Tigers take on Orioles in Game 2 of ALDS today at noon

by MT Staff on October 3, 2014 at 9:00AM

After getting trounced by the Orioles in Game 1 last night, manager Brad Ausmus and the Detroit Tigers turn to Justin Verlander to even their best-of-five series today at Camden Yards in Baltimore. First pitch is scheduled for noon ET.

Orioles trounce Tigers in Game 1 of ALDS, 12-3

by Dave Mesrey on October 2, 2014 at 9:43PM

The Baltimore Orioles made mincemeat of the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of their best-of-five series tonight at Camden Yards, knocking around the Tigers' bullpen and making the most of their home-field advantage. Tigers starter Max Scherzer went 7 1/3 innings, giving up five runs on seven hits.

GAME 1: TIGERS-ORIOLES LIVE UPDATES

by Dave Mesrey on October 2, 2014 at 9:30PM

UPDATE: Thu. 8:25 p.m.Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera hits a solo homer off reliever Darren O'Day.

Tigers-Orioles lineups set for tonight

by Dave Mesrey on October 2, 2014 at 3:50PM

Tigers manager Brad Ausmus and Orioles skipper Buck Showalter have announced their starting lineups for Game 1 of tonight's best-of-five American League Division Series. Hobbled Tigers outfielder Rajai Davis is in the lineup, batting ninth and playing center field.

Could history repeat itself today at Comerica Park?

by Dave Mesrey on September 28, 2014 at 12:52PM

With Tigers starter Justin Verlander on three days' rest today, might Ausmus be forced to use him out of the bullpen in an emergency scenario? And if the Tigers need a late-inning bomb, who could reprise the role of Stairs?

Remembering 'The Corner'

Tiger Stadium hosted its final Major League Baseball game 15 years ago today.

by Dave Mesrey on September 27, 2014 at 9:30AM

In recent months, former Tigers Mickey Lolich, Lou Whitaker, Pat Sheridan, Ike Blessitt, Dave Rozema, and Denny McLain have all visited the old field and paid homage to the site of their greatest triumphs. John Wockenfuss received a hero's welcome:

BBC: Bicycling through Detroit is awesome

by Michael Jackman on August 27, 2014 at 9:54AM

Here's something refreshing: A piece of writing on Detroit that doesn't bash it or unduly dwell on its problems. A "Travel" piece on BBC's website offers an account by Joe Baur of participating in one of Stephen Johnson’s bicycle-based Motor City Brew Tours.

Hollywood Reporter: Sin City 2 "crammed with gorgeous Detroit iron"

by Valerie Vande Panne on August 23, 2014 at 11:38PM

The Hollywood Reporter has a great little write up today: "The Cars of 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For' Drive Film's Hyperrealism" A "1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1960 Corvette, 1959 Cadillac El Dorado, 1948 Tucker Torpedo, and the 1964 Ford Mustang" among many others, (along with some bad ass motorcycles) make appearances, and even though they've all been digitally altered to live in Frank Miller's noir world, they are as beautiful as ever.

MT Account Executive challenges Dan Gilbert and Mike Duggan to the Ice Bucket Challenge

by Valerie Vande Panne on August 22, 2014 at 4:11PM

MT's very own Drew Franklin, account executive extraordinaire, took the ice bucket challenge today. And, he challenged Dan Gilbert and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan to take the challenge. 

I flew a drone

by Valerie Vande Panne on August 22, 2014 at 2:59PM

Thanks to Mike from Motor City Drone Company for taking the time to teach the MT crew about drones.  Photos by Lee DeVito.

Christmas in July, Jack White, and the Tigers

on July 29, 2014 at 8:29PM

  We here at MT will be delighted when Mr. Jack White throws out a pitch at Navin Field (at least, we hope he will), but until then, we'll be happy with his pitch to Santa this evening at Comerica Park.    

Former Tigers Dave Rozema and Ike Blessitt to honor Mark “The Bird” Fidrych

on July 26, 2014 at 2:32PM

Coming up on August 16, former Detroit Tigers Dave Rozema and Ike Blessitt will team up with the Navin Field Grounds Crew and Metro Times' own Dave Mesrey to honor legend Mark "The Bird" Fidrych. The festivities, known as the annual "Bird Bash," will be held at the infamous Nemo's Bar & Grill, and will benefit The Bird's favorite charity, the Wertz Warriors, and also the Mark Fidrych Foundation.

First Little League game at Navin Field today

on July 26, 2014 at 2:16PM

Today Navin Field (the Old Tiger Stadium) hosts its first Little League game on a new field made just to host the youngsters! Here's a photo of the game happening right now, courtesy Tom Derry and Metro Times' copy editor extraordinaire, Dave Mesrey:

12th Man Report: Stage Set in East Lansing

by Michael Laurila on January 24, 2014 at 1:02PM

In a little more than 24 hours, No. 21 Michigan will square off on the hardcourt against the third-ranked Michigan State Spartans. And the first meeting this season between the instate rivals couldn’t come at a more riveting time.

12th Man Report: Lombardi named new Lions offensive coordinator

by Michael Laurila on January 21, 2014 at 1:49PM

Well, Detroit’s new offensive coordinator isn’t Hall of Famer Vince Lombardi — though it is a close second. ESPN is reporting that New Orleans Saints quarterback coach Joe Lombardi, grandson of the legendary Packers coach, will be Detroit’s next offensive coordinator.

12th Man Report: Caldwell; right or wrong?

by Michael Laurila on January 17, 2014 at 9:07AM

The one thing we know about new Lions’ head coach Jim Caldwell is that he’s not former Chargers offensive coordinator and now Tennessee Titans’ head coach Ken Whisenhunt — obviously. While fans seemed disappointed (and a bit angry) that the Lions seemed to settle for Caldwell so quickly after Whisenhunt disappeared, the hiring isn’t as bad as it seems or is it?

12th Man Report: Lions miss out on Whisenhunt

by Michael Laurila on January 14, 2014 at 9:47AM

But why?????? Do you remember in high school, when you’d finally summon the courage to ask a girl to prom, and then only to find out she wasn’t interested or already had a date?

12th Man Report: The demise of Jim Schwartz

by Michael Laurila on January 10, 2014 at 9:56AM

And the Death of a Salesman... Lions head coach Jim Schwartz arrived in Detroit in 2009 following the tumultuous, loss-riddled era of general manager Matt Millen.

12th Man Report: SEC finally falls

by Michael Laurila on January 7, 2014 at 11:43AM

In last night’s BCS Championship game — the culmination of the NCAA football season between the top-two teams in college football — Florida State took on Auburn. And the final game in the crazy, BCS era didn’t fail to disappoint.

The Top Ten Best GIFS Of The 2014 Bowl Season

by Eric Allen on January 3, 2014 at 10:53AM

The 2014 Bowl Season is pretty much all over with the exception of the 2014 National Championship Game, which Auburn and FSU will play on Monday night. Needless to say, it's been an eventful week full of amazing plays, funny gaffes and a boatload of tears from model-esque girlfriends of Alabama players.