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Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco

15-inning Tigers-Mariners thriller earns best Division Series audience since 2011

The Mariners' win averaged 8.72 million viewers across Fox platforms.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 15, 2025 0
Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows reacts after striking out against Mariners in the 14th inning of ALDS Game 5 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.

Tigers announcer caught on hot mic: ‘f— this game recap’

Detroit Tigers radio announcer Dan Dickerson spoke for all fans when he wasn't in the mood to recap their heartbreaking ALDS Game 5 loss.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 11, 2025 0
Adam Amin is Fox's secret weapon in its MLB coverage.

Adam Amin was on fire for Tigers-Mariners epic Game 5

The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners played a historic Game 5 in the ALDS and Fox announcer Adam...

By Matt Yoder OnOct 11, 2025 0
A fan wearing a "Dump 61 Here" shirt catches the 61st home run of the year from Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh vs the Detroit Tigers in the ALDS. Photo Credit: FS1/Fox Sports

‘Dump 61 Here’ fan catches Cal Raleigh home run, amazes announcers

"NO WAY!"

By Matt Clapp OnOct 7, 2025 0
Oct 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Fans wait out the rain delay before game three of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs between the Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

Tigers-Mariners Game 3 bumped to FS2, MLB Network after rain delay

Each network is reportedly available in fewer than 50 million households.

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 7, 2025 0
Todd Frazier calling MLB Playoff game on ESPN

Todd Frazier briefly forced to call Wild Card game solo on ESPN

"Not much really going on here"

By Brandon Contes OnSep 30, 2025 0
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson

Tigers double local viewership, while A’s see largest decline in MLB

Tigers' viewership surged 113% year-over-year.

By Drew Lerner OnSep 30, 2025 0
The schedule and announcers for MLB's Wild Card Series were announced on Sunday night shortly after the regular season ended. Photo Credit: ESPN/YouTube.

Schedule, announcers for MLB Wild Card Series revealed

The postseason begins on Tuesday.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 28, 2025 0
Jason Benetti made a joke about Jhonkensy Noel's nickname, "Big Christmas," seconds before Noel hit a big home run. Photo Credit: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit

Jason Benetti joked about Jhonkensy Noel’s ‘Big Christmas’ nickname seconds before home run

"Christmas wins."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 19, 2025 0
Miguel Cabrera's batting helmet sits in its dugout cubby before the Detroit Tigers take on the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

Tigers’ business CEO defends VP of broadcasting facing misconduct accusations by 10 people

“Do we need to focus on continued improvement in our culture? Yes. … But I’m very confident that there isn’t a larger issue from a misconduct standpoint."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 13, 2025 0
A general view of the Detroit Tigers script logo

Former Detroit Tigers broadcasters removed amid wider misconduct investigation

The Athletic’s investigation found that former Detroit Tigers broadcasters Cameron Maybin and Craig Monroe were removed after misconduct allegations.

By Sam Neumann OnSep 10, 2025 0
Fans watching Thursday night's Tigers-Twins game had no doubt what Rocco Baldelli said to umpire John Bacon before getting ejected. Photo Credit: Twins.TV

Hot mic picks up Rocco Baldelli telling umpire ‘You f*cked it up’ before ejection

"No f****** way."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 15, 2025 0
Jason Benetti and Andy Dirks

Detroit radio host sick of ‘comedy act’ from Tigers announcers Jason Benetti and Andy Dirks

"There is a way to be humorous and to be clever. It’s another thing to just whatever the hell that is"

By Brandon Contes OnJul 25, 2025 0
Months after he left the Detroit Tigers announce booth, Kirk Gibson talked about the decision, feeling the time had come to move on. Photo Credit: Mandi Wright/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Kirk Gibson opens up on leaving Tigers announce booth

"You've gotta change if you're going to make it work. I’ll just leave it at that."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 20, 2025 0
Things are going well for the Detroit Tigers this season. And judging by the ratings, people in Detroit are taking notice. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Tigers have seen MLB’s biggest RSN viewership increase in 2025

Things are going well for the Detroit Tigers this season. And the people in Detroit are taking notice....

By Michael Dixon OnJul 18, 2025 0
Athletics MLB

Tigers broadcast breaks fourth wall over what to call the Athletics

"We'll see if I come back after the break..."

By Qwame Skinner OnJun 26, 2025 0
Tigers broadcasters discussing 'White Lotus' during a rain delay

Tigers broadcasters debate which ‘White Lotus’ character best represents them during rain delay

"Evidently, in college, we had a little mean girls thing going on at the college radio station."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 20, 2025 0
Tigers leadoff hitter Gleyber Torres hitting a home run to leadoff the game against the Reds.

Gleyber Torres makes Reds broadcaster John Sadak look foolish after inaccurate announcer jinx

"Gleyber Torres does get on base, but does not hit for a lot of power."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 15, 2025 0
Nico Hoerner gets ejected by Derek Thomas.

Chicago Cubs star tells reporters exactly what got him ejected

"I don't think it's really that often you can verbatim say to the press afterwards what got you thrown out."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 9, 2025 0
A Comerica Park grounds crew member flips off cameras. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area.

Injured grounds crew member flips off TV cameras during Giants-Tigers game

"You can't do that."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 28, 2025 0
May 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin argues with hime plate umpire Tony Randazzo in the fifth inning of their game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

Jason Benetti praises Tigers’ broadcast for capturing hot mic gold

"Our microphones win again!"

By Sam Neumann OnMay 28, 2025 0
Erie SeaWolves shortstop Trei Cruz

John Oliver’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ to rebrand Erie SeaWolves

"It will be personalized and be bespoke."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 19, 2025 0
A Tigers TV crew was shut down by the Tigers organization after attempting to film Alex Cobb's simulated pitching session on Friday. Photo Credit: Junfu Han/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Tigers stop TV crew from filming Alex Cobb’s live batting practice session

"Drama today at Comerica Park."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 10, 2025 0
A general view of the Detroit Tigers script logo

Detroit sports broadcaster Mickey York let go by FanDuel Sports Network

"The Detroit Tigers are going in a different direction with their broadcasts and regretfully I will no longer be a part of those productions."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 7, 2025 0
Detroit Tigers announcers Jason Benetti and Andy Dirks. Photo Credit: FanDuel Sports Detroit.

Jason Benetti, Andy Dirks called part of Saturday’s Tigers-Twins game like golf announcers

"It's very fitting. Masters going on. Jobe was three years old, caddying for his dad."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 12, 2025 0

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