The Indians are beginning their push for the postseason in Minnesota this weekend following the All-Star Game festivities in San Diego.
They entered the break with a commanding 6.5-game lead in the American League Central division, a stark contrast from the previous few years in which the Indians had to fight and claw their way back into the race with a hot second half.
"I don't want to get too carried away, because we're still playing, and nobody has a crystal ball,” said Indians manager Terry Francona just before the break. “But, we've played ourself into a position where every single game we play from now on is fun as hell.