November 22, 1978: Tiger Lou Whittaker wins Rookie of the Year
36 years ago today, Tigers second baseman Lou Whittaker wins the American League Rookie of the Year crown.
Saving Tiger Stadium site is subject of new documentary
“Stealing Home” premiers tonight at 7 at the Detroit Historical Museum.
Willie Horton to be honored at old Tiger Stadium site
Organizers will re-create the most famous, storied defensive play in Tigers history.
Miguel Cabrera appeared to use another gay slur in ejection
On June 29, Cabrera also appeared to call Rays closer Fernando Rodney a “maricón,” the Spanish equivalent of “faggot.”
Feds: Michigan schools may continue using Native American mascots
That’s good news for school teams like the Clinton Redskins, Morely-Stanwood Mohawks,Utica Chieftains, Chippewa Valley Big Reds, Saugatuck Indians, Plymouth Canton Chiefs, Marquette Redmen and Grass Lake Warriors.
Tigers Cabrera hits way to becoming one of best baseball players ever
Miguel Cabrera may go down as the greatest Tiger or even the greatest athlete in Detroit history. Best hitter in baseball history? It’s possible.
Red Wings enter Game 7 of playoffs with “championship blood;” never count Detroit out
What’s championship blood? It’s not just the winning experience, or banner after banner hanging downtown. It’s a story of 22 years, of 87 years, of 11 championship years, all of which are used to maximum value.
Evenly-matched Red Wings game could go either way
For what could be the last time, the Detroit Red Wings are playing at home tonight. Wednesday’s Game 5 ended in defeat, putting the Red Wings in a 3-2 hole within a best-of-seven series. Detroit’s season continues with a win tonight, and ends with a loss. In one sense, it’s as simple as that. In […]
Analysis: Red Wings missed mark in Game 1 but showed no cause for big alarm
Ultimately, this wasn’t a terrible game. The Wings didn’t get outplayed; the Ducks didn’t easily win.
Aftermath of Tigers Opening Day: Red cups, blood, rotting food, vomit, broken windows & beer bottles
Cars left in parking lots were broken into. Wind-blown red cups drifted onto exit ramps. Shards of glass were scattered across busy streets and sidewalks.