The Indians were looking for a shutdown relief pitcher in 1998, and felt they had something very good to offer in up and coming outfielder Brian Giles. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Tribe struck for a ...

Reliever Ricardo Rincon left the team yesterday to return to his home in Veracruz, Mexico, where his 3-year-old son Ricardo Jr. is ill. Manager Charlie Manuel said he expects Rincon to be gone for the ...

Left-handed reliever Ricardo Rincon today agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Rincon spent last season in the minors with the San Francisco Giants, appearing in ...

Indians: Placed P Ricardo Rincon on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 11, with soreness and swelling in his left elbow; purchased the contract of P Mark Langston from Triple-A Buffalo. Marlins: ...

The Indians are expecting Ricardo Rincon to rejoin the team in time to be in uniform for tonight’s game. Rincon missed the Yankee series plus yesterday’s game to return to his home in Veracruz, Mexico ...

About a week ago, Joe Strauss reported that the Cardinals might use their lefty reliever surplus to acquire Jorge Julio. That option is off the table, but Walt Jocketty is still looking to dispatch a ...