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April 7, 2025

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Angels’ power just too much as Guardians lose, 6-2, limp home at 3-6

A solid start by Luis Ortiz goes to waste as the Guardians' offense can't do enough against the Angels.

By Paul Hoynes, cleveland.com

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A simple baseball rule: Be on time or you’ll miss history — Paul Hoynes on Frank Robinson, 50 years later

I was supposed to be covering Frank Robinson making history as the first Black manager in Major League Baseball history. Instead, I was frantically looking for a parking spot downtown.

By Paul Hoynes, cleveland.com

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Stephen Vogt’s battered team needs some home cooking: Guardians takeaways

The Guardians are happy to be headed home after going 3-6 on a season-opening trip to Kansas City, San Diego and Anaheim.

By Paul Hoynes, cleveland.com

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Fans recall Frank Robinson’s managerial debut at Cleveland Municipal Stadium

We talk to some of the 56,715 fans who saw Frank Robinson make history as the first black manager in Major League Baseball on April 8, 1975.

By Marc Bona, cleveland.com

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How The Plain Dealer wrote about Frank Robinson’s 1975 debut as Indians manager

Frank Robinson became Indians manager in 1975, making him the first Black manager in MLB. Here's The Plain Dealer game story from the memorable 1975 season-opener.

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MLB managers reflect on Frank Robinson’s impact 50 years after historic first

Will Venable, Dusty Baker and Ron Washington discuss how baseball’s first Black manager influenced their careers and changed the game.

By Paul Hoynes, cleveland.com

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