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.