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
Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire can certainly be excused for taking extra precautions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic that’s turned the world upside down. The 62 year old skipper is among the highest risk group of people for contracting the illness. He’s already had to deal with prostate cancer, and he’s feeling the effects of the … Read more
A legend was born today – well, at least his career. Former Detroit Tigers ace Jack Morris made his professional Major League Baseball debut on this date in 1977, taking the mound for the Tigers against the Chicago White Sox. He’d only been recently called up by the team after Mark Fidrych suffered an injury. … Read more
Around these parts, there is little argument that former Detroit Tigers 2B Lou Whitaker deserves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame, yet, he has fallen short of getting the nod. According to Radio.com writer Jordan Cohn, Whitaker should be in (instead of Bill Mazeroski) but two other former Tigers who are currently in … Read more
Bring back Mario Impemba and Rod Allen!!! Those words have been uttered by quite a few people since Impemba and Allen were replaced by Matt Shepard, Jack Morris, and Kirk Gibson in the Detroit Tigers broadcast booth following an alleged booth altercation which may or may not have involved an argument over a chair. Well, … Read more
It’s the magical season that every Detroit Tigers fan who was around to experience it will remember forever! Our Game of the Day series continues tonight with the offensive onslaught the Tigers put on the Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the 1984 American League Championship Series, during which pitcher Jack Morris pitched seven … Read more
Detroit Tigers legend Jack Morris turns 65 today! The 1984 World Series champion with Detroit (as well as 1991 with Minnesota, and 1992/93 with Toronto) was a four time All Star 1981, 1984, 1985, 1987, and 1999. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018, and currently works with Fox Sports Detroit … Read more
Our Game of the Day series continues tonight as we throw it back to the magical 1984 Detroit Tigers season that resulted in a World Series victory over the San Diego Padres! Game 1 of the 1984 World Series took place at San Diego’s Jack Murphy Stadium on October 9. Pitcher Jack Morris pitched a … Read more
Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker were fixtures for the Detroit Tigers for a generation of fans. And while “Tram” and fellow Tigers legend Jack Morris were inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame last year, “Sweet Lou” is still awaiting his chance. That could ultimately be decided today. “I’ve got my fingers crossed,” Trammell said. “I’m … Read more
Miguel Cabrera is without a doubt one of the greatest hitters in Major League Baseball history. But that alone does not automatically make him a natural-born leader. Embed from Getty Images At the end of June, former Detroit Tigers‘ pitcher Jack Morris questioned Cabrera’s lack of leadership. “You can’t ask a guy to be anything … 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’ … Read more
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
According to a report from Lynn Henning, the Detroit Tigers are “close to settling” on their TV analysts for the 2019 season. Henning says the Tigers are close to settling on both Kirk Gibson and Jack Morris as their TV analysts on Fox Sports Detroit. Apparently, the Tigers are still trying to decide who will replace … Read more
For most Major League Baseball teams, this is usually the time of year where fans are talking about which free agents should be signed and which young players have a chance of making the team out of Spring Training. Embed from Getty Images Though that is partially the case for Detroit Tigers‘ fans, there is … Read more
On Sunday, former Detroit Tigers greats Jack Morris and Alan Trammell will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and rightfully so. The best part about the day is listening to the inductees give their speeches, which they have been fine-tuning for some time now. Watch as both Morris and Trammell talk about giving their HOF … Read more
Today is a day of celebration in Lakeland for one of the most beloved Detroit Tigers, #3 Alan Trammell turns 60 years young. Tram is the newest member of the Baseball Hall of Fame and is serving as an instructor with the team during Spring Training. Trammell is also a special assistant to General Manager … Read more
