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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
Jason Benetti and Andy Dirks

Tigers broadcaster Andy Dirks impressed by pitch ‘seamin’ right up in on them hands’

Broadcasters always look for unique ways to describe plays for the home audience. But there’s a fine line...

By Sean Keeley OnApr 12, 2025 0
Detroit Tigers Bone Saw celebration

Daniella Bruce explains ‘Spider-Man’ origins of Detroit Tigers’ Bone Saw celebration

"That's actually from the original Spider-Man movie with Tobey Maguire."

By Sean Keeley OnApr 10, 2025 0
Tigers on-field reporter Daniella Bruce holding a bowl of grasshoppers from T-Mobile Field in Seattle

Tigers broadcast team disgusts fans with conversation about eating crickets

"It was a weird crunch."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 5, 2025 0
Mar 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Tommy Edman (25) hits a home run in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium.

Tommy Edman interrupts Stephen Nelson’s tribute with a Castellanos-esque home run

A deep drive to right center field...

By Sam Neumann OnMar 30, 2025 0
Reigning MVPs Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge will be a big part of ESPN's Opening Day MLB coverage. Photo Credits: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images (Shohei Ohtani, left); Dave Nelson-Imagn Images (Aaron Judge, right).

ESPN announces coverage team for MLB Opening Day, Week

The Yankees and Dodgers will be prominently featured.

By Michael Dixon OnMar 24, 2025 0
Detroit Tigers legend Kirk Gibson throws ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of ALDS between Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Kirk Gibson exiting Detroit Tigers’ broadcast booth ahead of 2025 season

Despite his departure from the booth, Gibson will remain an advisor to the Tigers' front office.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 17, 2025 0
Rob Thomson’s in-game interview took a painful turn as his pitcher gave up three home runs in three pitches, leaving him to watch in silence.

Phillies manager’s in-game interview goes silent during back-to-back-to-back HRs

"It looked like a changeup."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 5, 2025 0
Matt Shepard, a former Detroit Tigers' play-by-play TV announcer, in the basement of his home in Bloomfield Hills on Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025. Shepard now works for GameAbove, a multifaceted brand that focuses on sports, entertainment, media ventures and philanthropy.

Matt Shepard has no idea why he was replaced in Detroit Tigers’ broadcast booth

Shepard may not know why he was let go, but Tigers fans — and AA's local announcer rankings — make it pretty clear.

By Sam Neumann OnFeb 28, 2025 0
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyler Owens

Detroit Tigers cutting some pregame and postgame shows

The team will forego studio programming for West Coast games.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 26, 2025 0
John Keating (L) and Danny DeKeyser on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit Red Wings coverage.

Famed Red Wings/Tigers host John Keating retiring after 45 years of broadcasting

"I wouldn't trade it for anything."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 21, 2024 0
Apple TV will produce a documentary series featuring the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers as they compete for a World Series. Photo Credits: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images (Aaron Judge, left); Brad Penner-Imagn Images (Shohei Ohtani, right).

ESPN announces 2025 MLB Opening Day doubleheader

After a Dodgers-Yankees World Series that set a seven year viewership record, MLB is going right back to the well.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 14, 2024 0
The major league baseball logo is seen on signage near the player's entrance to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers.

Diamond bankruptcy exit looks likely, deals reached with three more MLB teams

Included in Diamond's reorganization plan are go-forward arrangements with the Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays, and Detroit Tigers.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 13, 2024 0
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez celebrates with shortstop Miguel Rojas

Multiple Game 5s lead to most-watched MLB Division Series in 7 years

The Division Series captured an average of 3.56 million viewers across 18 games

By Drew Lerner OnOct 14, 2024 1
TBS' broadcast of Game 5 of the ALDS between the Tigers and Guardians featured a random commercial break in the middle of an inning. Photo Credit: DraftKings/TBS

Tigers-Guardians Game 5 featured random, mid-inning commercial break

"Oh, wow. Brayan Rocchio timed his..." "...Bonus bets instantly."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 12, 2024 1

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