CLEVELAND -- The Indians' grim postseason history suggests they should have reason for concern as they prepare for a fifth and deciding game against the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series. The Tribe has lost five straight potential postseason series clinchers and 16 of its past 19 such games since 1999.
Pardon the Cleveland players if they don't treat that ominous track record as an emotional anchor around their necks. The Indians will be playing at home Wednesday night behind Corey Kluber, and those two factors are enough for one new arrival to think they're in the driver's seat.