Indians Announce 2025 Promotional Schedule
The defending Northwest League champion Spokane Indians announced today their full promotional schedule for the 2025 season at Avista Stadium, which kicks off against the Seattle Mariners affiliate (Everett AquaSox) on Friday, April 4th with Opening Night Fireworks. The 66-game home slate is packed with fan favorites like: **(20) Firework
Catching Up with Paul Olden—the Voice of Yankee Stadium
Deal with the aftermath of a volcanic eruption. Survive an epic tirade from Tommy Lasorda. Replace the ‘Voice of God’. It’s all in a day’s work for Paul Olden. The former Spokane Indians radio broadcaster has crafted an unforgettable career highlighted by a dozen consecutive Super Bowls, Wade Boggs’ 3,000th
Spokane Indians in the Negro Leagues
The Negro Leagues emerged in the United States during the early 20th century as a response to the segregation and discrimination that barred Black players from participating in Major League Baseball. The first organized Negro league, the Negro National League (NNL), was founded in 1920 by Rube Foster, a former
Top Five Black Players in Spokane Indians History
In celebration of Black History Month, teams across Minor League Baseball are taking a look back at five of the best Black players to suit up for their club. While some of these standout performers went on to long and illustrious Major League careers, others simply had great Minor League
Spokane Indians Announce 2025 Field Staff
The Colorado Rockies announced the 2025 field staff for the Spokane Indians today, with manager Robinson Cancel, pitching coach Blaine Beatty, and bench coach Tom Sutaris all returning to defend last year's Northwest League title. Rounding out the field staff is new hitting coach Trevor Burmeister, who spent the previous
We're Hiring—Apply Now for a Game Day Position!
We're hiring! Opening Night at Avista Stadium is just over two months away and the Spokane Indians are now accepting applications for our 2025 game day positions. The priority application deadline is Friday, February 7th. Our goal is to provide affordable family entertainment and excellent customer service to every guest
Spoil Your Sweetheart with a Mascot Visit!Â
We know that Valentine's Day can be a busy and stressful time of the year. That's why the Spokane Indians have created a package specifically tailored to the needs of baseball fans in our community. Leave it to OTTO and RIBBY! ❤️ The Single - Our mascot team will send
In Memoriam: Local Baseball Figures We Lost in 2024
Al “The Bull” Ferrara (1939-2024): A native of Brooklyn, NY, Ferrara was a larger-than-life figure that played piano at Carnegie Hall as a teenager and appeared on episodes of Gilligan’s Island and Batman during his time in Los Angeles. "The Bull" spent four years in Spokane with his best season
Four Indians Alums Selected in Rule 5 Draft
A quartet of former Spokane Indians players will be suiting up for new organizations in 2025 after being selected in the Rule 5 Draft during baseball's Winter Meetings in Dallas. Right-hander Anderson Pilar was selected in the first round of the MLB phase by the Atlanta Braves while pitcher Anderson
Spokane's Top 24 Moments of the 2024 SeasonÂ
24. Indians Trounce Canadians: The Indians had Vancouver's number all season long, recording a 20-8 record against the Canadians that included a 13-0 trouncing at Avista Stadium on Thursday, August 15th. One of Spokane's best single game efforts of the year saw Michael Prosecky and three relievers combine on a
Join Us for Cocoa with the Clauses at Avista Stadium!
Kick off your holidays in style with the Spokane Indians at this FREE community event! Fans can visit the team's new Sports Performance Center, take photos with our mascots and Santa Claus, enjoy complimentary hot cocoa, and finish your holiday shopping in the team store with 25% off all merchandise!
Emmanuel Clase Named AL Reliever of the Year
Emmanuel Clase capped off a historic season for the Cleveland Guardians with a pair of honors last week, earning a spot on the All-MLB First Team and being named Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year for the second time in the last three years. Clase is also one
Trio of Spokane Indians Win MLB Gold Glove Awards
The Spokane Indians were well represented on Sunday night when Major League Baseball (MLB) announced the 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards on ESPN. Brenton Doyle took home his second consecutive National League Gold Glove Award in centerfield while Dylan Moore (American League - Utility) and Ezequiel Tovar (National League -
Kyle Karros Earns Rawlings Gold Glove Award®Â
Kyle Karros was good as gold at the hot corner all season long. Today, he received official recognition. The Spokane Indians third baseman was one of just nine Minor League recipients of a 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Award® for defensive excellence as announced this morning by Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™)
Run the Table: 2024 Spokane Indians Season Recap
APRIL: The weather might have been cold but the Spokane Indians certainly weren't. The team started the season with eight straight wins—a new franchise record—and raced out to an early lead in the Northwest League standings that they would never relinquish. RECORD: 13-5 STAT OF THE MONTH: 1.84—the ERA of
SPO in the SHOW: 47 Indians Appear in MLB in '24
If you turned on a Major League Baseball game in 2024, there's a pretty good chance you saw a former Spokane Indians player in action. A total of 47 alums spread across 25 teams made at last one appearance in the big leagues this season, including 15 with the team's
The Dirty Dozen: 12 Indians Alums in MLB Playoffs
The quest for baseball's ultimate prize begins now. A dozen Indians alums spread across ten contenders will compete in this year's MLB Postseason, which kicks off today with the first four games of the Wild Card round. The Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres both have a pair of former
SPO to the SHOW: 15 Indians Make MLB Debuts in 2024
This year's Spokane Indians team enjoyed a memorable season, clinching both the first and second half Northwest League titles before defeating Vancouver in four games for the franchise's first championship since 2008. It was a banner year for former Indians player as well, with a total of 15 making their
Great in '08: The World Spins Madly On
Sixteen years. Five thousand eight hundred forty days. One hundred forty thousand one hundred and sixty minutes. That's how long the Spokane Indians had to wait between Northwest League titles. Prior to this year's triumph over the Vancouver Canadians, Spokane's last championship came all the way back in 2008. A
Spokane Indians Announce 2025 Schedule
The reigning Northwest League champion Spokane Indians announced today their schedule for the 2025 Northwest League season, which opens against the Everett AquaSox (Seattle Mariners affiliate) at Avista Stadium on Friday, April 4th. The 2025 regular season will once again feature 132 games, with 66 home games spread over 12
Karros Named NWL MVP, Sullivan Earns POTY
Spokane, Wash. - Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) announced today the league awards and All-Star teams for the three leagues that make up the High Class-A classification. The Spokane Indians, fresh off a thrilling victory in the Northwest League Championship Series, topped the NWL with six All-Stars including the circuit's Most
Indians Walk-Off C's for Northwest League Title
A memorable season for the Spokane Indians ending in fitting fashion on Saturday night at Patterson Baseball Complex—with one of the most talented teams in recent history lifting a Northwest League Championship trophy high aloft. After the two teams decided nine innings wasn't enough, Kyle Karros took a fastball off
Indians Rally for Thrilling 3-2 Win Over Canadians
The Spokane Indians fell into an early 2-0 hole against the Canadians and looked in serious trouble after failing to record a hit through the games first four innings. The Northwest League's first and second half champions weren't about to go down without a fight though. The Indians got one
NWL Championship Series: Know Before You Go
We're excited to host you at Gonzaga's Patterson Baseball Complex/Steve Hertz Field for the 2024 Northwest League Championship Series! The first pitch of Game 3, Game 4, and Game 5 (if necessary) against the Vancouver Canadians is at 6:35 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. The lone entrance to
Spokane Drops Game 2 of NWLCS to Vancouver
The Indians and Canadians traded runs in a tense back-and-forth affair with Vancouver emerging triumphant, 4-3, in Game 2 of the Northwest League Championship Series at Nat Bailey Stadium. The teams are now tied at one game apiece in the best-of-five series with Game 3 scheduled for Friday, September 13th