee continued his amazing start on Wednesday as he hurled seven shutout innings against the Yankees to improve to 6-0 on the season.
May 3, 2008
Cliff Lee has been named the AL Pitcher of the Month for April, according to the AP. Lee won each of his five starts to earn the first monthly honor of his career. In 37.2 innings, Lee allowed just one home run, 19 hits, four earned runs and two walks. He struck out 32 batters and had an ERA of 0.96 and a WHIP of 0.56.
April 30, 2008
Cliff Lee ran his record to 5-0 on Wednesday night as he allowed three runs on eight hits over six innings.
April 24, 2008
Cliff Lee continued to dazzle on Thursday night as he pitched a complete game shutout against the Royals to improve to 4-0.
April 18, 2008
Cliff Lee continued his dominating start to the season with eight innings of two hit ball to pick up his third victory of the season against zero defeats. Lee has allowed a total of one earned run in 22.2 innings, a 0.40 ERA, and he has 20 K and just two BB on the season.
April 13, 2008
Cliff Lee was brilliant off the mound for the Cleveland Indians today, earning the win as the Tribe beat up on the A’s, 1-7. Lee pitched through 8 innings of work, allowing just one run on two hits.
April 6, 2008
Cliff Lee won his first start of the '08 season on Sunday by retiring 10 of his last 12 batters as Cleveland won a 2-1 battle over the Oakland Athletics. Lee gave up four hits and struck out four in 6.2 innings of work. Just 5-8 over 16 starts during an injury-filled 2007, Lee retired his first seven hitters in Sunday's win. He walked one and only gave up one unearned run in helping the Indians halt a three-game losing streak.
April 6, 2008
Cliff Lee is going to start at Oakland today, and notably hasn't fared well against the Athletics on the road, according to MLB.com. He is 2-1 with a 3.08 against the A's at home over seven career starts, but is 0-1 with a 7.59 ERA over two starts at McAfee Coliseum. He is going to square off against Joe Blanton.
March 27, 2008
Cliff Lee surrendered four runs on six hits (two home runs) over 5.1 innings in a no decision against Tampa Bay on Thursday, with no walks and six strikeouts. Lee lacks consistency, but will be the Indians' fifth starter in the rotation.
March 24, 2008
According to the Plain Dealer, Cliff Lee made it and lefty Aaron Fultz didn't. GM Mark Shapiro told the media outlet on Monday morning that Lee will be the Indians fifth starter. Fultz, who struggled this spring, is expected to be released or designated for assignment. Lee has always shown potential, but until he is more consistent from start-to-start, his value rests in AL-only formats.
March 22, 2008
According to MLB.com, Cliff Lee might have wrapped up the fifth starter's job with his Saturday spring work. The Indians left-hander threw five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and a walk while striking out five. Lee has always flashed promise, but his inconsistencies have created issues with the Cleveland coaching staff and in the fantasy nation.
March 17, 2008
Cliff Lee was rocked for six runs on 11 hits over four innings of work on Monday in a 6-4 loss to Philadelphia. Lee is battling for a bottom of the rotation job and today's performance set his back a bit.
March 11, 2008
Cliff Lee was solid Tuesday, as he held the Tigers' split squad scoreless over three innings. He allowed two hits and a walk, while striking out three. Lee is in a battle with Jeremy Sowers and Aaron Laffey for the final spot in the Indians rotation, and he made a good case for himself today.
March 4, 2008
Finally over a bout with a sinus infection, Cliff Lee was on the mound for the Indians on Tuesday. "I’ve never been sick for a week and felt that bad," he told the AP. "It feels good to feel good now. I felt like I threw the ball remotely close to where I wanted to, so I’ll take that." Lee's performance was good, as he allowed just one hit, no walks and no runs in his lone inning of action. It looked even better compared to what his competition for the fifth spot in the Indians rotation did: Aaron Laffey allowed three hits, three walks and five earned runs in 2/3 of an inning; Jeremy Sowers gave up four hits, a walk and two earned runs in one inning.
February 25, 2008
Cliff Lee will either end up with the fifth spot in the Indians rotation or he will likely end up back in the minors, this according to MLB.com. When asked if the the loser of the battle end up in the team's bullpen, this is what manager Eric Wedge had to say. "That's not something we're considering right now. I wouldn't rule it out, but we're not considering that right now." Lee is battling Jeremy Sowers and Aaron Laffey for the last spot in the rotation, and the other loser will also likely end up in the minors as well.