Lewandowski gets called up to run Indians organization
Lewandowski has scaled the Indians’ corporate ladder while dealing with personal hardships and unexpected business challenges.
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Indians promote execs as longtime chairman Schumacher steps down
After his 60th season with the Indianapolis Indians, Max Schumacher has relinquished his roles as chairman and president. Two current executives with the Triple-A ballclub are moving up to fill his shoes.
Indians promote two sales aces to assistant general manager
The AAA minor league baseball team has elevated two employees responsible for major boosts in sponsorship and ticket sales. Those gains have helped the team continue its streak of profitability.
Indians attendance slips, but still leads Minor League Baseball
Wet and hot weather is great for tropical plants, but not for baseball attendance.
LOPRESTI: International players bring a world of talent to Victory Field
This summer coalition of Indians reminds us of a truth: Doesn’t matter what language you speak, baseball can be hard.
Indians poised for third attendance record in three seasons
Home crowds for the Tribe are up about 8 percent this season, and sponsorship sales have surged 15 percent.
New mayor means CIB changes are likely
The new-look Capital Improvement Board–which owns Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Victory Field and Lucas Oil Stadium as well as the Indiana Convention Center–will probably be less cheerleader and more watchdog.
Pirates-Reds game at Victory Field already sold out
The Indianapolis Indians said it's the fastest sellout for any event since the 14,200-seat ballpark opened in 1996.
MLB’s Pirates and Reds to square off at Victory Field
Major League Baseball is returning to Indianapolis for the first time in more than two decades. Tickets for the April 2 game went on sale Tuesday.
Indians extend deal with MLB’s Pirates through 2020
The Indianapolis Indians have had a good month. The Triple-A Minor League Baseball team signed a rent-free, 20-year lease deal with the city for Victory Field two weeks ago and this week locked up a deal with its parent club.
Indians sign new 20-year lease for Victory Field
Under the terms of the agreement, the Indians will pay no rent, but will continue to cover all maintenance, repairs and operational expenses.
Indians crush season attendance mark
The Indianapolis Indians went into their final home stand hoping for a season attendance total of 660,290. The team did a whole lot better.
Indianapolis Indians on pace for another attendance record
A critical home stand this week could determine whether the Indians meet their goal of #660290orbust.
Indians have shot at another attendance record
Despite one of central Indiana’s rainiest summers, the Indianapolis Indians are a good bet to be among Minor League Baseball’s attendance leaders.
Indians, Minor League Baseball merchandise sales booming
The Indianapolis Indians’ merchandise sales is up 77 percent over the last decade, helping push Minor League Baseball to an all-time record.
Victory Field keeps pace with newer, more expensive venues
The aging downtown home of the Indianapolis Indians continues to draw national attention and earn rave reviews, including a No. 6 ranking on a list of the nation’s best minor-league ballparks.
Indians sales exec’s new ideas tripled sponsorship revenue
Since Joel Zawacki joined the Indians sales department eight years ago, the team has more than tripled sponsorship sales, to a projected $3.3 million this year—a record for the 113-year-old franchise.
Deal reached to bring IU-Notre Dame game back to Victory Field
Indiana University Athletic Director Fred Glass wants an IU-Notre Dame baseball game at Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis to become a big annual event and that wish is now one step closer.
Colts, Indians making games more accessible with new program
Damar Services Inc. is launching an innovative program to make outings to public attractions more enjoyable for people with autism and other behavioral or developmental disabilities, and local sports organizations are taking the lead in implementing it.
Indians score four big sponsorship deals as season opens
The Indianapolis Indians don’t open their season until Thursday at Victory Field, but the Tribe's sales team is already hotter than a firecracker on the Fourth of July.