The team had a record of 44–41 at the All Star Break, and were just a few games back in both the AL Central and Wild Card races.
Bench coach and former Indians' catcher Sandy Alomar Jr. was named the interim manager for the team's final six games.
[5] After a 13–7 win over the Kansas City Royals, the Indians had for the first time in the club's 111-year history scored at least 8 runs in their first 3 road games of the season.
However, this lead was short-lived as the Indians were immediately swept by Chicago in a three-game road series en route to ending May with losses in five of their last six games.
However, the Tribe would return the favor and sweep their in-state rivals at home, earning a split in the year's Ohio Cup.
[9] The Indians ended the month recording a season-high 19 hits in an 11-5 road win over the Baltimore Orioles to keep them from going below the .500 mark.
Asdrúbal Cabrera led the team with 6 HR and 18 RBI in the month, while right fielder Shin-Soo Choo recorded a team-high 34 hits.
Shortstop Asdrúbal Cabrera and closer Chris Perez were named to the American League All Star Team on July 1.
The club has been able to rely on Perez and set-up man Vinnie Pestano to hold the lead in close games.
[11] The Indians' woes continued in the latter half of the month, however, and ended July on a four-game losing streak, including losses to the Twins and Royals, both below them in the Central standings.
Starting pitcher Josh Tomlin, who went 2-5 with a 7.02 ERA in his last eight outings, was moved to the bullpen at the end of the month to take on relief pitching duties.
[15] After a disastrous August, the Indians had a decent start to September, beginning the month 3-2 against eventual playoff teams Texas and Detroit.
The Indians wrapped up the season on October 3 with a shutout 9-0 loss at the hands of the visiting Chicago White Sox.