Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 season is underway. Up next: the Detroit Tigers and Comerica Park. (more…)
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Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 3
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, as updated for 2019. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2019, Grapefruit League: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, spring training home of the Detroit Tigers, today was named the best Grapefruit League ballpark of 2019 in the annual Ballpark Digest Best of the Ballparks vote. (more…)
Ilitches Mull Detroit Regional Sports Network
A potential Detroit regional sports network is being evaluated by the Ilitch family, owners of the Detroit Tigers and NHL’s Red Wings. (more…)
Detroit Tigers: We’re Not for Sale
After a report indicated that Dan Gilbert was in discussions about buying the team from the Ilitch family, the Detroit Tigers denied that they are for sale. (more…)
Whitecaps, Tigers Extend PDC Through 2022
Another player development contract extension to note: the West Michigan Whitecaps (Low A; Midwest League) and the Detroit Tigers extended their affiliation from 2020 to 2022. (more…)
Officials Working to Address UPMC Park Conditions
Following recent criticisms from the Detroit Tigers, officials emphasize that they are still working with the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) to address UPMC Park‘s condition. (more…)
Tigers Could Pursue Comerica Park Renovation
If recent comments from team president Chris Ilitch are any indication, the Detroit Tigers could pursue a major Comerica Park renovation. (more…)
Tigers, Royals to Play in Omaha in 2019 College World Series Kickoff
The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals will play a regular-season game at TD Ameritrade Park two days before the 2019 College World Series begins as part of a new GEICO Summer Series. (more…)
Tigers Hope for UPMC Park Upgrades
The Detroit Tigers are hoping to see upgrades at UPMC Park, the home of the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League), with a particular focus on player facilities. (more…)
2018 Preview: Detroit Tigers, Comerica Park
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign launches this week. Up next: the Detroit Tigers and Comerica Park. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 4
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We continue our ranking of MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities with part four, covering organizations 12-7. (more…)
Toledo, Detroit Extend Player Development Contract
Totally expected: the Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) and the Detroit Tigers extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)