Indians pay tribute on Memorial Day

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CLEVELAND — When Indians reliever Jeff Manship woke up Monday morning, prior to the series opener with the Rangers, he knew the first person he had to call was his brother.

“I was just seeing how he was doing and just thanking him for everything he’s done,” Manship said.

Memorial Day is a special day for many. It’s a day to remember those who have died serving our country, while also appreciating everyone who has served.

“My brother flies an F-18 for the Navy,” Manship said. “My mom was a dietitian in the reserves and then my uncle served in Vietnam. He actually lost his legs in Vietnam, so a pretty big sacrifice there.”

Major League teams across the nation are doing their part on Monday to honor those sacrifices. All 30 teams wore Memorial Day themed uniforms in their …

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