With the 2021 MLB season officially over, we’re seeing teams lay in plans for the 2022 season. One tangible act: the 80-foot Indians script is being taken down at Progressive Field, as Cleveland begins the transition to Guardians. (more…)
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Cleveland Guardians sued over name change
The Cleveland Guardians roller-derby team has filed suit in federal court over the appropriation of the moniker by the former Cleveland Indians for the 2022 season and beyond. (more…)
More glimpses at Progressive Field renovations
As the Cleveland Indians era comes to a close and the Cleveland Guardians take the field in 2022, we’re seeing more of the offseason changes to the team’s home, Progressive Field, unveiled. (more…)
Cleveland unveils ambitious Progressive Field renovations
The Cleveland Indians outlined a potential series of ambitious Progressive Field renovations as part of a lease extension running through 2036, with options for 10 additional years. (more…)
Goodyear Ballpark development finally on track?
When Goodyear officials moved forward with Goodyear Ballpark, the goal was attracting investment and development of an entertainment district. Now, a decade later, development seems to be on the way. (more…)
Goodbye Indians, hello Cleveland Guardians
The rebranding of the Cleveland Indians continues, as the Native American moniker is going away in 2022, replaced by a new name with a strong local tie: the Cleveland Guardians. (more…)
Ohio explores Progressive Field funding if Indians commit to long-term lease
Don’t look now, but Progressive Field is now 27 years old, and a renovation funding plan in the works could keep the Cleveland Indians there for at least 15 years and up to 25 years. (more…)
Ohio looks at allowing 30 percent capacity at MLB, MiLB ballparks
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is looking at approving plans for MiLB and MLB ballparks to host fans up to 30 percent capacity when their seasons open in April and May. (more…)
Cleveland to shed Indians name–eventually
Cleveland is eventually dropping the Indians branding but will continue to use the name until a new moniker and branding have been finalized, according to Team Owner and Chairman Paul Dolan. (more…)
Cleveland returns top four affiliates for 2021
The Cleveland Indians will invite back its top four affiliates for 2021 and beyond, with the Columbus Clippers, Akron RubberDucks, Lake County Captains and Lynchburg Hillcats expected to return. (more…)
Cleveland implementing paperless ticketing in 2021
Another MLB team is moving to paperless ticketing in 2021, as the Cleveland Indians announced mobile-only tickets for 2021–a practice we expect to see implemented across all of Major League Baseball in the next year or two. (more…)
Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat for July 7, 2020
Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Mick Gillispie and Kevin Reichard review the fragile state of baseball at all levels due to COVID-19, discuss the history of the Indians and Redskins monikers, and reminisce about prior All-Star Games in this week’s Ballpark Digest Broadcaster Chat. (more…)
Cleveland to reexamine Indians name, branding
The Cleveland Indians will follow the actions of other professional sports teams and reexamine the use of a racially inappropriate name and branding during a time of social justice. (more…)