CLEVELAND -- Indians manager Terry Francona gathered his players together on Sunday morning for a team meeting. Rather than walk up to each guy who was named to this year's American League All-Star team, Francona wanted it to be a celebration for the entire ballclub.
One by one, the names of Jose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor, Michael Brantley, Corey Kluber and Trevor Bauer were announced to applause from their teammates. For the second year in a row, the Indians are sending five players to the Midsummer Classic, with Ramirez voted into the AL's starting lineup by the fans once again.