Indians
INF Lonnie Chisenhall had nine RBIs and three home runs in a five-hit game last week. The only other nine-RBI game in Cleveland history was by Chris James in a 20-6 victory over Oakland on May 4, 1991. “I know a day like today is kind of a once-in-a-lifetime thing,” said Chisenhall. “I’m enjoying it as much as I can. I don’t know the history of it, who’s done it in the past.” Major League Baseball said it was the first time a player went 5 for 5 with three homers and nine RBIs, since the RBI became a statistic in 1920. He also is only the fourth big leaguer to have at least five hits, nine RBIs and three homers in a game — first since Boston’s Fred Lynn in 1975, according to STATS.
Royals
According to the Kansas City Star, reporter mentioned the perception that manager Ned Yost is “stubborn” because he refuses to shuffle his batting order. “How am I stubborn?” he asked, his tone riding the line between mockery and incredulity. “Because I won’t do what people that don’t really have any experience doing this want me to do? And that makes me stubborn?” When the response was affirmative, Yost appeared almost gleeful. He shook his head and smiled. “Well, it doesn’t matter. I’m going to do what I know what is right. I’m not going to bow to any pressure to move guys because writers or fans or radio people want me to,” he told the newspaper.
Tigers
Miguel Cabrera snapping a tie with Carlton Fisk for No. 71 on the all-time list with his 377th career HR last week. “It’s a great accomplishment, but you know, we’ve got a lot of work to do,” Cabrera said. “We’ve got to worry about the game tomorrow.” … Nick Castellanos became the first Tigers rookie to have three straight three-hit games since Rick Peters in 1980.
Twins
The team’s recent promotional giveaway was the “Gardy Gnome,” a figurine depicting a gnome-like version of manager Ron Gardenhire kicking a hat. “I told the promotions people, ‘Whatever you want to do, go ahead,” a slightly sheepish Gardenhire said. … The Twins signed SS Nick Gordon, the fifth overall pick in last week’s first-year player draft. He’s the son of three-time All-Star pitcher Tom Gordon. … The team released Jason Kubel, who appeared in 798 games over parts of eight seasons with the Twins, but was hitting .224 this year and just .158 since April. … The Twins unveiled a bronze statue on the Target Plaza of team mascot T.C. Bear.
White Sox
GM Rick Hahn said the team has a “positive history” with agent Scott Boras, and he thinks they will be able to work together again when it comes to top draft pick Carlos Rodon. The White Sox grabbed the left-hander with the No. 3 overall selection. The deadline for signing amateur draft picks is July 18.
Compiled by Rick Crotts from wire reports.
