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Before ALCS Game 3, MLB responds to criticisms of Indians' mascot Chief Wahoo

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Jonah Keri on the ALCS

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The upcoming ALCS games in Toronto between the Blue Jays and visiting Indians has put the focus on Cleveland's controversial mascot, Chief Wahoo, and their use of Native American imagery and symbolism in general.

Already, a Blue Jays broadcaster has stated he won't refer to Cleveland as the Indians, and an indigenous activist is also challenging the Indians' use of Wahoo in an Ontario court on Monday. All of this prompted MLB to release a statement prior to Game 3 on Monday night.