When it comes to the Detroit Tigers, there is one phrase that just about every fan recognizes and relates to the team. Some recognize the phrase because they lived through it and others because of stories they’ve been told. That phrase is, “Bless You Boys,” and it was used to describe the 1984 Detroit Tigers … Read more
On Friday night, Jack Morris returned to the Detroit Tigers broadcast booth after serving his suspension for the insensitive comments he made about Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani in August. Prior to the start of the game, Morris read a prepared statement. During tonight's pregame, Jack Morris shared this statement following his return to … Read more
According to a report from Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, Bally Sports Detroit had made a decision on Detroit Tigers announcer, Jack Morris. Petzold is reporting that Morris will return to the broadcast booth from his suspension this coming Friday. From Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer Jack Morriswill return to … Read more
On Wednesday, it was announced that Detroit Tigers analyst Jack Morris had been suspended indefinitely by Bally Sports Detroit following the comments he made on Tuesday night while Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was coming up to bat. If you have not yet heard those comments, and Morris’ apology, please click here. On Thursday … Read more
Detroit Tigers broadcaster and Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Morris has been suspended by Bally Sports Detroit following an incident last night in which he used a perceived ethnic accent while talking about Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani. The Tigers and manager AJ Hinch have both condemned Morris’ comment, and now Angels manager Joe … Read more
FROM EARLIER: Jack Morris has found himself in hot water after an incident that happened on Tuesday night as the Detroit Tigers played the Los Angeles Angels. During the game, Morris, who is an analyst for Bally Sports Detroit, made a poor attempt at humor by using an Asian caricature stereotype as Angels star Shohei … Read more
FROM EARLIER: Jack Morris has found himself in hot water after an incident that happened on Tuesday night as the Detroit Tigers played the Los Angeles Angels. During the game, Morris, who is an analyst for Bally Sports Detroit, made a poor attempt at humor by using an Asian caricature stereotype as Angels star Shohei … Read more
On Wednesday, the Asian American Journalists Association Sports Task Force released a statement following the “racist accent” Detroit Tigers analyst Jack Morris used on Tuesday night when Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was coming up to bat and the “insensitive and ignorant” apology that followed. Click here if you missed what Morris said and … Read more
Jack Morris has found himself in hot water after an incident that happened on Tuesday night as the Detroit Tigers played the Los Angeles Angels. During the game, Morris, who is an analyst for Bally Sports Detroit, made a poor attempt at humor by using an Asian caricature stereotype as Angels star Shohei Ohtani was … Read more
Dear Detroit Tigers, As you are well aware, Bally Sports Detroit analyst Jack Morris made a very bad decision on Tuesday night when he made a weak attempt at humor by using an Asian caricature stereotype as Angels star Shohei Ohtani was coming to the plate. By now, you have also heard the attempt at … Read more
Jack Morris has found himself in hot water after an incident that happened on Tuesday night as the Detroit Tigers played the Los Angeles Angels. During the game, Morris, who is an analyst for Bally Sports Detroit, made a poor attempt at humor by using an Asian caricature stereotype as Angels star Shohei Ohtani was … Read more
If you happened to tune in to the Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Angels game on Tuesday, you likely heard Tigers broadcaster Jack Morris mock an Asian accent as Shohei Ohtani was about to bat. Take a listen to what Morris had to say as Ohtani was coming up to bat. Jack Morris mocks an … Read more
Implemented in 1965, Major League Baseball introduced a league-based draft. Unlike most professional sports drafts where the draft takes place after the conclusion of a previous season, MLB’s draft takes place about three-quarters of the way through the season, usually in early June (or in July this year). Many players have gone on to be … Read more
On April 7th, 1984, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Morris was a bit wild but he tossed a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox. In the game, Morris walked six White Sox’ batters but did not give up a single hit while striking out eight as the Tigers won 4-0. The win was the Tigers’ fourth-straight … Read more
If you can believe it, Opening Day for the Detroit Tigers is tomorrow afternoon! The Tigers and the division rival Cleveland Indians will square off at Comerica Park starting at 1:00 PM EST. And of course, it wouldn’t be complete without a preview of the upcoming year from none other than the legendary Jack Morris. … Read more
Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize recently turned in a quality performance in his first career MLB start after being called up from Toledo last week, showing the poise and rhythm of a seasoned veteran rather than a rookie – tossing seven strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings of work against the Chicago White Sox. Fans and … Read more
