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Ryan Garko

First Baseman for Cleveland Indians

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Indians | Garko has to prove worth to team
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:13:41 -0700

Joe Maxse, of The Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko is under the gun to prove himself.

Indians | Garko drives in five runs
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:08:07 -0700

Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko went 2-for-4, with a home run and five RBIs Saturday, July 12, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. Garko also doubled, marking the first time he had gotten an extra-base hit in more than a month.

Indians | Garko sits Sunday
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:13:29 -0700

Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko was out of the lineup Sunday, June 29, reports The Associated Press. He's in a minor slump at the moment, having gone just 4-for-34 (.118) in his last nine games.

Indians | Garko slumping
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:20:47 -0700

Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko is hitless in his last 16 at-bats, according to The Associated Press.

Indians | Garko dropped to fifth in order
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:18:17 -0700

The Akron Beacon Journal reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko was dropped from fourth to fifth in the batting order Sunday, June 22, before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Garko had hit .130 (3-for-23) with one RBI in his previous six games.

Indians | Garko expects to play Monday
Mon, 9 Jun 2008 09:38:46 -0700

Indians.MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko (elbow) expects to play Monday, June 9, after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch Sunday.

Indians | Garko drives in six Wednesday
Wed, 4 Jun 2008 20:52:54 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko drove in a career-high six runs Wednesday, June 4. He had four hits in the game.

Indians | Garko in lineup as DH Friday
Fri, 30 May 2008 19:31:32 -0700

Mark Dent, of MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko was in the starting lineup as the designated hitter Friday, May 30.

Indians | Garko drives in a run Saturday
Sat, 17 May 2008 16:57:47 -0700

According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko went 2-for-4 with a double and one RBI Saturday, May 17.

Indians | Garko drives in a run Thursday
Thu, 15 May 2008 14:56:45 -0700

Joe Milicia, of The Associated Press, reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko went 1-for-4 with a double and one RBI Thursday, May 15.

Indians | Garko goes yard Wednesday
Wed, 14 May 2008 18:52:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko hit a solo home run Wednesday, May 14. He finished the game 1-for-3 with one RBI.

Indians | Garko snaps hitless string
Thu, 1 May 2008 21:45:29 -0700

Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko broke out from an 0-for-25 streak with a fourth-inning single Thursday, May 1, reports The Associated Press.

Indians | Garko plays Wednesday
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:49:19 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko returned to the lineup Wednesday, April 30, and was the team's designated hitter. Garko was not in the lineup Tuesday, April 29, because of a 0-for-23 slump.

Indians | Garko benched following slump
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:35:28 -0700

Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge benched 1B Ryan Garko, who is in an 0-for-23 slump.

Indians | Garko not in lineup Tuesday
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:56:25 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko was not in the lineup Tuesday, April 29, because he was given the day off. He is currently on a 0-for-23 slump.

Indians | Garko enduring hitless stretch
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:22:57 -0700

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko is hitless in his last 23 at-bats.

Indians | Garko in a slump
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:26:32 -0700

Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko is now stuck in an 0-for-19 slump after going 0-for-3 Sunday, April 27, reports The Associated Press' Tom Withers.

Indians | Garko given day off Friday
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:54:08 -0700

Tom Withers, of The Associated Press, reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko did not play Friday, April 25, because he was given the day off.

Indians | Garko continues on-base streak
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:49:54 -0700

According to The Akron Beacon Journal's Sheldon Ocker, Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko has reached base in all 12 games and has hit safely in 10.

Indians | Garko the emergency catcher
Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:15:55 -0700

Indians.MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko is the emergency catcher. The converted catcher caught SP Paul Byrd's bullpen session before batting practice Wednesday, April 2.

Indians | Garko goes deep Tuesday
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:36:53 -0700

The Sports Network reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko hit a three-run home run in the team's spring training game Tuesday, March 25.

Indians | Garko agrees to terms
Sat, 1 Mar 2008 13:14:17 -0800

USAToday.com reports the Cleveland Indians have agreed to terms with 1B Ryan Garko on a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Indians | Garko working on conditioning over offseason
Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:18:00 -0800

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko has skipped winter ball this offseason for the first time since 2003 and has been focusing on his conditioning.

Indians | Projected lineup for 2008 season
Tue, 5 Feb 2008 11:50:06 -0800

Anthony Castrovince, of Indians.MLB.com, reports the Cleveland Indians' projected lineup for the 2008 season is: CF Grady Sizemore, 2B Asdrubal Cabrera, DH Travis Hafner, C Victor Martinez, 1B Ryan Garko, SS Jhonny Peralta, LF David Dellucci, RF Franklin Gutierrez and 3B Casey Blake.

Indians | Four Tribesman homer in Game 1 victory
Thu, 4 Oct 2007 19:51:24 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Cleveland Indians roughed up the New York Yankees' pitchers Thursday, Oct. 4, in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series. Indians C Victor Martinez, 2B Asdrubal Cabrera, DH Travis Hafner and 1B Ryan Garko all homered against the Yankees in the game.

Indians | Garko returns to action
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 14:51:49 -0700

Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko (finger) returned to the lineup, Sunday, Sept. 16, against the Kansas City Royals, and went 1-for-4, according to the Associated Press.

Indians | Garko injures finger
Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:40:23 -0700

Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko (finger) left the game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, Sept. 15, in the bottom of the eighth inning, when he was hit on the right middle finger by a throw from SS Jason Smith, according to the Associated Press. He said after the game that the finger felt better, and he hoped to play Sunday, Sept. 16.

Indians | Garko serves as designated hitter
Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:44:30 -0700

Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko (groin) served as the designated hitter, Friday, Aug. 17, against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, according to the Associated Press. He had tweaked a groin muscle Wednesday, Aug. 15.

Indians | Garko hit streak at 16 games
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:47:02 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko extended his hitting streak to 16 games July 23 against the Boston Red Sox. He's batting .463 over the span.

Indians | Garko extends hitting streak to 14
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:39:18 -0700

Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko extended his career-best hitting streak to 14 games, with a second-inning single, Friday, July 20, against the Texas Rangers, according to the Associated Press.

Indians | Garko extends hitting streak to 12 games
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:51:22 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko extended his hitting streak to 12 games Wednesday, July 18.

Indians | Garko remains hot during hit streak
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:44:25 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko has batted .424 (14-for-33) during a nine-game hitting streak.

Indians | Garko slumping
Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:17:48 -0700

David Briggs, of Indians.MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko has only six hits in his last 50 at-bats.

Indians | Hafner getting ready for interleague play
Mon, 4 Jun 2007 08:01:05 -0700

Anthony Castrovince, of Cleveland.Indians.MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians DH Travis Hafner was given his fourth start at first base Sunday, June 3, in preparation for interleague play. Regular 1B Ryan Garko was used as the designated hitter.

Indians | Club exhibits patience at the plate
Tue, 15 May 2007 06:33:11 -0700

Anthony Castrovince, of Indians.MLB.com, reports the Cleveland Indians are averaging 4.01 pitches per plate appearance, the highest in baseball. The Indians have three players among the top six in the American League in average number of pitches seen, and they are 1B Casey Blake (4.45), 1B Ryan Garko (4.32) and OF Grady Sizemore (4.31).

Indians | Garko will be everyday first baseman
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:00:54 -0700

Anthony Castrovince, of Indians.MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko will be the everyday first baseman while 1B Casey Blake fills in for injured 3B Andy Marte (hamstring).

White Sox | Buehrle injured, but X-rays are negative
Fri, 6 Apr 2007 06:01:22 -0700

The Associated Press is reporting Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle (forearm) had to leave his April 5 start against the Cleveland Indians when he was hit on the forearm off a ball hit by Indians IF Ryan Garko. Buehrle, who was forced out in the second inning, had X-rays come back negative and he is considered day-to-day.

Indians | Garko makes the team
Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:19:30 -0700

Anthony Castrovince, of Cleveland.Indians.MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko has been informed by manager Eric Wedge that he will be on the team Opening Day.

Indians | Team looking for ways to keep Garko
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:41:34 -0700

The Akron Beacon Journal's Sheldon Ocker reports the Cleveland Indians are seeking ways to keep IF Ryan Garko on the roster, despite their feeling that he is not ready to handle the defensive demands of first base. "Travis Hafner might play first once or twice a week, which would give Garko a chance to DH some," Indians general manager Mark Shapiro said.

Indians | Still early in battle for utility job
Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:49:07 -0800

Anthony Castrovince, of Cleveland.Indians.MLB.com, reports it is still too early to determine who will stay on as the Cleveland Indians utility infielder for Opening Day. Infielders Hector Luna, Joe Inglett, Mike Rouse and Luis Rivas are all being considered. Of the four, Rouse and Rivas, both with strong play so far this spring, are considered the frontrunners but neither has blown away the other players. The team is expected to go with only one utility infielder so they can keep a spot for 1B Ryan Garko.

Indians | Platoons to be used at three spots
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:20:01 -0800

Anthony Castrovince, of Cleveland.Indians.MLB.com, reports the Cleveland Indians will use a platoon at both corner outfield positions and at first base to begin the season. Outfielders David Dellucci and Jason Michaels will both get time in right field while OF Trot Nixon and 1B Casey Blake will split time in left. Blake, C Victor Martinez and 1B Ryan Garko will all share time at first base.

Indians | Team wants only one utility player
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 16:12:01 -0800

Sheldon Ocker, of the Akron Beacon Dealer, reports the Cleveland Indians would like to start the season with only one utility player in order to leave room for 1B Ryan Garko on the roster. Eric Wedge said the top priority would be to find a player who is a solid defensive shortstop, but the player must also be a reliable second baseman and third baseman.

Indians | Team signs Garko
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:54:17 -0800

Anthony Castrovince, of Cleveland.Indians.MLB.com, reports the Cleveland Indians have signed 1B Ryan Garko to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Indians | Garko could have backup job if everything works out
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:27:08 -0800

The Akron Beacon Journal's Sheldon Ocker reports if spring training proceeds as planned, there will be room for Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko as a backup first baseman and pinch hitter. Indians manager Eric Wedge said Garko's defense is vastly improved, but he isn't ready to make a commitment to him, even though 1B/OF Casey Blake has much more experience as an outfielder/third baseman than he does at first.

Indians | Garko reports with catchers
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:55:19 -0800

Anthony Castrovince, of Cleveland.Indians.MLB.com, reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko reported to spring training when Indians catchers were supposed to arrive and he will likely catch a few bullpen sessions before position players begin arriving. Garko will spend the rest of spring training doing infield work, mostly at first base, but would like to be available as a third catcher for the Indians.

Indians | Blake expected to see most time at first
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:49:32 -0800

Paul Hoynes, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Indians 1B Casey Blake is expected to get most of the playing time at first base next season. When he is moved to the outfield, either 1B Ryan Garko or C Victor Martinez is expected to start in his place.

Indians | Garko needs to cut down on errors
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 10:13:58 -0800

Paul Hoynes, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Indians 1B Ryan Garko must cut down on his errors in 2007 if he wants a chance to make the team and start at first base. Garko committed six errors in just 45 games last season, which would put him on pace for 22 in a full season. The league leader in errors by first basemen last season was Toronto Blue Jays 1B Lyle Overbay, who had nine in 145 games.

Indians | Garko on the bubble
Fri, 5 Jan 2007 00:03:35 -0800

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Indians IF Ryan Garko will either start the season on the bench or go down to Triple-A Buffalo.

Indians | Club was worst defensively at corner infield spots
Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:53:14 -0800

The Akron Beacon Journal reports the Cleveland Indians were the worst defensively at the corner infield spots in 2006, with 3B Aaron Boone getting most of the time at third base and first basemen Ben Broussard and Ryan Garko splitting time at first base. That should improve in 2007 as the club believes 3B Andy Marte represents a significant upgrade defensively over Boone, while OF Casey Blake could split time with C Victor Martinez or Garko at first, which would also be an improvement.

Indians | Garko could be everyday player next season
Wed, 4 Oct 2006 11:41:40 -0700

Sheldon Ocker, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports the Cleveland Indians are leaning towards using 1B Ryan Garko as their everyday first baseman next season.