Upcoming Event

An Evening with the Cleveland Guardians
at Progressive Field

New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians

Monday, June 8, 2026

JFAN Loyola Club invites you to a private pre-game talk with Bob DiBiasio, Sr. Vice President of Public Affairs, in the event space in the stadium's Corner Bar. Ticket price includes entry to Progressive Field, buffet dinner starting at 5:30 until after the first inning, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, cash bar available, and ticketed seating on The Family Deck.

Speaker Bio:

Bob DiBiasio is in his 47th season with the Cleveland Guardians and his 48th in Major League Baseball in 2026. He started w/the Guardians in 1979 as Assistant PR Director; named PR Director in 1980; Vice President/PR in 1988. The Lakewood, OH native was promoted to his current position in 2011. DiBiasio serves as President of Cleveland Guardians Charities. He is the President of the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame. DiBiasio is the host of “At The Ballpark w/Bobby D” – which features stories of the colorful personalities and memorable moments at both Cleveland Stadium and Progressive Field. In 1986, DiBiasio was named the Public Relations Director to the Sports Illustrated Dream Team. DiBiasio graduated from Lakewood High School in 1973. He earned degrees in journalism and education from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1977. In 1978, he earned his master’s degree in journalism from The Ohio State University and started a stint as Assistant Sports Editor of the Fremont (OH) News Messenger before joining the Cleveland Guardians organization.

Program Details:

4:15 p.m. - Gates Open for Event (Right Field Gate is closest to The Corner Bar)
4:45 p.m. - Presentation Begins
5:20 p.m. - Pregame event wraps up and guests move to the picnic area of the space
5:30 p.m. - Buffet Begins
6:40 p.m. - First Pitch
7:30 p.m. - Buffet Ends
~9:30 p.m. - Game Ends

Registration is required. Please RSVP below by May 8, 2026. Tickets will be issued to the email on record in May.

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Watch the full video below.

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