With the launch of high-school play this week, locals are counting down the final days of Loeb Stadium, the former home to Minor League Baseball and Cleveland Indians spring training in Lafayette, IN. (more…)
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2019 Preview: Cleveland Indians, Progressive Field
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 season is underway. Up next: the Cleveland Indians and Progressive Field. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 3
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, as updated for 2019. (more…)
Details Unveiled for All-Star Game’s Play Ball Park
Major League Baseball and the Cleveland Indians have unveiled details on Play Ball Park, a large indoor-outdoor event that will be held in conjunction with July’s All-Star Game. (more…)
Celebrity Owners and Major League Baseball
Today’s MLB owners may be working largely behind the scenes—how many of you could pick Ray Davis or Bruce Sherman out of a lineup? —but when pro sports were in a more precarious financial position, celebrity owners raised the public profile for teams needing a boost at the box office. (more…)
Indians Upgrading Progressive Field Club Lounge
Progressive Field will feature a revamped Club Lounge this season, as the Cleveland Indians are upgrading the space as part of a $6 million project. (more…)
New Cleveland Indians Uniforms Unveiled
New Cleveland Indians uniforms were unveiled Monday, highlighted by a new alternate red uniform and the incorporation of 2019 MLB All-Star Game branding. (more…)
Hillcats, Indians Extend Affiliation Through 2020
The Lynchburg Hillcats (High A; Carolina League) and the Cleveland Indians extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Captains, Indians Renew Affiliation Through 2020
The Lake County Captains (Low A; Midwest League) will remain an affiliate of the Cleveland Indians through 2020, as the clubs have announced a two-year player development (PDC) contract extension. The Captains have only been affiliated with the Indians in the club’s 16-year history. (more…)
Homestead Sports Complex Slated for Scrap Heap
After several reuses and severe thumpings from two different hurricanes, Homestead Sports Complex — once slated as spring-training home of the Cleveland Indians — is likely to be torn down, with the Miami suburb soliciting bids for demolition. (more…)
Cleveland Indians Seek $8M for Progressive Field Upgrades
The Cleveland Indians are asking Cuyahoga County to approve $8 million for Progressive Field upgrades. If approved, the funds would cover improvements to administrative offices, the box office, and club level. (more…)
Hiram Bithorn Stadium, Puerto Rico Ready for MLB Series
Though the island continues to deal with devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is showing considerable enthusiasm for upcoming Major League Baseball games at Hiram Bithorn Stadium. (more…)
2018 Preview: Cleveland Indians, Progressive Field
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign is underway. Up next: the Cleveland Indians and Progressive Field. (more…)