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Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber works out in the outfield during batting practice for Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

The Latest: Francona unsure of left fielder for Game 6

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Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber works out in the outfield during batting practice for Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Big scoop: Francona loads up on ice cream; Maddon has pizza

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Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber works out in the outfield during batting practice for Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

The Latest: Chapman, Cubs top Indians 3-2 to force Game 6

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Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber works out in the outfield during batting practice for Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Mgr October: Francona has Indians 1 win from Series title

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber works out in the outfield during batting practice for Game 3 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Indians edge Cubs 1-0 at Wrigley Field for 2-1 Series lead

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Members of the grounds crew prepare the field for batting practice for baseball's upcoming World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Indians starters to go on short rest in World Series

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero (47) hits a grand slam during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cubs-Indians: A capsule look at the World Series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar throws during the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Salazar, who hasn’t pitched since Sept. 9 because of tightness in his right forearm, has thrown well in recent bullpen sessions and might be able to pitch for the first time in this postseason. Manager Terry Francona said Friday, Oct. 21, that Salazar has “let it go” during some recent workout and has not been restricted to throwing only fastballs and change-ups. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Indians could have starter Salazar back for World Series

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Cody Allen (37), Roberto Perez (55) and Mike Napoli (26) celebrate the team's 3-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays during Game 5 of the baseball American League Championship Series, in Toronto on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Indians advance to World Series, beat Blue Jays in ALCS Game 5

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Members of the Cleveland Indians warm up before Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

On Merritt: Indians go to World Series, top Toronto in ALCS

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Members of the Cleveland Indians warm up before Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

His team’s got bite, but Francona loses tooth with chew

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Members of the Cleveland Indians warm up before Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Bullpen great again, Indians top Blue Jays for 3-0 ALCS lead

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays Edwin Encarnacion warms up during practice in Toronto, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. The Blue Jays face the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series Friday in Cleveland. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Cleveland’s Bauer brings drone to news conference

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays Edwin Encarnacion warms up during practice in Toronto, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. The Blue Jays face the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series Friday in Cleveland. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bauer’s stitched finger better, Indians hope he’ll pitch

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber delivers against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. Manager Terry Francona said Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, he'll start Kluber in the opener against the Blue Jays and follow with Trevor Bauer and Josh Tomlin in Games 2 and 3. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Corey Kluber to start Game 1 of ALCS for resilient Indians

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, right, hugs Mookie Betts in the dugout during the eighth inning in Game 3 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Cleveland Indians, Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, in Boston. The Indians won 4-3 to sweep the Red Sox in the series. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Tito’s touch: Francona makes right moves as Indians advance

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz throws during a baseball team workout at Fenway Park, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, in Boston, as they prepare for Game 1 of the American League Division Series scheduled for Thursday in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Helping hand: Francona, Indians giving $1 million to kids

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz throws during a baseball team workout at Fenway Park, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, in Boston, as they prepare for Game 1 of the American League Division Series scheduled for Thursday in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Memory lane: Francona faces past as Indians meet Red Sox

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Paulo Orlando jumps but is unable to get to a home run by Cleveland Indians' Tyler Naquin in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 4, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Lindor helps Indians top Royals 3-2 in regular-season finale

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana, right, hits a double against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 22, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Francona faces former team, Indians see Red Sox in playoffs

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