Spokane Indians players excited for opportunity to play at Safeco Field
In addition to playing in the Northwest League playoffs, the Spokane Indians are receiving another unique opportunity.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 9, 2016
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7, 2016
Northwest League playoffs: Three keys to victory for the Spokane Indians against Everett
Whether they’re deserving or not, the Spokane Indians are in the Northwest League playoffs.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 1, 2016
Spokane Indians prospect rankings (Week 7)
They came into the Northwest League together, and now they’ve taken the Spokane Indians prospect rankings by storm.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31, 2016
Indians notebook: High school rivals Curtis Terry and Chad Smith united in Spokane
Indians’ outfielder Chad Smith remembers pitching for South Gwinnett High School against its rival, Archer High School. Smith was usually able to get most outs with relative ease, but one player was always a thorn in his side.
MONDAY, AUG. 29, 2016
Indians notebook: Clinging to a 10-game losing streak, Spokane plays Fungo Golf to boost team morale
What does a team riding a 10-game losing streak do to boost team morale?
FRIDAY, AUG. 26, 2016
Indians notebook: After 1-7 road trip, Spokane returns home
Playing on the road in the Northwest League is never easy.
SATURDAY, AUG. 20, 2016
Indians notebook: Curtis Terry called up to Spokane
The Spokane Indians may have finally filled their offensive hole at the first base position.
THURSDAY, AUG. 18, 2016
Q&A with top Rangers' prospect Leody Taveras
There has been a lot of new for Leody Taveras since being signed with the Texas Rangers in July 2015.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17, 2016
Spokane Indians prospect rankings (Week 5)
Three young, intriguing prospects make their way into the Spokane Indians’ prospect rankings.
SATURDAY, AUG. 13, 2016
Indians notebook: Taveras, Tejeda "fit in really well" in Spokane
When the Spokane Indians host a playoff game in September, their roster will look different from the one that clinched a postseason berth by winning the Northwest League first-half title.
THURSDAY, AUG. 4, 2016
Spokane Indians prospect rankings (Week 3)
With Xavier Turner moving on to greener pastures in Hickory, North Carolina, the Spokane Indians' prospect rankings has a new addition.
Indians notebook: Xavier Turner, Luke Lanphere promoted
The Northwest League's leader in batting average is taking his talents to the South Atlantic League
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3, 2016
Indians notebook: Leody Taveras, the Rangers' fourth-ranked prospect, called up to Spokane
A top Rangers prospect will be making a stop in Spokane.
MONDAY, AUG. 1, 2016
Indians notebook: Starting pitcher Nick Green included in Carlos Beltran deal
Spokane starting pitcher Nick Green was shipped away to the New York Yankees in a package that sent back Carlos Beltran to the Texas Rangers in a four-player trade.
SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2016
Indians notebook: CD Pelham a permanent edition to Spokane's starting rotation
The Spokane Indians have been directed by the Texas Rangers to use CD Pelham as a starting pitcher, according to pitching coach Joey Seaver. Pelham had worked out of the bullpen in his first eight starts to the season.
FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016
Indians notebook: Q&A with Michael Matuella
As alluded to in our previous update on Matuella, the Indians’ opening day starter was in Spokane for the Indians’ recent series with Tri-City to take a break from rehabbing his sprained ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) at the Texas Rangers' facility in Surprise, Arizona.
THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016
Indians notebook: Weekly Prospect Rankings (Week 2)
While there aren’t any new additions to the Spokane Indians weekly prospect rankings, there is a new No. 1. And a great deal of movement. Six of last week’s 10 prospects are in different spots in this in week’s edition.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016
Indians notebook: An update on former Spokane groundskeeper David Yearout
It’s business as usual for former Spokane Indians groundskeeper David Yearout in his return to Avista Stadium.
TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2016
Indians notebook: Spokane's trip back from Boise a joyous ride
Normally division championships are celebrated with champagne showers in the locker room. The Spokane Indians settled for cheering and high fives on a crowded bus.
Four Spokane Indians named to Northwest League All-Star team
Catcher Seth Spivey, third baseman Xavier Turner, right-handed pitcher Tyler Ferguson and outfielder Chad Smith were named Northwest League All-Stars on Tuesday, the league announced in a press release.
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016
Indians notebook: Playoff picture, Xavier Turner update
The Spokane Indians, with a 16-17 record, are in a playoff race. Yes, you read that right.
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016
Indians notebook: Weekly prospect rankings
Wins are good and all, but the minor leagues are really about developing prospects.
MONDAY, JULY 18, 2016
Indians notebook: Update on Michael Matuella
The Indians can now only imagine what it would have been like for Michael Matuella to pitch a full season in Spokane.
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016
Indians notebook: no reason to worry about Xavier Turner
Xavier Turner has missed four of the last five games with an injury, but it’s nothing to sweat.
FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2016
Indians notebook: Luke Lanphere is Spokane's biggest "Pokemaniac"
Just like everywhere else, Pokemon Go has captivated Spokane Indians players and employees.
Josh Horton is a summer intern at The Spokesman-Review and is covering the Spokane Indians baseball team.
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