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Toronto Blue Jays' Eric Sogard celebrates after scoring on a wild pitch by Detroit Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 19, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Switching sides: Jays trade Sogard across diamond to Rays

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FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam listen to a question during a season ticket member fan forum before practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. With their team predicted to contend for a Super Bowl title, Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam are expected to discuss the enormous expectations, Sunday, July 28, 2019, at training camp (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Browns owners confident, optimistic about season

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns cornerback Phillip Gaines (28) defends against Cleveland Browns wide receiver Derrick Willies (84) during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Browns’ defense doesn’t mind being overshadowed by stars

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis hit a grand slam off Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Glenn Sparkman during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, July 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Kipnis hits slam, Indians rout Royals 9-1

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Every NFL stadium with a regular-season or postseason game

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Cleveland Indians catcher Kevin Plawecki (27) catches a throw at home plate as Kansas City Royals' Bubba Starling (11) attempts to score in the second inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, July 26, 2019. Starling was called out on the play.(AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Ramirez’s 3-run homer leads Indians over Royals 8-3

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Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor celebrates with third base coach Mike Sarbaugh after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Ramirez homers in 14th, Indians outlast Royals 5-4

By KOLLIN MILLER - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays Teoscar Hernandez is out at home plate as Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez puts the tag on him during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Toronto. (Fred Thornhill/Canadian Press via AP)

Smoak homers, gets winning hit as Blue Jays top Indians 2-1

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mikel Clevinger throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during first-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Monday, July 22, 2019. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Clevinger wins 3rd straight, Indians beat Blue Jays 7-3

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Jeimer Candelario throws to first base after forcing out Cleveland Indians' Oscar Mercado at second base in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in Cleveland. Carlos Santana was out at first base. The Indians won 8-0. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Four Cleveland pitchers limit Detroit to one hit in 8-0 win

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith dribbles to the basket during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Cleveland. The Cavaliers waived Smith, ending his eventful tenure with the team. Cleveland tried to trade Smith, but could not find the right package and released him to cut space under the salary cap and avoid paying any luxury taxes. (AP Photo/Scott R. Galvin, File)

Cavs waive shooting guard JR Smith after eventful tenure

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Santana homers, Indians beat Twins 4-3 to avoid sweep

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler, right, celebrates after scoring a run on a two-RBI doubt by Jorge Polanco in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Friday, July 12, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Brake time: Twins rally, slow charging Indians 5-3 in opener

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

A police officer talks with two bystanders, Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Cleveland. Police investigating the shooting death of a man in a vacant lot say they also found the bodies of a woman and two children in a nearby house. Authorities aren't saying how the three found inside the house Tuesday died, but they did say the four deaths are connected. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

The Latest: Man taken into custody in Cleveland killings

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American League Mike Trout, of the Los Angeles Angels, waits to be introduced while wearing the number 45 of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who passed away last Monday, before the start of the MLB baseball All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

The Latest: AL racks up Ks, tops NL 4-3 for 7th straight win

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Pete Alonso, of the New York Mets, reacts during the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The MLB baseball All-Star Game will be played Tuesday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Pete Alonso wins Home Run Derby

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

American League pitcher Shane Bieber, of the Cleveland Indians, reacts after striking out National League's Ronald Acuna Jr., of the Atlanta Braves, to end the top of the fifth inning of the MLB baseball All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Bieber wins MVP, Cleveland shines in All-Star Game

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana speaks at a news conference, Monday, July 8, 2019, in Cleveland. Santana is a first-time All-Star at 33, another special moment for the Indians first baseman, who is having a storybook season after returning to Cleveland after a year in Philadelphia. The 90th All-Star Game will be played on Tuesday in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Indians’ Santana savoring his storybook All-Star season

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Justin Verlander speaks during a news-conference, Monday, July 8, 2019, in Cleveland. Verlander will be the American League starting pitcher for the 90th All-Star Game played on Tuesday in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

The Latest: Guerrero faces Alonso for Home Run Derby title

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Houston Astros' Justin Verlander speaks during a news-conference, Monday, July 8, 2019, in Cleveland. Verlander will be the American League starting pitcher for the 90th All-Star Game played on Tuesday in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

AL’s Justin Verlander, NL’s Hyun-Jin Ryu starting pitchers in All-Star Game

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press