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Long-time Detroit Tigers owner Mike Ilitch passes away at 88. Having made his fortune through a pizza chain, Ilitch purchased both the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League in 1982 and the Tigers a decade later. While the Tigers reached the World Series twice during his years as owner but never won the big prize, he is credited with revitalizing the franchise.
2017 – Long-time Detroit Tigers owner Mike Ilitch passes away at 88. Having made his fortune through a pizza chain, Ilitch purchased both the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League in 1982 and the Tigers a decade later. While the Tigers reached the World Series twice during his years as owner but never won the big prize, he is credited with revitalizing the franchise.
Read MoreMax Scherzer ties the major league record by striking out 20 batters in a nine-inning game
Posted by Baseball | May 11, 2016 | 20 Strikeout Games | 0 |
Max Scherzer ties the major league record by striking out 20 batters in a nine-inning game against his former team as the Nationals defeat the Tigers, 3 – 2. He now shares the mark with Roger Clemens, Kerry Wood and Randy Johnson. Scherzer does not issue a single walk in the game.
Read MoreTigers set an American League record by extending their streak of innings without allowing since the start of the season to 24
Posted by Baseball | Apr 9, 2015 | Pitching Feats | 0 |
The Tigers set an American League record by extending their streak of innings without allowing since the start of the season to 24, before giving up an unearned run in the 7th inning of a 7 – 1 win over the Twins. The previous mark of 22 innings was set by the 1947 Chicago White Sox, while the major league mark of 32 innings belongs to the 1963 St. Louis Cardinals. Shane Greene is the winner against Kyle Gibson as Detroit improves to 3-0 and Minnesota falls to 0-3.
Read MoreOrioles victimize the Tigers’ bullpen in 2014 ALDS
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 3, 2014 | ALDS | 0 |
On October 3, 2014 The Orioles once again victimize the Tigers’ bullpen in the 8th inning to win Game 2 of the ALDS, 7 – 6. Trailing 6 – 3, they score four runs against Joba Chamberlain and Joakim Soria after...
Read MoreAngels commit 3 errors on 1 play
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 20, 2014 | Fielding | 0 |
Ian Kinsler scores from first on a base-on-balls as the result of the Angels committing three errors on the same play in the first inning of the Tigers’ 2-1 victory over the Angels at Comerica Park. The unusual route to home begins when backstop Hank Conger, to thwart Kinsler’s potential theft of second base, throws a called ball four to batter Miguel Cabrera into centerfield, where Mike Trout makes an error on his throw to third trying to nail the base runner now advancing to third, who will score when pitcher Hector Santiago makes an errant toss to the plate.
Read MoreIn a major coup, the Yankees grab American League stolen bases leader Jacoby Ellsbury
Posted by Tom | Dec 3, 2013 | Transactions | 0 |
In a major coup, the Yankees grab American League stolen bases leader Jacoby Ellsbury from their rivals the Red Sox, signing him to a seven-year deal worth $153 million. The Sox lose another starter from last year’s Championship team, C Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who moves to the Marlins for $21 million over three years, but replace him with veteran backstop A.J. Pierzynski, plucked from the Rangers on a one-year deal. The other big signing is reliever Joe Nathan, who moves to the Tigers on a two-year contract.
Read MoreMiguel Cabrera clinches the AL Triple Crown, becoming the first player to do so since 1967
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 3, 2012 | Batting Feat, Triple Crown | 0 |
On October 3, 2012 Miguel Cabrera clinches the AL Triple Crown, becoming the first player to do so...
Read MoreTigers clinch AL Central Title on Miguel Cabrera 44th HR
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 1, 2012 | Division Clinchers | 0 |
The champagne also flows in Kansas City, MO, where the Tigers defeat the Royals, 6 – 3, to clinch the AL Central title. Miguel Cabrera hits his 44th home run in the game. In deference to their star slugger, who is leading the AL in all three triple crown categories but who has had trouble with alcohol abuse in the past, the Tigers choose to celebrate with an alcohol-free bubbly.
Read MoreDetroit takes a 2-1 lead in their ALDS with a 5 – 4 win over the Yankees
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 3, 2011 | ALDS | 0 |
On October 3, 2011 Detroit takes a 2-1 lead in their ALDS with a 5 – 4 win over the Yankees....
Read MoreArmando Galarraga presents the lineup card at home plate to Jim Joyce
Posted by Baseball | Jun 3, 2010 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
The day after he loses a perfect game on a blown call, Armando Galarraga presents the lineup card at home plate to Jim Joyce, the ump who made the infamous call. In a display of outstanding sportsmanship, applauded nationwide, the two shake hands, and when the pitcher walks away, the apologetic arbitrator pats the Venezuelan right-hander on the shoulder.
Read MoreDontrelle Willis’ comeback is on the right track Jim Leyland has made the team as the fifth starter
Posted by Tom | Mar 30, 2010 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
Dontrelle Willis’ comeback is on the right track, as he is advised by Tigers manager Jim Leyland that he has made the team as the fifth starter. The Tigers also trade P Nate Robertson to Florida for left-handed pitching prospect Jay Voss.
Read MoreTwins tie Tigers for first place 2009
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 3, 2009 | Team Streaks | 0 |
On October 3, 2009 Minnesota catches up with Detroit atop the AL Central as the Tigers lose, 5 – 1, to the White Sox, and the Twins beat Kansas City, 5 – 4. Michael Cuddyer, hitting .352 with 22 RBI since taking over...
Read MoreMelvin Mora batting 500 over 15 games torches Detroit going 5-6
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 17, 2008 | Player Streaks | 0 |
On August 17, 2008, Baltimore’s Melvin Mora went 5-for-6 with two homers, two doubles, and six RBI’s in the O’s 16-8 battering of the Tigers in Detroit. The red-hot Mora continued a stretch where his batting...
Read MoreThrowing error ends polanco 186 errorless streak
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 8, 2008 | Fielding | 0 |
On April 8, 2008, Detroit second baseman Placido Polanco made a throwing error to snap his record errorless streak. Polanco had gone 186 games and 911 total chances without a miscue, dating back to July 1, 2006.
Read MoreCurtis Granderson of the Detroit Tigers became just the sixth player in baseball history to hit at least 20 doubles, triples, and home runs in the same season
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 7, 2007 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
On September 7, 2007, Curtis Granderson of the Detroit Tigers became just the sixth player in baseball history to hit at least 20 doubles, triples, and home runs in the same season. Granderson slugged his 20th homer in the...
Read MoreSt. Louis Cardinals became the first team to win as few as 83 games to win the World Series
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 27, 2006 | World Series | 0 |
On October 27, 2006, the St. Louis Cardinals became the first team to win as few as 83 games to...
Read MoreDetroit starter Kenny Rogers is embroiled in controversy when he pitches the first inning of Game Two of the World Series with a black smudge on his pitching hand
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 22, 2006 | World Series | 0 |
On October 22, 2006, Detroit starter Kenny Rogers is embroiled in controversy when he pitches the...
Read MoreComerica Park in Detroit, Tiger right fielder Magglio Ordonez slugs a three-run, walk-off homer off A’s closer Huston Street to win the American League pennant
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 14, 2006 | ALCS, Post Season | 0 |
On October 14, 2006, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Tiger right fielder Magglio Ordonez slugs a...
Read MoreTigers fall out of first on last game of season
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 1, 2006 | Pennant Winners | 0 |
On October 1, 2006, on the final day of the regular season, the last-place Kansas City Royals...
Read MoreAfter six years away from the dugout Jim Leyland is hired to manage the Detroit Tigers
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 4, 2005 | Manager | 0 |
On October 4, 2005, after six years away from the dugout, Jim Leyland is hired to manage the...
Read MoreDetroit Tigers defeat the Minnesota Twins, 9-4, to avoid tying the record for most losses in a season
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 28, 2003 | Team Streaks | 0 |
On September 28, 2003, the Detroit Tigers defeat the Minnesota Twins, 9-4, to avoid tying the...
Read MoreThe Detroit Tigers fire manager Phil Garner and general manager Randy Smith
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 8, 2002 | Manager, This Day In Baseball | 0 |
After opening their season with six straight losses, the Detroit Tigers fire manager Phil Garner and general manager Randy Smith. Coach Luis Pujols takes over the reins on an interim basis while team president Dave Dombrowski assumes the GM’s responsibilities.
Read MorePopular Detroit Tiger – Ike Brown dies from cancer at the age of 60
Posted by This Day in Baseball | May 17, 2001 | Death | 0 |
On May 17, 2001, former major leaguer Ike Brown dies from cancer at the age of 60. A popular...
Read MoreAurelio Rodriguez dies at the age of 52 from injuries suffered when he was struck by a car.
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 23, 2000 | Death | 0 |
On September 23, 2000, former major leaguer Aurelio Rodriguez dies at the age of 52 from injuries...
Read MoreIn a ten-player megatrade, the Texas Rangers send outfielder Juan Gonzalez, pitcher Danny Patterson and catcher Gregg Zaun to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Ps Justin Thompson, Alan Webb and Francisco Cordero, OF Gabe Kapler, C Bill Haselman, and IF Frank Catalanotto.
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Nov 2, 1999 | Transactions | 0 |
1999 – In a ten-player megatrade, the Texas Rangers send outfielder Juan Gonzalez, pitcher Danny Patterson and catcher Gregg Zaun to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Ps Justin Thompson, Alan Webb and Francisco Cordero, OF Gabe Kapler, C Bill Haselman, and IF Frank Catalanotto.
Read MoreMariner Ken Griffey Jr. joins Babe Ruth, Ralph Kiner, Duke Snider, Ernie Banks, Harmon Killebrew, and Mark McGwire as the only players to hit 40 homers in four consecutive seasons.
Posted by Baseball | Aug 24, 1999 | Homerun History | 0 |
Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. joins Babe Ruth, Ralph Kiner, Duke Snider, Ernie Banks, Harmon Killebrew, and Mark McGwire as the only players to hit 40 homers in four consecutive seasons.
Read MoreKen Griffey makes an incredible catch at Tiger Stadium
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 9, 1998 | Fielding | 0 |
August 9th, 1998 at Tiger Stadium. Ken Griffey Jr. makes an incredible catch off a Luis Gonzalez...
Read MoreRoger Clemens, in his final victory wearing a Red Sox uniform, ties his own record for strikeouts in a game when he strikes out 20 batters in a nine-inning game, going the distance in the team’s 4-0 victory in Detroit. The ‘Rocket’ first achieved the feat a decade earlier against the Mariners.
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 18, 1996 | 20 Strikeout Games | 0 |
Roger Clemens, in his final victory wearing a Red Sox uniform, ties his own record for strikeouts in a game when he strikes out 20 batters in a nine-inning game, going the distance in the team’s 4-0 victory in Detroit. The ‘Rocket’ first achieved the feat a decade earlier against the Mariners.
Read MoreEddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles hits his 500th career home run
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 6, 1996 | 500 Homerun, Milestones | 0 |
On September 6, 1996, Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles hits his 500th career home run....
Read MoreTigers tie the Yankees’ major league record by homering in their 25th consecutive game
Posted by National | Jun 19, 1994 | Homerun History | 0 |
On June 19, 1994 In a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at Tiger Stadium, the Tigers tie the...
Read MoreEric Fox hits a grand-slam home run in the bottom of the eighth inning It will be the outfielder’s only homer of the season.
Posted by Tom | Apr 5, 1993 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
Eric Fox, inserted into the game as a late-inning defensive replacement, hits a grand-slam home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, giving the A’s a 9-4 Opening Day victory before 43,370 fans at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. It will be the outfielder’s only homer of the season.
Read MoreTigers release Ernie Harwell after 32 years
At a press conference, Tiger management and WJR announce 1991 will be Ernie Harwell’s 32nd and final season in the broadcast booth. The dismissal of the Motor City’s popular play-by-play announcer starts a furor among fans, which includes a threatened boycott of Domino’s Pizza, a business of club owner Tom Monaghan, and the rise of the slogan, “Say It Ain’t So, Bo”, which appears on bumper stickers and T-shirts all over Detroit, referring to Bo Schembechler, the team president and former University of Michigan football coach.
Read MoreRandy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the franchise
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 2, 1990 | No Hitters | 0 |
On June 2, 1990, Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners pitches the first no-hitter in the history...
Read MoreJapanese League star Cecil Fielder signs a contract with the Detroit Tigers
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jan 15, 1990 | Transactions | 0 |
On January 15, 1990, Japanese League star Cecil Fielder signs a $1.2M contract with the Detroit Tigers. Fielder, who had blasted 38 home runs for the Hanshin Tigers in 1989, will hit 51 home runs in 1990 to lead the league and...
Read MoreThe Cleveland Indians lose to the Detroit Tigers, 7 – 2, to drop their record to 21-22, but remain in first place in the AL East by percentage points. It marks the latest point in a season a sub-.500 team has been in first place.
Posted by This Day in Baseball | May 23, 1989 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
The Cleveland Indians lose to the Detroit Tigers, 7 – 2, to drop their record to 21-22, but remain in first place in the AL East by percentage points. It marks the latest point in a season a sub-.500 team has been in first place.
Read MoreThe Padres trade Keith Moreland and Chris Brown to the Tigers for pitcher Walt Terrell
Posted by Baseball | Oct 28, 1988 | Transactions | 0 |
The Padres trade Keith Moreland and Chris Brown to the Tigers for pitcher Walt Terrell, who will be dealt, along with a player to be named [Freddie Toliver], to the Yankees in July. The midseason swap will bring Don Schulze and Mike Pagliarulo to San Diego.
Read MoreDetroit wins AL East with sweep of Blue Jays
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 4, 1987 | Pennant Winners | 0 |
On October 4, 1987, Detroit completes a three-game sweep of Toronto at Tiger Stadium in the final...
Read MoreTrammell robbed by Ivan Calderon
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jul 27, 1987 | Fielding | 0 |
July 27, 1987 top of the 4th inning at Comiskey Park Chicago White Sox outfielder Ivan Calderon...
Read MoreDetroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris is awarded a $1.85 million salary by arbitrator Richard Bloch
Posted by Tom | Feb 13, 1987 | Arbitration | 0 |
1987 – Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris is awarded a $1.85 million salary by arbitrator Richard Bloch, the highest amount awarded to date through the salary arbitration process.
Read MoreJack Morris agrees to salary arbitration when no clubs will sign him
Posted by Tom | Dec 19, 1986 | Free Agency, Owners, Scandels | 0 |
After finding no other clubs interested in signing him, free agent pitcher and 20-game winner Jack Morris agrees to salary arbitration with the Tigers while at the same time accusing the major league owners of collusion against free agents. Morris had offered to sign a one-year contract, with salary to be determined by an arbitrator, with either the Yankees, Angels, Twins or Phillies, but was turned down by all four.
Read MoreSan Diego Padres pitchers tie a World Series record by issuing 11 bases on balls in a 5 – 2 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 3. Detroit takes a 2-1 Series lead.
Posted by Baseball | Oct 12, 1984 | World Series | 0 |
1984 – San Diego Padres pitchers tie a World Series record by issuing 11 bases on balls in a 5 – 2 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 3. Detroit takes a 2-1 Series lead.
Read MoreBill Buckner and Tony Armas each hit grand slams in the first two innings off Tigers ace Jack Morris to spark the Red Sox to a 12 – 7 victory in the first game of a doubleheader. Detroit takes the second game, 7 – 5, in 11 innings, after scoring a run in the 9th to tie. Lance Parrish’s two-run homer ends it and Aurelio Lopez improves to 9-0.
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 7, 1984 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
Bill Buckner and Tony Armas each hit grand slams in the first two innings off Tigers ace Jack Morris to spark the Red Sox to a 12 – 7 victory in the first game of a doubleheader. Detroit takes the second game, 7 – 5, in 11 innings, after scoring a run in the 9th to tie. Lance Parrish’s two-run homer ends it and Aurelio Lopez improves to 9-0.
Read MoreDetroit Tigers win their major league record 17th consecutive game on the road
Posted by This Day in Baseball | May 24, 1984 | Team Streaks | 0 |
On May 24, 1984, at Anaheim Stadium the Detroit Tigers win their major league record 17th...
Read MoreJack Morris tosses no-no vs White Sox
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 7, 1984 | No Hitters | 0 |
On April 7, 1984, Detroit Tigers ace Jack Morris hurls a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox. Morris strikes out eight and walks six in shutting down the Sox at Comiskey Park.
Read MoreDetroit Tigers sign free agent infielder Darrell Evans
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Dec 19, 1983 | Transactions | 0 |
Detroit Tigers sign free agent infielder Darrell Evans
Read MoreGeorge Brett belts three home runs including game winner
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 20, 1983 | 3 Home Run Games | 0 |
1983 – George Brett belts three home runs, the last a two-run shot in the top of the 9th inning, and drives in seven runs to lead the Royals to an 8 – 7 victory over Detroit.
Read MoreVeterans Committee announces the election of Walter Alston and George Kell to the Hall of Fame
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Mar 10, 1983 | Hall of Fame | 0 |
On March 10, 1983, the Veterans Committee announces the election of Walter Alston and George Kell...
Read MoreRickey Henderson Steals 117th but gets foiled trying for the record
Posted by Tom | Aug 24, 1982 | Famous Thefts | 0 |
On August 24, 1982, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Rickey Henderson steals 2nd and 3rd base...
Read MoreLarry Parrish of the Texas Rangers ties a major league record by clubbing his third grand slam within the span of a week
Posted by This Day in Baseball | Jul 10, 1982 | Homerun History | 0 |
On July 10, 1982, Larry Parrish of the Texas Rangers ties a major league record by clubbing his...
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