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Cleveland Indians ownership on Monday afternoon confirmed that the process of changing the team name has officially begun. The New York Times reported the team’s intent Sunday night, using anonymous sources.

Ohio reported more than 9,200 cases of COVID-19 Sunday; the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center will be among the first VA sites in the country to receive the coronavirus vaccine; the Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years; and more stories.

The Cleveland Indians have decided to change their team name, according to a Sunday evening report from the New York Times.

Part of the Cleveland Indians franchise since 1999, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers have been saved from elimination, joining MLB's new Draft League.

WKSU's sports commentator Terry Pluto says he's thankful listeners and Cleveland.com readers have stuck with him through a challenging year.

Gov. Mike DeWine is issuing new orders on mask enforcement in businesses, gatherings across the state and threatening to close bars, restaurants and fitness centers if cases continue to rise; DeWine also signaled during his Wednesday address that if COVID-19 cases continue to rise, college may have to conduct class remotely in January; Some schools in the region are adjusting plans after a spike in COVID-19 cases; and more stories.

Gov. Mike DeWine called Thursday’s COVID-19 numbers “shockingly high’ and appointed a new health department director and brought on a chief medical officer; COVID-19 cases are rising in Ohio’s K-12 schools, and more stories.

The Cleveland Indians face a financial crunch, but there is some hope to staying competitive.

The Cleveland Indians face a financial crunch, but there is some hope to staying competitive.

Tribe Fest has been cancelled for 2021, with the Cleveland Indians citing precautions and concerns related to COVID-19