The Cleveland Indians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League Central division. Since 1994, they have played at Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona. Since their establishment as a major league franchise in 1901, the team has won 10 Central Division titles, six American League pennants, and two World Series championships,. The team's World Series championship drought since 1948 is the longest active among all 30 current Major League teams. The name "Indians" originated from a request by club owner Charles Somers to baseball writers to choose a new name to replace "Cleveland Naps" following the departure of Nap Lajoie after the 1914 season. It was a revival of the nickname that fans gave to the Cleveland Spiders while Louis Sockalexis, a Native American, was playing for the team.
| Retired numbers | 3, 5, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 42, 455 |
| World Series titles (2) | 1920, 1948 |
| AL Pennants (6) | 1920, 1948, 1954, 1995, 1997, 2016 |
| Central Division titles (10) | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2007, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Wild card berths (2) | 2013, 2020 |
| Owner(s) | Larry Dolan (principal owner) |
| Manager | Terry Francona |
| General Manager | Mike Chernoff |
| President of Baseball Operations | Chris Antonetti |
About Cleveland Indians
Originally formed in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the franchise has claimed two World Series titles in 1920 and 1948. The team also reached the 1997 World Series, where they lost in 7 games despite taking a 2-1 lead into the 7th game of the series.
Achievement of Cleveland Indians
In 2017, the team won 22 straight games, the longest winning streak in the MLB in over 100 years.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians Category.. Cleveland Indians all-time roster - The following is a list of players, both past and current, who appeared in at least one game for the Cleveland American League franchise known as the Blues, Bronchos, Naps and Indians. Players in Bold are members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.. Cactus League.. Major League Baseball teams.
Latest information about Cleveland Indians updated on July 28 2021.
