Michael Brantley (OF)

Indians outfielder Michael Brantley has figured it out offensively since being dropped out of the leadoff spot in the lineup. He's batting .326 since April 25, raising his average from .196 to .276. "Michael just gives you quality at-bats," manager Manny Acta said. "He got in a deep hole at the beginning of the season, but he doesn't panic. When he gets guys on base, he can pick up those cheap RBIs...

Cleveland outfielder Michael Brantley recorded three base hits on Sunday afternoon in Boston. Despite losing 12-1, Brantley had a nice offensive game with two doubles in his 3 for 4 game. Brantley raised his batting average to .269 in the process.

Cleveland Indians OF Michael Brantley went 4-for-5 with two RBIs Thursday, May 10.

Indians outfielder Michael Brantley had the fourth four-hit game of his career on Thursday against the Red Sox, going 4 for 5 with a pair of doubles and two RBI as the Indians took down Boston, 8-3. Brantley also scored a run in the game, while raising his batting average to .256.

Cleveland outfielder Michael Brantley went 2 for 4 with a double and drove in three runs during the Indians' 8-6 win in the first game of a doubleheader on Monday. Brantley's three RBI marked a season high and snapped an eight-game streak without driving in a run. He has eight total RBI.

Cleveland Indians OF Michael Brantley and 1B Casey Kotchman each drove in three runs in ...

Cleveland outfielder Michael Brantley took an 0 for 4 on Sunday in a win over Texas as he dropped his batting average down to .238 on the year. Brantley had been on a four-game hit streak before snapping it on Sunday.

Cleveland Indians OF Michael Brantley is being asked to share leadoff duties with OF Johnny ...

Indians outfielder Michael Brantley has hit safely in five straight games after sitting out a start with a sore wrist last Tuesday. Brantley is batting .400 (8 for 20) with one RBI, two walks, two doubles, four runs and one stolen base since returning to the lineup. Brantley's average has gone from .196 to .250 during his offensive surge.

Indians outfielder Michael Brantley returned to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Royals after not starting Tuesday with a sore wrist.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 24th, 7:58pm

Michael Brantley (sore wrist) will be in the lineup tomorrow.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 27th, 9:20am

Michael Brantley (right hamstring) is back in the Indians lineup as the leadoff man & center fielder today. He has not played since March 19.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 23rd, 4:52pm

Michael Brantley (right hamstring) did some agility drills on field at Tribe complex. He hit today as well and said he's feeling good.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 22nd, 4:20pm

Michael Brantley is optimistic that the right hamstring injury that has him sidelined will not persist to the point of him missing Opening Day for the Indians.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 21st, 1:24pm

Indians OF Michael Brantley will be shut down for a few days due to recent right tight hamstring.

In this week's Waiver Wired, D.J. Short hopes that Danny Espinosa has turned the corner while discussing James McDonald's emergence.

Obviously a player's lineup spot matters. Players near the top of the order score more runs. Players near the middle of the order score plenty of runs too, but also drive in more. The closer to the top of the lineup a player is, the more plate appearances he will get throughout the season, so any time a player is moved from the bottom of the lineup, to near the top, it is a very good thing. Here are...