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On July 5, 1947, the unassuming 22-year-old joined the Cleveland Indians and played at Comiskey Park, the first Black player in the American League. Every July 5, AL players should wear his No. 14.

CLEVELAND — Triston McKenzie was finally the answer. The Yankees were on the verge of a season sweep against the Guardians when they ran into Cleveland’s talented young right-hander. He shut down the Bombers’ powerful lineup for seven innings as the Guardians shutout the Yankees 2-0 at Progressive Field Sunday.

CLEVELAND — The Twins endured another cringeworthy loss to the Guardians on Thursday, losing 5-3 at Progressive Field on Andres Gimenez' walk-off, two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth.

CLEVELAND — Emilio Pagan helped blow his second game in as many days, as the Twins fell, 7-6, to the Guardians in extra innings Wednesday.

The New Orleans Saints could use another running back, and Pro Football Focus suggested they trade for Cleveland Browns veteran Kareem Hunt:

CLEVELAND — Two Twins players made their returns from the injured list and led the team to a 6-0 victory in the final game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

CLEVELAND — Jorge Polanco spent two weeks on the 10-day injured list, his first time sidelined that way in his nine MLB seasons.

CLEVELAND — The Twins were only about 24 hours removed from the shocking revelation that pitching coach Wes Johnson will leave the first-place American League Central team after this pivotal five-game series against the Guardians.

Just what should we expect from the new-look Cleveland receiving corps?