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FILE - Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game in Houston, in this Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, file photo. If the Arizona Diamondbacks want to win a lot of games this season they probably need right-hander Zac Gallen to throw a lot of quality innings. If the franchise wants to be good for the next several years, it's also imperative that the 25-year-old — who finished ninth in the NL Cy Young voting last season — stays healthy. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Diamondbacks’ Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians center fielder Oscar Mercado leaps in vain for a home run hit by Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 12, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Indians send struggling outfielder Óscar Mercado to minors

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) and Toronto Raptors' OG Anunoby (3) battle for a loose ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 116-105. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Sexton scores 36, Cavs hand Raptors eighth straight loss

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver JoJo Natson catches the ball during warm-ups before an NFL football game in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, file photo. The Browns are re-signing free agent returner Jojo Natson, who tore a knee ligament just three games into last season. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

AP source: Browns agree to terms with former Rams CB Hill

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 file photo, Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III, right, breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif. The Cleveland Browns made their agreement with free agent John Johnson III official on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 adding the safety to a secondary that was ravaged by injuries in 2020 and lacked a seasoned leader.(AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)

Browns bolster secondary, officially add safety Johnson

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber throws the ball against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, in this Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, file photo. The 25-year-old led the majors in wins, ERA and strikeouts, a rare pitching Triple Crown that earned the right-hander a Cy Young Award and stamped him as one of baseball's top pitchers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Indians push on without Lindor, lean on Bieber, pitching

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) drives to the basket between Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard (11) and Jayson Tatum (0) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 117-110. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Sexton, Garland shine as Cavaliers end slide, beat Celtics

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III runs during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Inglewood, Calif. As the market for top-tier edge rushers shrunk early in NFL free agency, the Cleveland Browns agreed to terms with Johnson, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

AP source: Browns signing S Johnson, edge rushers elusive

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings' De'Aaron Fox (5) scores against Atlanta Hawks' Clint Capela (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Collins, Gallinari lead streaking Hawks past Cavs, 100-82

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

MAC signs extension to keep postseason tourneys in Cleveland

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 27, 2011, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers hall of fame broadcaster Joe Tait prepares to call an NBA basketball game between the Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks in Cleveland. Tait, a longtime Cleveland sports broadcaster and voice of the Cavaliers for more than four decades, died Wednesday, Mach 10, 2021, the Cavaliers said in a statement. He was 83. Tait had recently gone into hospice care following a lengthy batter with kidney disease and liver cancer. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Longtime Cavaliers broadcaster Joe Tait dead at 83

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Michael Stanley poses for a photo on June 2, 2000, in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland rocker Stanley has died at age 72 after battling lung cancer. Stanley's family says in a statement he died Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Cleveland, where he performed regularly and worked at rock radio station WNCX. (Chuck Crow/The Plain Dealer via AP)

Cleveland rocker and radio star Michael Stanley dead at 72

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Dec. 14, 2020, file photo, Ohio State employee Cory Coffey, right, administers a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

FEMA to assist Ohio in mass vaccination site in Cleveland

By FARNOUSH AMIRI - Associated Press

Autopsy shows man killed by officer was shot in the back

By MARK GILLISPIE - Associated Press

FILE - This is a 2016 file photo showing Mickey Callaway of the Cleveland Indians baseball team. Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said he couldn't comment on previous remarks made about Mickey Callaway's behavior due to Major League Baseball's ongoing investigation into allegations the team's former pitching coach sexually harassed women. Antonetti joined manager Terry Francona for his Zoom availability on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, a day after a story by The Athletic said several former Indians employees had come forward in the last month to say the team's front office was aware of Callaway's actions. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Atkins ‘not aware’ of allegations against Callaway

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield warms up before an NFL divisional round football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. Baker Mayfield has changed Cleveland. Coming off a solid third season and playoff appearance, Mayfield has brought much-needed comfort to the Browns, who entered 2020 still unsure if the No. 1 draft pick in was the answer but now feel confident they've got their guy. At last. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Mayfield stops Browns’ QB carousel, team pleased with growth

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway, left, watches with manager Terry Francona during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, in Detroit, in this May 3, 2017, file photo. Indians manager Terry Francona said no one in the Cleveland organization “covered up” for former pitching coach Mickey Callaway, who is under investigation by Major League Baseball following allegations of sexual harassment.In a story Tuesday, March 2, 2021, The Athletic reported that 12 current and former Indians employees have come forward in the last month to say the Indians were aware of Callaway’s inappropriate behavior while he was their pitching coach from 2013-17. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) **FILE**

Indians’ Francona says team didn’t cover up for Callaway

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

File-This Sept. 17, 2020, file photo shows Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cleveland. Stefanski's first season as an NFL coach was sublime, almost storybook. He ended Cleveland's long playoff drought, won a postseason game _ while watching from his basement as he recovered from COVID-19, and guided his team around endless obstacles in a global pandemic to almost the AFC championship. An unforgettable year, indeed. And as far as Stefanski's concerned, nothing to celebrate.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Stefanski, Browns back at ‘square one’ after ‘20 turnaround

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway, left, watches with manager Terry Francona during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, in Detroit, in this May 3, 2017, file photo. Indians manager Terry Francona said no one in the Cleveland organization “covered up” for former pitching coach Mickey Callaway, who is under investigation by Major League Baseball following allegations of sexual harassment.In a story Tuesday, March 2, 2021, The Athletic reported that 12 current and former Indians employees have come forward in the last month to say the Indians were aware of Callaway’s inappropriate behavior while he was their pitching coach from 2013-17. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) **FILE**

Terry Francona: Indians didn’t cover up for Mickey Callaway

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario reaches out to catch a baseball during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. Once adversaries, Eddie Rosario and Indians manager Terry Francona are now allies. So when Rosario, who spent the past six seasons with Minnesota, sat down with Francona at spring training camp in Arizona for the first time last week, the free-swinging outfielder received a warm, if not awkward, welcome.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Rosario finds fit, family while joining Indians

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press