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Affectionately nicknamed the Klubot, Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber is a machine on the mound, so mechanically sound and precise. In fact, hes so quietly consistent that many dont realize that, by at least one measure, he has been the second-best pitcher in the majors over the past three years. (Clayton Kershaw is No. 1, of course.)How is Kluber so effective? Lets take a closer look at his unique repertoire to find out, and for good measure, lets see if we can develop a game plan against him. The Cubs will need a little luck -- a few pitches on the corners called balls, a few loopers falling in -- to have success against him, but it can be done. Mike Mussina Jersey . -- Matt Kuchar and Harris English ran away with the Franklin Templeton Shootout, shooting a 14-under 58 on Sunday in the final-round scramble to break the tournament course record. Tommy Kahnle Jersey . Terms of the deal were not immediately available. The 26-year-old finished last season with Clevelands Triple-A affiliate in Columbus after signing with the Indians in August. https://www.cheapyankees.com/ . -- Timbers coach Caleb Porter didnt stray from his business-like approach to the season even after Portland downed the two-time defending league champion Los Angeles Galaxy to gain crucial playoff position. Gio Urshela Jersey . Q: Team Canada announces their Olympic roster three weeks from today. Who is general manager Steve Yzerman watching? LeBrun: Over the last 48 hours, hes taken in the home-and-home between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche with Jamie Benn and Matt Duchene being the obvious targets. Billy Martin Yankees Jersey .com) - The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks both take aim at their first wins of the season on Saturday, as the Canucks open their home slate at Rogers Arena. Friday, Danny Kanell and Randy Scott welcome ESPN NFL Insider Dan Graziano (1:30 p.m. ET), ESPNs Wayne Drehs (2:00) and ESPN MLB Insider Tim Kurkjian (TBD).Todays main topics:? NFL preseason? Ryan Lochtes allegedly fabricated robbery storyText us at 73776 (msg&data rates may apply) or tweet us at twitter.ddddddddddddcom/RussilloShow -- well be with you from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET on ESPN Radio and ESPNRadio.com. ' ' '