How a real baby tiger nearly jeopardized Detroit's 1984 World Series season

The backstory of a photograph of a baby tiger taken during Detroit Tigers spring training in 1984.
Wed, Mar 26
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Comerica Park 2025: An All-Star lineup of local foods, food trucks and unique cuisine
This season, hungry baseball fans at Comerica Park can expect more local fare and returning favorites to the stadium's food offerings.
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Detroit Tigers set 2025 Opening Day roster. These 26 players made the team
The Detroit Tigers set their 2025 Opening Day roster by finalizing the list of 26 players expected to be active for Thursday's opener in Los Angeles.
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Keegan-Michael Key will throw out first pitch at Detroit Tigers home opener
Key, who grew up in Detroit, has long supported his hometown and is a former grand marshal of the city's Thanksgiving parade.
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Detroit concerts on sale this week: Jonas Brothers, John Legend, Primus, more
The latest batch of upcoming metro Detroit concerts has been announced.
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Detroit Tigers sign Ben Gamel to minor league contract for outfield depth
The Detroit Tigers signed veteran Ben Gamel after injuries to three outfielders in spring training: Parker Meadows, Matt Vierling and Wenceel Pérez.
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Detroit Tigers' Spencer Torkelson secures spot on Opening Day roster after big spring
Spencer Torkelson earned his spot on the Detroit Tigers' Opening Day roster by hitting .340 with five home runs across 19 games in spring training.
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Detroit Tigers' Andrew Chafin doesn't make Opening Day roster, headed to Triple-A Toledo
Andrew Chafin signed a minor league deal Feb. 24 with the Detroit Tigers, in which he earns a prorated $2.5 million for time spent at the MLB level.
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Detroit Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy optioned to Triple-A Toledo; Ryan Kreidler makes team
Detroit Tigers outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy hit .309 across in spring training, but he was optioned to Triple-A Toledo before Opening Day.