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…)
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Connecticut Tigers, Detroit Tigers Extend Affiliation
The Connecticut Tigers (Short Season A; NY-Penn League) will continue to serve as an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, as the two sides have extended their agreement through 2020. The current player development contract (PDC) had been set to expire after the 2018 season. (more…)
Tigers, Cubs Extending Ballpark Netting for 2018
Two more MLB teams, the Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers, are extending ballpark netting for the 2018 season, and it looks as though they’ll be joined by the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees. (more…)
Tigertown Being Used as Shelter During Irma
The Tigertown complex in Lakeland is being used as a shelter during Hurricane Irma, with much of the facility utilized for needed resources. (more…)
Tiger Stadium Replacement Lands Major Sponsor in Adient Foundation
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…)
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…)