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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer watches from the dugout during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Cleveland. The Reds won 7-4. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Francona apologizes to Indians for bullpen blunder

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Chisenhall to miss 8-10 weeks, Tomlin placed on DL

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Yangervis Solarte watches his ball after hitting a two-run single off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco in the fourth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Cleveland. Curtis Granderson and Josh Donaldson scored on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Too long: Blue Jays, Indians split lengthy doubleheader

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Andrew Miller reacts after having thrown only two pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning in a baseball game Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Cleveland. Miller had to leave the game. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Homers lift Indians past Cubs, but Miller injured in 4-1 win

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Mike Napoli, right, celebrates his home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Jason Kipnis (22) during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Napoli homers as Indians finish spring training

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 6, 2018, file photo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish greets teammate after the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Mesa, Ariz. Darvish reportedly was tipping his pitches in the World Series, playing a role in two costly losses. The Japanese right-hander finalized a $126 million, six-year deal with the Cubs last month, but no one on his new team seems all that concerned. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Major leagues on the lookout for pitch tipping

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

File-This 2018 file photo shows left fielder Michael Brantley of the Cleveland Indians baseball team, in Goodyear, Ariz. Brantley is starting the season on the disabled list as he recovers from ankle surgery. Brantley has been limited to 101 games the past two seasons because of injuries and the two-time All-Star will begin 2018 on the DL. The 30-year-old only began playing in spring training games a few days ago, and the team doesn’t want to rush him back. Brantley homered in the first at-bat of his first start last week. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Indians OF Michael Brantley starting season on disabled list

Associated Press

Outfielder Rajai Davis makes Indians’ opening-day roster

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Mike Napoli bats against the Boston Red Sox during Game 1 of baseball's American League Division Series,in Cleveland. Napoli is getting another swing with the Indians. The free agent slugger has agreed to a minor league contract with the team, pending the completion of a physical. Napoli spent 2016 with the Indians and had a major role in getting the club to the World Series.(AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

Party on? Napoli’s stint may be short-lived with Cleveland

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Francona rejoins Indians in camp after death of his father

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2016, file photo, John &quot;Tito&quot; Francona, right, former Cleveland Indians outfielder and father of current manager Terry Francona, left, reacts after throwing a ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox, in Cleveland. John “Tito” Francona has died. He was 84. A team spokesman said the elder Francona died unexpectedly at his home in New Brighton, Pennsylvania on Tuesday night, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool, File)

‘Tito’ Francona, father of Indians manager Terry, dies.

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona answers questions during a baseball news conference, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Cleveland. Two days after the Indians' stunning early elimination from the postseason, president Chris Antonetti and Francona discussed what went wrong and are looking ahead to some major offseason decisions for the AL Central champions. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

‘Wiped out’ Francona aching from Indians October ouster

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor, left, and manager Terry Francona share a laugh during a baseball workout, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Cleveland. The Indians host the New York Yankees on Wednesday in Game 5 of the ALDS. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

High-5: Yankees, Indians set for decisive ALDS finale

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino reacts at the end of the top of the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game 4 of baseball's American League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Severino, Judge help Yankees top Indians 7-3 to force Game 5

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

FILE - in this Sept. 29, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Cleveland. Indians manager Terry Francona has decided to start right-hander Trevor Bauer _ and not ace Corey Kluber, in Game 1 of the AL playoffs. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

On deck: Bauer _ not Kluber _ starting for Indians in Game 1

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez hits a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Indians' All-Star second baseman has become one of the game's most feared hitters, he tied Miami slugger Giancarlo Stanton for the majors’ most extra-base hits, and a major reason why Cleveland is favored to get back to the World Series. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Rising star: Indians’ Ramirez blossoms into MVP candidate

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Indians activate All-Star OF Michael Brantley from DL

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley, right, is looked at by a trainer in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockiesin Cleveland. The All-Star outfielder, who has been sidelined since early August with a sprained ankle ligament and seemed destined to sit out his second straight playoff run, did some running Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, and manager Terry Francona said there’s a possibility Brantley could be playing in games last this week. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Indians’ Brantley running, could play later this week

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor, left, and right fielder Jay Bruce celebrate after their 6-5 win against the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Lindor, Indians hold off Angels 6-5 for 26th win in 27 games

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor sits near second base after being forced out in a double play in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

22 and through: Indians’ AL record win streak stopped at 22

By Tom Withers - Associated Press