Overview

The Cleveland Indians have played a total of 117 seasons. Their first season was in 1903, and their most recent season was in 2021.

Have the Cleveland Indians gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1903 and 1914, the team was known as the Cleveland Naps.
In 1915, the team changed their name to the Cleveland Indians.

When was the last time the Indians were in the playoffs?

The Cleveland Indians last made the playoffs in 2020, when they lost the AL Wild Card Series. They've been in the playoffs a total of 15 times in their 117 seasons.

When was the last time the Indians missed the playoffs?

The Cleveland Indians last missed the playoffs in 2021.

When was the last time the Indians won a playoff series?

In 2016, the Cleveland Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL Championship Series.

When was the last time the Indians lost a playoff series?

In 2020, the Cleveland Indians lost to the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card Series.

What years did the Indians make the World Series?

The Cleveland Indians have appeared in the World Series 6 times, in 1920, 1948, 1954, 1995, 1997 and 2016.

How many World Series have the Indians won?

The Cleveland Indians won the World Series 2 times, in 1920 and 1948.