Indians Join Copa de la Diversión with 'Cafecitos de Spokane'
Something’s brewing in the Inland Northwest. The Spokane Indians Baseball Team announced today that they will be joining Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversión™" or "Fun Cup™" for the first time during the 2024 season with a brand-new identity – the ‘Cafecitos de Spokane’. Originally launched in 2017, Copa
Spokane Indians Pack a Punch with 'King Carl Campaign'
The Spokane Indians Baseball Team, in collaboration with the Carl Maxey Center, The Black Lens, and Spokane NAACP, announced today the launch of a new alternate identity and community effort called the ‘King Carl Campaign’, named in honor of local civil rights activist and champion boxer Carl Maxey. Originally co-conceived
2024 Single Game Tickets On Sale Now!
The wait is over! The Spokane Indians are pleased to announce that single game tickets for all 66 home games are ON SALE NOW. 🎟️ CLICK HERE FOR SINGLE GAME TICKETS 🎟️ This year's promotional schedule is packed with (21) Firework Nights, (5) Family Feast Nights, (5) Storybook Princess Nights,
The Ultimate Pokémon Baseball Team
Avista Stadium has been rife with Onix in the outfield, Magnemites on the mound, Pidgeys in the press box, and Digletts under the dugout during the long off-season. Naturally, this got the front office of the Spokane Indians thinking about which Pokémon would make up the best baseball team and
Indians Announce 2024 Promotional Schedule
The Spokane Indians announced today their full promotional schedule for the 2024 season at Avista Stadium, which kicks off against the Vancouver Canadians on Friday, April 5th. The 66-game home slate is packed with fan favorites like (21) Firework Nights, (5) Storybook Princess Nights, (5) Yoke's Family Feast Nights, and
Hank Aaron, Spokane Indians Linked at Key Moments
From humble beginnings in Mobile, Alabama, to 25 All-Star appearances as a big leaguer, Hank Aaron carried himself with unparalleled poise and dignity. A two-time batting champion and three-time Gold Glove winner, Aaron still holds major league records for RBIs (2,297), total bases (6,856) and extra-base hits (1,477). Although Aaron
Schunk Looking to Impress in Big League Camp
Aaron Schunk was “somewhere in Arkansas.” The 26-year-old infielder, whom the Rockies drafted in the second round out of the University of Georgia in 2019, was driving from Atlanta to Arizona, where he’ll be taking part in Major League Spring Training in a couple of weeks. As a steady rain
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 2024 Field Staff
Spokane, Wash. - The Colorado Rockies announced the 2024 field staff for the Spokane Indians today, with former big league catcher Robinson Cancel returning for his second season at the helm. New to the Inland Northwest this year are pitching coach Blaine Beatty and hitting coach Tom Sutaris, while longtime
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
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 2024 game day positions. The priority application deadline is Wednesday, February 7th. CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW Our goal is to provide affordable family entertainment and excellent
You OTTO Spoil Your Valentine this Year!
We know that Valentine's Day can be a busy and stressful time for finding the right way to celebrate your loved ones. 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
Our Jordan Year: '23 Season Recap
Spokane, Wash. - The 2023 season started with enormous expectations as Spokane’s Opening Night roster featured five of Colorado’s top 10 prospects, two top 10 overall draft picks, and highly-regarded international talents like Adael Amador and Yanquiel Fernandez. Fate intervened early for Spokane, as three consecutive rainouts in Vancouver allowed
Indians Announce 2024 Promotional Highlights
Spokane, Wash. - The Spokane Indians announced today the highlights of their promotional schedule for the 2024 season at Avista Stadium. The 66-game home slate opens on Friday, April 5th, and is packed to the rafters with a franchise-record (21) Firework Nights, (5) Family Feast Nights, (5) Storybook Princess Nights,
Spokane Indians Earn CommUNITY Champion Award
Spokane, Wash. - The Spokane Indians were honored yesterday at baseball's annual Fall Meetings with the 2023 CommUNITY Champion Award in recognition of the team's continuing commitment to the Spokane region. "As the community's baseball team since 1903, we're proud to serve our entire area with several community campaigns, initiatives,
Indians Shine Bright in 2023 Organization All-Stars
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Colorado Rockies. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Albuquerque: 68-82 Double-A
Benny Montgomery and Sterlin Thompson Earn Spots on 2023 All-Arizona Fall League Team
The Surprise Saguaros won their second straight Arizona Fall League title on Saturday, with their 6-5 victory closing the book on the AFL’s 31st season. As has been the case for the past three decades, the Fall League has been a place to catch the best prospects in action, and
Bochy Makes History with Fourth World Series Title
Spokane, Wash. - In the not too distant future, Bruce Bochy will be enshrined among baseball's all-time greats in Cooperstown. He's not done adding lines to his plaque yet, though. The former Spokane Indians skipper took over a Texas Rangers team that won just 68 games in 2022 and led
Blast from the Past: Spokane's "Mall Ball" Era
SPOKANE, Washington - The late 1980's and early 1990's were a golden era for baseball in Spokane as the affiliation between the San Diego Padres and Indians proved fruitful for both parties. After narrowly missing out on the title in 1986 the team won four straight from 1987-1990 highlighted by
World Series Set to Feature Five Indians Alums
Spokane, Washington - The 2023 World Series kicks off on Friday night in Texas with a pair of surprising title contenders—both of which lost 100+ games just two seasons ago—battling for baseball's ultimate prize. The Rangers, still searching for the franchise's first championship, feature five Indians alums including venerable manager
Celebrate Your Birthday with a Spokane Indians Mascot!
Spokane, Wash. - Have you been searching for a unique way to celebrate a birthday? Well, look no further than our brand new Mascot Birthday Package! This exclusive package offers an unforgettable birthday experience with your choice of OTTO, DORIS, or RIBBY the Redband Trout. For just $125, you can
2023 MLB Postseason Features 13 Indians Alums
Spokane, Wash. - After a grueling 162-game regular season, the quest for baseball's ultimate prize begins now. A total of 13 Indians alums spread across six contenders will compete in this year's MLB Postseason, which kicks off Tuesday with the first four games of the Wild Card round. The Texas
Arizona Fall League to Feature Eight Indians Alums
Spokane, Wash. - The Arizona Fall League announced its 2023 rosters on Friday with several of baseball's top young talents scattered across the six rosters in the Grand Canyon State's Valley of the Sun. The Spokane Indians will have eight former players competing in the AFL, including four players from
Five Spokane Indians Named NWL All-Stars
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 were well represented with a total of five Northwest League All-Stars - tied for the most with the Everett AquaSox -
Jordan Beck Named Northwest League MVP
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, with Spokane Indians outfielder Jordan Beck taking home the Northwest League's MVP award. Votes were cast by league managers, and final decisions were determined