Home Opener: Indians vs. Kansas City Royals

Last year's season ended on a disappointing note for the Cleveland Indians, who lost to the New York Yankees in the playoffs. This year, the Tribe has retooled a bit; catcher Carlos Santana signed a huge contract with the Phillies, and the Tribe picked up Yonder Alonso to take his place. The Indians still have some of the best pitching in the league, so a return to the playoffs seems likely. The teams plays its first home game of the year today at 4:10 p.m. when it takes on the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field for the start of a 10-game homestand. Tickets sold out instantly, but you can still buy them via ticket brokers. Or you can just come downtown to celebrate opening day at one of the local watering holes. The two teams play each other again on Saturday and Sunday. (Niesel)