As the team begins the season, they are dubbed the "The Tribe of Misfits” due to their lack of talent and experience. However, under the leadership of veteran player and team captain Jake Taylor, the Indians gradually start to improve.
The team also acquires flamboyant relief pitcher Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn, who has a powerful arm but lacks control. Ricky's journey from troubled troublemaker to a reliable closer becomes a key subplot in the film.
Despite Rachel's attempts to sabotage the team by purposely hiring lackluster players and creating distractions, such as hiring a voodoo practitioner to place a curse on the team, the Indians manage to surprise everyone by winning games and climbing up the standings. Along the way, the players bond and develop a sense of camaraderie.
As the season progresses, the Indians find themselves in a close race for the division title against the heavily favored New York Yankees. The climax of the film culminates in a dramatic final game between the Indians and the Yankees, with the division title on the line.
In a thrilling and heartwarming conclusion, the Indians manage to defeat the Yankees, clinching the division title. Rachel is ultimately foiled in her plan to move the team, and the Indians are allowed to stay in Cleveland. The film ends with the team celebrating their unlikely success and looking forward to the future.