Cleveland pitcher C.

With Carlos Zambrano on the shelf momentarily and the Cubs looking like legitimate playoff contenders, they appear ready to make a run at either C.

Cleveland designated hitter Travis Hafner is getting a second opinion on his sore right shoulder, according to The Associated Press.

Indians' infielder Josh Barfield will miss six to eight weeks of action after having surgery to repair a ligament in the middle finger of his left hand, according to The Sports Network.

Despite the serious injury suffered by starting pitcher Chien-Ming Wang, the Yankees are not likely to trade for Cleveland's C.

Morgan Ensberg signed a minor league deal with the Indians on Tuesday after getting cut by the Yankees earlier this month, according to an Associated Press report.

Cleveland Indians pitcher C.

The Indians on Saturday signed first-round draft choice Lonnie Chisenhall, an infielder who resumed his career after being convicted of burglary and kicked out of college, as reported by the Associated Press.

Indians catcher Victor Martinez will have surgery on his ailing right elbow and will miss at least six weeks of action, according to The Associated Press.

Cleveland's pitcher Aaron Laffey and Los Angeles' third baseman Blake Dewitt were named the rookies of the month for May.

Indians' starter Cliff Lee won his tenth game of the season on Monday night against the Tigers, according to The Associated Press.

Cleveland starter Jake Westbrook will have season-ending surgery on his right elbow, according to The Associated Press.

Indians' pitcher Paul Byrd notched the 100th win of his Major League Career on Friday night in the team's 4-2 win over the Tigers, according to The Akron Beacon Journal.