June 13, 2026

The Cleveland Indians Name Game: The case for the Cleveland Buckeyes


As the Cleveland Indians explore a name change, we take a look at the Cleveland Buckeyes as a potential replacement. CLEVELAND — On July 3, the Cleveland Indians released a statement announcing they were having ongoing discussions that could ultimately result in the franchise changing its name. With that in mind, we’re spending this week taking a look at potential new names for Cleveland’s professional baseball team, which has been called the Indians since 1915. Up next is an examination of another name with a historical link to baseball history in Cleveland: the Buckeyes. Stay tuned throughout the week as we take a look at some of the other names that have been linked as potential replacements in recent weeks. RELATED: The Cleveland Indians Name Game: The case for the Cleveland Guardians RELATED: The Cleveland Indians Name Game: The case for the Cleveland Spiders The case for the Cleveland Buckeyes…

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