Former Tigers pitcher Dan Petry returns for his third season as a studio analyst for Tigers coverage on Bally Sports Detroit. Along with the Tigers, Maybin will continue as an on-air contributor at MLB Network and the Chicago Cubs' Marquee Sports Network. ET): March 18 vs. Phillies -- AM 1270, Bally Sports Detroit. Royals vs. Tigers. If you need to change your location please Cameron Maybin retires: 'Loved every minute' of three stints with Tigers, an apparent racist comment toward Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani, New dimensions should boost Tigers' psyches: 'You just want to be rewarded', It's about time Tigers moved Comerica Park's fences in! Bally Sports Detroit will broadcast almost all of the Tigers' regular-season games, plus seven spring-training games, starting March 5 with a game against the Minnesota Twins. Orchard Lake St. Marys High School named a field after him Dan Petry Field in a ceremony on Oct. 21, 2018. Channel 4, at least during a time when NBC's ratings were sagging during the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, was one of a handful of the network's affiliates that was either a primary outlet or an affiliate of the local/regional baseball team. Spartans All-Access. Bally Sports+ is not available in this zip code. Olympic Broadcasting Services. Dan is co-host, along with Pat Caputo, of Tiger Talk, a weekly offseason talk show on WXYT that focuses on Tigers news and baseball hot stove topics. Petry helped the Tigers win the 1984 World Series, the 1987 American Eastern Division and the Braves win the 1991 National League Pennant. JUPITER, Fla. (AP) There's a lot that Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara likes about Major League Baseball's new rules, such as the limitation on infield shifts. Jones, 54, has previously appeared on the Tigers' TV broadcast. The following is the 2023 Detroit Tigers regular-season TV schedule, which is subject to change: There were some familiar faces in new places Tuesday as teams picked up the pace on the second day of spring training. Even without the 2021 AL MVP runner-up in action, the Jays still have plenty of familiar faces including their starter today: former Tiger Drew Hutchison. The television rights are currently held by Bally Sports Detroit (formerly Fox Sports Detroit). March 21 vs. Blue Jays -- AM 1270, Bally Sports Detroit. The premiere of Inside the Tigers will air on April 11 at 4 p.m. "It promises to be another season of progress for the Tigers, one in which we see the further development of young talent and the addition of veterans such as Javier Baez and Eduardo Rodriguez," said Greg Hammaren, senior vice president and general manager of Bally Sports Detroit. Not all games may be available. For more information about Bally Sports+, click here. Athletics, BSD, May 10: Tuesday at 1 p.m. vs. National reports in recent weeks have speculated that Diamond Sports Group's annual payments to professional sports teams in MLB, the NHL and NBA (the Pistons also are on BSD) could be halted amid a bankruptcy case. . Played 17 seasons in the Major Leagues with the Tigers (1979-87, 1993-95), Los Angeles Dodgers (1988-90), Kansas City Royals (1991) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1992)batted .268 (1553x5798) with 260 doubles, 255 home runs and 870 RBI in 1,635 games during his Major League career. Led by John Keating, rotating at the host position with Mickey York throughout the season, Opening Day coverage on April 8 will feature a special one-hour Tigers Live pregame show ahead of first pitch. Diamond Sports Group, the subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group that operates networks under the name Bally Sports, has the rights to 14 major league teams and skipped about $140 million in . He has also covered professional, collegiate and high school sports on both television and radio in Metro Detroit since the 1990s. Has filled in on occasion as play-by-play announcer on Tigers telecastsalso has done play-by-play for coverage of MHSAA football and basketball championship games. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@freepress.com or follow him on Twitter@EvanPetzold. For our Broadcaster Services department, we are looking for a Technical Lead to work along our broadcasters to optimise their operations . Petry worked the pre and postgame shows with Dan Miller of FOX 2 every Opening Day from 2007-2018 with the exception of 2014 and has worked pre and postgame when the Tigers have been in the playoffs since 2006. MLB sets up local media group, could broadcast 17 teams. Emerged on the Detroit television scene in 1996-97 as host of Game Night on PASS, the regions former all-sports network. Bally Sports Detroit will televise seven Spring Training games on its channels, consisting of five games from Lakeland and two on the road. Gibson, who also serves as special assistant to president of baseball Scott Harris, has had his workload reduced in recent years, though he is still expected to be part of the broadcast team in 2023. One item of note: Sundays game featuring lefty Joey Wentz going against Twins big offseason acquisition Pablo Lopez will be the first game on Bally Sports Detroit this year, featuring Matt Shepard and newly promoted Craig Monroe in the booth. From 2001-2017, Shepard hosted a Morning Drive Show on WDFN Radio. The Tigers Live pregame and postgame shows air on Bally Sports Detroit before and after every game. Petry will take on a larger role before and after the games. Keating provided on-location reports and interviews throughout the networks post-game coverage during the Tigers playoff runs in 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, including being on the scene for the 2014 division-clinching game in Detroit. Here's the full broadcast list for Spring Training (all beginning at 1 p.m. Served as the Diamondbacks bench coach from 2007 until assuming the interim manager title on July 1, 2010. "Tigers baseball is always a winner," Bally Sports Detroit senior vice president and general manager Greg Hammaren said Thursday in a statement. The conservative broadcast corporation bought them from Disney after The Mouse purchased 21st Century Fox. Sun., July 3. Shepard is available on Twitter @ShepMatt. Morris talked about wanting to spend more time with him. Your billing zip code determines what is available to you. A career .252 hitter, he recorded career highs with 28 homers and 92 RBI with Detroit in 2006. To purchase Bally Sports+, visit BallySportsPlus.com. Peacock. It is unclear if the separation was mutual, though Bally Sports Detroit has . 10 overall pick in the 2005 draft. Had his contract purchased by the Tigers in April of 1967 after seven Minor League seasons with the Pirates. Diamond Sports Group, the subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group that operates networks under the name Bally Sports, has the rights to 14 major league teams and skipped about $140 million in . He finished fifth in Cy Young voting in 1984. 6mo. Channel 4 was the original Tiger television outlet, carrying games from 1947 to 1952, and again for a twenty-season run from 1975 to 1994. contact customer support. Feb 10. Twins, BSD, Oct. 3: Monday at 9:30 p.m. at Mariners, BSD, Oct. 4: Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Mariners, BSD (straight doubleheader), Oct. 5: Wednesday at TBD at Mariners, BSD, JUPITER, Fla. (AP) There's a lot that Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara likes about Major League Baseball's new rules, such as the limitation on infield shifts. Was also the third man in the booth during the Tigers over-the-air broadcasts on WKBD-TV from 1995-97filled in for a handful of games as play-by-play announcer in 1997. Matt Shepard (born 1964/1965) [1] is an American television play-by-play announcer for the Detroit Tigers on Bally Sports Detroit. Beginning Sunday, May 8 with the debut game of MLB Sunday Leadoff . In the eyes of one umpire, he raced too fast even for the pitch timer Friday. The following is a list of Detroit Tigers broadcasters, past and present: The current flagship radio station for the Tigers is WXYT-FM, at 97.1 FM. The right-hander pitched in eight seasons for the Tigers, from 1997-2001 and 2006-08, and remains the franchise's all-time leader with 235 saves. NEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball added three executives to its new local media department as it prepares for a possible takeover of broadcasts for 17 teams amid the financial deterioration of the Bally and AT&T SportsNet regional sports networks. Former Detroit Tigers Cameron Maybin and Todd Jones also join broadcast team. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Well see how he feels tomorrow. He also worked as a Tigers TV analyst when the games were split between networks and served as a substitute color analyst for the Detroit Tigers Radio Network in 2012 and 2019. And, on Thursday, they got them albeit, not on the actual playing roster. Noon. The first televised game isn't slated until March 5 against the Minnesota Twins. To stream games, you need to sign into the app with your pay-TV provider user ID and password. Spent one year with the Toronto Blue Jays as a color analyst for their radio broadcasts in 2013. He played his first full season in 2003, hitting 23 home runs. The Tigers today announced the clubs Spring Training broadcast schedule for the 2023 Grapefruit League season. Toronto is dealing with an injury scare of its own, as star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Fridays game against the Tampa Bay Rays with right knee discomfort. (If that requires surgery, we dont think its named after any particular player.) Finished his career with a 254-186 record, 3.90 ERA with 1390 walks and 2478 strikeouts over 549 career games (527 starts). Monroe tied the Tigers career postseason record of five set by Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg. Petry and Monroe return to share analyst responsibilities on Tigers Live. Pro-Am Sports System (PASS), originally started in 1982, became the regional cable outlet for the Tigers starting in 1984, after the network (Its also why you wont likely see Casey Mize pitching for the Tigers any time soon.). Matt Shepard serves as the play-by-play announcer, while Kirk Gibson and Jack Morris serve as color commentators. According to sources, Monroe, who had been used mostly in pre- and postgame segments, will take over Morris workload in the analyst chair alongside play-by-play announcer Matt Shepard. Looks like the Detroit Tigers are finally free of their old agreement with Bally Sports Detroit, formerly Fox Sports Detroit. And, on Thursday, they got them albeit, not on the actual playing roster. Monaghan sold PASS to Post-Newsweek Stations (now Graham Media Group) in 1992, after he sold the Tigers to local pizza magnate and Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch. "All of us at Bally Sports Detroit are energized about this upcoming season and watching all the excitement unfold. Opening Day is slated for March 30 against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Good luck to all of our Tigers wrestling (Alex, Cory, Terrin and Alexander) and the entire Woodward-Granger wrestling squad. 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Resides in Clarkston, MI with wife, Lori, and children, Rachel and Justin. Previously, he spent time coaching baseball at Farmington Hills Harrison and Brother Rice High Schools. Now, Jones has an established role with the network. How do I watch the Tigers if I live outside the Tigers TV territory? Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame on December 5, 2017. Starting with spring training, we are committed to bringing Tigers fans the absolute best coverage all season long. Bally Sports+ is the all-new streaming service from Bally Sports that gives fans access to watch the Detroit Tigers! Called the action for Big Ten baseball, football and hockey across the Big Ten for the Big Ten Network (2007-2017) and CBS College Sports Network (2009-2011). Dan made his Tigers debut in 2000, working alongside Hall of Fame broadcaster, Ernie Harwell. NEW DIMENSIONS:New dimensions should boost Tigers' psyches: 'You just want to be rewarded', JEFF SEIDEL:It's about time Tigers moved Comerica Park's fences in! Tigers games are broadcast on Bally Sports Detroit (formerly FOX Sports Detroit), a regional sports television network. Neither Bally Sports Detroit nor Morris have made any comments on the matter. The network will continue to deliver Tigers Live pregame and postgame coverage, providing fans with unmatched access to the team with interviews, extended analysis, unique features and more. He served as a regular member of the broadcast from 2019-22. 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Already have a Bally Sports account? 2023 www.freep.com. Named the 2016 Ernie Harwell Lifetime Achievement Award winner by Detroit Sports Media. March 23 vs. Pirates -- Tigers.com. March 1, 2023. Former Tigers right fielder Kirk Gibson returns to television for his 11th season to serve as an analyst for Bally Sports Detroits coverage of the Tigers. Earned a bachelors degree in Broadcasting with a minor in Journalism from Central Michigan University. His old-school vs. new-school discussions, polarizing at times to the viewership, could be entertaining and insightful. Bally Sports Detroit's broadcast of the Tigers' opener will also be simulcast on CW 7 (Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo/Battle Creek), CW 46 (Flint), FOX 2 (Detroit), NBC 74 (Traverse City) and NBC 24 (Toledo). Get the news you want directly to your email. DETROIT Bally Sports Detroit, home of the Detroit Tigers, today announces its 2022 Tigers regular-season television schedule with 160 games, starting with Opening Day coverage on April 8 at 12 p.m. against the Chicago White Sox. This is his final year. Nicknamed the "Rollercoaster" by Ernie Harwell for his patented nerve-wracking ninth innings, he saved 235 games for the Tigers, most in franchise history, ahead of Mike Henneman. The TV schedule can be found here. Bally Sports Detroit suspended Morris for three weeks in August of 2021 after Morris used what was perceived to be a racist accent while talking about Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani. Commentators: Ahmed Fareed, Craig Monroe, and Britney Eurton. Bally Sports+ is not available in this zip code. Was originally drafted in the first round (12th overall) of the 1978 draft by the Tigersalso selected in the seventh round of the NFL draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. Monroe has been assigned around 100 games as the in-game analyst and about 30 games as the pregame and postgame studio analyst. He also played for the Tigers in 2016 and 2020, and played briefly with the New York Mets in 2021 before retiring. Major League Baseball added three executives to its new local media department as it prepares for a possible takeover of local broadcasts for 17 teams amid the financial deterioration of the Bally and AT&T SportsNet regional sports networks, the commissioner's office said Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Hosted Detroit Lions Game Plan along with Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Pistons pre and postgame shows on Bally Sports Detroit. If you need to change your location please In 2017, he served as a Morning Drive radio show host on Michigan Media Network, reaching eight different markets and 17 cities. Bally Sports Detroit will air seven Tigers games in spring training: March 5 (Minnesota Twins), March 8 (Washington Nationals), March 10 (Yankees), March 13 (Tampa Bay Rays), March 17. For more regional sports content, visit www.BallySports.com and follow @BallySportsDET on Twitter, @ballysportsdet on Instagram and BallySportsDetroit on Facebook. The deal is believed to be worth more than $50 million a year for the Tigers. EARLY FRIDAY:Riley Greene, Matt Vierling lead Tigers to 6-3 win over Phillies, YOUNG HURLER:How Tigers' new-school regime is resuscitating Matt Manning's potential, Game notes: The Tigers 2023 rotation is mostly set, with LHP Eduardo Rodriguez, RHP Michael Lorenzen (who threw two innings in Friday nights victory over the Yankees), LHP Matthew Boyd, RHP Matt Manning and RHP Spencer Turnbull set to get the bulk of the starts once Opening Day rolls around. Starting pitchers:Tigers RHP Spencer Turnbull (4-2, 2.88 ERA in 2021) vs. Blue Jays RHP Drew Hutchison (3-9, 4-53 ERA in 2022). The Ilitches, who own the Tigers, had considered in recent years starting their own sports network, a significant logistical and financial undertaking, but in 2021 reupped with Bally Sports Detroit for Tigers and Red Wings broadcasts. He was suspended 23 days in 2021 for an apparent racist comment toward Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani. Radio:WXYT-AM (1270); Tigersradio affiliates). Season tickets, flex plans and individual game tickets are on sale now for fans who want to enjoy Grapefruit League action at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Two former Tigers have signed on to join the Bally Sports Detroit TV booth for the 2023 season: Cameron Maybin, who had three stints in Detroit after he was drafted in the first round in 2005, and Todd Jones, the franchise's all-time saves leader who helped lead the team to the 2006 World Series. The Texarkana, TX, native joined the Detroit Tigers organization on February 1, 2002, when he was selected off waivers from the Rangers. The News reported last month that Morris was out, Morris was suspended and ordered to undergo sensitivity training, had considered in recent years starting their own sports network, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. JEFF SEIDEL:Detroit Tigers entering new age of baseball, but still welcome Jim Leyland, King of Old School. On the air, Morris was at his best breaking down pitcher-batter matchups and explaining pitchers strengths, weaknesses and pitch tendencies. Morris apologized later on the broadcast, saying, "I sincerely apologize if I offended anybody.". He served as the play-by-play announcer in 25 Tigers games in the 2018 season. Right-hander Will Vest was charged with . Dans wife, Lori Anne, is a Journalism Professor at MSU. The Tigers traded Maybin three times: to the Florida Marlins in 2007 as part of the franchise-altering Miguel Cabrera package, to the Los Angeles Angels in 2016 for pitcher Victor Alcntara and to the Cubs in 2020 for infielder Zack Short. This is his final year. Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Morris, a three-time World Series champion, will not return to the TV booth for the 2023 season. The pair of three-time Cy Young Award winners threw off adjacent bullpen mounds Friday at the New York Mets training complex. Former Tigers starting pitcher Jack Morris returns for his fourth year as an analyst for Bally Sports Detroit. John Keating and Mickey York will continue to share pregame and postgame hosting duties for Bally Sports Detroit, which also welcomes back reporters Johnny Kane, Trevor Thompson and Natalie Kerwin. In 2021, Morris was suspended and ordered to undergo sensitivity training after he seemed to use an Asian accent while Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was at the plate during a game against the Tigers. The injury was particularly devastating for Tigers fans though not actually as painful as it was for Turnbull, we assume considering Turnbull was in the midst of a breakout season. He received the nickname "Roller Coaster" from legendary radio broadcaster Ernie Harwell. District Wrestling @ ADM tomorrow! The 2023 MLB season is finally here, and after an offseason full of twists and turns, it should make for an equally compelling spring. Morris, 67, began working as an analyst in 2013 and started covering the Tigers in 2015. Spencer Turnbull starts for the Detroit Tigers as they host the Toronto Blue Jays in Lakeland, Florida, at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023. The Tigers selected him with the No. Additional regular-season games may be televised by MLB's national television partners: FOX, FS1, ESPN, TBS, Apple TV+, Peacock and YouTube. Bally Sports Detroit will air seven Tigers games in spring training: March 5 (Minnesota Twins), March 8 (Washington Nationals), March 10 (Yankees), March 13 (Tampa Bay Rays), March 17 (Yankees), March 20 (Toronto Blue Jays) and March 22 (Braves). The Tigers have spent most of their broadcast televised history across two of Detroit's heritage "Big Three" network stations, WJBK (Channel 2, Fox; formerly with CBS from 1948 to 1994) and WDIV (Channel 4, NBC; originally WWJ-TV from 1947 to 1978), as well as two of the market's former legacy independent stations, WMYD (Channel 20, formerly WXON-TV and WDWB) and WKBD (Channel 50). A multi-Emmy nominee for various individual topics and programs. Won the 2008 Ty Tyson Excellence in Sports Broadcasting Award, named after the Tigers pioneer broadcaster, Ty Tyson, and is awarded annually by Detroit Sports Media. Just like you, Detroit sports is our passion! April 8: Friday at 1 p.m. vs. White Sox, BSD, April 9: Saturday at 1 p.m. vs. White Sox, BSD, April 10: Sunday at 1 p.m. vs. White Sox, BSD, April 11: Monday at 5 p.m. vs. Red Sox, BSD, April 12: Tuesday at 1 p.m. vs. Red Sox, BSD, April 13: Wednesday at 1 p.m. vs. Red Sox, BSD, April 14: Thursday at 8 p.m. at Royals, BSD, April 15: Friday at 8 p.m. at Royals, BSD, April 16: Saturday at 4 p.m. at Royals, BSD, April 17: Sunday at 2 p.m. at Royals, BSD, April 19: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. vs. Yankees, BSD, April 20: Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. vs. Yankees, BSD, April 21: Thursday at 1 p.m. vs. Yankees, BSD, April 22: Friday at 7 p.m. vs. Rockies, BSD, April 23: Saturday at 1 p.m. vs. Rockies, BSD, April 24: Sunday at 1 p.m. vs. Rockies, BSD, April 26: Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Twins, BSD, April 27: Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Twins, BSD, April 28: Thursday at 1 p.m. at Twins, BSD, April 29: Friday at 10 p.m. at Dodgers, BSD, April 30: Saturday at 10 p.m. at Dodgers, BSD, May 3: Tuesday at 7 p.m. vs. Pirates, BSD, May 4: Wednesday at 1 p.m. vs. Pirates, BSD, May 9: Monday at 7 p.m. vs. As of June 23rd, Bally Sports Detroit is scheduled to televise 155 regular-season Tigers games throughout the region in 2022. WKBD, for many years known as Detroit's leading independent TV station, as well as the longtime over-the-air TV home of the Red Wings and Pistons, televised Tigers games starting in 1995 (when it was an UPN owned-and-operated station) until 2003. These new hires are an important step in our preparation to address the changing landscape of MLB game distribution in light of the increasing challenges and pressure facing regional sports networks, MLB chief revenue officer Noah Garden said in a statement. Was a member of the Tigers 1984 World Championship team and was named the ALCS MVP, hitting .417 with one home run and two RBI.also was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers 1988 World Championship Team. A native of Madison Heights, Keating resides in Canton with wife, Lindathey have three children -- Patrick, Lauren and Katie. Morris, 67, had been part of the Tigers TV booth since 2019, rotating in the analyst chair with former Tigers Kirk Gibson, Dan Petry and Craig Monroe. The 31-year-old had, About Tigers agree to two-year deal with LHP Andrew Chafin. Steve Yzerman and Scott Harris share the same goal: to create something special with patience and work ethic. Not returning for 2023 is Jack Morris, 67, a Hall-of-Fame pitcher on the 1984 Tigers. What other Tigers programming is televised?