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Opening Day has arrived! The Detroit Tigers play the Los Angeles Dodgers at 7:10 p.m. Thursday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, beginning the 2025 season. Evan and Mark discuss the final roster moves (Spencer Torkelson in, Justyn-Henry Malloy out), another outfield injury (Wenceel Pérez), Ryan Kreidler as the primary center fielder and a flurry

In a 2018 Free Press documentary, we unearthed thousands of Free Press photo negatives and one sports writer’s scorebook to tell the tale of one of baseball’s great teams. The 1984 Detroit Tigers went 104-58 in the MLB regular season before sweeping the Kansas City Royals in the American League Championship Series in three games

Producer’s note: After recording, the Detroit Tigers optioned Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo, which means he won’t make the Tigers’ Opening Day roster. Keep that in mind as you listen to this episode. With 10 days until Opening Day, the position battles for the Tigers in spring training have heated up to the max. The

Jason Benetti — the TV voice of the Detroit Tigers and Michigan Sportscaster of the Year — joins the “Days of Roar” podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including his 2025 preview and 2024 reflections, both for the broadcast team and the baseball team. Benetti breaks down his iconic call during the 2024 postseason

Detroit Tigers broadcaster and former outfielder Andy Dirks joined the Days of Roar podcast to discuss his playing days with the Tigers — including hitting ahead of Miguel Cabrera during his legendary 2012 season. Follow Tigers reporter Evan Petzold on X/Twitter here. (https://twitter.com/EvanPetzold)

The first two weeks of spring training are in the books, and the Detroit Tigers are off to an undefeated start with a 2-0 record in the Grapefruit League. As roster battles heat up, key storylines emerge, including Jace Jung’s push for the third base job, Trey Sweeney’s situation at shortstop, and Justyn-Henry Malloy’s power

Spring training is underway for the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, Florida. There were many takeaways in the first five days of camp, including Riley Greene’s diet, Spencer Torkelson’s comments, Casey Mize’s sliders and Jace Jung’s opportunity, among other things. Most notably, the Tigers have a businesslike vibe behind the scenes without letting their emotions get

The Boston Red Sox signed third baseman Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract with an opt-out clause after the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers offered six years, $171.5 million with an opt-out clause after the 2026 season. But Bregman turned down a long-term contract from the Tigers in favor of

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch spoke with reporters Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, on the first day of spring training in Lakeland, Florida. He said despite the team’s roaring second half that led to a playoff appearance, the Tigers will look to “turn the page” to the 2025 season. “We’ve made a lot of additions, and

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal — the 2024 American League Cy Young winner — joins the “Days of Roar” podcast as pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Lakeland, Florida. Skubal talks about his 2024 season, the development of his pitches, and his expectations for the 2025 season, along with discussing fatherhood, lessons learned

Ilitch Holdings CEO Chris Ilitch and his wife Kelle Ilitch have filed for divorce, prompting questions about his stake in his family’s business empire, which includes the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings. Read more: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2025/02/04/chris-ilitch-wife-divorce-kelle-detroit-red-wings-tigers/78095329007/

The countdown is on: Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers report in nine days to spring training in Lakeland, Florida. This past week, the Tigers signed starting pitcher Jack Flaherty to a two-year, $35 million contract and relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle to a one-year, $7.75 million contract, but third baseman Alex Bregman remains a free agent.

The Detroit Tigers signed right-hander Jack Flaherty to a two-year, $35 million contract with an opt-out clause after the first season. He pitched for the Tigers last season, posting a 2.95 ERA in 18 starts, before the Tigers traded him to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2024 trade deadline for two prospects. Evan and

Worker claims she got fired for following stay-at-home order, Royal Oak City Commissioner who attended Michigan capital demonstration could be recalled, censured, GM to end Maven car sharing service after 4 years, older generations deal with getting their stimulus check, and the Detroit Tigers are gearing up for MLB draft.