We have a major change for the Tiger Stadium replacement at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull, as the Adient Foundation is the presenting sponsor of the Detroit Police Athletic League’s (PAL) ballpark after a grant of $2.8 million. (more…)
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Comerica Park to Host First Soccer Match
Comerica Park is set to host its first professional soccer match this summer, as a contest between AS Roma and current French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain F.C is scheduled for July 19. The match is a part of the 2017 International Champions Cup. (more…)
Wayne State University Dedicates Harwell Field
In a fitting tribute to a broadcasting legend, Wayne State University has dedicated Harwell Field in honor of late Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell. (more…)
MLB Teams Roll Out Passes as Ticketing Options
Last week, the St. Louis Cardinals unveiled plans for a brand new monthly pass that will be available to fans this season. Under that package, fans can attend as many games per month at Busch Stadium as they desire for a monthly fee of $29.99. (more…)
First Look: Joker Marchant Stadium Renovations
We’ll have a full look at the Joker Marchant Stadium renovations this weekend on Spring Training Online, but here’s a first look at what the Detroit Tigers and Lakeland unveiled yesterday. (more…)
In Memoriam: Mike Ilitch
Mike Ilitch, who washed out of the Detroit Tigers farm system and professional baseball after signing a 1951 contract only to end up buying the team in 1992, passed away today. He was 87. (more…)
Dan Lunetta Wins Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award
Minor League Baseball is awarding its ninth annual Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award to Dan Lunetta of the Detroit Tigers. Lunetta currently serves as the Tigers director of minor league operations. (more…)
SeaWolves, Tigers Extend PDC
We will be running two major announcements from the Erie SeaWolves (Class AA; Eastern League) today. Firstly, the SeaWolves have extend their player development contract (PDC) with the Detroit Tigers. The agreement runs through the 2018 season. (more…)
PAL, Neighborhood Spar Over Use of Old Tiger Stadium Site
Work on a new sports facility is continuing apace at the old Tiger Stadium site in Detroit, but the Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) and area residents are sparring over exactly how the playing field will be used. (more…)
New for 2017: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
The moniker of the longtime spring home of the Detroit Tigers is receiving a slight naming-rights tweak for Spring Training 2017, with the introduction of Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium yesterday. (more…)
Tiger Stadium Turf Uprooted; Sports Youth Facility on Tap
The last tie to Tiger Stadium — the playing field, maintained by volunteers after the grandstand was torn down in 2009 — is on its way out, as bulldozer crews were on hand today to tear up the surface to make way for a synthetic turf and a $20-million, 2,500-seat youth sports facility. (more…)
One Last Hurrah for Navin Field Grounds Crew
The Navin Field Grounds Crew held one last round of festivities at the old Tiger Stadium field before work begins Wednesday on a new development at The Corner. (more…)
Flying Tigers to Henley Field for 2016
A major renovation to Joker Marchant Stadium is forcing the Lakeland Flying Tigers (High A; Florida State League) to play their entire home schedule at Henley Field. The classic ballpark, which primarily serves as the home of Florida Southern College‘s baseball program, will begin its run as the Flying Tigers’ temporary venue tonight for an Opening Day matchup with the Tampa Yankees. (more…)