Compassionate And Humble, Ilitch Was More Than An Owner To Al Avila
While Al Avila loved Mike Ilitch the owner, it is Mike Ilitch the man he'll remember.
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While Al Avila loved Mike Ilitch the owner, it is Mike Ilitch the man he'll remember.
The Ilitch family provided details on ways in which community members can share their memories and pay their respects to Mike Ilitch on Sunday.
Ausmus said that he is personally disappointed he could not win one for Ilitch in his three seasons at the helm of the Tigers.
Detroit businessman and sports magnate Mike Ilitch died Friday at the age of 87.
If you're thinking about spending your summer at the ball park, the Detroit Tigers are giving you an exclusive preview this weekend.
Leyland spoke live on 97.1 The Ticket on Friday night, just hours after Ilitch's death was announced.
The passing of Mike Ilitch has been met with both sadness and admiration by many in Metro Detroit.
Several hosts from 97.1 The Ticket reflected on Ilitch's legacy after his death on Friday, including Bob Wojnowski of The Wojo Show.
Detroit players, past and present, gave their condolences on social media Friday night.
The video that emerged is more than worth watching.
All of which makes us wonder: man, what kind of legacy could he have left in baseball?
There's no doubting the Tigers' talent on paper, and further proof comes from the rosters for the World Baseball Classic.
The roster announced Wednesday by USA Baseball includes 18 All-Stars, two MVPs and nine Gold Glove winners.
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Children at a suburban Chicago school are wearing Cubbie blue in support of a classmate who was severely beaten and Cubs star Anthony Rizzo is inviting the boy to Wrigley Field when he gets better.
Major League Baseball is ramping up its effort to speed the game up and attract a younger audience.
The Royals knew at some point they would have to move on from grieving over the sudden and tragic death of Yordano Ventura and address the difficult task of replacing him.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred also banned former St. Louis executive Christopher Correa for life as he ruled the Cardinals must give the 56th and 75th draft choices in June to Houston.
The way Hall of Famer Frank Thomas sees it, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens might as well be enshrined if players linked to performance enhancing drugs are getting elected.
Miguel Cabrera might not be the best hitter in baseball anymore, but he's still pretty darn lethal.
An Atlanta Braves infielder and his family are recovering after police say their SUV was hit by a man who had stolen a Miami police officer's cruiser.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has discussed a possible solution to the club's divisive Chief Wahoo logo with Indians owner Paul Dolan.
Tigers general manager Al Avila met with the media on Thursday for the final time this winter, reflecting on the offseason and looking ahead to upcoming campaign.
If Brad Ausmus can follow the managing path of Joe Torre, Tigers fans will like the destination.
Any storms that do occur would have a risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds and larger hail.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for The R&B Tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.
Police say the shooter has a certified pistol license.
A 21-year-old Ann Arbor man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a homicide that occurred in Ypsilanti Township nearly a month ago.
A Metro Detroit father is speaking out after his teenage daughter lost her life last weekend while saving a family member in the Detroit River.
An inmate who was serving a life term at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Institute died Thursday, the Michigan Department of Corrections said.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for The R&B Tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
Any storms that do occur would have a risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds and larger hail.
The boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas pleaded guilty to her murder Thursday during a pretrial conference.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
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Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
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One person was taken into custody after a man was fatally shot on Thursday outside an elementary school, according to police.
A new bookstore is open on Detroit's northwest side, and the mission goes beyond business. In this "Detroit Proud" segment, meet the owner of Howard Family Bookstore aimed at expanding access to books while revitalizing a once blighted building in the city's Bethune neighborhood.
Our hazardous temperatures begin to improve after Friday as showers and storms move in.