Indians exhibition against Pirates set for next week

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Indians schedule exhibition set vs. Pirates | MLB
The Indians have officially designated July 18, 20, and 22 as the days they will play against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a trio of exhibition games prior to Opening Day. Game two will take place in Progressive Field, while the first and third will be played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

Tribe places DeShields on 10-day injured list | MLB
DeShields was the first Indians be named as having COVID-19 last month, but just because he is cleared and back with the team doesn’t mean the lasting effects of the virus are over. As such, the Indians are taking their time getting him back into action and he likely won’t be ready for Opening Day anyway, so off to the injured list he goes to clear up an active roster spot.

Is Aaron Civale the Next Unexpected Star of Cleveland’s Rotation? | Cleveland Baseball Insider
From Casey Drottar’s mouth to the baseball gods’ ears.

Around the league

• Byron Buxton is hurt again.
• Cody Bellinger is retooling his NL MVP-winning swing.