CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cleveland Indians aren't the only team with a fan-focused fest coming up. Both the Akron RubberDucks and Lake County Captains have Hot Stove events scheduled.
While the Indians' annual Tribefest is set for Saturday, Jan. 28, at the InterContinental Hotel in Cleveland, Akron's Hot Stove Banquet is 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Akron. The Captains' Hot Stove Dinner is 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at Classic Park.
"Hot Stove" is an old baseball term, referring to serious fans who wouldn't give up baseball talk even during non-season winter months.