Topic: Lonnie Chisenhall

CLEVELAND -- This is what a manager has in mind when he tinkers with his lineup.

Miguel Cabrera had one major complaint about his return from the disabled list.

Michael Brantley had two hits and three RBIs, and Trevor Bauer struck out eight in six innings as the Cleveland Indians beat the Houston Astros.

Detroit Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus could hardly believe his eyes.

It only took one pitch for the Chicago White Sox to take a lead they never relinquished.

The Cleveland Indians activated outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall from the 10-day disabled list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Tyler Naquin to Triple-A Columbus.

CLEVELAND -- Michael Brantley missed most of the 2016 season, but the Cleveland outfielder made a heroic return to the lineup Tuesday in the Indians' home opener.

Kris Bryant belted his first home run of the spring, a grand slam in the fourth inning to power the Chicago Cubs to a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kyle Hendricks, who led the majors with a 2.13 ERA last season, threw 16 pitches over two innings in his first spring outing to earn the win.

Speedster Austin Jackson has earned an invitation to Cleveland Indians spring training.

The Cleveland Indians and right-hander Trevor Bauer agreed to a one-year, $3.55 million deal on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration.