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Cleveland's Baseball Team Will Drop Its Indians Team Name - The New York Times
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Cleveland changing name from Indians to Guardians after 2021 season - ESPN
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Cleveland Indians narrowing final list of new names for MLB team
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Changing the Cleveland Indians' name won't be easy, but it will be worth it: Joe Noga
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What made the Cleveland Indians finally change their name?
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Cleveland Indians have picked a new name, but aren't quite ready to announce it
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Cleveland Indians have picked a new name, but aren't quite ready to announce it
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Indians surveying fans about name change
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Cleveland Indians changing name to Cleveland Guardians
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Cleveland Indians have picked a new name, but aren't quite ready to announce it