The Cleveland Indians have turned their season around, just in time for the All-Star break.

The Indians are 50-38 on the season, and hold one of the two wild card positions. That doesn't tell the full story, though. Cleveland has cut Minnesota's lead in the American League Central to 5.5 games at the break after going 22-9 since June 1.

On this week's Leading Off with Ryan Lewis podcast, we look back on the first half for the Indians, and how they got to where they are. We also pick out a team MVP. It's not as easy of a choice as you might think.

We also talk about something that was surprising in the first half of the season.

But this week's podcast starts off with some serious business. That is to say, some serious Home Run Derby business. After disclosing our Home Run Derby fandom on last week's podcast, this week we make our picks. And we put a bet on it.

If you're looking for more All-Star game coverage, find everything at ohio.com/indians.

The Cleveland Indians have turned their season around, just in time for the All-Star break.
The Indians are 50-38 on the season, and hold one of the two wild card positions. That doesn't tell the full story, though. Cleveland has cut Minnesota's lead in the American League Central to 5.5 games at the break after going 22-9 since June 1.
On this week's Leading Off with Ryan Lewis podcast, we look back on the first half for the Indians, and how they got to where they are. We also pick out a team MVP. It's not as easy of a choice as you might think.
We also talk about something that was surprising in the first half of the season.
But this week's podcast starts off with some serious business. That is to say, some serious Home Run Derby business. After disclosing our Home Run Derby fandom on last week's podcast, this week we make our picks. And we put a bet on it.
If you're looking for more All-Star game coverage, find everything at <a href="https://www.ohio.com/sports/indians">ohio.com/indians.</a>

Leading Off with Ryan Lewis: A podcast on the Cleveland Indians.

Leading Off with Ryan Lewis: A podcast on Cleveland baseball

Leading Off with Ryan Lewis: A podcast on Cleveland Baseball

At the All-Star break, the Cleveland Indians are the hottest team in baseball. Here's how they got there.

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