Minor league baseball, Spokane Indians season officially canceled
UPDATED: 9:20 p.m.
Spokane Indians baseball team, Spokane Tribe featured in national discussion of Native American imagery in sports
UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 3, 2020
In the days and weeks following the killing of George Floyd and subsequent resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement and the campaign to rid society of racist language and images, the use of Native American terms and imagery in sports has once again become a national headline.
Northwest League announces indefinite delay to start of 2020 season
UPDATED: 11:05 p.m.
Dave Nichols: Spokane Indians affected by major changes to minor leagues
UPDATED: 9:38 p.m.
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Spokane Indians baseball team, Spokane Tribe featured in national discussion of Native American imagery in sports
UPDATED: Mon., Aug. 3, 2020
In the days and weeks following the killing of George Floyd and subsequent resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement and the campaign to rid society of racist language and images, the use of Native American terms and imagery in sports has once again become a national headline.
Spokane sports react to potential removal of Native American terms and imagery
UPDATED: Sat., July 4, 2020
For decades, certain sports teams – professional, college and high school – have resisted changing their nicknames and branding from Native American terms and imagery.But with the recent climate of change sweeping the country in the wake of the death of George Floyd and the resulting national protests against racism, a couple of the more prominent – and historically most resistant – professional teams have been pressured by activists and investors to reevaluate the situation.
Minor league baseball, Spokane Indians season officially canceled
UPDATED: Tue., June 30, 2020
On Tuesday, officials with Minor League Baseball confirmed the 2020 MiLB season has been officially canceled after a conference call between MLB’s board of trustees.
Northwest League announces indefinite delay to start of 2020 season
UPDATED: Fri., June 12, 2020
With its scheduled opening day looming next week, the Northwest League issued a statement on Friday officially – and indefinitely – delaying the start of its season.
Dave Nichols: Spokane Indians affected by major changes to minor leagues
UPDATED: Sat., April 25, 2020
MLB wants to drastically streamline the minor league and how franchises operate, as soon as next season. The Spokane Indians figure to be impacted as much as anyone.
Minor League Baseball expected to agree to drastic reduction of affiliated teams
UPDATED: Tue., April 21, 2020
Minor League Baseball is prepared to agree to a drastic reduction in its number of affiliated teams in order to ratify a new agreement with Major League Baseball.
John Blanchette: Spokane Indians owner Bobby Brett prepares for inevitable changes
Tue., April 7, 2020
In Spokane, it’s possible that while there could be fewer baseball games this year, there could be more in 2021 and beyond.
Former Spokane Indian Carlos Beltran out as Mets manager in wake of sign-stealing scandal
UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 16, 2020
Carlos Beltran is out as manager of the New York Mets before managing even a single game, the latest fallout from the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal that has rocked Major League Baseball.
Spokane Indians announce new manager Sean Cashman, 2020 field staff
UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 9, 2019
The Texas Rangers announced the 2020 field staffs for their minor league affiliates on Monday, and the Spokane Indians will welcome a new manager for the fourth-consecutive season.
Dave Nichols: MLB proposal restructuring minor leagues could have drastic impact on future of professional baseball in Spokane
UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 18, 2019
Major League Baseball has provided a proposal to Minor League Baseball to drastically restructure the organization and maintenance of minor league teams, leagues, player contracts and the entry draft.
Season of adjustments and success for Spokane Indians all-stars Blaine Crim and Kellen Strahm
UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 16, 2019
The season didn’t end the way Spokane Indians all-stars Blaine Crim and Kellen Strahm would have hoped but the pair came a long way from where they started the season.
Spokane Indians piled up big achievements during 2019 Northwest League season
Wed., Sept. 11, 2019
The 2019 Spokane Indians season has to be categorized as an unmitigated success – on and off the field.