In two days, the Toronto Blue Jays open the ALCS in Cleveland looking to make the one last step they were unable to in their 2015 run.
Four wins, and a very strong Cleveland team, stand between the Blue Jays and their first World Series appearance in over two decades. As you await the big day, here are some stories and notes to catch up on from earlier in the week:
Cleveland *******
Cleveland’s team nickname is deeply problematic and racially insensitive. The name was chosen in 1915 after Cleveland moved on from their “Naps” nickname, a nod to player Napoleon Lajoie.