Carlos Carrasco Receives Emotional Support From Indians All Star Teammates After Leukemia Diagnosis
The moment came during the annual “Stand Up To Cancer” MLB All-Star Game presentation. Fans around Cleveland’s Progressive Field held up signs showing their connection to the disease, which afflicts almost 2 million new people in the U.S. each year. Players held up signs on the diamond. Carrasco held a sign that read “I Stand,” while Francisco Lindor, Carlos Santana, Brad Hand, Shane Bieber and manager Terry Francona held signs that read “I Stand Up For Cookie” — a reference to the right-hander’s nickname....