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Bryce Harper homers, has 3 hits as Suárez bounces back in Phillies' victory over Guardians • May 11, 2025, 5:02 AM ET (CBS)
Twins takeaways: In familiar fashion, Minnesota falls in another Cleveland walk-off • May 2, 2025, 9:37 AM ET (New York Times)

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Also Known As Cleveland Bluebirds • Cleveland Blues • Cleveland Indians • Cleveland Bronchos • Cleveland Naps
Awards And Honors World Series (1948) • World Series (1920)
Date 1901 - present
Headquarters Cleveland
Areas Of Involvement baseball
Related People José Ramírez • Dave Winfield • Omar Vizquel • Gaylord Perry • Manny Ramirez • Dwight Gooden • Phil Niekro • Satchel Paige • Roberto Alomar • Keith Hernandez • Luis Tiant • Cy Young • Nap Lajoie • Larry Doby • Bob Feller

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