| 2016 Cleveland Indians | ||
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| American League Champions American League Central Champions | ||
| League | American League | |
| Division | Central | |
| Ballpark | Progressive Field | |
| City | Cleveland, Ohio | |
| Record | 94–67 (.584) | |
| Divisional place | 1st | |
| Owners | Larry Dolan Paul Dolan | |
| President of baseball operations | Chris Antonetti | |
| General managers | Mike Chernoff | |
| Managers | Terry Francona | |
| Television | SportsTime Ohio · WKYC (Matt Underwood, Rick Manning) | |
| Radio | WTAM · WMMS Cleveland Indians Radio Network (Tom Hamilton, Jim Rosenhaus) | |
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The 2016 Cleveland Indians season was the 116th season for the franchise and the 23rd season at Progressive Field. The Indians won the American League Central for the first time since 2007 and also beat the Boston Red Sox in the ALDS for their first playoff win in nine years. They defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in five games in the ALCS before losing to the Chicago Cubs in seven games in the World Series, despite holding a 3–1 series lead. This was their first appearance in the World Series since 1997.