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Cleveland Indians' name changing — just not in 2021
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Cleveland Indians changing name to Guardians
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Cleveland Indians have picked a new name, but aren't quite ready to announce it
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Cleveland Baseball Club': No new name for the Indians?
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The Cleveland Indians changing their name? I don't like it. I also understand it I guess – Terry Pluto
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Cleveland Indians change team name to the Guardians