July 22, 2020 Cleveland Indians: 2020 coronavirus pandemic-shortened season outlook Even at 93 wins last season, the Cleveland Indians narrowly missed the playoffs.
July 21, 2020 Indians players, owner meet to discuss potential name change 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 past 105 years.
July 13, 2020 Indians, other teams pressured after Redskins drop nickname The spotlight for change is shining on the Cleveland Indians.
July 13, 2020 Cleveland Indians are likely the next team to change name but it may not come as quickly The Cleveland Indians are officially on the clock.
July 13, 2020 Atlanta Braves to keep name, look into famed 'tomahawk chop' celebration The Atlanta Braves announced on Sunday that the team won't be changing its nickname, but will review the tomahawk chop, a well-known sports celebration that normally gets fans excited during games, according to a report.
July 8, 2020 Chicago Blackhawks to keep name, vow change through dialogue: 'There is a fine line between respect and disrespect' The pressure is on for a number of professional sports teams to change their names amid a national focus on race relations, but the Chicago Blackhawks are taking a different approach to raising awareness.
July 6, 2020 President Trump defends Redskins, Indians franchise names: 'They name teams out of strength, not weakness' President Trump shared his thoughts about the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians possibly changing their names in light of the protests following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who was killed while in the custody of Minneapolis police last month.
July 5, 2020 Indians' Terry Francona open to name change: 'I think it's time to move forward' The Cleveland Indians are among the professional sports teams who have been caught up in the controversy over using Native American symbols and culture.
July 4, 2020 MLB’s Cleveland Indians say they’re open to possible name change Cleveland’s MLB team hasn’t always been called the Indians -- and the team indicated Friday it might soon be willing to change its name again.
June 10, 2020 Indians' Delino DeShields recalls Yankees fans hurling racial slurs at him during 2017 game: 'That’s f--ked up' Cleveland Indians center fielder Delino DeShields Jr. opened up this week about an incident in 2017 where two New York Yankees fans hurled racial slurs at him during a game.