Shunned reporter admits to Indians he was 'wrong'

With Monday's series sweep of the powerhouse Boston Red Sox in the American League Division Series, the Cleveland Indians not only proved they're legitimate World Series contenders, but they also earned an apology.

Cleveland beat reporter Paul Hoynes, who became a talking point around the Indians' clubhouse after predicting the team's season was done in September when they lost both Danny Salazar and Carlos Carrasco to injury, admitted his wrongdoing in a column late Monday night.

Hoynes felt the backlash from Indians players Jason Kipnis, Trevor Bauer, and Corey Kluber on social media, and was even called a coward after making the prediction.

In the piece, Hoynes wrote a beer was poured over his head and he was told "Thanks," by Kluber. He also admitted to Kipnis he was wrong after the second baseman asked if he would own up to his mistake.

Although it seems like some of the hot water Hoynes was in with the players has now cooled off, he'll surely think a little longer about what he writes in the future, or he may have Francisco Lindor looking to have a few words with him after a game like he did on Monday.