Fri., Sept. 4, 2015
Indians end bizarre year at Avista Stadium
The Spokane Indians bid adieu Thursday to what was a strange Northwest League season at Avista Stadium. Read game story
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 2015
Fri., Sept. 4, 2015
Chiefs move toward preseason
The Spokane Chiefs dive into their seven-game preseason schedule starting Friday at Everett's tournament. Read story
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 2015
Thu., Sept. 3, 2015
Indians' elimination loss was even worse
A scoring change after Wednesday's marathon game ended put the Indians in a worse light. Read story
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2, 2015
Wed., Sept. 2, 2015
Indians' Lanphere goes out in style
Spokane Indians starter Luke Lanphere was sharp in his final outing of the Northwest League regular season. Read story
SUNDAY, AUG. 30, 2015
Sun., Aug. 30, 2015
Chiefs' Helewka plays wait-and-see game
Adam Helewka realizes all too clearly that one of the Spokane Chiefs' four 20-year-old players will have to go. Read story
Sun., Aug. 30, 2015
Indians had scenario they wanted in eighth
The Spokane Indians won Saturday's Northwest League game in the 12th inning, but everything was in place for them to win it in the eighth. Read story
SATURDAY, AUG. 29, 2015
Sat., Aug. 29, 2015
Nothing comes easily for Indians
Even when they finished with a one-hitter, the Spokane Indians had to hold on in the seventh inning of Friday's Game 2 at Avista Stadium. Read story
THURSDAY, AUG. 27, 2015
Thu., Aug. 27, 2015
Optimism abounds at Chiefs camp
This first day of fall camp for the Spokane Chiefs is a time brimming with hope. Read story
SUNDAY, AUG. 23, 2015
Sun., Aug. 23, 2015
Bad bounce hurts Indians
The Spokane Indians might have limited their misery in the first inning Saturday if not for a bad bounce. Read game story
FRIDAY, AUG. 21, 2015
Fri., Aug. 21, 2015
Clock begins ticking on Indians
If the Spokane Indians want to return to the Northwest League's postseason, they must stir up some wins soon. Read game story
THURSDAY, AUG. 20, 2015
Thu., Aug. 20, 2015
Indians' Fairbanks uses his head 1
Spokane Indians pitcher Peter Fairbanks mixes education, mound work. Read story
SUNDAY, AUG. 16, 2015
Sun., Aug. 16, 2015
Indians take aim at first place
After completing an eight-game homestand with a 5-3 record, the Spokane Indians find themselves within one game of first place. Read game story
Sun., Aug. 16, 2015
Three Indians pitchers hang tough
Spokane Indians pitchers Nick Green, Blake Bass and Adam Choplick held Salem-Keizer's potent offense in check over 11 innings on Saturday. Read game story
SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 2015
Sat., Aug. 15, 2015
Indians mix it up
Spokane Indians manager Tim Hulett shuffled his lineup Friday and came up with a winning hand. Read game story
FRIDAY, AUG. 14, 2015
Fri., Aug. 14, 2015
These aren't the same Volcanoes
Much has changed since the Spokane Indians won three of five games against Salem-Keizer during a June series in Keizer. Read game story
THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 2015
Thu., Aug. 13, 2015
Indians squander best chances
True, the Spokane Indians lost by five runs on Wednesday, but they had three good chances to rally. Read game story
SUNDAY, AUG. 9, 2015
Sun., Aug. 9, 2015
Indians need Green to cash in
The Spokane Indians were without the services of starting pitcher Nick Green for about a month. Now that he's back, they need top-notch innings from him. Read game story
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5, 2015
Wed., Aug. 5, 2015
Northwest League had to score in 10th inning
In a bizarre twist of fate, Missoula's Luke Lowery of the Pioneer League All-Star team could have delivered the winning RBI in the top of the eighth inning Tuesday despite the fact that the Northwest League tied the game in the bottom of the eighth....
TUESDAY, AUG. 4, 2015
Tue., Aug. 4, 2015
Indians assume all-star role
The Spokane Indians were the first team to volunteer to host a Northwest League All-Star Game. They're also the first to put on an all-star contest between the NWL and Pioneer League. Read story
SUNDAY, AUG. 2, 2015
Sun., Aug. 2, 2015
Break means break for Indians
Suppose you played for the Spokane Indians and your team is hosting the Northwest League/Pioneer League All-Star Game on Tuesday. Now suppose you weren't selected for the game. What should you do? Read Sunday game story
Sun., Aug. 2, 2015
Summer reward for Indians all-stars
LeDarious Clark and fellow Spokane Indians all-stars Dylan Moore and Yeyson Yrizarri have the numbers to back up their selection. Read story
SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 2015
Sat., Aug. 1, 2015
Hope Springs for Spokane Indians
The Spokane Indians may not have an official closer, but they want a chance to get left-hander Jeffrey Springs into as many games as they can. Read game story
Sat., Aug. 1, 2015
Streaky Clark seeks turnaround
There can't be a Northwest League player who has undergone more of an up-and-down season than Indians all-star center fielder LeDarious Clark. Read game story
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2015
Fri., July 31, 2015
Indians reliever needs some relief
Spokane Indians reliever Dario Beltre had an earned-run average of 1.80 a little more than three weeks ago. A lot has happened since then. Read game story
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015
Thu., July 30, 2015
Key moment for newest Indians player
Catcher Oliver Caraballo, playing in his third game with the Spokane Indians, came to bat during a crucial moment of Wednesday's game against Eugene. Read game story
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