Phil Niekro, the 300-game winner waived last...
Phil Niekro, the 300-game winner waived last week by the New York Yankees, was claimed on waivers by the Cleveland Indians.
Cleveland will assume the $350,000 contract that Niekro, 47, signed with New York. Niekro has a 300-250 career record.
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