By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Mike Moustakas drove in four runs in an emphatic first impression, teaming with fellow Cincinnati newcomers Shogo Akiyama and Nick Castellanos to turn the…
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Indians to meet with Native Americans on potential new name
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Before the Cleveland Indians make a definitive decision on changing their name, they’ll listen to those they may have most offended over the past…
Indians won’t miss beat without long-time drummer at opener
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians’ drummer will pound on — sort of. For the first time since 1973, John Adams won’t be grabbing the big bass drum from his baseme…
MLB allows Black Lives Matter, social justice jersey patches
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball players have the option of having a patch with “Black Lives Matter” or “United For Change” on a jersey sleeve on opening day of …
Indians players, owner meet to discuss potential name change
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s players met Tuesday with owner Paul Dolan to discuss a potential name change for the team, which has been called the Indians for the …
Lost and found: Zimmer makes surprise comeback with Indians
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Seemingly lost, somewhat forgotten, Bradley Zimmer has found his way back to the Cleveland Indians. Sidelined by injuries for most of the past two seas…
Hit or error? MLB official scorers work remotely thru virus
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — As an official scorer for Major League Baseball, Ron Jernick has worked at the World Series, the All-Star Game and the World Baseball Classic. This season …
Browns look to bounce back under new coach Stefanski
By The Associated Press CLEVELAND BROWNS (6-10) CAMP SITE: Berea, Ohio LAST YEAR: Browns fell woefully short of high expectations. Early projections of playoffs fizzled quickly under first-year coach …
NHL goalies scrambling to regain groove after 4-month break
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer With no ice time available during the NHL’s four-month pandemic-forced break, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry had little choice but to let his game go to the d…
Brothers in arms; Indians show support for social justice
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Cleveland Indians took three separate buses to PNC Park before Saturday’s exhibition against the Pittsburgh Pirates, a move designed to main…