Getting win #1 on #OpeningDay has gotta feel good for new Tigers manager A.J. Hinch; he addresses the media postgame. #ItsMillerTime
Tigers take Game #1 of this 2021 MLB Season. Here’s Jonathan Schoop to chat about #OpeningDay and what it’s like to play in the snow. Y’know, normal baseball stuff. #DetroitRoots
Detroit — It’s cold. It’s April. It’s time to start the baseball season in Detroit. The Tigers and Indians opened up to blizzard conditions. But hardy fans got things underway unofficially this morning. Though COVID-19 health precautions have restricted some of the traditional celebrations, establishments near and around Comerica Park are open to welcome anyone looking
Detroit — It was like watching a baseball game in a snow globe for the first couple of innings. Not that the sub-freezing temperatures and snow flurries could dampened the spirits of the 8,000 revved up fans who were back at Comerica Park for the first time since the end of 2019 season. Nor did
DETROIT — The A.J. Hinch era as Tigers manager began with a snowy Opening Day, a youth movement for Miguel Cabrera, a scoreless performance for Matthew Boyd against the Indians, and a win against Shane Bieber. And after Thursday’s 3-2 victory, Detroit got off to a promising start against an opponent that has tormented it
One year ago today, Comerica Park and Major League Baseball’s 29 other ballparks laid dormant as the COVID-19 pandemic prompted stay-home orders across the United States. While we still received a 60-game season and an exciting, if unconventional postseason in 2020, today’s Opening Day felt a little extra special. For the first time since September
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers’ Akil Baddoo ready for jump from minors to majors as Rule 5 pick Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo talks Wednesday, March 31, 2021, about being prepared for his MLB debut coming soon. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Despite frigid temperatures and an early snowstorm, the Detroit Tigers returned to
The Tigers announced Thursday morning that they’ve designated outfielder Christin Stewart for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster for lefty Derek Holland, whose contract has been formally selected. Detroit also placed right-hander Rony Garcia on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 29, with an abdominal strain. Stewart, 27, was
The Tigers didn’t sell a single ticket in 2020. So Christoper Ilitch, team chairman and CEO, is quite appreciative that the state of Michigan raised the fan cap for Opening Day and the foreseeable future. The Tigers had an announced crowd of 8,000 on Thursday, and that was considered a sellout — even though it’s
On Thursday morning, hours before the Major League Baseball season kicked off, Circa Sports in Las Vegas released its odds for the 2021 home-run leader. Tigers first baseman/DH Miguel Cabrera was listed behind 126 other major-leaguers. His odds were +300000. Translation: Bet a little, win a whole lot. Cabrera gave bettors a reason to at least
DETROIT — Willi Castro’s long-awaited first Opening Day in the Majors came against the team that traded him to Detroit three years ago. He now gets to watch the Indians, his old organization, move on from the All-Star shortstop who blocked his path to Cleveland years ago. “It’s a big, big day, a big opportunity
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Welcome back, baseball fans. The Tigers kick off their 2021 season today at Comerica Park, against the Cleveland Indians. And for the first time since September 2019, there will be fans in the stands. Follow Tony Paul and Detroit News staff for updates throughout the game. Cabrera goes deep Well, that’s one way to start
We welcome in Tigers Chairman and CEO, Christopher Ilitch to chat about what he’s seeing from his ballclub as the season begins and as fans return to Comerica Park. #DetroitRoots
Prior to today’s game, we honor those we lost. For so many who cannot be here to celebrate Opening Day in Detroit…we love you, we miss you, and we’ll always remember.
Miguel Cabrera wasted no time providing the first big highlight of the new season on Thursday, crushing a two-run first-inning homer to right field off reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber with snow swirling around him at Comerica Park. The drive gave the Tigers a quick 2-0 lead over Cleveland. The snow was
Miguel Cabrera is trying to make history this year as the first player in MLB history to reach 3,000 career hits and 500 home runs in the same season. We’re only one inning in, but he’s off to a great start. The first home run of 2021 belongs to Miggy! pic.twitter.com/6ymHjvoLMJ — MLB (@MLB) April
It’s a new era and a new manager for the Tigers. New manager A.J. Hinch sits down with John Keating to talk everything baseball, including what it means to put on the Olde English D again. #DetroitRoots