Trump, the Guardians and Cleveland
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Terry Francona was the skipper when the name change to Guardians took place, and he had a lot to say about that moment.
North American Indian Cultural Center in Tallmadge opposes "reversing progress" after President Trump urges Cleveland Guardians to change name back.
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Guardians Nation on MSNDonald Trump Doubles Down On Recent Guardians CommentsFor years, fans have urged people to keep politics separated from sports. That might not be possible anymore, given today’s polarizing climate. President Donald Trump continues to rant about team nicknames,
The president's comments about the team's name change have sparked fresh controversy in Northeast Ohio, though many fans say they've moved on and just want the team to win.
WASHINGTON — Terry Francona did not make the decision to change Cleveland’s franchise name to the Guardians, and he’s no longer their manager, and will be half a state removed from any thoughts of revising it.