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Tag: Detroit Tigers

Tigers Pitcher Beau Brieske signs an autograph for Colton Reid, 13, of Atlanta.
Posted inEvents, Sports, Transportation

Play Ball! Detroit Tigers Spring Training Games Begin on Saturday

by Kimberly C. Moore February 20, 2024February 21, 2024

Tickets are still available for most games at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Posted inConsumer, Downtown, Transportation

Lakeland Area Officials Relieved as Legislators Take the Heat Off Special Taxing Districts

by Kimberly C. Moore January 18, 2024February 1, 2024

Citrus Connection officials are also talking about special shuttles to Bonnet Springs Park, the airport and Spring Training games.

Posted inCity Hall, Sports

Detroit Tigers Plan to Build $33 Million Dorm and Stay in Lakeland Until 2044

by Cindy Glover November 17, 2023February 20, 2024

The City Commission approved a proposal to issue bonds on behalf of the Tigers for the new dormitory, cafeteria and rec hall.

Posted inPeople, Sports

Tigers’ Willie Horton Recalls Segregated Lakeland, Gives Thanks for Progress

by Kimberly C. Moore January 20, 2023December 12, 2023

The retired slugger is grand marshal of Lakeland’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade.

Posted inSports

Detroit Tigers Spring Training Schedule Reflects a Return to Normal

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman September 1, 2022September 1, 2022

After their traditional opener against a local college team, the Detroit Tigers launch Spring Training 2023 at home in Lakeland on Feb. 23 against the Philadelphia Phillies and end at home on March 26 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Tigers Fans Starting to Get Ticket Refunds as Start of Spring Training is Delayed Again

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman March 3, 2022September 1, 2022

As labor negotiations delay the start of MLB Spring Training again — this time until at least March 11 — officials at Tigertown remain hopeful that the Detroit Tigers will ultimately play games here; but some disappointed fans are starting to get refunds for their tickets, News Channel 8 reports.

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Tigers Open Minor League Minicamp Games to Fans as MLB Delays Spring Training Play

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman February 19, 2022September 1, 2022

Fans can attend Detroit Tigers minor league minicamp games in Lakeland for free starting Monday, the team announced Friday evening, according to the Detroit Free Press. Earlier in the day, MLB disclosed that the start of major league Spring Training games will be delayed until at least March 5, a week later than originally scheduled. […]

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Spring Training Delay Worries Local Businesses

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman February 17, 2022September 1, 2022

Lakeland businesses are worried about the financial impact of a stunted 2022 Detroit Tigers Spring Training season, News Channel 8 reports. The Tigers are scheduled to play their first game in Lakeland eight days from now, but the team’s 40 roster players are still locked out by MLB owners over collective bargaining differences. Nevertheless, minicamp […]

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Tigers’ Opening-Day Pitching Honor Returns to Verlander

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman February 16, 2016October 31, 2022

Source: Detroit Free Press

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Willie Horton Recalls Long Walk from Joker Marchant in 1961

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman February 12, 2016October 31, 2022

Source: Detroit Free Press

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