Position Preview: 2024 Team MVP Liover Peguero Highlights Indy’s Projected Infield
INDIANAPOLIS – As the Indianapolis Indians gear up for the 2025 season at Victory Field, set to kick off on Tuesday, April 1, players of every position group are down in Bradenton, Fla. honing their skills at Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training. Indy’s projected lineup, particularly in the infield category, could
INDIANAPOLIS – As the Indianapolis Indians gear up for the 2025 season at Victory Field, set to kick off on Tuesday, April 1, players of every position group are down in Bradenton, Fla. honing their skills at Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training. Indy’s projected lineup, particularly in the infield category, could see a mix of returning young defensive stars with veterans looking to return to the big leagues.
SS Liover Peguero: Peguero spent most of 2024 with Indianapolis, earning Team MVP honors. The 24-year-old played 128 games with the Indians, hitting .257 (127-for-495) with a .729 OPS and leading all Indianapolis hitters in hits, RBI (79), doubles (29) and walks (46). Peguero has played in 63 games with Pittsburgh since making his major league debut in 2022, including three games to conclude the 2024 season. At the big-league level, he owns a .237 career batting average (50-for-211) with five doubles, seven home runs, 28 RBI and a .650 OPS.
SS Tsung-Che Cheng: Cheng, 23, is rated as the Pirates’ No. 19 prospect according to Baseball America. He is also listed among the organization’s top tools list as the hitter with the best strike-zone discipline and best defensive infielder. The Taiwan native spent most of the 2024 season with Double-A Altoona, playing in 126 games with a .218 batting average (92-for-422), 19 doubles, 11 home runs, 54 RBI, 16 stolen bases and a .661 OPS. Cheng concluded the season with Indianapolis, hitting .462 (6-for-13) with a double, RBI and 1.126 OPS in six games.
3B Malcom Nuñez: Nuñez, 24, earned the Indianapolis Indians Most Improved award following a 2024 campaign in which he hit .250 (117-for-468) with 21 doubles, 11 home runs, 65 RBI and a .675 OPS in 128 games. Nuñez was acquired from the Cardinals on Aug. 1, 2023, with RHP Johan Oviedo in exchange for LHP Jose Quintana and RHP Chris Stratton. Since his acquisition, the Cuban has appeared in 200 games with Indianapolis, totaling a .245 batting average (177-for-722) with 29 doubles, 19 home runs, 100 RBI and a .677 OPS.
INF Alika Williams: Williams, a 2020 first-round selection by the Rays, was acquired from Tampa Bay on June 2, 2023, in exchange for RHP Robert Stevenson. The 26-year-old split the 2024 season between Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. With the Pirates, he hit .207 (18-for-87) with six extra-base hits, five RBI and a .541 OPS in 37 games. Conversely, he hit .311 (51-for-164) with 12 extra-base hits, 13 RBI and a .780 OPS in 41 games with the Indians. The Pirates’ No. 22 prospect entering 2024 according to Baseball America has also shown the ability to play most infield positions, appearing in 35 games at second base, 39 at shortstop and eight at third base between both levels in 2024.
1B Darick Hall: Hall, 29, was selected in the 14th round of the 2016 draft by the Phillies and spent his entire career in Philadelphia’s system until being signed by Pittsburgh as a minor league free agent this offseason. The Dallas Baptist (Texas) University alum spent the 2024 season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, hitting .236 (102-for-432) with 17 doubles, 16 home runs, 72 RBI and a .707 OPS. Hall spent parts of 2022 and 2023 with the Phillies, appearing in 60 games with a .226 batting average (43-for-190) with nine doubles, 10 home runs, 19 RBI and a .700 OPS.
At the catching position, Jason Delay, Endy Rodríguez and Henry Davis are all continuing to fight for a spot on the big league roster.
Burrows Buries Clippers in Indians Series-Clinching Shutout
INDIANAPOLIS - A sacrifice fly by Spencer Horwitz and an RBI single from Nick Solak in the third inning plated both Indianapolis Indians runs in a 2-0 shutout win over the Columbus Clippers on Sunday afternoon at Victory Field. Starting pitcher Mike Burrows struck out a career-high 11 batters across
Solo Shot Sinks Indians in 1-0 Contest against Clippers
INDIANAPOLIS – A fourth-inning solo shot from Milan Tolentino was all the Columbus Clippers needed as they took down the Indianapolis Indians 1-0 on Saturday night at Victory Field.
Three-Run Sixth Inning Lifts Indians Over Clippers, 3-2
INDIANAPOLIS – A trio of runs in the sixth inning propelled the Indians to a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Clippers on Friday night at Victory Field.
Nick Solak Named Indians April Player of the Month
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians today named outfielder Nick Solak as their April Player of the Month after he led the team in batting average, hits, total bases, home runs, RBI, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS across 20 games.
DJ Stewart’s Slam Secures a 4-3 Indians Victory
INDIANAPOLIS – DJ Stewart smacked a grand slam in the third inning of Wednesday afternoon’s contest to open the scoring and provide the Indianapolis Indians with a lead they did not relinquish as they took down the Columbus Clippers 4-3 at Victory Field.
Indians Fall Behind Early and Drop Game Two Against Columbus 4-3
NDIANAPOLIS – Outfielder Micah Pries accounted for all the Columbus Clippers runs with his two-homer day as they knocked off the Indianapolis Indians 4-3 on Wednesday afternoon at Victory Field.
Burrows Bulldozes Clippers with Seven Punchies in Series Opener
INDIANAPOLIS – Mike Burrows struck out seven batters over 5.0 one-run innings, retiring each of his final seven hitters faced and not allowing a runner in scoring position following a second-inning homer, en route to a 4-1 series-opening win for the Indianapolis Indians over the Columbus Clippers at Victory Field
Series Preview: Columbus Clippers vs. Indianapolis Indians, May 6-11
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians begin their third homestand of the 2025 season on Tuesday, May 6, against the Columbus Clippers, Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. The six-game set continues through Sunday, May 11, and is the lone visit by the Clippers to Victory Field this season. Below is
Spencer Horwitz and Dauri Moreta Have Rehab Assignments Transferred to Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS – The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that the rehab assignments of first baseman Spencer Horwitz and right-handed pitcher Dauri Moreta have been transferred to the Indianapolis Indians as they open a six-game series against the Columbus Clippers tonight at 6:35 PM. They are the third and fourth rehabbers assigned
Indianapolis Indians Announce Dinner on the Diamond, a Unique Culinary Experience coming to Victory Field on June 5
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians, in conjunction with Victory Field Events, today announced that tickets are now on sale for Dinner on the Diamond, a unique, immersive culinary experience featuring a ballpark-inspired five-course dinner hosted on the playing surface of Victory Field. The inaugural Dinner on the Diamond is set
Bubba Chandler Named International League April Pitcher of the Month
INDIANAPOLIS – Minor League Baseball today announced that right-handed pitcher Bubba Chandler has been named the International League April Pitcher of the Month after he led all minor league pitchers with at least 20.0 innings in fewest hits allowed (seven) and batting average against (.106, 7-for-66). He is the first
Indians Fall Behind Early, Drop Series Finale to Omaha, 8-1
PAPILLION, Neb. – The Indianapolis Indians could not overcome a five-home run performance by the Omaha Storm Chasers and dropped the series finale, 8-1, on Sunday afternoon at Werner Park.
Indians Drop Penultimate Game of Series to Omaha
PAPILLION, Neb. – Luca Tresh hit a go-ahead solo home run in the third inning of the Indianapolis Indians 5-1 loss to the Omaha Storm Chasers on Saturday night at Werner Park.
Indians Silence Storm Chasers with Two-Hit Shutout
PAPILLION, Neb. – Behind 6.0 scoreless frames from starter Braxton Ashcraft, the Indianapolis Indians blanked the Omaha Storm Chasers, 6-0, with just two hits allowed on Friday night at Werner Park.
Chandler’s Gem Propels Indians Past Omaha, 7-2
PAPILLION, Neb. – Behind Bubba Chandler’s best start of the season, the Indianapolis Indians scored in four consecutive innings to take the series lead with a 7-2 win over the Omaha Storm Chasers on Thursday night at Werner Park.
Five-Run Seventh Hands Indians Series-Leveling Loss
PAPILLION, Neb. – The Indianapolis Indians built a 6-2 lead after six innings on Wednesday evening, but the Omaha Storm Chasers scored five runs in the seventh to erase the deficit and even the series at Werner Park with the 9-6 triumph.
Hall Hammers a Grand Slam to Power the Indians’ 9-7 Victory Against Omaha
PAPILLION, Neb. – Darick Hall’s first-inning grand slam gave the Indianapolis Indians a cushion they did not surrender as they staved off a late-inning comeback and took down the Omaha Storm Chasers, 9-7, on Tuesday afternoon at Werner Park.
Indians Drop the Series as St. Paul Takes Sunday’s Rubber Match 5-3
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The St. Paul Saints jumped on the Indianapolis Indians early, scoring a run in each of the first two frames and staving off a comeback in the later innings to secure a 5-3 victory on Sunday afternoon at CHS Field.
Indians Earn Eighth Comeback Win of the Season at St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. – An RBI infield single by Nick Yorke capped off a three-run fifth inning that gave the Indianapolis Indians a 6-5 win over the St. Paul Saints on Saturday afternoon at CHS Field.
Indians Split Second Doubleheader in Three Days at St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Indianapolis Indians offense backed a stellar start from Bubba Chandler to take Game 1 of the seven-inning doubleheader at the St. Paul Saints, 10-0, on Friday night at CHS Field. Indy dropped the second contest, 3-0.
Fishers Native and Indiana University Product Matt Gorski Selected by Pittsburgh
INDIANAPOLIS – The Pittsburgh Pirates today selected the contract of Fishers, Ind. native and Indiana (Bloomington) University baseball product Matt Gorski. The outfielder is set to become the third former Indianapolis Indian and second member of the 2025 squad to make his major league debut this season, following right-handed pitcher
Indians at Saints Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians have announced that Thursday night’s game at St. Paul has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader at Victory Field. An official date has not been set at this time.
Indians Split First Doubleheader of Series at St. Paul
ST PAUL, Minn. – DJ Stewart and Abrahan Gutierrez each homered to power the Indianapolis Indians to a 4-2 win in Game 2 of a seven-inning doubleheader on Wednesday night at CHS Field. The Indians dropped the opening contest, 5-1.
Five-Run First Frame Snaps Indy’s Five-Game Winning Streak
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Despite a season-high tying 13-hit effort from the offense, the Indianapolis Indians dropped the first game of an eight-game set to St. Paul on Tuesday afternoon at CHS Field, 16-4.
Indians Win Fifth Straight Against Mud Hens in Series Finale
INDIANAPOLIS – A three-run sixth inning broke a 6-6 tie to give the Indianapolis Indians their fifth straight win over the Toledo Mud Hens at Victory Field on Sunday afternoon, 10-6.