Joyce and McGill have no insider information to share about if James will return.

AKRON, Ohio -- There's a rumor circulating around Twitter than St. Vincent-St. Mary coach Dru Joyce got a text from LeBron James saying that he wanted to come back to Cleveland. Joyce would like everyone to know, that is not true.

"Anything that people are reporting isn't true," Joyce said. "I haven't heard anything, but if I did, I probably wouldn't tell the reporters anyway."

There appears to be no insider information to be had down at St. Vincent-St. Mary about if James is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The same can be said for some of those who have known James even longer in his life.

Akron Garfield coach Audley McGill was the youth basketball coordinator at Summit Lake Community Center in Akron. One of the players he coached was James, and in the years since, he has helped James with community events for the Akron area.

While McGill doesn't have any idea where James will play next season, he is certain of one thing.

"Nobody knows anything," McGill said. "I've talked to some people close to him and nobody is saying anything."

Whenever James does finally make his decision, McGill knows what it will be based on.

"He's going to make the best decision for his family because that's just how he is," McGill said. "He's a family guy, and he's always been that. It's going to be based on that."

Regardless of what decision James makes, McGill believes Akron will continue to stand behind him. McGill points out that even with James in Miami, he has maintained a strong presence in his hometown with fundraising, gifts and community events.

If he does return, McGill expects those efforts to grow, but if he doesn't come back, he doesn't expect Akron to turn it's back on him.

"No matter where he plays, a lot of us will still be LeBron James fans," McGill said.

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It appears Jason Kipnis is going to see a lot of action in the leadoff spot, while All-Star left fielder Michael Brantley moves to center to replace injured Michael Bourn. Curtis Dickerson, acquired from the Pirates early Monday, can also play center.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Here the lineups for are the Indians and Yankees' game Monday night between the Indians and Yankees at Progressive Field.

YANKEES

LF Brett Gardner L.

SS Derek Jeter, R.

CF Jacoby Ellsbury, L.

1B Mark Teixeira, S.

DH Brian McCann, L.

2B Brian Roberts, S.

RF Ichiro Suzuki, L.

3B Kelly Johnson, L.

C Francisco Cervelli, R.

RHP Shane Green, making first start of the season.

INDIANS

2B Jason Kipnis, L.

SS Asdrubal Cabrera, S.

CF Michael Brantley, L.

1B Carlos Santana, 1B.

3B Lonnie Chisenhall, L.

DH Nick Swisher, S.

RF David Murphy, L.

C Yan Gomes, R.

LF Chris Dickerson, L.

RHP Justin Masterson, 4-5, 5.16.

UMPIRES

H Fieldin Culbreth.

1B 1B Manny Gonzalez.

2B Tom Wooding.

3B Brian Knight.

The Yankees are turning to the unproven Shane Greene to oppose Justin Masterson on Monday night in the opener of this four-game series against the Indians.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Get updates and chat with cleveland.com's Glenn Moore in the comments section as the Indians take on the Yankees for the first game of a four-game set.

Game 88: Indians (43-44) vs. Yankees (44-43)

First pitch: 7:05 p.m. at Progressive Field

TV/radio: STO; WTAM AM/1100, WMMS 100.7

Carlos Santana was the Indians backup catcher on Monday night, but it doesn't sound like that will be the case for very long.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Quick hits from manager Terry Francona's pre-game press conference Monday at Progressive Field.

Backup for night: With catcher George Kottaras being designated for assignment to make room for new outfielder Chris Dickerson, Francona said Carlos Santana would be catcher Yan Gomes backup, but it didn't sound like it would be that way for long.

"We may have some moving parts," said Francona. "We'll see. I don't know if we need to do anything tonight, but we'll see how it goes."

In other words, the Indians might be adding another catcher because Santana hasn't caught since suffering a concussion on May 25 at Camden Yards when he took a foul tip off the mask.

Catcher Roberto Perez made the All-Star team at Class AAA Columbus.

Juggling act: The Indians acquired Dickerson from the Pirates' Class AAA team because of Michael Bourn's strained hamstring. It appears All-Star Michael Brantley will be moving from left to center field to replace Bourn, but Dickerson can play center as well.

"With Bournie being out a little longer than we hoped, this gives us another guy to play against right-handed pitching," said Francona. "He can complement Ryan Raburn, Mike Aviles, Tyler Holt and that group of guys. It allows us to matchup and hopefully win some games."

Francona said Bourn will be out three to four weeks with his latest left hamstring injury.

"The MRI showed the hamstring straining was a little more significant than we had all hoped," said Francona. "It shows you want a tough kid he is. He came in thinking about trying to play this weekend.

"This looks more to be a three to four week thing. A lot will be determined how he feels when we leave for the All-Star break. But that's what they project."

Switcheroo: From listening to Francona it sounds as if Dickerson will see most of his playing time in left as long as Brantley agrees about playing center.

"I think so," said Francona. "I'd like to talk to Brantley a little bit, but I think Brantley likes to play center and he does a great job. But we'll see."

Another set of eyes: Nyjer Morgan, who opened the season as the Indians backup center fielder, is seeking a second opinion on his injured right knee. Morgan injured his knee trying to make a catch at Rogers Centre on May 14.

He has been rehabbing the knee in Goodyear, Ariz.

"I don't know if it's a setback," said Francona. "I think he just want to get a second opinion, which they're always encouraged to do."

On Derek Jeter: Here's some of what Francona said on Jeter, the Yankees' retiring shortstop, "Derek has probably been one of the best faces of our game. But the game has a really good way of moving on. Maybe no one is able to take Derek Jeter's place, but the young guys grow up and maybe they can represent the game like he did. That's what's good about our game."

Francona saw more than enough of Jeter when he managed the Red Sox for eight years.

"I would rather not see him have to do anything with the outcome of the game," said Francona. "The more he has to do with the outcome of the game, the more you have a chance to get burned and they have a chance to win."

Brown said the ring was stolen from him in the late 1960s

BEREA, Ohio – Jim Brown earned many honors in a distinguished pro football career, but only one championship ring.

He said it's being auctioned online without his permission – and until Monday – without his knowledge. Brown told cleveland.com that his 1964 Browns championship ring was stolen from him decades ago and that he's never spoken to the auction house about its authenticity.

As of late Monday afternoon, the highest bid was $33,275. The auction ends July 25. According to a description on Lelands.com, which features a picture of the bauble:

The ring was obtained directly from a Brown immediate family member and sold by Lelands.com in 1998. During that original auction preview, Jim Brown himself inspected the ring and acknowledged its authenticity.

"That's a lie," Brown told cleveland.com. "I never spoke to anyone from there about the authenticity of the ring and I never would have given that ring to a family member."

Brown believes a police report was filed in the days after the theft.

"The whole claim is false," he said "There's no way I would have sold that ring. I'm going to have to contact an attorney to see what I can do about it."

Brown said he became aware of the auction on Monday after contacted by several reporters seeking comment. A phone call and email to the online auction house was not immediately returned.

Brown works for the Browns as a special adviser. He rushed for 1,446 yards and seven TDs in helping lead the team and Cleveland to their last major sports title in 1964. The Hall of Famer ran for 12,312 yards during his nine seasons.

Superlatives at the Elite 11 competition in Beaverton, Oregon.

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- In Texas, nobody entered The Elite 11 hotter than Kyler Murray, the nation's top-rated dual-threat quarterback.

And no group of quarterbacks has been hotter than the California group, with top-tier pro-style quarterbacks Ricky Town and Josh Rosen, future rivals at USC and UCLA, respectively, leading the way.

But nobody carried the two days of Elite 11 competition better than Jarrett Stidham.

The Texas Tech commit was consistently solid in both days of the competition and many think he had the best performance of the all-star crew, better than his fellow Texan Murray and better than anybody else.

He headlines the top performers at the Elite 11:

Best performance: Jarrett Stidham (Stephenville, Texas/Stephenville)
Stidham, a Texas Tech commit, was a bit of an acquired taste. While the big arms of a Brandon Wimbush or an Alex Malzone wowed you and the impressive build of a Torrance Gibson turned heads, Stidham kept chipping away.

He had a solid performance Sunday morning. Then again Sunday afternoon. And he was clean Monday.

Add it all together and the cumulative effect is that nobody was more consistently effective than Stidham, who at this point looks like a steal for Red Raiders coach Kliff Kingsbury.

Best pro-style build: Blake Barnett (Corona, Calif./Santiago)
At 6-foot-4 1/2 and 200 pounds, Barnett has the frame to develop into a pro-style body in the Tom Brady mold. It's easy to see the Alabama commit playing college ball at around 220 pounds, giving a strong, athletic presence in the pocket.

Best mechanics: Kyler Murray (Allen, Texas/Allen)
While he's only 5-foot-10, the future Texas A&M quarterback showed flawless and quick feet and a quick, accurate delivery. Considering A&M coach Kevin Sumlin has proved that he can do things with short quarterbacks and Murray showed he can make accurate throws on the move, it's not hard to imagine Murray overcoming his short stature in College Station.

Jersey City (N.J.) St. Peter's Prep QB Brandon Wimbush, who is committed to Penn State, has a powerful arm. Rivals.com 

Strongest arm: Brandon Wimbush (Jersey City, N.J./St. Peter's Prep)
Wimbush and Deondre Francois both fired mean fastballs, but Penn State commit Wimbush stood out. His strength also contributed to his biggest weakness: There was never a window too small for him to not try to power a pass into it.

Best pass: Ricky Town (Ventura, Calif./St. Bonaventure)
On a day when Town was nearly flawless in 7-on-7 drills, the USC commit's 30-yard touchdown pass up the right seam, perfectly placed in tight coverage, was a major league strike that had the camp counselors, particularly Elite 11 head guru Trent Dilfer, excited.

Most intriguing: Torrance Gibson (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./American Heritage)
So many people want Gibson to move to another position, it was nice to see him make improvements at the position he wants to play. Gibson has a slow, lefty delivery and seems to overstride on his throws. But he's also the best athlete at the camp -- some hope the long 6-foot-4 athlete moves to wide receiver -- and, since the Elite 11 is a pure passing camp, it may not have been the best showcase to see what the uncommitted Gibson can do when his legs get involved.

Best at 7-on-7: Brady White (Newhall, Calif./William Hart)
White, an Arizona State commit, was one dropped pass away from being perfect during Monday's 7-on-7 showcase. The future Sun Devil was right on the money with every throw and every read.

Top 11
The top 11 quarterbacks in the three rounds, as picked by the Elite 11 staff: 1. Stidham; 2. Drew Lock (Lee's Summit, Mo./Lee's Summit; Missouri commit); 3. Josh Rosen (Bellflower, Calif./St. John Bosco; UCLA commit); 4. Barnett; 5. Ryan Brand (Detroit/University of Detroit Jesuit; Air Force commit); 6. Ross Bowers (Bothell, Wash./Bothell; undecided); 7. Winbush; 8. Travis Waller (Anaheim, Calif./Servite; Oregon commit); 9. Sam Darnold (San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente; undecided); 10. Deondre Francois (Bradenton, Fla./IMG Academy; undecided); 11. White.

All it took was the internet and a smart TV for T.J. House's family in Mississippi to be able to watch his first big-league victory even though the game wasn't televised.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Seen and heard Monday at Progressive Field.

Clubhouse confidential: The House family was literally scrambling around their house in Picayune, Miss., on Saturday trying to find a way to watch the Indians play the Royals at Progressive Field because of a conflict with MLB's national TV contract.

Lefty T.J. House was scheduled to pitch for the Indians, but in a quirk of the schedule the game was not televised. In fact, it was the only game on the Indians' 162-game schedule that was not televised.

"My sister found it on MLB. Network about 20 minutes before game time," said House. "It was on the computer, but we have a smart TV and they were able to hook it up through there.

"From there my sister spread the word. A lot of people came to my mom's house and some people came to my sister's house to watch. And we had some cousin's watching on the coast of Mississippi."

The timing couldn't have been better as House went 6 2/3 innings to win his first game in the big leagues.

Vote early, vote often: The Indians wore white T-shirts saying "Vote Kluber' across the front during batting practice Monday. Corey Kluber is on MLB's Final Vote ballot for the AL All-Star team along Houston's Dallas Keuchel, Detroit's Rick Porcello, Chicago's Chris Sale and Garrett Richards of the Angels.

"The Final Vote comes down to how big your organization is and how big your fan base is," said Nick Swisher. "We've got to get the word out that our man "Klubot' should be there."

The deadline for voting on mlb.com is 4 p.m. Thursday.

Stat of the day: The Indians entered Monday's game last in attendance in the big leagues at 703,334. They are one of five teams, all in the AL, who have yet to pass one million in attendance.

Still no decision from LeBron James on Day 7 of free agency. What are the odds he comes back to Cleveland? Watch as Dennis Manoloff talks about that and more with Bleacher Report.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Still no decision from LeBron James on Day 7 of free agency.

While the greatest player on the planet is scheduled to meet with Heat president Pat Riley this week, he recently received a pitch from Kyrie Irving to rejoin the Cavaliers, according to FOX Sports' Sam Amico.

So, will it be Miami or Cleveland? Click the video to watch The Plain Dealer's Dennis Manoloff and Bleacher Report's Howard Beck talk about the odds James comes back to Cleveland. (Click here to watch on a mobile device)

 

There are certain dates that are ingrained into our memory banks. I will never forget where I was or what I was doing on September 11, 2001 when a series of coordinated terrorist attacks left Americans stunned. It's hard to forget what happened on December 7, 1941 when a surprise military strike was conducted against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- There are certain dates that are ingrained into our memory banks. I will never forget where I was or what I was doing on September 11, 2001 when a series of coordinated terrorist attacks left Americans stunned. It's hard to forget what happened on December 7, 1941 when a surprise military strike was conducted against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor.

While not on the same level, sports have moments like that as well. For Cavs fans and people around the NBA, July 8, 2010, is one of them. It's when the game's biggest star, LeBron James, uttered these famous words: "This fall, I'm going to take my talents to South Beach and join the Miami Heat."

James did it on national TV, ending his time in Cleveland and crushing its fans. Jerseys were burned, the super sized mural in downtown was removed and James' name was mentioned in the same breath as Cleveland villain Art Modell.

Fans were floored, in shock that the one time fan favorite would stick the dagger in while on national television. Emotions of shock and sadness quickly turned to anger. James was labeled a "traitor" and "quitter."

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert had his own choice words for James hours after "The Decision." With the wound still open, Gilbert reacted like a fan, referring to James as the "self-titled former king." Gilbert even called him a "coward."

Since that fateful evening, the Cavs have been living in the basement of the Eastern Conference while the Heat has risen to prominence. The NBA Draft Lottery has become an annual tradition for the wine and gold. For a few years, it even became a party, a justification for awful basketball as the Cavs piled up top five picks.

As that was going on, Miami was making annual trips to the NBA Finals in June, hoisting the trophy on two separate occasions. Cleveland has made three coaching changes and a few adjustments in the front office while Miami has been the picture of stability.

The pursuit of championships drove James to South Beach, forming a Big Three with Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, and it turned out to be the right call from a basketball standpoint. He went to four-straight Finals and two shiny rings are the focal point of his trophy case. But his resume remains stained because of what happened four years ago. The truth is July 8 is not just a date on a calendar. It's the worst moment in James' career, something that has had a negative impact on his legacy. People still talk about it and hold it against him.

He's won titles. He's overcome playoff demons. He's cemented his standing as the best player in the NBA. He's even apologized. Not for the decision itself, but for how he went about it. One thing James hasn't done is erase the memories from that night. He can though with one announcement.

On July 8 this year, the four-year anniversary of "The Decision," things are different. James is different. He's going to be 30 years old in December. He has two kids. He's married. He's no longer the player starving for validation.

The Cavs are different as well. The roster has changed, and while the Cavs haven't had a winning season since James left, the future is bright, and they have something to offer the game's biggest star. Two-time All-Star Kyrie Irving is the main sales pitch from a basketball standpoint. He's 22 years old and a rising talent at a position of weakness for Miami the last few years.

The Cavs also has financial flexibility, an owner willing to spend money, other young players accumulated through the draft, future picks and assets needed to pull off a blockbuster deal this summer.

The Cavs have already made the loudest noise this off-season, agreeing to a contract extension with Irving. Four years after he left Cleveland heartbroken, you can bet LeBron James is listening as his next decision approaches. 

Akron (51-39) now trails the Flying Squirrels (53-37) by two games for first place in the Western Division.

Four RubberDucks pitchers combined to hold the Flying Squirrels to just one run as Akron began a key Class AA Eastern League series with a 3-1 victory Monday at Richmond, Va.

View full sizeInfielder Tony Wolters.RubberDucks 

Akron (51-39) now trails the Flying Squirrels (53-37) by two games for first place in the Western Division with three games to go in the series.

The RubberDucks entered the third inning trailing, 1-0, after an RBI single by Richmond first baseman Ricky Oropesa off starter Cody Anderson in the second. With the bases loaded and one out, infielder Tony Wolters doubled to give Akron a 2-1 lead.

That was enough for Anderson and relievers Giovanni Soto, Louis Head and J.C. Ramirez, who didn't allow a run for the final seven innings. Anderson (3-8, 5.08) got his first win since May 2, allowing one run on five hits in five innings with two walks and three strikeouts. Ramirez allowed two hits in the ninth but still earned his first save of the season.

RubberDucks designated hitter Jake Lowery was 2-for-2 with a triple, two runs scored and two walks. Infielder Justin Toole was 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI.

Notes: Shortstop Francisco Lindor, closer Shawn Armstrong and starter Joe Colon have been named Western Division All-Stars for the Eastern League All-Star Stop on July 15-16 in Curve, Pa. ... The RubberDucks have the league's top-ranked defense with a .983 fielding percentage. ... A double play turned by Lindor and second baseman Ronny Rodriguez on Sunday was No. 6 on ESPN's Top 10 Plays of the Day.

Be it due to a knee problem or simply a lack of control, it makes no sense to keep Justin Masterson in the starting rotation.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Indians need to seriously consider putting Justin Masterson in the bullpen.
    
In his last three starts, he has pitched a grand total of nine innings.

That's nine innings, allowing 13 earned runs.

It's nine innings, walking 10.

It's nine innings and three starts that is putting an enormous strain on the bullpen.

Trouble is, Masterson has been in trouble most of the season.

He has a 7.01 ERA in his last 10 starts -- only three times has he pitched at least five innings.

This has to stop. He lasted only two innings in Monday's 5-3 Tribe loss to the Yankees.

Perhaps Masterson's knee is bothering him more than what has been indicated --  or it's simply a matter of his mechanics and windup being a mess.

Either way, it's time for the 2013 All-Star to leave the rotation. He's not the same pitcher who was 14-10 with a 3.45 ERA, and it's doubtful that he will return to that form this season.

They should promote Zach McAllister, who is 5-0 with a 2.23 ERA at Class AAA Columbus. He's not allowed more than three runs in any of his six starts. McAllister had some back problems early in the season. He seems healthy now

Last season, the 26-year-old McAllister was 9-9 with a 3.75 ERA for the Tribe. He deserves another shot at the rotation, and now is the perfect for that to happen.
    

The Indians were unable to overcome an early 5-0 deficit and dropped the first game of a four-game set against the New York Yankees, 5-3. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Indians were unable to overcome an early 5-0 deficit and dropped the first game of a four-game set against the New York Yankees, 5-3.

Justin Masterson took the loss Monday night as he allowed five runs on six hits in two innings.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Manager Terry Francona insisted that Justin Masterson's biggest problem after his last early exit was command. In other words, he couldn't throw the ball where he wanted it to go.

As for his right knee or any other injury he might or might not have, Francona said command was the thing Masterson was lacking the most.

Well, whatever the shortcoming, be it injury or control, Masterson had it again Monday night in a 5-3 loss to the Yankees at Progressive Field. After going three innings against the Dodgers on July 1, Masterson lasted just two innings on Monday night.

After the game, Francona mentioned command again, but not so stringently as before. When asked how long the Indians can keep sending Masterson to the mound when it requires a full-scale fire drill by the bullpen just to keep the game within reach, Francona said, "I don't think we want to make decisions five minutes after a game. I understand to your point. We'll sit and talk to Masty. That's the first thing we'll do."

Could such a chat lead to a stay on the disabled list for Masterson (4-6, 5.51), who has thrown just 18 innings, while allowing 19 earned runs, in his last five starts?

After a messy four-inning performance against Arizona on June 24, the Indians revealed that Masterson has been bothered by a sore right knee. Masterson said it has been bothering him since his second start of the season.

"I think I feel good," said Masterson when asked about his knee after Monday's game. "Who knows? It's a tick. You're so close and yet you're so far away. I felt tonight was going to be such a great one.

"I had a great bullpen session. Something so tiny can make such a big difference when you're going 60 feet six inches."

When asked possibly going on the DL, Masterson said. "We'll talk about it, I guess, if that were brought up. It would be something to talk about, to work through. But a competitor wants to go out there whenever he can."

Francona lifted Masterson with no one out in the third, but he had already done enough damage to ruin the rest of the night. Masterson allowed five runs on six hits in two innings. It was the second time in his last four starts that he's lasted just two innings.

"He had a tough night," said Francona.

The Yankees sent eight batters to the plate in the second as they took a 3-0 lead. They sent seven more to the plate in the third against Masterson and Kyle Crockett to stretch the lead to 5-0.

The rest of the game was played underwater. OK, that's a stretch, but it was played in a downpour with lightning crackling. Crew chief Fieldin Culbreth, however, said play on and that's what the Indians and Yankees did.

Tribe relievers Crockett, Carlos Carrasco, Marc Rzepczynski, Vinnie Pestano and John Axford followed Masterson with seven-shutout innings. Carrasco carried the load with three innings.

It gave the Indians a chance to get back in the game.

Nick Swisher hit a two-out homer in the fifth for the Tribe's first run and hit against rookie right-hander Shane Greene (1-0, 2.84), who earned his first big league victory.

Asdrubal Cabrera made it 5-2 with an RBI single in the sixth. Yan Gomes made it a two-run game at 5-3 with a lead-off homer in the eighth. It was his 11^th of the season.

Michael Brantley opened the ninth with a single against Delin Betances to bring the tying run to the plate, but that's where it ended. Betances worked the final two innings for the save.

That the Indians came so close after such a bad start frustrated Masterson.

"You're always frustrated when you don't do well," said Masterson. "When you're not doing a good job at your job it's always a tough thing.

"But a bigger disappointment is that the 24 other guys are coming out to fight for me. Even though I'm putting out as much effort as I can, I feel like I'm letting down the guys.

"Even tonight, these guys fought, battled and crawled back. I've put the bullpen in a bad situation the last few starts. In here we love each other more that any other team in the league. It makes it tough when you're letting down your family."

Yankee lefties went 6-for-9 against Masterson. Two of them, Brian McCann and switch-hitter Brian Roberts started the second with consecutive doubles for a 1-0- lead.

Brett Gardner singled home Roberts for the second run. Derek Jeter made it 3-0 when he drew a bases-loaded walk.

Masterson started the third with a walk to Mark Teixeira and a single to McCann. Crockett relieved and retired Roberts, but Ichiro Suzuki slapped a single to first that caught Carlos Santana in no man's land as a run scored. After balking McCann to third, Crockett gave up a fielder's choice to Francisco Cervelli to make it 5-0.

Golfers recording hole-in-one or double eagle in the past week at local courses.

 

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Here is the list of holes-in-one and double eagles as reported by golf courses for the past week.

Rolando Abad of Mentor aced the 135-yard fifth hole at Manakiki G.C. using a 6-iron.

Bill Bock of Akron aced the 130-yard 18^th hole at St. Bernard G.C. using a 7-iron.

Steve Candow of Valley View aced the 105-yard 13^th hole at Astorhurst C.C. using a 9-iron.

David Della Donna of Rocky River aced the 204-yard fifth hole at Lakewood C.C. using a 3-wood.

Adam Fellner of Berea aced the 85-yard seventh hole at North Olmsted G.C. on May 29 and on June 2, using a pitching wedge each time.

Melanie Hessler of Westlake aced the 158-yard fifth hole at Lakewood C.C. using a 3-hybrid.

Patrick Main of Brunswick aced the 321-yard 11^th hole at Royal Crest G.C. using a driver.

Howard Marusa of Bay Village aced the 105-yard ninth hole/white at Meadowood G.C. using an 8-iron.

Betsy Maugherman of Strongsville aced the 147-yard 16^th hole on the South Course at Westfield Group C.C. using a 7-iron.

Kathy McClaning of Scottsdale, Arizona aced the 126-yard eighth hole at Valleaire G.C using a 7 iron.

Ryan Ryzner of Cleveland aced the 130-yard fifth hole at Manikiki G.C. using an 8-iron.

Marlene Sharak of Medina aced the 100-yard second hole at North Olmsted G.C. using a 5-iron.

Jorge Tavitas of Westlake aced the 134-yard third hole white at Meadowood G.C. using a wedge.

Troy Trzebuckowski of Berea aced the 172-yard 17^th hole at Royal Crest G.C. using a 4-hybrid.

Bob Vollman of Mentor aced the 168-yard fifth hole on the third nine at Pleasant Hill G.C. using a 5-wood.

Chuck Yarborough of Garfield Heights scored double eagle on the 279-yard fifth hole at Astorhurst C.C. using a driver.

Here are the starting lineups and the pitching matchup for Tuesday's game between the Indians and Yankees.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Here are the starting lineups and the pitching matchup for Tuesday's game between the Indians and Yankees.

Pitching matchup: Trevor Bauer (2-4, 4.42 ERA) vs. Masahiro Tanaka (12-3, 2.27 ERA)

Lineups

Indians

1. 2B Jason Kipnis

2. SS Asdrubal Cabrera

3. CF Michael Brantley

4. DH Carlos Santana

5. 3B Lonnie Chisenhall

6. 1B Nick Swisher

7. RF David Murphy

8. C Yan Gomes

9. LF Chris Dickerson

Yankees

1. LF Brett Gardner

2. SS Derek Jeter

3. CF Jacoby Ellsbury

4. DH Mark Teixeira

5. C Brian McCann

6. 2B Brian Roberts

7. RF Ichiro Suzuki

8. 1B Kelly Johnson

9. 3B Zelous Wheeler

LeBron James' possible return to Cleveland is more than legitimate. When you take a step back, it's a remarkable story no one could've predicted four years ago -- Bud Shaw's "Sports Spin"

CLEVELAND, Ohio – On Tuesday's four-year anniversary of The Decision, it became undeniably clear that LeBron James is signing with the Cavaliers or returning to Miami, or who knows what else.

We can probably rule out James running away to join the circus. Why would he when every life decision he makes invites the circus to come to him?

Know this. The Cavs may yet get their man.  And if they do it will go down as one of the great image reconstructions in sports history.

For the Cavs.

Not for James. He has excelled in their time apart. The Cavs? They turned into sad sacks without him, making themselves a punch line if only because of the owner's comic sans guarantee.

They lost games, got scary lucky in the lottery and cleared salary cap room in part to chase after him again.

Remember when they talked bravely of building a team "the right way" after he left? Forget the star system that made him so entitled. The new Cavs would build greatness democratically, the way the old Pistons did.

How'd that turn out?

James left Cleveland in the worst way possible, but few outside our town hold that against him four years later. The drum beat for his return here suggests the majority in Northeast Ohio don't either.

If James walks back into the Q, it's the biggest bailout since Wall Street.

You can say that within two years the Cavs will be better than the Heat if James stays in Miami. And you'd be saying exactly what Gilbert said on the night of July 8, 2010.

People around the league would find it more than shocking if James returns because superstars at the height of their power often go small market to big or bigger market to biggest market. James would be leaving an organization coming off four consecutive trips to the NBA Finals and two titles for one that advanced that far once in his seven years and never before he arrived.

He would be joining an organization that went 97-215 since his final game, fired two head coaches (one twice) and two general managers, and was a collection of mismatched parts as recently as last season.

He instantly turns the losing upside down, of course, but he makes that kind of difference anywhere he goes.

Leaving Miami for Cleveland, he trades Pat Riley for David Griffin, owner Micky Arison for Dan Gilbert and head coach Eric Spoelstra for David Blatt. Maybe those are upgrades or washes. Maybe Blatt and Griffin are that good. But does he know enough about the new people here to bet on it?

Does he pine for playing with Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson the way he did joining with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh?

He trades proven (albeit aging) players and great friends for promising youth  (Andrew Wiggins) and burgeoning talent (Irving). Whatever the state of Wade's knees, that's still a leap of faith to join an organization that hasn't proven it can get out of its own way without him.

If he walks back through the door of The Q, he'll be rescuing the Cavaliers' franchise from two or three more years of rebuilding and from four years of dysfunction.

It's a legitimate possibility that he will do just that. Some people in the NBA will have to see it to believe it. It's not an anti-Cleveland sentiment as much as recognition that Cleveland isn't a NBA destination city for free agents in their prime.

It wasn't the first time James was here. Would it be different this time if free agents know he's in it for the next five or six years? We'd need proof.

Mostly, it's just hard for them to believe James would walk away from what he built with Wade and Bosh and Riley and Spoelstra and go back to where he began his NBA career. That just doesn't happen.

You can tell yourself he needs to make it up to Cleveland fans, that returning would salvage his reputation and that winning here would cement his legacy.

I don't think he believes he owes anybody anything after giving the Cavs the first seven years of his career. He regrets the public nature of his departure, but not the departure itself.

He'd be coming home for his family and friends. He's the best player on the planet. Not a bad legacy, unless he has aspirations beyond this solar system.

If the Cavs didn't play 45 minutes from his house he'd never seriously consider them. That's what makes it a remarkable story if it happens.

That the Cavs and Dan Gilbert did little beyond bottoming-out, clearing salary and getting lucky in the lottery.

And LeBron James still fell into their lap a second time.

For more Bud Shaw, read "Spinoffs" and "You Said It"

Tatyana McFadden and Cleveland's Dartanyon Crockett helping Gateway to Gold event that aims to discover youths and adults with physical and visual disabilities who could enter the U.S. Paralympic pipeline.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Few athletes have stories rivaling those of Paralympians Tatyana McFadden and Cleveland's Dartanyon Crockett. Local athletes will get a chance to hear their stories, and their advice, at an event designed to recruit and identify potential Paralympians on Sunday at Case Western Reserve.

The U.S. Paralympic Committee brings its Gateway to Gold talent search and development program to CWRU's Veale Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The free event is aimed at discovering youths and adults with physical and visual disabilities who could enter the U.S. Paralympic pipeline in cycling, rowing, sitting volleyball and track and field. Athletes will participate in clinics, mini-competitions and sports-specific testing. The event is open to all-comers, though advance registration is required on the USOC website, teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Gateway-to-gold

Paralympic sports are divided into a wide range of categories for specific levels of disabilities. Among the areas where the U.S. lacks athletes are those with cerebral palsy and visual impairments, as well as females in all sports.

"We're always looking to grow the pipeline,'' said Paralympics Director of Communications Beth Bourgeois. "We're not going to turn anyone away.''

Crockett, a Lincoln West graduate, was a 2012 Paralympic bronze medalist in judo, and was named Amateur Athlete of the Year at the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards in January.

"I am excited to be back in Cleveland to introduce Paralympic sport to others who, like me years ago, had no idea it even existed," Crockett said in a USOC press release. "Sports have played such an instrumental role in my life, and I'm thrilled to be part of an event like this to share the possibilities with others."

McFadden is a 10-time Summer and Winter Paralympics medalist and she set world records last month in the wheelchair 5,000 and 1,500 meters. She won a skiing silver medal at the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Russia, where she was born and later adopted by an American family.

Join cleveland.com's Zack Meisel for a live in-game chat as the Indians take on the Yankees at Progressive Field.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Get scoring updates and analysis as the Indians take on the New York Yankees at Progressive Field and chat with cleveland.com's Zack Meisel in the comments section.

Game 89: Indians (43-45) vs. Yankees (45-43)

First pitch: 7:05 p.m. at Progressive Field

TV/radio: STO; WTAM AM/1100, WMMS 100.7

Starting pitchers: Trevor Bauer (2-4, 4.42 ERA) vs. Masahiro Tanaka (12-3, 2.27 ERA)

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Terry Francona put in time on the laptop Tuesday to try and get Corey Kluber to Target Field for the All-Star Game.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Quick hits from manager Terry Francona's pre-game press conference Tuesday at Progressive Field.

Vote this way: Francona said he started voting for right-hander Corey Kluber on indians.com as part of the "Final Vote' promotion for the All-Star Game at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and kept voting, despite interruptions, until meeting with reporters at 4:05 p.m.

"I voted my butt off," said Francona.

Indians fans can vote for Kluber until 4 p.m. Thursday on Indians.com or mlb.com.

Double trouble: Francona thinks Kluber and All-Star outfielder Michael Brantley are twins in terms of how they prepare for games.

"They're like identical in their makeup," he said. "Both of them are quiet and go about their business. They're kind of cut out of the same cloth."

Easy does it: After Carlos Santana's great defensive game at first base Monday, Francona said he jammed his shoulder on a play and started at DH Tuesday.

"He wanted to play first base and I said no," said Francona. "I also didn't want Swish (Nick Swisher) to go too long without playing first base."

Roster breakdown: The Indians made a series of moves before Tuesday's game, the most prominent being No.1 starter Justin Masterson going on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right knee.

Catcher Roberto Perez had his contract purchased from Class AAA Columbus, while lefty Nick Hagadone was recalled. Outfielder Tyler Holt was optioned to Columbus.

To make room for Perez on 40-man roster, Mark Lowe was designated for assignment.

"We talked to Masty after Monday night's game," said Francona. "I think Masty's first inclination was wanting to pitch through it. We respect that, but the way it was going, and in talking to Masty, Chris Antonetti and Mickey Callaway, we thought we'd DL him and get him some treatment for the first couple of days.

"Then, when he feels good, we'll almost treat it like spring training. He'll go every other day off the mound. That's our best way to get him back on track."

Starter needed: The Indians will need a starter Saturday and for the July 18^th doubleheader against Detroit at Comerica Park.

Francona said Zach McAllister and Danny Salazar are being considered for those starts. McAllister and Salazar are pitching well for Class AAA Columbus.

"John Mirabelli watched Danny's last start and said he looked like he did for us last year," said Francona. "Zach is pitching well, too."

Progress: Francona isn't ready to use Vinnie Pestano in late-inning situations just yet, but he has been impressed with his work since being recalled on June 20.

Pestano has not allowed a run in seven appearances since his recall. Francona has used him specifically against right-handers.

Righties are hitting .227 (5-for-22) against Pestano.

First look: The Indians will face Masahiro Tanaka for the first time Tuesday. The Japanese right-hander, in his first season in the big leagues, is going for his 13^th victory.

"It's one of those things where you have to be careful what you wish for," said Francona. "It's a fun guy to face because he's really good. But you go in knowing that he's really good. You're going to have to lay off the split outside the zone and try and hit the fastball that's in the zone."

Tanaka comes into Tuesday's game having lost two of his last three starts. He has 130 strikeouts and 18 walks in 122 2/3 innings.  

Jordan Scarlett is set to pick his school at 8:30 p.m. EDT Watch video

BEAVERTON, Ore. -- Jordan Scarlett made some linebacker look foolish during one-on-one drills at The Opening Tuesday, using a step-back move -- a quick-footed move no powerfully-built 210-pounder should be able to make -- to make the defender completely whiff.

He'll make some college look very good tonight.

Scarlett said after Tuesday's practice that he'll make his college choice during ESPNU's telecast of The Nike SPARQ championships at 8:30 p.m. tonight. He said he'll choose between Ohio State, Florida State, Miami and South Carolina.

"I definitely wanted early playing time, two is the education and how the family atmosphere is around the school campus," he said.

Scarlett, the No. 10-ranked running back in the 2015 Class in the 247 composite ranking, re-opened the recruiting process after decommitting from Florida Atlantic on June 27. Scarlett's high school coach last season was hired on the FAU staff.

But when he backed off, he opened the door to much bigger programs and on Tuesday, he looked the part of a big-time back, especially with his step-back move that drew the biggest reaction in the running backs vs. linebackers 1-on-1 drills.

He credited his former high school coach, Roger Harriott, with helping him develop the move.

"We worked on that situation every day," Scarlett said. "Now, it comes naturally to me."