Cleveland Indians Suites

There is plenty to be excited about heading into 2018 if you’re a Cleveland Indians fan. Just two seasons ago the Indians were one game away from winning the World Series. Last year Cleveland led the American League with a 102-60 record, including an American League record 22 game winning streak that began in late August. Despite a disappointing playoff loss in the ALDS last season, the Indians are in the midst of one of the best stretches in Cleveland sports history. Terry Francona and the Indians enter 2018 as one of the favorites to win the World Series once again.

Francisco Lindor, nicknamed “Mr. Smile,” is the type of franchise player any organization would be lucky to have. The spark of energy he brings to every game is contagious on his teammates, creating a special baseball environment at Progressive Field. Jose Ramirez has also emerged as one of the best young infielders in Major League Baseball. He finished third in the American League MVP voting last season, tallying more votes than everyone except Jose Altuve and Aaron Judge. The Indians also signed first baseman Yonder Alonso to a 2 year, $16 million contract in the off-season to add more power to a lineup that already has Lindor, Ramirez, and slugger Edwin Encarnacion. With the versatile Jason Kipnis and Michael Brantley bouncing around multiple positions, the Indians are poised to roll out one of baseball’s best starting lineups in 2018.  

Where the Indians truly excel is on the mound. Corey Kluber won the AL Cy Young award last season, making it the second time in four seasons that he has won the award. Kluber is one of the most electric and dominant starting pitchers in all of baseball. Carlos Carrasco and Trevor Bauer were excellent last year as well, adding depth to the Indians pitching staff. For the Indians rotation to take the next step, Danny Salazar and Josh Tomlin will need to become more consistent at the backend of the rotation.

Terry Francona will once again have an elite bullpen to manage in the late innings of games. Despite the departure of Brian Shaw to free agency, Cody Allen and Andrew Miller remain dominant bullpen arms for Cleveland. Francona uses Andrew Miller in what he feels is the most important part of each game regardless of what inning it is, which has revolutionized how managers use their bullpens. Expect Miller to be extremely versatile and effective yet again in 2018.

Progressive Field luxury suites are a great way to watch Cleveland Indians baseball. Luxury boxes for the Indians will generally accommodate groups of 16–24 guests. With your Indians suite, guests will enter Progressive Field through a private entrance and have exclusive access to VIP clubs. Premium in-suite catering can be arranged for the suite in advance. Each Indians suite will feature balcony seating, interior lounge seating, HDTVs, Wi-Fi and a suite attendant.

The Cleveland Indians enter 2017 as reigning American League Champions. Last season, the Indians won the AL Central Division for the first time in 9 years en route to a World Series appearance. Manager Terry Francona continues to be a winner; the Indians are in the midst of four consecutive winning seasons and baseball is alive and well in Cleveland again. The Indians will return the majority of a well-rounded offensive lineup. Key players Jason Kipnis, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Santana all return. Santana had a career year in 2016 hitting 34 home runs and driving in 87 runs. In the offseason, the Indians made a major move in landing coveted free agent, Edwin Encarnacion. Encarnacion was perhaps the offseason's biggest signing. In Encarnacion, Cleveland is getting a bonafide power hitter with consistent production. The Indians addressed their major area of need this offseason in signing a middle-of-the-order impact bat to replace the loss of Mike Napoli.

In 2016, all members of the Indians' starting rotation won at least 11 games. Lead by ace and perennial Cy Young candidate, Corey Kluber, the Indians should return one of the best rotations in the American League. Kluber has an electric strikeout repitoire. Carlos Carrasco should be a solid 1A option while Trevor Bauer and Danny Salazaar bring solid depth as dependable arms. The turning point to last season was the Indians acquisition of closer Andrew Miller. Miller was sensational in the playoffs finshing the season with well over 30 saves. 

All in all, the Cleveland Indians are once again expected to contend for a World Series title.

Progressive Field luxury suites are a great way to watch Indians baseball. Luxury boxes for the Indians will generally accommodate groups of 16–24 guests. With your Indians suite, guests will enter Progressive Field through a private entrance and have exclusive access to VIP clubs. Premium in-suite catering can be arranged for the suite in advance. Each Indians suite will feature balcony seating, interior lounge seating, HDTVs, Wi-Fi and a suite attendant. 

Manager Terry Francona enters his fourth year as manager of the Cleveland Indians in 2016. Francona led the Indians to three straight winning seasons. The AL Central is going to be one of the most competitive divisions in all of baseball this season. The Royals, Tigers, White Sox and Twins all made improvements during the offseason. The one advantage the Indians have on their opponents will be there starting pitching.

While there were plenty of offseason rumors that the Indians were going to trade away one of their young arms for a big bat, nothing materialized. Former Cy Young winner Corey Kluber remains the ace of the staff. Kluber only won 9 games in 2015 but the rest of his numbers were very similar to his Cy Young year in 2014. Carlos Carrasco had a huge year last season and could give Kluber a run for the ace of the Indians in 2016. Like Kluber, Carrasco also ranked in the top 10 of all pitchers in strikeouts. Danny Salazar is a solid number 3 starter who is also one of the hardest throwing pitchers on the Indians. Trevor Bauer flashes greatness here and there but has yet to really put it all together. If Bauer and fifth starter Josh Tomlin can put together a full season of quality starts, the Indians will win many games just on their pitching alone. In the Indians’ bullpen, Cody Allen is the closer and finished with 34 saves in 2015. Allen and set-up man Bryan Shaw will be in charge of the mound towards the end of the game.

Offensively is where the Indians struggled in 2015. In the offseason, the Indians signed Rajai Davis, Juan Uribe and Mike Napoli to help generate more runs. Michael Brantley is recovering from shoulder surgery but will be a spark to the lineup when he returns in the first half of 2016. Shortstop Francisco Lindor will get his first full season with the Indians. Lindor shined as a prospect last season batting over .300 with 12 home runs in just 99 games. Experts say Lindor is better with his glove than his bat though. Jason Kipnis is one of baseball better second basemen. Kipnis has a lot of pop for his position and can also steal a lot of bases. Carlos Santana will be the DH mostly and provide power in the middle of the lineup. Yan Gomes struggled with injuries last season but when healthy he’s one of the more powerful catchers in the American League. The outfield is where the Indians are their weakest but they have a couple of prospects in the minors waiting for a crack in the big leagues. Bradley Zimmer and Clint Frazier both have shown potential that may force the Indians to call them up late in the year.

Progressive Field suites are a great way to watch Indians baseball. Luxury boxes for the Indians will mostly accommodate groups of 16 – 24 guests. With your Indians suite, guests will enter Progressive Field through a private entrance and have exclusive access to VIP clubs. Premium in-suite catering can be arranged for the suite in advance. Each Indians suite will feature balcony seating, interior lounge seating, HDTVs, Wi-Fi and a suite attendant. Experience Indians baseball from a private luxury suite is a great way to entertain for business or for friends and family.