The Detroit Tigers and broadcast partners Bally Sports Detroit and Audacy have finalized their announcer line-up and broadcast booth plans for the upcoming 2024 campaign.

Bringing in one of the most respected and enjoyable broadcasters in sports as the team’s lead television voice, Jason Benetti joins the Bally Sports Detroit broadcast for his first year of calling Tigers baseball. Benetti, who also works national television broadcasts for FOX (baseball, football, and basketball) and radio for Westwood One (basketball), will work at least 127 Tigers games per season. Known for his elite storytelling, creative thinking, and engaging personality on-air and behind-the-scenes, Benetti has already been accepted by Tigers fans with open arms.

Joining Benetti in the television booth is a talented group of analysts, all having history wearing the Olde English ‘D’. Craig Monroe returns as the lead analyst for his second season and will call a majority of Tigers broadcasts on Bally Sports Detroit. New to the Tigers TV analyst lineup is Carlos Pena, who played parts of four seasons with the Tigers, and has in booth experience providing game analysis for MLB Network. Also returning are familiar faces and 1984 World Series Champions, Kirk Gibson, and Dan Petry, in addition to all-time franchise saves leader, Todd Jones.

Returning to the booth for his 25^th season as the play-by-play voice of the Detroit Tigers Radio Network is Dan Dickerson. The four-time Michigan Sportscaster of the Year and winner of the Ty Tyson Excellence in Sports Broadcasting Award is beloved by fans and listeners, voicing some of the most iconic calls in franchise history.

For up to 35 games per season, Dickerson will transition to the television booth, filling in for Benetti when he is away calling national broadcasts. When Dickerson is on the television side, radio voice of the Double A Erie Seawolves, Greg Gania, will be the main replacement announcer.

Taking on analyst duties for about half the radio games in 2024 will be Detroit native and former University of Michigan baseball captain, Bobby Scales – who had a successful first season in the broadcast booth last year. Balancing his work in the television booth to also call games on radio will be Craig Monroe, while Andy Dirks will serve as radio analyst for about half the Tigers home games.

Broadcast reporter Daniella Bruce will return to the Tigers radio broadcast for the 2024 campaign, also balancing her current responsibilities with Detroit Red Wings broadcasts.

In 2024, the Tigers and Audacy will increase the number of games broadcast in Spanish to 45, up from 22 games a year ago. All home weekend series this season will have a Spanish audio feed, which will be streamed directly to the Audacy App – free to access throughout the state of Michigan. The feed will also be available worldwide on the MLB App (via subscription) and as an SAP option on weekend Bally Sports Detroit telecasts from Comerica Park.

The Tigers Spanish radio team is led by play-by-play voice Carlos Guillen, who is joined by analyst and 1984 World Series Champion, Barbaro Garbey.

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• Opening Day – Detroit’s Biggest Party presented by Rocket Mortgage– set for Friday, April 5 at Comerica Park vs. Oakland Athletics at 1:10 p.m.
• First 15,000 fans to enter Comerica Park on Saturdays will enjoy new and unique giveaway items
• Tigers to celebrate former manager Jim Leyland’s induction into National Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 3 vs. Kansas City Royals
• 1984 World Series championship team’s 40th anniversary to be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 31 vs. Boston Red Sox, presented by Miller Lite & Bally Sports Detroit
• “Friday Night Party in the Park” presented by Casamigos returns, featuring postgame fireworks, live music, in game entertainment and pregame food and beverage specials on the Comerica Landing
• Fan-favorite traditions including Pink Out the Park presented by McLaren Healthcare, Negro Leagues Weekend presented by Comerica Bank and ¡Fiesta Tigres! presented by Miller Lite return to Comerica Park

Single-game tickets for the highly anticipated 2024 Detroit Tigers season will go on sale to the best fans in baseball this Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. at Tigers.com/tickets.

Opening Day – Detroit’s Biggest Party – is scheduled for Friday, April 5 at Comerica Park against the Oakland Athletics with first pitch set for 1:10 p.m. To ensure as many Tigers fans as possible have the opportunity to experience Opening Day, fans can purchase a maximum of eight tickets per person, while supplies last.

“Opening Day in Detroit is less than 60 days away, and we’re very excited about the return of Tigers baseball,” said Ryan Gustafson, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “With a great home schedule and a tremendous lineup of special events and giveaways, there will be something for everyone. We look forward to seeing our fans on Opening Day, and unveiling our brand-new videoboard and additional enhanced fan experiences throughout Comerica Park.”

Detroit opens the regular season home slate against Oakland from April 5-7, and the Tigers will host the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers from April 15-18. The St. Louis Cardinals will visit Comerica Park to wrap up April and open May (April 29-May 1), while the Toronto Blue Jays will be in Detroit over Memorial Day weekend (May 23-26). The Tigers will host the Los Angeles Dodgers from July 12-14, and the New York Yankees will visit Comerica Park on Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17, before the Tigers and Yankees close out the series at the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa., on Sunday, Aug. 18.

The Boston Red Sox will visit Comerica Park for a weekend series from Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The Tigers will close out the regular season with a six-game homestand against the Tampa Bay Rays (Sept. 24-26) and Chicago White Sox (Sept. 27-29).

‍Jim Leyland’s Induction to National Baseball Hall of Fame to be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 3

‍The Tigers will celebrate the decorated career of former manager Jim Leyland on Saturday, Aug. 3 prior to the 6:10 p.m. game against the Kansas City Royals. After receiving the call last December, Leyland will be inducted into the 2024 class of the National Baseball Hall of Fame on July 21 in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Leyland served as the Tigers’ skipper from 2006-13, leading Detroit to one of the greatest turnarounds in baseball history when it reached the World Series in his first season. The Tigers reached the postseason four times under Leyland’s tutelege, including three straight American League Central titles from 2011-13 and another World Series appearance in 2012. Leyland, a three-time Manager of the Year winner during his 22 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies and Detroit, retired after the 2013 campaign with a career record of 1,769-1,728-2, including 700-597 with the Tigers.

‍Fan-Favorite Special Events and Saturday Fan Giveaway Items

‍Returning for 2024 – thanks to the commitment of Tigers corporate partners – the first 15,000 fans in attendance for every Saturday home game will receive special giveaway items as part of Giveaways on Saturdays. Every Friday will be a “Friday Night Party in the Park” presented by Casimigos, featuring fireworks, live music and entertainment and pregame food and beverage specials on the Comerica Landing. Chevy Sunday Kids Days are also back, where young fans can get player autographs on the concourse, run the bases after the game and enjoy free rides on the Ferris Wheel and Hi-Chew Carousel.

Long-standing, fan-favorite special events such as Polish American Night (Friday, May 24), Pink Out the Park presented by McLaren Healthcare (Saturday, June 8), the 22nd annual Negro Leagues Weekend presented by Comerica Bank (July 12-14), Kids Club Day presented by BCBSM (Saturday, Aug. 17) and the 19th annual ¡Fiesta Tigres! presented by Miller Lite (Saturday, Sept. 14) will once again return to Comerica Park.

The Tigers are excited to introduce several new giveaway items this season, including a Tigers hockey jersey presented by Comerica Bank on April 6, a Pink Out the Park jersey presented by Karmanos on June 8, an Aloha Shirt presented by Visit Central Florida on July 27, a “Tigres” soccer jersey presented by Miller Lite for fans 21 years of age and older on Sept. 14 and more.  

The complete list of promotional items is below. Details are subject to change.  

Theme games and special ticket packages

‍Several theme games with special ticket packages that include an exclusive giveaway item are also planned, including the return of “University Nights” featuring colleges and universities throughout Michigan and the fan-favorite “Bark in the Park” nights.

Additional theme games will include Healthcare Appreciation (April 11 and 12), Military Appreciation Day (May 28), Homeplate (June 22), Educator Appreciation Day (June 24), Small Business Appreciation (June 25), Firefighter vs. Law Enforcement (July 10), Softball Day (July 28), Little League Day (Aug. 17), First Responders Night presented by BELFOR (Sept. 11) and much more. Fans interested in special ticket packages should visit Tigers.com/theme.

‍1984 World Series championship team’s 40th anniversary to be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 31

‍The Tigers will welcome back the 1984 World Series championship team for its 40th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 31, presented by Miller Lite & Bally Sports Detroit. The 1984 Tigers raced out to a 35-5 record and eventually recorded a franchise-record 104 wins before defeating the San Diego Padres in the World Series. That team was led by World Series MVP Alan Trammell, Lou Whitaker, Lance Parrish, Chet Lemon, Jack Morris, Willie Hernández and many more. Several players will be back in Detroit to join the celebration.

‍313 Value Games and Family Deals

‍All Tuesday home games at Comerica Park are “313 Value Games” presented by Pepsi, with $19 lower-level tickets available, in addition to $3 bottled water and fountain drinks, $1 chips and $3 hot dogs. The Meijer Sunday Family Value Deal starts at $79, including four upper-level tickets, four hot dogs and four fountain drinks. The lower-level ticket package starts at $99 for a family of four, including four fountain drinks and four hot dogs.  

‍1901 Society Memberships Now Available

‍The Detroit Tigers 1901 Society is the club’s Season Ticket Membership Program. Designed with fans’ unique needs and interests in mind, the Tigers 1901 Society offers unprecedented inside access, unforgettable experiences, and exclusive benefits for our most loyal fans, on a year-round basis.

All members receive year-round invitations to exclusive events, including a merchandise and concessions discount, along with additional Opening Day tickets and access to a complimentary Ticket Exchange Program. Learn more about becoming a member by visiting tigers.com/1901.

• Tickets Go On Sale Thursday, February 15 at 10 a.m.
• New Album Everything I Thought It Was To Be Released March 15th Via RCA Records – PRE-ORDER HERE

Today, renowned musician, actor, and entertainer Justin Timberlake has announced a significant 15 additional shows, spanning all new cities, to leg 2 of his momentous The Forget Tomorrow World Tour. New stops added across the U.S and Canada include Little Caesars Arena on Friday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. The news follows a phenomenal response to the initial tour announcement, with multiple sell outs and incredible fan demand that garnered the addition of numerous second and third shows.

This announcement follows a notable month for Justin, with two one-night-only underplay performances in Memphis & New York, a surprise tour announcement on Jimmy Fallon, and a musical guest appearance on SNL. On Justin’s first tour in 5 years, fans can expect to hear songs from his forthcoming new album Everything I Thought It Was, his latest single “Selfish” out now, and everyone’s favorite hits. His sixth studio album Everything I Thought It Was is out March 15^th, pre-order HERE.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, February 15 at 10 a.m. at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.com. The tour will also offer a variety of VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include tickets in the exclusive VIP Stage Bar section with in-seat service throughout the night, specially designed VIP gift item, early entrance into the venue & more. For additional information, visit vipnation.com.

• CITI PRESALE: Citi is the official card of the Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets for newly added U.S. dates beginning Monday, February 12 at 10 a.m. local time until Wednesday, February 14 at 5 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

• VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer customers presale access for the Justin Timberlake Forget Tomorrow World Tour for applicable U.S dates through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for the newly added shows beginning Monday, February 12 at 10 a.m. local time to Wednesday, February 14 at 5 p.m. local time. For more details visit Verizon Up.

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Atlantic Division Matchup Will Now Begin at 3:00 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena; Game Available Exclusively on ABC and ESPN+

The National Hockey League today announced an updated start time for the Detroit Red Wings home game against the Florida Panthers on Saturday, March 2 at Little Caesars Arena.

The game, originally scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET, will now begin at 3:00 p.m. ET. The Atlantic Division matchup will be available exclusively on ABC and ESPN+ in the U.S.

An updated Red Wings schedule is available at DetroitRedWings.com/schedule.  

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In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up ways to share the love this month, whether it’s enjoying dinner and a show in The District Detroit, finding a thoughtful gift for the special Red Wings or Tigers fan in your life, or taking some “me” time with a spa treatment. Check out our Valentine’s ideas below!

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The Detroit Tigers announced the following 18 players have been invited to Major League Spring Training.

Pitchers (10): RHP Drew Anderson, LHP Sean Guenther, RHP Brenan Hanifee, RHP Garrett Hill, LHP Brant Hurter, RHP Jackson Jobe, RHP Ty Madden, RHP Devin Sweet, LHP Andrew Vasquez, RHP Trey Wingenter

Position Players (8): Eliezer Alfonzo, Anthony Bemboom, Justice Bigbie, Jace Jung, Bligh Madris, Justyn-Henry Malloy, Donny Sands, Ryan Vilade

The Tigers first pitchers and catchers workout is scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, while the first full squad workout is scheduled for Monday, February 19.

Individual game tickets for 2024 Spring Training are on sale. Tickets can be ordered by visiting the ticket office at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, calling (863) 686-8075 or visiting www.tigers.com/spring.

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• Ottawa-Boston to play at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena on March 16 at 6:00 p.m. ET
• Toronto-Montréal to play at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on March 17 at 12:30 p.m. ET

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) will conduct “PWHL Takeover Weekend” March 16-17, playing three games in NHL venues across the two days. The announcement is made in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins, with a schedule that includes PWHL Ottawa and PWHL Boston to play at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, March 16, at 6:00 p.m. ET, and PWHL Toronto and PWHL Montréal to play at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday, March 17, at 12:30 p.m. ET. PWHL New York and PWHL Minnesota will play at Xcel Energy Center, home of the Minnesota Wild, on Saturday March 16 at 3:30 p.m. ET, announced as part of the league’s regular-season schedule launch.

“Bringing these games to three outstanding venues during Women’s History Month will create an unforgettable highlight of this inaugural PWHL season,” said Jayna Hefford, PWHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations. “For fans attending these games and players who are competing on the ice, this will be a great celebration of the advancement and opportunity for women and hockey everywhere.”

“We’re thrilled to partner with the PWHL, and to welcome Boston and Ottawa to Little Caesars Arena on March 16,” said Ryan Gustafson, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “It’s been exciting to see the early success of the PWHL, and we’re honored for the opportunity to put on a great event for our fans and support growing the game of hockey for young women.”

“We are thrilled to host the PWHL in Pittsburgh to celebrate the continued growth of women’s professional hockey,” said Kevin Acklin, Penguins President of Business Operations. “The entire Penguins organization is committed to championing the growth of our game, and we are excited to host the Montréal and Toronto women’s clubs in March at PPG Paints Arena to showcase their elite talents in front of our Penguins fan base.”

Tickets for Toronto-Montréal at PPG Paints Arena will go on sale to the public on February 9 at 2:00 p.m. ET and will be available via Ticketmaster. Tickets for Ottawa-Boston at Little Caesars Arena go on sale on February 13 at 4:00 p.m. ET via Ticketmaster. Fans can sign up online for the PWHL e-newsletter for priority access. Tickets for New York-Minnesota are on sale now.

On February 17, 2019, Little Caesars Arena hosted the third game of the inaugural Rivalry Series between the Canadian National Women’s Team and the U.S. National Women’s Team. Ten players from that game will return as members of the PWHL including Boston’s Hannah Brandt, Hilary Knight, Gigi Marvin, Sidney Morin, and Amanda Pelkey, who all competed as members of Team USA. Ottawa’s Savannah Harmon and Hayley Scamurra were also on Team USA, and Brianne Jenner, Emerance Maschmeyer, and Jamie Lee Rattray suited up for Canada. Jenner scored the winning goal in the 2-0 victory with a crowd of 9,048 in attendance. Of local interest, PWHL Boston’s Shiann Darkangelo (Brighton), Taylor Girard (Macomb), and Megan Keller (Farmington) are all Michigan natives.

On March 12, 2022, PPG Paints Arena hosted the “Rivalry Rematch” game, organized by the PWHPA in partnership with the Penguins, featuring members of the U.S. and Canadian National Women’s Teams following the Beijing Olympics. A total of 32 PWHL players were in the game, including Montréal’s Erin Ambrose, Mélodie Daoust, Ann-Renée Desbiens, Marie-Philip Poulin, and Laura Stacey, who all won 2022 Olympic gold with Canada. Toronto players who competed were Canadian Olympic gold medalists Kristen Campbell, Renata Fast, Jocelyne Larocque, Sarah Nurse, Natalie Spooner, and Blayre Turnbull. A total of 5,410 fans were in attendance to take in the action, with Team Canada defeating Team USA 3-2 on an overtime goal by Poulin. Last season, the Penguins partnered with the PWHPA and PHF to host events at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. Prior to the PWHL season, Montréal head coach Kori Cheverie served as a guest coach for Penguins development camp and training camp.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is a professional ice hockey league in North America comprised of six teams in Boston, Minnesota, Montréal, New York, Ottawa, and Toronto, each with rosters featuring the best women’s hockey players in the world. Visit thepwhl.com to purchase tickets and merchandise, and subscribe to the PWHL e-newsletter to receive the latest league updates. Follow the league on all social media platforms @thepwhlofficial plus all six team accounts @pwhl_boston, @pwhl_minnesota, @pwhl_montreal, @pwhl_newyork, @pwhl_ottawa, and @pwhl_toronto.

MotorCity Casino Hotel is excited to announce the hiring of John Alan DeSouza as Executive Chef. With an impressive 25-year journey in the Food and Beverage industry, Chef DeSouza brings a wealth of culinary expertise to MotorCity.

Prior to joining MotorCity Casino Hotel, Chef DeSouza served as Executive Chef at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. His extensive background includes roles in five-star hotels, private country clubs, cruise lines, fine-dining restaurants, and large-volume catering.

In his new role, Chef DeSouza will spearhead MotorCity’s vast food operations, overseeing menu development, food production, and managing and mentoring kitchen staff. “I’m thrilled to join the MotorCity team and I look forward to crafting exceptional dining experiences for our guests,” said Chef DeSouza.

“MotorCity is lucky to have another talented leader in John, whose passion for culinary excellence perfectly aligns with our commitment to delivering best-in-class experiences for our guests,” said John Policicchio, General Manager of MotorCity Casino Hotel.

Chef DeSouza finished his culinary education at the Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality in Chur and Lucerne, Switzerland.

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The Tigers today announced the club’s Spring Training broadcast schedule for the 2024 Grapefruit League season. Six games will be televised on Bally Sports Detroit, while 18 contests will be aired on WXYT channels.

Bally Sports Detroit will televise six Spring Training games, including five from Lakeland and one simulcast of a road team feed (February 25 via Bally Sports Sun). WXYT will air 13 of its contests on 1270 AM and five on 97.1 The Ticket. In addition to watching via cable and radio, fans are encouraged to explore their streaming options to follow Tigers games, including MLB.tv, Bally Sports +, the Bally Sports App, MLB App and Audacy App. Several opposing team television and radio broadcasts of games may be available on the MLB App and MLB.tv in addition to the below schedule.

New Tigers television voice, Jason Benetti, will be on the call for four of the five Bally Sports Detroit broadcasts from Lakeland, while Dan Dickerson will be the play-by-play voice for the fifth. Analysts on the television broadcast will rotate as the crew prepares for the regular season. On radio this spring, Dan Dickerson will be joined by Craig Monroe for most broadcasts. The complete lineup of 2024 Bally Sports Detroit and 97.1 The Ticket broadcast teams has been determined and will be announced prior to Spring Training.

On March 16 at 1:05 PM, the Tigers will host a webstream of the inaugural MLB Spring Breakout game on Tigers.com. Spanning four days across Spring Training sites in Florida and Arizona, MLB Spring Breakout will showcase baseball’s future stars.  As part of the new initiative, each Major League club will field a team of their top prospects to play exhibition games against another club’s top prospects, while also creating in-park fan engagement opportunities centered around their up-and-coming players.

The 2024 spring season marks the club’s 88^th at the TigerTown complex in Lakeland, FL, extending the longest-standing relationship between a Major League team and current Spring Training host city. This spring also marks the franchise’s 59^th consecutive season of exhibition play at the state-of-the-art Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

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. For more information or to purchase season tickets, fans can visit tigers.com/spring or call (863) 686-8075.

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