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Roundtable: Will the Indians Change Their Name by 2021, If So What Will the New Nickname Be? - Sports Illustrated Cleveland Guardians News, Analysis and More
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Cleveland Indians have picked a new name, but aren't quite ready to announce it
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Yes, the Cleveland Baseball Team Has a New Name
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Indians surveying fans about name change
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Indians to change team name, according to reports
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Report: Indians have chosen new name; not ready to reveal it
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Native American group reacts to Cleveland Indians name change
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Yes, the Cleveland Baseball Team Has a New Name
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New York Times: Cleveland Indians to change team name after 105 years
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New York Times: Cleveland Indians to change team name after 105 years
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Changing the Cleveland Indians' name won't be easy, but it will be worth it: Joe Noga