Screenplay data
Rachel Phelps, the new owner of the Cleveland Indians, assembles a team of misfits and has-beens, including aging catcher Jake Taylor, wild-card pitcher Ricky Vaughn, and speedster Willie Mays Hayes, with the secret intention of making them lose so she can move the team to Miami. Manager Lou Brown, initially unaware of Rachel's scheme, struggles to unite the eccentric players, who include a voodoo-practicing slugger and a high-priced, lazy third baseman, while Taylor attempts to rekindle his relationship with his ex-wife, Lynn. When the team discovers Rachel's plan to intentionally tank the season, they rally together, determined to win and spite her, leading to improved performance and a surprising climb in the standings. The Indians ultimately face the New York Yankees in a one-game playoff for the division title, where, despite personal dramas and on-field challenges, they secure a dramatic victory, forcing Rachel to keep the team in Cleveland and proving their worth as a cohesive unit.
Save the Cat beat sheet
An underdog Cleveland Indians team is assembled to lose on purpose so the owner can relocate the franchise.
Open full beat sheetJake Taylor is listed as Catcher / Team Captain. 35-year-old veteran catcher with bad knees, former All-Star. In the parsed data, Jake Taylor is connected to 36 scenes, 45 dialogue lines, 46 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
36 scenes / 45 dialogue linesRicky Vaughn is listed as Pitcher. 19-year-old rookie with a radical haircut, pigtail, and earring; former convict. In the parsed data, Ricky Vaughn is connected to 25 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
25 scenes / 12 dialogue linesLou Brown is listed as Manager. Portly man in his early fifties, former manager of the Toledo Mud Hens. In the parsed data, Lou Brown is connected to 24 scenes, 42 dialogue lines, 42 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
24 scenes / 42 dialogue linesWillie Mays Hayes is listed as Outfielder. 22-year-old speedster who plays like Mays and runs like Hayes. In the parsed data, Willie Mays Hayes is connected to 18 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
18 scenes / 7 dialogue linesRodger Dorn is listed as Third Baseman. High-priced, defensive-challenged third baseman. In the parsed data, Rodger Dorn is connected to 15 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
15 scenes / 6 dialogue linesSteve Harris is listed as Pitcher. Veteran pitcher who uses foreign substances to doctor the ball. In the parsed data, Steve Harris is connected to 11 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
11 scenes / 6 dialogue linesPedro Cerrano is listed as Outfielder. Tall, muscular Cuban defector who practices Voodoo. In the parsed data, Pedro Cerrano is connected to 10 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
10 scenes / 5 dialogue linesHarry Doyle is listed as Radio Announcer. 55-year-old alcoholic radio announcer for the Indians. In the parsed data, Harry Doyle is connected to 8 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
8 scenes / 20 dialogue linesCharlie Donovan is listed as General Manager. Former manager turned General Manager of the Cleveland Indians. In the parsed data, Charlie Donovan is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
8 scenes / 2 dialogue linesLynn Westland is listed as Librarian. Jake Taylor's former wife/love interest, former athlete. In the parsed data, Lynn Westland is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
8 scenes / 2 dialogue linesRachel Phelps is listed as Owner. Flashy, striking woman in her early forties, former showgirl/dancer. In the parsed data, Rachel Phelps is connected to 7 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
7 scenes / 15 dialogue linesThree men discuss the upcoming Indians season with a waitress.
Harry DoyleRachel Phelps meets with the team management to discuss the future of the Indians.
Charlie Donovan, Rachel Phelps, Lou BrownRachel reveals her plan to move the team to Miami by losing games.
Charlie Donovan, Rachel PhelpsCharlie Donovan calls Jake Taylor to invite him to spring training.
Charlie Donovan, Jake TaylorDonovan recruits Lou Brown to manage the Indians.
Charlie Donovan, Lou BrownThe players arrive at spring training.
Charlie Donovan, Jake Taylor, Lou Brown, Ricky Vaughn, Willie Mays Hayes, Pedro CerranoThe players settle into the barracks.
Jake Taylor, Ricky Vaughn, Willie Mays Hayes, Rodger DornLou Brown gives his first speech to the team.
Lou BrownBrown tests Taylor's fitness and commitment to the team.
Lou Brown, Jake TaylorBrown critiques Hayes's hitting and Vaughn's pitching.
Lou Brown, Willie Mays Hayes, Ricky Vaughn, Jake Taylor, Rodger Dorn, Pedro CerranoPlayers discuss the red tag system and Harris reveals his ball-doctoring secrets.
Jake Taylor, Willie Mays Hayes, Ricky Vaughn, Steve Harris, Pedro CerranoFinal cuts are made; Vaughn discovers he wasn't cut.
Ricky Vaughn, Jake Taylor, Willie Mays Hayes, Pedro Cerrano, Lou Brown, Rodger DornTaylor imagines a home run in the empty stadium.
Jake Taylor, Willie Mays Hayes, Ricky VaughnTaylor spots his ex-wife Lynn and calls her.
Jake Taylor, Willie Mays Hayes, Ricky Vaughn, Lynn WestlandBrown gives a pre-game speech; Cerrano's ritual causes chaos.
Lou Brown, Pedro Cerrano, Steve Harris, Jake Taylor, Willie Mays Hayes, Ricky VaughnCerrano sets off gunpowder on his altar, triggering the sprinklers while the team prays.
Lou Brown, Ricky Vaughn, Pedro Cerrano, Steve HarrisThe Bleacher Band discusses the history of the Indians.
Harry Doyle broadcasts the game while drinking.
Harry DoyleHayes makes a catch and gets a hit, but is picked off base.
Willie Mays Hayes, Lou BrownDoyle passes out after the game.
Harry DoyleTaylor and Vaughn discuss the game.
Jake Taylor, Ricky VaughnTaylor confronts Lynn at her workplace.
Jake Taylor, Lynn WestlandRachel and Donovan discuss the team's performance.
Charlie Donovan, Rachel PhelpsThe team travels on a dilapidated plane.
Jake Taylor, Lou Brown, Ricky Vaughn, Willie Mays Hayes, Pedro Cerrano, Steve HarrisDorn and Vaughn interact with Arlene.
Jake Taylor, Ricky Vaughn, Rodger Dorn, Steve HarrisArlene flirts with Vaughn while Dorn watches, Taylor comments on the situation.
Charlie Donovan, Rachel Phelps, Jake Taylor, Ricky Vaughn, Rodger DornTaylor reads on the plane while Hayes tries to convince him to pursue Lynn.
Jake Taylor, Willie Mays HayesTaylor follows Lynn home.
Jake Taylor, Lynn WestlandTaylor drinks while deciding whether to visit Lynn.
Jake TaylorTaylor confronts Lynn at her boyfriend's house.
Jake Taylor, Lynn WestlandTaylor is forced into a dinner party with Lynn's fiancé and friends.
Jake Taylor, Lynn WestlandVaughn is summoned to see Lou Brown.
Lou Brown, Ricky Vaughn, Willie Mays HayesBrown discusses Vaughn's control issues and vision.
Lou Brown, Ricky VaughnThe team prepares for the game; Cerrano performs a ritual.
Jake Taylor, Lou Brown, Ricky Vaughn, Willie Mays Hayes, Pedro Cerrano, Steve HarrisHarris is hit by a bat.
Steve HarrisVaughn pitches in the ninth inning.
Jake Taylor, Lou Brown, Ricky Vaughn, Rodger Dorn, Harry DoyleTaylor threatens Dorn regarding his effort on the field.
Jake Taylor, Rodger DornThe team complains about the lack of facilities.
Jake Taylor, Lou Brown, Ricky Vaughn, Willie Mays Hayes, Rodger Dorn, Steve HarrisRachel Phelps confronts the team about the facilities.
Rachel Phelps, Lou BrownTaylor argues with Wingo, Brown intervenes, and Taylor leaves the field.
Jake Taylor, Lou BrownLynn swims and is joined by Taylor for a race.
Jake Taylor, Lynn WestlandTaylor confronts Lynn at her apartment about their relationship.
Jake Taylor, Lynn WestlandRachel Phelps and Donovan discuss the team's performance.
Charlie Donovan, Rachel PhelpsBrown reveals Rachel Phelps' plan to the team.
Jake Taylor, Lou Brown, Ricky Vaughn, Willie Mays Hayes, Rodger DornThe team is asleep on the bus while traveling, except for Taylor who is treating his knees.
Jake TaylorSuzanne Dorn watches the news and sees her husband, Rodger, cheating on camera.
Rodger DornTaylor and Darla are together, but Taylor realizes he cannot go through with it.
Jake TaylorDarla leaves Taylor's room and encounters Lynn, who sees them together and leaves.
Jake Taylor, Lynn WestlandBrown informs Vaughn that Harris will start the next game instead of him.
Lou Brown, Ricky Vaughn, Steve HarrisThe team arrives at the stadium to cheering fans.
Suzanne Dorn approaches Vaughn at a bar.
Ricky VaughnVaughn and Suzanne sleep together; Taylor discovers the truth.
Jake Taylor, Ricky VaughnBrown confronts Rachel about her intentions; she reveals she wanted the team to win.
Lou Brown, Rachel PhelpsTaylor warns Vaughn about Suzanne and handles Cerrano's chicken request.
Jake Taylor, Ricky Vaughn, Willie Mays Hayes, Pedro CerranoSuzanne prepares to tell Dorn something.
Rodger DornThe playoff game against the Yankees begins.
Jake Taylor, Lou Brown, Ricky Vaughn, Willie Mays Hayes, Pedro Cerrano, Rodger DornRicky Vaughn faces Haywood in the bottom of the ninth with the game tied.
Ricky Vaughn, Jake Taylor, Lou Brown, Rodger Dorn, Harry DoyleHayes gets on base and Taylor prepares to face Duke.
Willie Mays Hayes, Jake Taylor, Lou Brown, Harry DoyleI'm not much for inspirational addresses. I just wanta point out that every newspaper in the country has picked us to finish last. The local press thinks we'd save everybody a lot of time and trouble if we just went out and shot ourselves. Me, I like to waste sportswriters' time so I'm for hangin' around and seein' if we can give all these guys a nice big shitburger to eat.
So, a tough start for the Erie warriors, as they drop a heartbreaker to the Yankees, nine to nothing. The Post Game Show was brought to you by... Christ. I can't find it. The hell with it. This is Harry Doyle saying good night, everybody, and Happy Hunting.
It's only temporary. Besides, these guys weren't playing that good when the equipment was workin'. If I could get anybody to come and watch this team, none of this would be necessary. You oughta be grateful I can still pay your salaries.
I got news for you, Mr. Brown. You haven't heard the last of me. You think I'm shit now, but someday you'll be sorry you cut me. I'm gonna catch on somewhere else, and every time I pitch against you, I'm gonna stick it up your ass.
This isn't the California Penal League, Vaughn. We're professionals here. We don't tank a play for personal reasons, so cut the crybaby shit. You've pitched a helluva game. You wanna finish it, don't ya?
Everybody laughs at the Indians now, but there were other times. Even won the Series in '48. Then Willie Mays made that catch on Vic Wertz in the '54 Series and Cleveland's never been the same since.
Can I have your attention, please? I counted up your ballots for team captain and I think you chose the right guy. If you hadn't, I woulda told you he won anyway. Mr. C for the year -- Jake Taylor.
I need a catcher, Jake. Somebody who can keep this team together on the field. You were a helluva player when you were sound, but around the league they think you can't take the pounding anymore.
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