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Cleveland Indians: Francisco Lindor heel turn quick and upsetting
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Cleveland Guardians lose to New York Yankees
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Guardians sweep Rays on Gonzalez's homer in 15th, on to New York – News-Herald
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Why did the Cleveland Guardians change their name? Tampa did too
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Cleveland Guardians - Wikipedia
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It will take time to adjust to 'Guardians' nickname
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3 hard-hit balls a welcome sign for Brantley
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Cleveland baseball fans respond: Is a name change followed by a lockout a one-two punch?
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Cleveland Guardians face elimination Monday in New York