The Cleveland Indians return to Progressive Field for a six-game homestand against the Tigers (May 3-5) and Royals (May 6-8). Homestand highlights include the return of Michael Brantley to Progressive Field, a tote bag promo courtesy of MLB Network and KeyBank Kids Fun Day.
Indians players to take part in community events this week
The Indians and Tribe players have these community events planned this week:
Sign up now for TribeTown MVPs
Fans can sign their children up for the official kids club of the Cleveland Indians, TribeTown MVPs, and gain access to exclusive experiences and offers. Memberships are limited, so sign up now at Indians.com/TribeTownMVPs to enjoy the perks of being an MVP!
VeloSano
Help the Indians and Cleveland Clinic in the fight against cancer and join Sandy Alomar and the Tribe's team in this July's VeloSano Bike to Cure event! Fans who join our team will ride with a Tribe legend and get a cool Indians bike jersey. (Minimum fundraising requirements exist.)
Lindor visits underprivileged youth in Philadelphia
Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor plans to visit underserved youth, mainly those residing in urban and underprivileged communities, throughout the season. His first stop was at the Philadelphia Phillies MLB Urban Youth Academy on April 28; his next stop is planned for May 26 in Cleveland.
Tuesday, May 3 vs. Tigers @ 6:10 p.m.
*ALL GATES: OPEN at 5 p.m. (Right Field Gate/Family Deck open at 4 p.m.)
Broadcast Information: SportsTime Ohio-HD, WTAM/WMMS/IRN
Michael Brantley's home debut: Left fielder Michael Brantley will return to Progressive Field for the first time since having right shoulder surgery in November.
Kluber's Kids: This new program, presented by Cleveland Clinic Children's, hosts a Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital patient and their family every Wednesday home game. Guests have a pregame experience that includes watching batting practice and meeting Corey Kluber. Additionally, guests receive goodie bags and an autographed Kluber jersey, and enjoy the game Club Level with all-you-can-eat food.
Wednesday, May 4 vs. Tigers @ 4 p.m.
*ALL GATES: OPEN at 3 p.m. (Right Field Gate/Family Deck open at 4 p.m.)
Broadcast Information: SportsTime Ohio-HD, WMMS/IRN
District Ticket: Our $13 District Ticket, presented by SportsTime Ohio, is back! Fans can grab one only at Indians.com for a Standing Room Only ticket, and their first drink (12-ounce beer, bottled water or Pepsi product) is on us!
Thursday, May 5 vs. Tigers @ 6:10 p.m.
*ALL GATES: OPEN at 5 p.m. (Right Field Gate/Family Deck open at 4 p.m.)
Broadcast Information: SportsTime Ohio-HD, WTAM/WMMS/IRN
Tote Bag courtesy of MLB Network: 10,000 fans at Progressive Field will receive a tote bag featuring the 'Script Indians logo courtesy of MLB Network.
Napoli hosts kids: First baseman Mike Napoli to host up to 20 guests from the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital during BP.
Wives visit hospital: Cleveland Indians Wives Association to visit University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital.
Boys & Girls Club talent showcase: Kids from the Boys & Girls Club will showcase their talents on Gateway Plaza during pregame with Danny Salazar joining them on stage.
Friday, May 6 vs. Royals @ 7:10 p.m.
*ALL GATES: OPEN at 6 p.m. (Right Field Gate/Family Deck open at 5 p.m.)
Broadcast Information: SportsTime Ohio-HD, WMMS/IRN
Ballpark App: Download MLB.com's Ballpark app presented by KeyBank and stay up to date on all things Tribe. Ballpark features mobile check-in offers from KeyBank, New Era and other partners, an interactive concourse map, exclusive team videos and more. Fans can also easily manage their tickets digitally through the app, and gain access to the Indians mobile only entrance at the Right Field Gate.
Saturday, May 7 vs. Royals @ 4:10 p.m.
*ALL GATES: OPEN at 2 p.m.
Broadcast Information: SportsTime Ohio-HD, WTAM/WMMS/IRN
Cleveland Museum of Art 100th Anniversary: The Cleveland Museum of Art is celebrating its 100th anniversary with summer-long fun beginning at Progressive Field. To celebrate there will be in-game interactive activities on the Family Deck and a Cleveland Art Museum poster giveaway.
First pitch: The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by Beverly J. Warren, the president of Kent State University.
Sunday, May 8 vs. Royals @ 1:10 p.m.
*ALL GATES: OPEN at noon (Right Field Gate/Family Deck open at 11 a.m.)
Broadcast Information: SportsTime Ohio-HD, WMMS/IRN
MLB Mother's Day: The Indians will wear a special Mother's Day uniform featuring a pink Block C on their caps and pink Script Indians on their jerseys.
Honorary Bat Girl: Every year MLB raises awareness and support for the fight against breast cancer by hosting someone who has "Gone to Bat Against Breast Cancer." Eva Johnson, who has been cancer free for three years, was selected to be the Indians Honorary Bat Girl for and will throw the ceremonial first pitch. Tribe pitcher Danny Salazar will catch her first pitch.
KeyBank KidsFun Day: KeyBank Kids Fun Day allows kids to enjoy both the action on and off the field with various opportunities including a Kids Starting Lineup, Kids Grounds Crew and Play Ball Kid.
Kids Run the Bases presented by Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital: Young Tribe fans will have the opportunity to play catch on the field and run the bases like their favorite players after the game! All kids (12 & under) can stay immediately after the game to take part.