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Wikipedia, August 6, 2022 (Cleveland Guardians; American professional baseball team based in Cleveland; member club of the American League (AL) Central division; The franchise originated in 1894 as the Grand Rapids Rippers, a minor league team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that played in the Western League. The team relocated to Cleveland in 1900 and was called the Cleveland Lake Shores. The Western League itself was renamed the American League prior to the 1900 season while continuing its minor league status. When the American League declared itself a major league in 1901, Cleveland was one of its eight charter franchises. Originally called the Cleveland Bluebirds or Blues, the team was also unofficially called the Cleveland Bronchos in 1902. Beginning in 1903, the team was named the Cleveland Napoleons or Naps; name changed in 1915 to Cleveland Indians; the team ceased using the name "Indians" following the 2021 season, and were renamed the "Guardians" for 2022)
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