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.
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.
Gorski’s Double Dose of Homers Drives the Indians to a 6-2 Victory
INDIANAPOLIS – Matt Gorski powered the Indianapolis Indians to a 6-2 victory against the Toledo Mud Hens on Friday night at Victory Field, tallying his sixth career multi-home run game and kicking off a four-run sixth inning that propelled Indy to its first series victory of the season.
Right-Handed Pitcher Colin Holderman Begins Rehab Assignment with Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS – The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that right-handed pitcher Colin Holderman will begin a rehab assignment as the Indianapolis Indians continue this week’s six-game series against the Toledo Mud Hens at 6:35 PM. He is the second major league rehabber assigned to Indianapolis this season, following infielder Jared Triolo.
Gorski Ropes Walk-Off Double in 11th
INDIANAPOLIS – After trailing 3-0 early, the Indianapolis Indians recorded their fourth walk-off victory of the season and second against the Toledo Mud Hens with a towering, game-winning double off the bat of Fishers, Ind. native Matt Gorski in the 11th inning on Friday night at Victory Field.
Indians Score Five Unanswered Runs to Take Down Toledo
INDIANAPOLIS – Nick Solak drove in the game-winning run with an RBI single in the 6th inning to give the Indianapolis Indians a 7-6 comeback win over the Toledo Mud Hens on Thursday night at Victory Field. The Indians scored five unanswered runs to complete the comeback after trailing, 6-2,
Indians Win on Shawn Ross’ Walk-Off Single in 12th Inning
INDIANAPOLIS - Following a back-and-forth battle in extras, Shawn Ross drove a ground-ball single through the left side to give the Indianapolis Indians a 5-4 walk-off victory over the Toledo Mud Hens in 12 innings on Wednesday afternoon at Victory Field. All three of Indy’s home wins in 2025 have
Five-Run Ninth Inning Hands Indians Loss in Series Opener vs. Mud Hens
INDIANAPOLIS – The Toledo Mud Hens put up five runs in the ninth inning to break a 6-6 tie and defeat the Indianapolis Indians, 11-6, in Tuesday’s series opener at Victory Field.
2024 Gold Glove Award Winner Jared Triolo Begins Rehab Assignment with Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS – The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that infielder Jared Triolo will begin a rehab assignment as the Indianapolis Indians open a six-game series against the Toledo Mud Hens at Victory Field tonight at 6:05 PM. He is the first major league rehabber assigned to Indy this season.
Series Preview: Toledo Mud Hens vs. Indianapolis Indians, April 15-20
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians begin their second homestand of the 2025 season on Tuesday, April 15, against the Toledo Mud Hens, Triple-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The six-game set continues through Sunday, April 20, and is the first of two visits to Victory Field by the Mud Hens
Indians Rally Late in Series Finale for Extra-Innings Win Over Bats
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Indianapolis Indians defeated the Louisville Bats, 6-5, in 10 innings to split this week’s six-game series. A four-run rally in the eighth inning helped force extras and two runs in the 10th frame sealed the win.
Indians Swept in Doubleheader at Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Indianapolis Indians were swept by the Louisville Bats in Saturday’s seven-inning doubleheader, losing game one by a score of 5-1 and dropping game two, 7-2.
Yorke Goes Yard as Indians Defeat Bats on Friday Night, 6-3
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Nick Yorke launched his first home run of the season and Henry Davis notched two doubles to lead the Indianapolis Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Louisville Bats on Friday night at Louisville Slugger Field. With the game tied at two apiece in the top of
Indians at Bats Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
INDIANAPOLIS- The Indianapolis Indians have announced that Thursday night’s game at Louisville has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, April 10 beginning at 2:05 PM.
Indiana vs. Ball State Returns to Victory Field on Wednesday, April 23
INDIANAPOLIS – Victory Field will once again play host to a college baseball game between Indiana University (away) and Ball State University (home). Tickets are on sale today for the third Hoosiers-Cardinals matchup at the Vic in the past nine years, set for Wednesday, April 23, at 6 PM. Gates
Ji Hwan Bae and Malcom Nuñez Power the Indians to a 7-3 Victory
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Ji Hwan Bae and Malcom Nuñez each slugged solo home runs as the Indianapolis Indians defeated the Louisville Bats 7-3 in the second game of a six-game set at Louisville Slugger Field on Wednesday afternoon.
Chandler Fans Eight as Indians Drop Series Opener
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Bubba Chandler fanned a staggering eight batters across 4.0 one-hit frames, but the Louisville Bats rallied with a four-run eighth inning to defeat the Indianapolis Indians, 4-2, in the series opener at Louisville Slugger Field on Tuesday night.
Infielder Tsung-Che Cheng Recalled by Pittsburgh
INDIANAPOLIS – The Pittsburgh Pirates today recalled infielder Tsung-Che Cheng, their No. 17 prospect according to MLB Pipeline. He is the second former Indianapolis Indian and first member of the 2025 squad to make his major league debut this season, following right-handed pitcher Thomas Harrington.
Indians Walk Off Friday’s Suspended Contest; Drop Series Finale to I-Cubs
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians earned their second victory of the 2025 season via 5-4 walk-off in Friday night’s suspended game on Sunday afternoon at Victory Field but dropped the regularly-scheduled contest against the Iowa Cubs, 4-1.
Saturday Night’s Game Between Indians and I-Cubs Canceled Due to Inclement Weather
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians have announced that Saturday night’s contest against the Iowa Cubs has been canceled due to inclement weather. Friday night’s suspended contest will resume in the top of the 10th inning at 12:15 PM on Sunday with gates opening at 12 PM. Sunday’s regularly scheduled contest
Indians and I-Cubs Suspended After Nine Innings of Play
INDIANAPOLIS – Friday night’s contest between the Indianapolis Indians and Iowa Cubs was suspended in a 3-3 tie due to heavy rain in the top of the 10th inning. The game will be resumed on Saturday at 5 PM, with the regularly scheduled game beginning no earlier than 6:35 PM.
Indians Drop Nightcap in Split Doubleheader
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians stranded the game-tying runner on second base in the fifth inning en route to a 6-1 loss in Game 2 of a split doubleheader on Thursday at Victory Field. Indy won the opener via walk-off in eight innings, 7-6.
Indians Earn First Win of 2025 Behind Malcom Nuñez Walk-Off
INDIANAPOLIS – Malcom Nuñez smoked a ground ball fielders’ choice in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat the Iowa Cubs, 7-6, in Thursday’s split doubleheader opener and give the Indianapolis Indians their first win of the 2025 season.
Indians and I-Cubs Postponed Due to Forecasted Severe Weather
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians have announced that Wednesday night’s game vs. the Iowa Cubs at Victory Field has been postponed due to forecasted severe weather and heavy rain this evening. The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday, April 3, with one 7.0-inning
Two-Run Ninth Hands Indians Loss in Home Opener
INDIANAPOLIS – The Iowa Cubs utilized a two-run top of the ninth inning to break up a shutout bid and defeat the Indianapolis Indians on Opening Night at Victory Field on Tuesday, 2-1.