Indians on hot pace thanks to winning record, dry weather
Indianapolis Indians officials think total attendance this season could reach 600,000, a number that’s proven difficult for the team to reach in recent years.
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Ex-grocery exec Danny O’Malia providing service advice to sports franchises
Danny O’Malia, longtime leader of his family’s Indianapolis-based grocery store business, now offers his customer-service-driven advice through his own consulting firm.
IU hoops, Colts fight for spot as state’s top sports brand
The value of sports brands fluctuates as violently as stock prices during economic upheaval. In Indiana, the IU and Butler basketball brands have risen while the Colts' has taken a hit and the Pacers fight for their place in the sun.
Indians revenue grows, profit tops $1 million in 2011
The minor-league Indianapolis Indians overcame a bevy of obstacles last season to continue a run of major-league profits.
Indians sign deal to air all 72 home games on TV
Deal with WRTV-Channel 6 will provide most extensive coverage in franchise history.
Seats from Bush Stadium to live on at bus stops
A local group has partnered with IndyGo to pay homage to one of the city’s great sports landmarks by installing Bush Stadium’s seats at bus stops all over the city.
Indians continue string of attendance increases
For the season, the city’s minor-league baseball team drew 580,082 fans to Victory Field over 71 home dates. The franchise has posted year-over-year attendance increases in four of the last five seasons.
Indians continue to defy odds, draw bigger crowds
Even as economy falters, the city's AAA minor league baseball team continues to be a major draw on the west edge of downtown.
Bush Stadium rehab is Watson’s latest creative project
Longtime Indianapolis developer launches spirited attempt to save baseball palace.
Indians, Pacers, IMS celebrating, while Lucas Oil Raceway takes hit
While Pacers, Indians and Indianapolis Motor Speedway are celebrating, Lucas Oil Raceway is facing a big financial hit with loss of NASCAR Nationwide race.
BENNER: A love lost rarely returns—except at Victory Field
Like most young boys in the 1950s, baseball was my first sports love.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Indians boss still having a ball
What's the secret to baseball profitability? Why is the offseason so important? Franchise President Max Schumacher fields questions.
Indians’ all-star sales staff makes million-dollar gain
During the worst economic swoon the nation has seen in a generation, the Indianapolis Indians have doubled its sponsorhsip revenue.
Indians renew TV deal for home games
All 72 home games for the Indianapolis Indians are scheduled for broadcast on Comcast's Xfinity and Bright House Networks.
Indians’ new ticketing partner could drive further spike in attendance
The baseball franchise dumped Ticketmaster for another sales management firm that charges buyers lower fees.
Indians adding dining option to Victory Field
The Indianapolis Indians have torn out about 400 seats in Victory Field’s left flank to make way for Captain Morgan Cove—an open-air restaurant and bar that will feature a menu separate from other stadium offerings and table service for up to 120 fans.
Indianapolis Indians profitable for 35th straight year
The minor-league professional baseball team continues to pull in fans and sponsors as Hoosiers seek affordable family entertainment.
Sanders, Ugoh deals prove Polian’s fallibility
Much rides on Bob Sanders' recovery, as Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian's record as one of the NFL's top executives has taken two big hits.
Financial records show Pirates win while losing
The Pirates, the Major League parent club of the Indianapolis Indians, made nearly $29.4 million in 2007 and 2008, according
to team financial documents, years that were part of a streak of futility that has now reached 18 straight losing seasons.
Indians, Pacers and Colts attendance is only part of story
There's a debate over which one of the city's professional sports teams delivers more bang for the buck in terms of economic impact.