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The internet has weighed in on the Cleveland Guardians
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Cleveland Indians changing name to Guardians
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Guardians top Rays 1-0 in 15th, break MLB record
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Cleveland wears road uniforms for Opening Day
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Naylz' is perfect nickname for Guardians hustler Josh Naylor
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Cleveland Guardians lose to New York Yankees
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With Guardians, Cleveland Steps Away From an Offensive Name - The
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How did Cleveland's baseball team end up with the name 'Indians
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Guardians sweep Rays on Gonzalez's homer in 15th, on to NY
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The Guardians lead their division with a month left in the season
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Guardians fans sound off on name change and lockout – The Observer
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Chief Wahoo - Wikipedia
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Guardians sweep Rays on Gonzalez's homer in 15th, on to NY - The
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New York Mets - Wikipedia
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Why this Guardians season has been deeply meaningful to many fans