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
Indians Outlast Canadians in Game 1 of NWLCS
Jose Cordova capped off a perfect night at the plate with a tie-breaking single in the top of the ninth as the Indians outlasted the Canadians, 4-3, in Game 1 of the Northwest League Championship Series in Vancouver. TOP PERFORMERS Cordova finished the evening 3-for-3 while also chipping in a
Indians Release 2024 NWL Playoff Ticket InformationÂ
The Spokane Indians announced today that tickets for Game 3, Game 4 (if necessary), and Game 5 (if necessary) of the 2024 Northwest League Championship Series will be available for STCU Gold Glove Members starting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4th, at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Any remaining tickets will be made available
Hill's Homer Propels Indians to Home Finale Win
The Indians had no runs and no hits through 7 1/3 innings as they struggled to generate any offense against Tri-City's pitching staff. GJ Hill changed all that with one swing of the bat. The switch-hitter smashed a fastball from southpaw Nick Mondak over the wall in left field as
Have Microphone, Will Travel: The Broadcasting Odyssey of Rich Waltz
Spokane, Wash. - Rich Waltz accomplished what most young ballplayers can only dream of – reaching the big leagues. He just always imagined he would be holding a bat on the field instead of a microphone in the booth. A talented middle infielder at UC Davis, Waltz helped lead the
Indians to Host NWL Playoffs at Gonzaga University
The Spokane Indians announced today that games three, four (if necessary), and five (if necessary) of the Northwest League Championship Series will be hosted at Gonzaga University's Patterson Baseball Complex/Coach Steve Hertz Field starting on Friday, September 13th. Continued upgrades to Avista Stadium are slated to begin immediately following the
Indians Rally Late for 6-2 Win Over Dust Devils
The Indians got a pair of home runs from Cole Carrigg and GJ Hill in a five-run eighth inning as they rallied for a 6-2 win over the Dust Devils in front of 5,327 fans at Avista Stadium for Fireworks Night presented by Washington's Lottery & Hot 96.9. TOP PERFORMERS
Indians Win Walk-Off Thriller Over Dust Devils, 3-2
Jose Cordova's ground ball bounced off Tri-City third baseman Arol Vera's glove and into left field as GJ Hill scampered home for the winning run in front of 5,504 fans at Avista Stadium for Armed Forces Appreciation & Fireworks Night presented by Windermere Real Estate, KHQ, & 103.5 The Game.