The Indians bullpen blew another game Thursday night, giving up eight runs in the eighth inning of what became an 11-6 loss to Baltimore. 

--SS Jhonny Peralta left Thursday's game in the seventh inning with a bruised left hand. 

MEDICAL WATCH: SS Jhonny Peralta (bruised left hand) left the Aug. 

The Angels are rolling now, and they'd better enjoy it. 

The Los Angeles Angels have the best record in baseball and a rotation that boasts one of the top ERAs in the majors, but they'll be facing perhaps the AL's top pitcher this season when they take on the Cleveland Indians on Friday. 

Lou Montanez has earned the right to swing away after one week in the majors. 

Lou Montanez has earned the right to swing away after one week in the majors. 

Zach Putnam is skipping his senior season at Michigan to sign with the Cleveland Indians, a franchise with a great reputation for drafting and developing major leaguers. 

Making deals in August is a dicey proposition. 

The Cleveland Indians' five-game winning streak was snapped Wednesday, and with their season all but assured of ending in September, they're more concerned with the future. 

Jeremy Guthrie went seven innings to win his fourth straight start, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Cleveland 6-1 Wednesday night to snap the Indians' five-game winning streak. 

Jeremy Guthrie blocked out his emotions, then shut down his former team. 

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The past week brought its share of good news and bad news for major league bullpens while ushering in a few changes here at the Closer Hot Seat. 

Left-hander Zach Jackson, acquired by Cleveland last month in the trade that sent CC Sabathia to Milwaukee, was recalled by the Indians on Wednesday from Triple-A Buffalo.