Cleveland Indians

Cleveland's AA team, the RubberDucks, are back on the field for the first time since 2019.

Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan has released his wish list for how he’s like to spend the $153 million the city is getting from the latest federal coronavirus stimulus plan; authorities say a Cleveland police officer fatally shot a man who pulled a gun from his waistband as officers tried to arrest him on a murder warrant; an armed man who approached undercover DEA agents parked in a Cleveland neighborhood was shot and wounded by one of them; and more stories.

The Indians brought fans back to the ballpark for the first time since 2019.

On Saturday, Ohio reported nearly 2,300 new COVID-19 cases, the third spike of more than 2,000 cases the state saw last week; Ohio's "stand your ground" law is set to go into effect Tuesday; Planned Parenthood has sued to block as unconstitutional an Ohio law banning the use of telemedicine for medication abortions; and more stories.

In the post-World War II era, big changes were coming to Major League Baseball. Cleveland was at the center of those changes that would have a lasting impact.

Progress toward lifting all health restrictions in Ohio has stalled as COVID transmission rates remain stubbornly high; registration is underway for the mass vaccination site at the Summit County Fairgrounds, which opens Saturday; Akron-based First Energy says it will reimburse $26 million to its Ohio ratepayers; and more stories.

Terry Pluto reports from Spring Training in Goodyear, Ariz., where the Cleveland Indians are gearing up for the beginning of a rebuild season.

An outdated reporting system that led to the undercount of more than 4,200 COVID-19 deaths in Ohio will now be retired; two new health orders are now in effect that relax rules for Ohio professional and youth sports as well as wedding and entertainment venues; an Akron-based call center is closing, eliminating 150 jobs; and more stories.

Terry Pluto explains why Francona remains dedicated to the team despite more health setbacks.

Terry Pluto explains why Francona remains dedicated to the team despite more health setbacks.