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Terry Francona Says Cleveland Team's Name Change 'Correct' – NBC Boston
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Guardians picked to replace Indians
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MLB teams that have changed their name
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The Cleveland 'Indians' sign is coming down, signaling the end of the controversial name
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Cleveland baseball team to change name to Guardians
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Cleveland MLB team officially changes name to 'Guardians
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Sources -- Cleveland to drop Indians nickname after 105 years - ESPN
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Guardians new name for Cleveland's baseball team - Salisbury Post
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Cleveland Indians to Scrap Team Name