Spokane Indians: The Ultimate Pokemon Baseball Team

PRESS RELEASE – Since the release of Pokémon Go in early July, Avista Stadium has been rife with Onix in the outfield, Magnemites on the mound, Pidgeys in the press box, and Digletts under the dugout. Naturally, this got the front office of the Spokane Indians thinking about which Pokémon would make up the best baseball team and the rest, as they say, is history.

Indians Hold Harley-Davidson ‘Ride the Bases’ Charity Promo

The Single-A Spokane Indians (Northwest League) on Sunday held their third-annual Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson “Ride the Bases” game day event benefiting the Rypien Foundation.  The team sported Harley-Davidson-themed jerseys that are currently being auctioned off for charity.  Learn more about the event here.

Ride the Bases charity event, Spokane Indians Facebook photo

Spokane Indians Partner with Native American Tribe to Create Sp’q’n’i Jersey

Beginning in the 2014 season, the Single-A Spokane Indians (Northwest League) will reportedly sport the team name in Salish on home jerseys.  Read more here.

Avista Upgrades Progressing, Secret Safe Unearthered

Built in 1958, Avista Stadium, home of the Single-A Spokane Indians (Northwest League), is undergoing a $2.8-million facelift that includes replacing the main concession building, upgrading the administration building, creating a new team store, updating restrooms, and repaving the entire outer concourse.  During the construction process, a yet-t0-be-opened secret floor safe was

Construction Underway at Avista Stadium

PRESS RELEASE – Spokane County and the Spokane Indians, in conjunction with ALSC Architects and Kilgore Construction, have begun work on Avista Stadium improvements that will be completed in advance of the 2013 regular season.

Aerial View of Concourse

CDA Council to Vote Tonight on West Coast League Team

The Coeur d’Alene (ID) City Council will vote Tuesday night on a recommendation by the General Services Committee to endorse the concept of bringing a summer collegiate West Coast League team to the city as the anchor tenant for the new sports facility at Cherry Hill by the 2014 season.

Spokane Indians to Unveil New Mascot

PRESS RELEASE – Move over OTTO…there’s a new mascot in town. The Spokane Indians announced today that the team will introduce a new mascot sponsored by Shriners Hospitals for Children to fans on Opening Night, Friday, June 17th. The mysterious mascot will join the world-renowned OTTO, superhero Recycle Man, and stadium host Jamie Patrick as part of

Rockstar Outdoor Hockey Classic a Success

PRESS RELEASE – A sold out crowd of 7,075 fans packed Spokane’s Avista Stadium and saw the Chiefs defeat the Kootenay Ice 11-2 in the WHL’s first ever outdoor game.  The Chiefs evened up the home and home series with the Ice after earning a win in the Rockstar Outdoor Hockey Classic.

Avista Stadium Icing Up for ‘Rockstar Outdoor Hockey Classic’

The installation of an ice rink at Avista Stadium, home of the Single-A Spokane Indians, is underway in preparation for the “Rockstar Outdoor Hockey Classic” on January 15.  The event will feature the Spokane Chiefs and Kootenay Ice facing off  in the first ever outdoor hockey game in the WHL.  Read more here.  Get more details here.

Legendary Broadcaster Leaves Indians

PRESS RELEASE – The Spokane Indians announced today that legendary radio broadcaster Bob Robertson will be stepping away from the Indians broadcast duties to spend more time with his wife and family at their home in Tacoma, WA. Robertson will continue to be the voice Washington State University football and Pacific Lutheran University basketball.

Spokane Indians Launch New Website

PRESS RELEASE – The Spokane Indians announced today that they have launched the new spokaneindiansbaseball.com presented by Comcast. The website, originally run through Infinityprosports.com, will now be on the Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM) Network. The new website will allow more fan interaction and an easier way to find the information.

Indians Break Ground on ‘The Depot’

PRESS RELEASE – The Spokane Indians announced today that construction has begun on a new group seating area at Avista Stadium — The Depot presented by The Black Book from Hagadone Directories.

Spokane Indians, Boy Scouts Team Up to Send Scouts to Camp

PRESS RELEASE – The Spokane Indians announced today that they are partnering with the Inland Northwest Council, Boy Scouts of America in the annual Boy Scout Camp spring fundraiser. The camp fundraiser will help send local Scouts to camp, along with a chance to receive some great prizes from the Spokane Indians.

Spokane Indians, Avista Stadium to be Powered by Renewable Energy

PRESS RELEASE – The Spokane Indians announced today that their home, Avista Stadium, will be powered entirely by renewable energy for the 2010 season through the Avista Buck-A-Block program. While most of the electricity will be generated from wind, other renewables such as biomass and geothermal may also contribute to the Avista Stadium power supply.