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HOMESTAND FEATURES FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS, MIGUEL CABRERA 300TH HOME RUN COMMEMORATIVE POSTER AND “EVERY KID, EVERY SUNDAY” BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY CASE
DETROIT – The Tigers return home from a three-game road trip as they host division rivals Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians during a six-game homestand at Comerica Park. The White Sox (August 31-September 2) and Indians (September 3-5) both make their final trips of the season to Detroit, each with a three-game series. Friday’s and Saturday’s games against the White Sox begin at 7:05 p.m., while Sunday’s game begins at 8:06 p.m. Monday’s contest against the Indians begins 1:05 p.m., while Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s contests begin at 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
***TIGERS TRAFFIC ADVISORY***
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Due to the conflict with the Kenny Chesney concert taking place at Ford Field on Saturday, August 18, Olympia Development Parking Services is holding all the lots it controls east of Wodoward Ave for guests attending the 7:05 Tigers game. Guests must show a ticket, parking pass, or have tickets at Will Call to the Tigers game to park in these lots. Tailgating will also be prohibited to ensure there is ample parking. All parking lots located west of Woodward Ave that are operated by Olympia Development will be available on a first come first serve basis to both Tigers and Ford Field fans.
Please plan accordingly as traffic in the area will be significantly higher than normal. There is an estimated 85,000 people who will be attending events in the area. Anticipate that guests will arrive early for the concert at Ford Field as the event begins at 4:30 p.m.
Due to the conflict with the Kenny Chesney concert taking place at Ford Field on Saturday, August 18, Olympia Development Parking Services is holding all the lots it controls east of Wodoward Ave for guests attending the 7:05 Tigers game. Guests must show a ticket, parking pass, or have tickets at Will Call to the Tigers game to park in these lots. Tailgating will also be prohibited to ensure there is ample parking. All parking lots located west of Woodward Ave that are operated by Olympia Development will be available on a first come first serve basis to both Tigers and Ford Field fans.
Please plan accordingly as traffic in the area will be significantly higher than normal. There is an estimated 85,000 people who will be attending events in the area. Anticipate that guests will arrive early for the concert at Ford Field as the event begins at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
TIGERS ACQUIRE JEFF BAKER FROM CHICAGO CUBS
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DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has acquired infielder/outfielder Jeff Baker from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for two players to be named later on or before October 31, 2012.
Baker, 31, batted .269 (36x134) with 10 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 20 RBI in 54 games with the Cubs this season. He is hitting .275 (25x91) with eight doubles, three home runs and 12 RBI against lefthanded pitchers this season.
A veteran of eight seasons at the major league level with the Colorado Rockies (2005-09) and Cubs (2009-12), he is hitting .270 (352x1305) with 85 doubles, 11 triples, 37 home runs and 173 RBI in 514 games during his career. Baker is batting .304 (185x608) with 44 doubles, five triples, 25 home runs and 97 RBI versus lefthanded pitchers during his major league career.
Baker has seen action at first base (89 games), second base (153 games), third base (85 games), left field (10 games) and right field (54 games) during his major league career.
He was originally selected by Colorado in the fourth round of the 2002 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Baker was acquired by the Cubs from the Rockies on July 2, 2009, in exchange for Al Alburquerque.
DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced the club has acquired infielder/outfielder Jeff Baker from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for two players to be named later on or before October 31, 2012.
Baker, 31, batted .269 (36x134) with 10 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 20 RBI in 54 games with the Cubs this season. He is hitting .275 (25x91) with eight doubles, three home runs and 12 RBI against lefthanded pitchers this season.
A veteran of eight seasons at the major league level with the Colorado Rockies (2005-09) and Cubs (2009-12), he is hitting .270 (352x1305) with 85 doubles, 11 triples, 37 home runs and 173 RBI in 514 games during his career. Baker is batting .304 (185x608) with 44 doubles, five triples, 25 home runs and 97 RBI versus lefthanded pitchers during his major league career.
Baker has seen action at first base (89 games), second base (153 games), third base (85 games), left field (10 games) and right field (54 games) during his major league career.
He was originally selected by Colorado in the fourth round of the 2002 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Baker was acquired by the Cubs from the Rockies on July 2, 2009, in exchange for Al Alburquerque.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Dirks In - Kelly Out!
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The Tigers today have recalled the injury rehabilitation assignment of outfielder Andy Dirks from Triple A Toledo and reinstated him from the disabled list. Dirks hit .216 (8x37) with a double, two home runs and five RBI in 10 games with the Mud Hens. He had been sidelined since May 31 with right achilles tendinitis.
To create room on the club's 25-man roster for Dirks, the Tigers today designated the contract of outfielder Don Kelly for assignment. Kelly hit .175 (18x103) in 64 games with Detroit in 2012.
Also, LHP Daniel Schlereth is joining Single A Lakeland to begin an injury rehabilitation assignment tonight. He has been sidelined since April 21 with left shoulder tendinitis.
The Tigers today have recalled the injury rehabilitation assignment of outfielder Andy Dirks from Triple A Toledo and reinstated him from the disabled list. Dirks hit .216 (8x37) with a double, two home runs and five RBI in 10 games with the Mud Hens. He had been sidelined since May 31 with right achilles tendinitis.
To create room on the club's 25-man roster for Dirks, the Tigers today designated the contract of outfielder Don Kelly for assignment. Kelly hit .175 (18x103) in 64 games with Detroit in 2012.
Also, LHP Daniel Schlereth is joining Single A Lakeland to begin an injury rehabilitation assignment tonight. He has been sidelined since April 21 with left shoulder tendinitis.
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