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FILE - In this May 3, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona watches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, in Detroit. Indians manager Terry Francona remains hospitalized and will miss his second straight game. The 58-year-old Francona has been at the Cleveland Clinic since Tuesday, July 4. Doctors are running tests to determine what’s been making him feel light-headed. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Indians manager Francona still in hospital undergoing tests

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Cory Spangenberg is tagged out at home plate by Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Spangenberg, 6 pitchers lead Padres to 1-0 win over Indians

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez, right, is congratulated by Erik Gonzalez, left, after hitting a home run against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Sunday, July 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Indians snap Verlander’s streak in 11-8 rout of Tigers

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Nicholas Castellanos hits an RBI triple against the Cleveland Indians during the seventh inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Detroit, Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Indians rally in nightcap to split doubleheader with Tigers

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr., center right, gets between Carlos Santana, center, and Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler, second from right, after Santana was hit by a pitch during the fifth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Detroit, Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Tempers flare briefly in Indians-Tigers nightcap

Associated Press

Jacob Salamon, 11, left, and his brother Jeremiah, 8, sit in their seats in a steady rain after it was announced that a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians was postponed, Friday, June 30, 2017 in Detroit. The brothers had traveled from Austin, Texas, with their family to watch the Tigers. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Tigers-Indians game postponed, to be made up in September

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Edwin Encarnacion watches his ball after hitting an RBI-single off Texas Rangers relief pitcher Dario Alvarez in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in Cleveland. Roberto Perez scored on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Bauer, Brantley spark Indians’ 5-3 win in Francona’s return

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Remains belong to 1 of 6 victims of plane crash in Lake Erie

Associated Press

Cleveland mayor plans $15 minimum wage for city-paid workers

Associated Press

Ohio Gov. John Kasich, right, joined by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, speaks during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, Tuesday, June 27, 2017, about Republican legislation overhauling the Obama health care law. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

GOP Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, pummeled, says no on health bill

By JULIE CARR SMYTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 19, 2014 photo, Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups watches from the sideline during an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. A person familiar with the situation says Billups has not made a decision about joining Cleveland’s front office. Billups is weighing several factors and remains unsure if he wants to head up the Cavs’ basketball operations, said the person who spoke Monday, June 26, 2017 to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the talks. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

AP source: Billups still undecided about joining Cavaliers

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Santana leads to Twins to sweep, first place in AL Central

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Brian Dozier runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Cody Allen in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Dozier’s home run lifts Twins past Indians 4-2

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Brian Dozier hits an RBI single off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Mejia, 3 relievers hold Indians to 4 hits in Twins’ 5-0 win

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Wednesday, June 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Carrasco strikes out 10 as Indians beat skidding Orioles 5-1

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Kevin Durant speaks during the Golden State Warriors NBA championship rally Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. Oakland is celebrating its second championship in the past three years. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Kevin Durant, Warriors causing Eastern Conference to chase change

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert answers a question before an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin have decided to part ways following three consecutive trips to the NBA Finals. Gilbert said in a statement Monday, June 19, 2017, that the Cavaliers will not extend Griffin's current contract when it expires June 30. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Cavaliers in chaos after GM leaves on eve of pivotal summer

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 15, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin speaks at a news conference in Cleveland. Griffin’s contract expires on June 30, and it remains unclear if he will stay with the organization he guided to its first championship and three straight NBA Finals. (Joshua Gunter/The Plain Dealer via AP, File)

Cavs head into important summer with cloud over GM’s future

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Monday, June 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Kluber fires 3-hitter as Indians blank Orioles 12-0

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians Edwin Encarnacion rounds the bases after a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, June 18, 2017 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Bauer, bats lead Indians past Twins 5-2 for 4-game sweep

By PATRICK DONNELLY - Associated Press