Cleveland Indians (Cleveland Guardians)

The Cleveland Indians, now renamed the Cleveland Guardians, are a professional Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. Established in 1901, they are part of the American League Central Division. The team was originally called the Indians but changed to Guardians in 2021 to move away from Native American imagery. They compete at Progressive Field and have won multiple league championships and World Series titles, with a passionate local fan base. The name "Guardians" pays homage to Cleveland's historic guardians of the Hope Memorial Bridge, symbolizing community strength and resilience.