Joe Bingaman After nine years away, Tigers great Alan Trammell is returning home to Detroit as the Special Assistant to General Manager Dave Dombrowski, the Tigers announced today. The news was broken by Detroit News’ Tom Gage this morning. In a statement, Dombrowski said “On behalf of ownership and the Detroit Tigers organization, we’re thrilled Alan Trammell … Read more
The Tigers started their golf season earlier than anyone would like with a 2-1 loss in Game 3 of the ALDS. For the first time since 2011, the Tigers have not made the ALCS. The Tigers gave us a thrill with an attempt at a comeback with back-to-back doubles by Victor Martinez and J.D. Martinez … Read more
UPDATED: INITIAL RELEASE WAS INCORRECT The Tigers released their playoff roster just prior to the deadline today, with not too many surprises from manager Brad Ausmus. Here is who the Tigers will field in the ALDS: Here are the 25 players on the Division Series roster: Starting pitchers (4): Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, David … Read more
[tps_header] Now that the Tigers are back in the postseason, it is time to look back on some of the best moments in Tigers postseason history. Here are the top five postseason performances and moments in Tigers history. All photos courtesy Swami’s personal collection unless otherwise marked. [/tps_header] [tps_title]#5 – 2012/2013 Verlander OWNS the A’s[/tps_title] … Read more
[tps_header]The Tigers are in one of the most nail-biting pennant races they have ever been in, but it’s not the first, nor will it be the last. Here are the top ten most nail-biting pennant races the Tigers have been in over the years.[/tps_header]
The Tigers took two of three from the White Sox and watched the Royals lose to Cleveland last night to move their magic number for the AL Central crown to 3. The boys also saw the Mariners lose to the Blue Jays, securing at least a wild-card spot for the Tigers in this postseason. With … Read more
The Tigers roared ahead in the AL Central standings, taking 2 of 3 at Kauffman Stadium from the Royals over the weekend. With 8 games left though, and their Magic Number at 7, this could go down to the wire. The Royals sit one and a half games back, and resume a suspended game tomorrow … Read more
The Tigers lost 8-4 Wednesday night to the Minnesota Twins. Now the Tigers drop to a half-game lead over the Royals, who just won’t go away. After a 4-3 lead from the second to the sixth, the Royals scored 2 more runs off starter David Price, who dropped to 3-4 since joining the Tigers at … Read more
– The Tigers are roaring ahead to a three-game series against the Twins at Target field after sweeping the Indians with a 6-4 win Sunday afternoon. Phil Coke got the win and Joe Nathan got his 32nd save. With the Royals loss to the Red Sox today, the Tigers now have a game and a … Read more
Normally, I write a rant in this place. I have called people idiots for their actions. I feel I am speaking for the everyday fan. This week, though, through our Facebook page, I was lucky enough to meet a TRUE sports fan. Meet Dave Smith. Dave is a lifelong resident of the metro Detroit area, … Read more
After taking the first two of a three-game series, the Tigers dropped the final game to James Shields and the Royals 3-0 Wednesday night. The Tigers fall to 1 game behind thr Royals in the AL Central with 16 games to play. The Tigers bats could not touch Shields, as he gave up a first … Read more
[tps_header]Roger Goodell has come under fire from all angles for many reasons other than his (mis)handling of the Ray Rice Domestic Violence charges. Here are 5 of the best reasons why Goodell should be removed from his role as commissioner of the National Football League.[/tps_header]
The Tigers start a three-game series against the AL Central leaders, the Kansas City Royals, tonight at CoPa at 4 pm. This series could be the pivotal moment for the Tigers, as the Tigers trail the Royals by two games in the Central and face the Royals 6 times in the final 21 games of … Read more
The Tigers dropped their second straight as the Giants beat up David Price for 4 runs in the first inning en route to a 5-4 win at Comerica Park today. Price ended up eating the loss after allowing 5 in 8 and 2/3rds pitched. A string of hits by Buster Posey, Hunter Pence, Pablo Sandoval, … Read more
NOTE: The views expressed in this EDITORIAL do not necessarily reflect the views of Detroit Sports Nation or a majority of its writers and should not be misconstrued as such. The views contained within are the views of the author and the author alone. I saw a lot of comments during the Little League World … Read more
The Tigers wrapped up a four game set with the Indians Thursday night with a thrilling 11th inning win, which gave them a 3-1 win of the series. Tonight they start a three game series at CoPa against their opponent in the 2012 World Series, the San Francisco Giants, who are also fighting for a … Read more
