The Detroit Tigers, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, have announced their revised 60-game schedule for the 2020 regular season. The schedule includes 40 games against rivals from the American League Central Division and 20 interleague contests against National League Central opponents.

Detroit will begin the 2020 season on Friday, July 24, when the club visits the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Following the three games in Cincinnati, the Tigers open the home portion of their schedule on Monday, July 27 against Kansas City. The season-opening, nine-game homestand includes four games vs. Kansas City (July 27-30), three games vs. Cincinnati (July 31-Aug. 2) and a pair vs. St. Louis (Aug. 3-4).

Along with welcoming the Reds and Cardinals to Comerica Park this season, the Tigers will also face the Chicago Cubs (Aug. 24-26) and Milwaukee Brewers (Sept. 8-9) in interleague home games. Detroit will have road interleague contests against the Cardinals (Aug. 5-6), Pittsburgh Pirates (Aug. 7-9) and Brewers (Sept. 1-2).

Prior to the start of the regular season, the Tigers will play two exhibition games against Cincinnati at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, July 21 at 6:40 p.m. and Wednesday, July 22 at 6:10 p.m.

All Tigers games, home and road, will be broadcast on 97.1 The Ticket and the Tigers Radio Network, televised by FOX Sports Detroit and streamed on MLB.tv.

The full Tigers 2020 schedule is listed below.

July 2020

July 21 @ CIN @ 6:40 p.m. (Exhibition)

July 22 @ CIN @ 6:10 p.m. (Exhibition)

July 24 @ CIN @ 6:10 p.m.

July 25 @ CIN @ 5:10 p.m.

July 26 @ CIN @ 1:10 p.m.

July 27 vs. KC @ 7:10 p.m.

July 28 vs. KC @ 7:10 p.m.

July 29 vs. KC @ 7:10 p.m.

July 30 vs. KC @ 7:10 p.m.

July 31 vs. CIN @ 7:10 p.m.

August 2020

August 1 vs. CIN @ 6:10 p.m.

August 2 vs. CIN @ 1:10 p.m.

August 3 vs. STL @ 7:10 p.m.

August 4 vs. STL @ 1:10 p.m.

August 5 @ STL @ 8:15 p.m.

August 6 @ STL @ 8:15 p.m.

August 7 @ PIT @ 7:05 p.m.

August 8 @ PIT @ 4:05 p.m.

August 9 @ PIT @ 1:35 p.m.

August 10 vs. CWS @ 7:10 p.m.

August 11 vs. CWS @ 7:10 p.m.

August 12 vs. CWS @ 1:10 p.m.

August 14 vs. CLE @ 7:10 p.m.

August 15 vs. CLE @ 6:10 p.m.

August 16 vs. CLE @ 1:10 p.m.

August 17 @ CWS @ 8:07 p.m.

August 18 @ CWS @ 8:07 p.m.

August 19 @ CWS @ 8:07 p.m.

August 20 @ CWS @ 2:07 p.m.

August 21 @ CLE @ 7:10 p.m.

August 22 @ CLE @ 7:10 p.m.

August 23 @ CLE @ 1:10 p.m.

August 24 vs. CHC @ 7:10 p.m.

August 25 vs. CHC @ 7:10 p.m.

August 26 vs. CHC @ 7:10 p.m.

August 27 vs. MIN @ 7:10 p.m.

August 28 vs. MIN @ 7:10 p.m.

August 29 vs. MIN @ 6:10 p.m.

August 30 vs. MIN @ 1:10 p.m.

September 2020

September 1 @ MIL @ 7:40 p.m.

September 2 @ MIL @ 7:40 p.m.

September 4 @ MIN @ 8:10 p.m.

September 5 @ MIN @ 7:10 p.m.

September 6 @ MIN @ 2:10 p.m.

September 7 @ MIN @ 2:10 p.m.

September 8 vs. MIL @ 7:10 p.m.

September 9 vs. MIL @ 7:10 p.m.

September 11 @ CWS @ 8:07 p.m.

September 12 @ CWS @ 7:07 p.m.

September 13 @ CWS @ 2:07 p.m.

September 15 vs. KC @ 7:10 p.m.

September 16 vs. KC @ 7:10 p.m.

September 17 vs. CLE @ 7:10 p.m.

September 18 vs. CLE @ 7:10 p.m.

September 19 vs. CLE @ 6:10 p.m.

September 20 vs. CLE @ 1:10 p.m.

September 22 @ MIN @ 7:40 p.m.

September 23 @ MIN @ 7:40 p.m.

September 24 @ KC @ 8:05 p.m.

September 25 @ KC @ 8:05 p.m.

September 26 @ KC @ 7:05 p.m.

September 27 @ KC @ 3:05 p.m.

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Exclusive partnership with global sportsbook — the first for a Major League Baseball team — primed to bring new energy and excitement at Tigers games

The Detroit Tigers have entered into a multi-year partnership with PointsBet, a premier global sportsbook operator. The agreement, which will begin with the upcoming 2020 Tigers season, seeks to enhance fan engagement and game-day excitement in and around Comerica Park with access to unique experiences, content, promotions and more.

This partnership marks the first for any Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise following Michigan’s legalization of sports betting in 2019.

“We are thrilled to welcome PointsBet as a gaming partner of the Detroit Tigers,” said Chris Granger, Group President, Sports & Entertainment, Ilitch Holdings, Inc. “Our incredible fans will love the unique experiences and innovative offerings that PointsBet’s personalized platform provides. We look forward to the fan-friendly enhancements this will bring to the game-day experience in and around Comerica Park for years to come.”

Originally founded in Australia, PointsBet made its U.S. debut in January 2019. It features an easy-to-use app, providing bettors with fast and seamless access to the most markets for wagering in the world, powered by its proprietary technology. PointsBet is the only U.S. provider of the revolutionary PointsBetting product, which rewards players with more money the more correct their wagers are.

As part of the multi-year deal, PointsBet will have television broadcast-visible branding at Comerica Park and will be featured on the Detroit Tigers Radio Network. PointsBet will also have a sponsored presence on the Tigers’ digital platforms and be regularly featured on The Word on Woodward, a twice-weekly fan-favorite live streaming show that airs on the club’s channel. PointsBet will also be integrated into The District Detroit app and the MLB Ballpark app.

For more information on the Tigers’ 2020 season, visit DetroitTigers.com.

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The Detroit Tigers resumed camp Friday, July 3, as pitchers and catchers reported for workouts in Detroit. Check out the photos from the Tigers’ first day of Summer Camp in the gallery below.

The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with four undrafted free agents:

• Trevin Esquerra, 1B, Loyola Marymount University.
• Carson King, RHP, College of Central Florida.
• Austin Langworthy, OF, University of Florida.
• DJ Poteet, OF, Wake Forest University.

Esquerra, 22, joins the Tigers following a four-year career at Loyola Marymount University. Prior to the 2020 MLB Draft, Baseball America ranked him No. 7 among eligible college first baseman, and recently No. 8 on the list of college seniors in the undrafted free agent pool.

King, 20, split his college career between Florida Southern College and the College of Central Florida. He finished his collegiate career with the Patriots, appearing in four games during this shortened 2020 season.

Langworthy, 22, was a four-year starter at the University of Florida, totaling 198 games as a Gator. Prior to the 2020 MLB Draft, Langworthy ranked No. 13 on Perfect Game’s list of top seniors in the class, and recently ranked No. 15 on Baseball America’s list of college seniors in the undrafted free agent pool. He was previously drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 31st round of the 2016 MLB Draft.

Playing three summers with Falmouth in the Cape Cod League, Langworthy earned an all-star nod in 2018. That home run total ranked tied for second in the league for the season.

Poteet, 22, played three seasons at Wake Forest University, and was on pace to top many of his career highs during his pandemic-shortened junior season. Following a solid freshman campaign, in which he was tied for the team-high with nine homers, he was named a freshman All-American by Collegiate Baseball and ranked No. 43 on Perfect Game’s list of top college sophomores heading into 2019.

In 2019, Poteet played for Amsterdam in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League. Following his 2018 summer league season, Perfect Game ranked him as the eighth-best prospect in the Cal Ripken League.

The four undrafted free agents join first-overall pick Spencer Torkelson, with whom the Tigers recently agreed to terms, as well as their other five selections from the 2020 draft: Daniel Cabrera (Louisiana State University), Trei Cruz (Rice University), Dillon Dingler (Ohio State University), Colt Keith (Biloxi HS (MS)), and Gage Workman (Arizona State University).

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Torkelson added to the club’s player pool for 2020 Summer Camp

The Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms with third baseman Spencer Torkelson from Arizona State University, the first overall selection in the 2020 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. The Tigers also announced that Torkelson has been added to the club’s player pool for 2020 Summer Camp.

With the signing of Torkelson, the Tigers have now agreed to terms with all six of their selections from the 2020 draft, which also includes: Daniel Cabrera (Louisiana State University), Trei Cruz (Rice University), Dillon Dingler (Ohio State University), Colt Keith (Biloxi HS (MS)), and Gage Workman (Arizona State University).

Torkelson, 20, established himself as one of the top hitters in NCAA history over his two-plus seasons as a Sun Devil. Torkelson was a unanimous All-American and was selected to play for the U.S. Collegiate National Team in 2018 and 2019.

Torkelson became just the third player in Pac-12 history to have consecutive seasons with 25-or-more longballs. Had he hit 25-or-more home runs in his junior season, Torkelson would have cracked the NCAA top-10 all-time leaderboard, a feat accomplished by just one player since 2000.

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During Pride Month, the Detroit Red Wings brought focus to nonprofit organizations that recognize and celebrate inclusion, love and togetherness daily. In a series of interviews, the Detroit Red Wings spoke with representatives from Affirmations, Free Mom Hugs of Michigan and the You Can Play Project about their dedication to the community and their partnership with the Red Wings.

“What I see moving forward is an open forum between both organizations to allow people to ask questions and become more educated and really see it from a different perspective than how they may have seen it before,” said Arleta Greer, vice president of the board of directors for Free Mom Hugs of Michigan. “Red Wings events are always a joyous thing. The games, the events, the fandom of it all, it’s huge. And the ability to add in an entire community that may have felt a little trepidatious about approaching hockey will allow people in this community to feel included.”

The Red Wings have proudly supported Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center and You Can the past three seasons through various promotions and proceeds from the auction of autographed, player-used Pride Tape hockey sticks. The team proudly supported Free Mom Hugs for the first time last season through group fundraising efforts, with proceeds graciously donated on behalf of Free Mom Hugs to Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center.

Read the full interviews and learn more about these impactful organizations at DetroitRedWings.com.

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The Detroit Tigers will return to Comerica Park soon, joining clubs across Major League Baseball for a 60-game season beginning July 23-24.

“We are thrilled that baseball is back,” said Christopher Ilitch, Chairman & CEO of the Detroit Tigers. As fans, we all love the game. We’ve all missed the game. And here in Detroit, we can’t wait to welcome the Tigers home.”

The announcement follows confirmation that the MLB Players Association has accepted the health and safety protocols that will guide MLB’s return to play and that players will be able to report for training by July 1st.  The health and safety of players and employees will remain MLB’s foremost priorities in its return to play.  MLB is working with a variety of public health experts, infectious disease specialists and technology providers on a comprehensive approach that aims to facilitate a safe return.

MLB has submitted a 60-game regular season schedule for review by the Players Association.  In order to mitigate travel, the proposed schedule will largely feature divisional play, with the remaining portion of each Club’s games against their opposite league’s corresponding geographical division (i.e., East vs. East, Central vs. Central and West vs. West).  The vast majority of Major League Clubs are expected to conduct training at the ballparks in their primary home cities.

Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. said: “Major League Baseball is thrilled to announce that the 2020 season is on the horizon.  We have provided the Players Association with a schedule to play 60 games and are excited to provide our great fans with Baseball again soon.”

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Aimed at empowering educators and parents, the Detroit Tigers, in partnership with MLB and EverFi, are offering free remote access to an innovative and interactive online curriculum for students.

MLB’s Summer Slugger is a unique baseball-themed educational program geared toward fourth- and fifth-grade students with a focus on math and literacy skills. The program’s 36 lessons cover fundamental topics like vocabulary, arithmetic, geometry, spelling and more.

This is the first time in the program’s history that Summer Slugger, previously only available through educational institutions and educators during the summertime, has had widespread availability. With approximately 39-million students learning at home across the United States and Canada, Summer Slugger aids the parents and schoolteachers who are adapting to help kids continue to learn and advance in this challenging environment.

Parents can access the Detroit Tigers Summer Slugger program by visiting https://summerslugger.com/mlb_clubs/tigers/ and using the code “tigers.”

Summer Slugger is one of the many programs the Detroit Tigers Foundation supports for kids in the metro region. Recently, the foundation partnered with Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera and his wife, Rosangel, to donate $250,000 to assist with meals for children, technology for remote education, affordable childcare and protective face masks for families in the community.

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This summer, kids across the city of Detroit will have the unique opportunity to participate in a new program from the Detroit Red Wings’ pioneering Learn, Play, Score platform. “Street Hockey in The D at Home” – powered by Chevrolet.

The free, six-week virtual summer program, in partnership with Detroit Parks & Recreation, is available to students aged 6-14 during July and August; registration begins Wednesday, June 17.

Building upon the “Street Hockey in the D” programming originally launched within Detroit Public Schools Community District K-8 physical education classes earlier this year, the Learn, Play, Score platform is evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic to offer unique online instructional content through “Street Hockey in the D at Home.”

Participants will learn the basics of street hockey from Learn, Play, Score Ambassadors and Red Wings players in a virtual Google Classroom setting. Each video will focus on street hockey skills and drills, physical activity and wellness.

Participant registration will take place June 17-19, June 22 and June 23-24, from 8-11 a.m., at two Detroit Parks & Recreation locations that also serve as community hubs for family food pack distribution.

Registrants will receive a complimentary Red Wings hat, street hockey stick and ball so their kids can participate at home. Registration locations and dates are as follows, and is limited to Detroit city residents:

Adams Butzel Recreation Complex
10500 Lyndon Street
Detroit, MI 48238

Farwell Recreation Center
2711 Outer Drive East
Detroit, MI 48234

To learn more about Detroit Red Wings Learn, Play, Score, visit www.learnplayscore.com.

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