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…)
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…)
A potential Detroit regional sports network is being evaluated by the Ilitch family, owners of the Detroit Tigers and NHL’s Red Wings. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
If recent comments from team president Chris Ilitch are any indication, the Detroit Tigers could pursue a major Comerica Park renovation. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
Comerica Park will retain its name through at least 2034, as Comerica Bank has extended its naming rights agreement for the home of the Detroit Tigers. (more…)
