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Tigers Affiliate To Wear Chewbacca Jersey This Season [VIDEO]

Sarge — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:47:24 +0000

Its been a fast growing tradition over the past few years for MLB clubs to have a Star Wars night at the ballpark. This year the Detroit Tigers Triple A affiliate Toledo Mud Hens will be doing a Star Wars Night of their own on May 4th. Why May 4th? Because of the similar sound [...]

Porcello Literally Buckles Donaldson's Knees With Wicked Breaking Ball [VIDEO]

Sarge — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:39:11 +0000

Things couldn't have got much worse for the Oakland A's yesterday as the Tiger bashed them 10-1. But among the long list of Tigers highlights (lowlights if your an A's fan) was a wicked breaking ball by Rick Porcello in the 9th that literally buckled Josh Donaldson's knees.

Denard Robinson Throws Out First Pitch at Tigers' Game, Uh…Kinda [VIDEO]

Sarge — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:08:56 +0000

Chances are you probably miss this earlier today cause you we're like the rest of us and had to go to this awful place called "work". University of Michigan grad Denard Robinson was given the honor of throwing out the first pitch at today's Tigers, Blue Jays game. Not his best showing to say the least.

Prince Fielder Playing Both Sides of The Field Well In Home Opener Win [VIDEO]

Sarge — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:10:48 +0000

After a frosty road trip (and dropping 2 of 3) to Minnesota to start off the season, Miggy, Prince, Justin & the rest of the Tiger's are back home in the D to open the 2013 season.

Prince Fielder Using MMA to Get in Shape During the Off Season [PHOTO]

Sarge — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:22:12 +0000

Hey, looks Like Prince has dropped a couple belt sizes and added a couple belt stripes to boot. Or at least that's the way it looks from this pic we snagged from UFC-Great Bas Rutten’s Facebook page.

Tiger's Minor League Affiliate Offers Bacon Shelled Taco at Ballpark [PHOTO]

Sarge — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:11:33 +0000

It looks like the fever sports fans get every spring for baseball has finally met with their year round fever for one of nature’s tastiest treats, BACON! And thanks to a Detroit Tiger’s Single-A affiliate fans can now enjoy both at the same time.

Peralta Misses Game Because of Food Allergy

Sarge — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:08:59 +0000

Peralta was a not-so-healthy scratch in today's game. Apparently he whiffed on a bowl of clam chowder.

Verlander Talks Gay Rights With CNN [Video]

Sarge — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:38:33 +0000

In an interview yesterday CNN’s Carol Costello caught up with Justin Verlander. where she managed to throw Verlander a change-up of her own & swung the conversation to gay players in major league baseball.

Could Justin Verlander be the Highest Paid Pitcher in the Majors?

Sarge — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:22:05 +0000

"[I] do feel like it would be nice to be compensated for what I feel like I've been: one of the best, if not the best, the last few years. In my career, I feel like I've been one of the top. But the last two years, I've kind of separated myself”

Prince Fielder Is Larger Than Ever on World's Biggest Baseball Card

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:56:20 +0000

Prince Fielder, who just might be the world’s largest baseball player, is now on the world’s largest baseball card. Earlier this week, Topps – you know, the company whose cards your mother threw away while cleaning out the attic – unveiled a card featuring the Detroit Tigers first baseman that measures almost 90 feet tall [...]

Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan Tour Makes Stops In Flint, Mid-Michigan [VIDEO]

Sarge — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:33:26 +0000

The Detroit Tigers have spent the last couple of days touring around Michigan on their ‘2013 Winter Caravan Tour’ making stops around the metro Detroit area. However, they also made time to head out and see fans throughout Mid-Michigan as well. The tour made stops in Midland, Saginaw, and even right here in Flint. The [...]

What's Better Than Banging Kate Upton – Flint Meme

Fantone — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:50:09 +0000

Not only is Justin Verlander the best pitcher in baseball, he’s also banging out the hottest piece of ass on the planet. And let’s be real, there is only one way to make having sex with Kate Upton better.

2012 ALCS: Detroit Tigers Sweep New York Yankees With 8-1 Win

Joe Student — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:07:32 +0000

Jhonny Peralta homered twice, and the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees, 8-1, at Comerica Park on Thursday to sweep the American League Championship Series and advance to the World Series for the first time since 2006. American League Triple Crown-winner Miguel Cabrera and former Yankee Austin Jackson added home runs for Detroit, and [...]

Derek Jeter Suffers a Broken Ankle in Yankees' ALCS Loss

Joe Student — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 06:23:22 +0000

New York Yankees’ shortstop Derek Jeter was helped off the field after fracturing his left ankle in the top of 12th inning of his team’s 6-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Saturday’s Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium. The injury will sideline Jeter for the remainder of the postseason, [...]

Miguel Cabrera Triple Crown – Flint Meme

Fantone — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:03:30 +0000

It's the last day of the regular season, and as of now, Miguel Cabrera looks like he's going to be the first player in 45 years to win the Triple Crown, leading MLB in homers, RBI and batting average. Earlier this year, he led MLB in blood alcohol content, pulling a super DUI of .24. Can Miggy make history? We'll find out tonight.

Drunk Detroit Tigers Fan Gets Dragged Out of Comerica Park

Ben Chew — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:30:02 +0000

Last week, one Detroit Tigers fan had a little bit too much to drink during the Tigers’ 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

After getting ejected from the game for some unknown reason (let’s take a stab in the dark and say public drunkenness), the fella in the red jacket got the ultimate walk-off as his sober friend carried him up a flight of stairs followed by a small army of security guards.

He’s either bombed or doing

Claressa Shields Wins Her First Olympic Fight And Other Sports Awesomeness

Fantone — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:01:14 +0000

When it comes to the Olympic Games, I'm Team USA, all the way. It doesn't matter what the sport is, I love me some America. But when you're cheering for female boxer Claressa Shields, you're not just cheering for the United States, you're cheering for the 810. Check out the details on the Flint natives first Olympic fight.

The Start of the 2012 Olympics and Other Sports Awesomeness

Fantone — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:01:52 +0000

Well, the 2012 Summer Games are here and it’s just another opportunity for America to prove we are the greatest country in the history of countries. My thoughts on the opening rounds plus the MLB trade deadline and training camp in the NFL. Summer Olympics: America’s Expectations Times are tough in the USA, so now, [...]

NCAA Brings Hammer Down On Penn State And Other Sports Awesomeness

Fantone — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:35:38 +0000

Finally, something I’m happy to report about on the Penn State story. My thoughts on Penn State’s recent punishment, the red-hot Tigers, and the Lions recent decision to cut a knucklehead. NCAA Football: Penn State Severely Penalized By NCAA A lot of people were calling for the “death penalty” for Penn State after all the [...]

What Should Happen To Penn State Football and Other Sports Awesomeness

Fantone — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 23:41:31 +0000

I hope this is the last time I ever write about Penn State Football and the horrific sexual scandal that surrounds it. My thoughts on what needs to happen to the school and the football program, plus the Tigers coming back to life and why I'm glad the Lions didn't give Cliff Avril a long time deal.