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Travis Kelce discusses Cleveland's identity as a baseball town

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 9:40 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Travis Kelce discusses Cleveland's identity as a baseball town

Summary

Travis Kelce attended the Cleveland Guardians' Game 5 victory in the ALDS and expressed the city's long-standing passion for baseball over football. Kelce highlighted the excitement surrounding the Guardians and recalled his own childhood memories of watching postseason baseball. He noted the electrifying atmosphere during the recent game and emphasized Cleveland's desire for playoff baseball, referencing the Guardians' potential to reach the World Series for the first time since 2016. Cleveland fans remain hopeful for success after years of disappointments across all major sports.

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By the Numbers

•Kelce attended Guardians' Game 5 ALDS win against the White Sox.
•He described Cleveland as a longtime 'baseball town' in a recent podcast.
•The Guardians are tied 1-1 in the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays.
•Cleveland's last World Series title came in 1948.

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9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Travis Kelce explains why Cleveland is a ‘baseball town’ and not an NFL one

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Travis Kelce was in attendance to watch the Cleveland Guardians when they clinched Game 5 of the ALDS to complete a comeback. He recently spoke about what baseball means to Cleveland.
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