The 2000 Cleveland Indians season was highlighted by a strong 90-72 record and a second-place finish in the AL Central under new manager Charlie Manuel. The team featured an explosive offense that scored 950 runs, led by standout performances from Jim Thome, Travis Fryman, and Roberto Alomar, and remained in postseason contention until the final day of the season. The 2001 Cleveland Indians enjoyed a highly successful campaign, finishing first in the AL Central with a 91-71 record and clinching their sixth division title in seven years. Led by manager Charlie Manuel, the season was highlighted by "The Impossible Return" on August 5, where the team erased a 12-run deficit to defeat the Seattle Mariners in one of the greatest comebacks in MLB history. The roster featured standout performances from stars like Jim Thome, who hit 49 home runs, and Juan Gonzalez, who drove in 140 runs, alongside the impressive debut of rookie pitcher C.C. Sabathia. The Cleveland Indians enjoyed a competitive decade in the 2000s, highlighted by 13 seasons of .500 ball or better and seven playoff appearances. The era featured elite talent, including Cy Young Award winners C.C. Sabathia (2007) and Cliff Lee (2008), as well as the emergence of stars like Victor Martinez, Grady Sizemore, and Travis Hafner. Notable achievements included winning the AL Central division title in 2001 and reaching the ALCS in 2007.