BASEBALL
Indians manager steps down
Indians Manager Terry Francona is stepping down for the remainder of this season to address some lingering health issues. The 62-year-old Francona has been wearing a boot on his right foot all season after undergoing toe surgery for a staph infection in February. The toe issue has exasperated hip problem, which will require surgery. Francona will have his left hip replaced Monday at the Cleveland Clinic, and once he recovers from that procedure, he ll have a rod inserted into his foot. One of baseball s best and most popular managers, Francona is in his ninth season with Cleveland. He s had a winning record each year and he s just five wins from tying Hall of Famer Lou Boudreau (728) for the most wins in team history. Francona led the Indians to the World Series in 2016, when the club lost in seven games to the Chicago Cubs.
Cleveland Indians Manager Terry Francona Steps Down From Post Over Health Concerns
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