Lunchtime Links: Frank the Tank edition
WE'RE GOING STREAKING!! Well, the Reds and Indians are, anyway.
Here are today's links from paths less taken and some more, uh, taken.
By the way, did you know that FOX Sports Ohio has 24/7 automated newswires for the Browns, Indians, Reds, Cavaliers, and Blue Jackets? It's true! Check 'em out today.
INDIANS
Michael Bourn has been a key part of the Indians recent winning steak (now at five games), and he continued that last night. The Tribe is definitely on a roll, and continues their great play at home. Jobu is definitely with them. The game's unlikeliest star, though, was recent call-up Nick Hagadone, who threw two strikeouts to get the Tribe out of a critical jam. Hagadone had been red-hot at Columbus before being called up. Hagadone may help take some staring off their workhorses in the bullpen.
92.3 THE FAN: Lefty Nick Hagadone Plays Unlikely But Key Role In Indians Win. We'll take "unlikely" if it also comes with "win".
Wahoo's on First: Cleveland Indians Clinch Series Win Over Boston Red Sox With 5-3 Victory. House out-duels Peavey.
DTTWLN?: Catching up with Marquis Grissom. Now that's a blast from the past!
REDS
The Giants are a very good team, but they had a very bad night in the field as the Reds rolled to their fourth win in a row. The most exciting part of it may have been a possible breakout night from Jay Bruce. Meanwhile, for his part, Devin Mesoraco just continues to do very solid work for the Reds. And is more help on the way soon?
Red Leg Nation: Who is this Reds team, really?. A look at the Reds numbers so far.
Mark My Word: RIP, Laptop. Writer's machine victimized by foul ball.
Redlegs Review: Latest mock draft has Reds tabbing college catcher in first round. Mock drafts are always accurate. It's true!
CAVALIERS
Who does Sam Amico think the Cavs will take first in this year's draft? The answer may surprise. You can quiz Sam about it during his live chat today at Noon.
PRO BASKETBALL TALK: Joel Embiid looked good in workouts, so what should Cleveland do now with No. 1 pick?. No pressure, David Griffin. Just the future of the franchise is all...
RIGHT DOWN EUCLID: Cleveland Cavaliers interested in Love, Noah, Aldridge and Horford. And why wouldn't they be?
PLAIN DEALER: Cavs can't benefit from NBA Finals outcome. No impact on James' decision, says Bud Shaw.
BROWNS
Oddly, it's still Johnny Football and Josh Gordon in the news. Who would da thunk it? The former because he had just an average day on the field. Not because of his Vegas trip this time. The latter because, well, we're still waiting to see what will happen. The Browns quiet first overall pick, Justin Gilbert, is meanwhile ready to compete.
92.3 THE FAN: Johnny Manziel Shows Flashes Of Johnny Football, And That He’s Still A Rookie. Fine, fine, fine. But Browns fans are not a patient bunch.
NEWSNET 5: Browns waiting for league decision on Gordon. And waiting... and waiting...
Pro Football Talk: Tate bristles at claim he "dissed" Johnny Football. Oh, the never-ending drama.
BENGALS
Compared to the Browns, the Bengals offseason has been a bit, well, boring. But they like it that way. Being the likely division champs means you don't have to make news.
Cincy Jungle: Devon Still reveals daughter has cancer. After wrestling with the decision, he posted the news on social media.
Yahoo!: Bengals at a crossroads at tight end. Gresham and Eifert continue to miss OTAs.
Official Site: Green and Dalton back together again. Productive duo pick up where they left off.