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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Federal Sequester Means No Selfridge Flyover on Tigers' Opening Day

Flights at community events and the 2013 Thunderbirds' season have been canceled, according to the U.S. Air Force.

Detroit Tigers fans can keep their eyes on the field Friday during opening day. That's because Selfridge Air National Guard Base will not be participating this year in the annual flyover at Comerica Park. Potential federal sequester cuts have not only affected the beloved baseball flyover, they have also grounded goodwill flights during community events, including parades, trade shows, F-22 demonstration flights and more for the remainder of the 2013 fiscal year, according to the U.S. Air Force. "Given the current federal budget environment, the Air Force has stopped all aviation support to community events, to include our traditional fly-over of the Tigers' home opener," Technical Sgt. Dan Heaton, 127th Wing spokesman at Selfridge Air …

waterboy

11:37 am on Friday, May 10, 2013

The 6 million dollar helicopter should be flying around Washington dc where the real "burros" are.   more ›

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

See the Detroit Tigers Around Metro Detroit This Week

Meet Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera and other players at events Thursday and Friday throughout Southeast Michigan.

It's definitely not baseball weather out there, but Tigers fans still can see some of their favorite players Thursday and Friday throughout Metro Detroit as part of the Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan. The Tigers will make several stops throughout Metro Detroit that are open to the public, including the following. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.

Saturday, December 29, 2012

How Will You Remember 2012?

2012 was filled with triumph and tragedy. With a new year approaching, tell us how you will remember the last 12 months.

How will you remember 2012? That’s the question Patch is asking this week as the year comes to an end. USA Today called 2012 the Year of the Cheater, citing separate scandals involving Lance Armstrong, Gen. David Petraeus and Olympic athletes. Time magazine named President Barack Obama the Person of the Year, and the New York Times posted its Year in Pictures, which included photos of the tragedy of the school shooting in Newtown, CT, and the devastation of superstorm Sandy. But we want to know what defined 2012 for you. Was it a moment in Michigan politics, such as when Gov. Rick Snyder signed right-to-work legislation? Was it a moment of triumph, such as the Detroit Tigers trip to the World Series? Or was it something else? How will you …

Mike V

11:21 am on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

I won't miss the unplowed streets in St. Clair Shores days after the snow storm or the rats that run the streets and chew thru the garbage cans.   more ›

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

The Tigers Are Champs of Photo Uploads

While the Detroit Tigers may have lost the World Series on the field, their fans are the champs of the photo uploads in a virtual contest between Patches in Michigan and northern California.

Congratulations Tiger fans, you have shown more pride in your team during a virtual competition on Patch than the followers of the Giants in northern California. Sign up for the Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch newsletter. While uploading more photos to Michigan Patch sites may not tarnish today's championship parade in San Francisco, Tiger fans can take pride in knowing they are the champions of the photo upload. Take a look at the 37 photos uploaded by Tiger fans, and the 26 those by the bay shared on their Patch sites. Just wait until next year!

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Detroit Tigers World Series Analysis on Twitter

Local reaction on Twitter following the Detroit Tigers 2-0 loss Saturday ranges from offering batting tips to hope the impossible can happen.

Twitter users took to the social media website following Game 3 of the World Series and shared their thoughts on the team and predictions for the remainder of the series. Here is a sampling of some of local Tweets from Tweeters in Patch communities: What are some of our favorite Tweets? Share them on Patch.

Richard Happening

4:25 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012

Verlander and Fielder each make more than 20 million. If Mr. Illitch didn't pay them as much, he would keep the money for himself. People are willing to pay for the tickets and to spend the time watching the broadcasts. Verlander and Fielder can do things that others can't, and they produce the revenue and made Mr. I write the check which he perceived as a good deal. He owns the team and it is …   more ›

World Series Game 4: Where to Watch, Listen to Tigers-Giants

Tigers face elimination today in Game 4 of World Series at Comerica Park.

The Detroit Tigers face elimination today in Game 4 of the World Series, beginning at 8:07 p.m. The San Francisco Giants hold a 3-0 edge in the best-of-seven series heading into today's game. World Series records: The Tigers won titles in 1935, 1945, 1968 and 1984. The Giants franchise -- in New York and San Francisco -- won titles in 1905, 1921, 1922, 1933, 1954 and 2010. Starting pitchers: Max Scherzer (16-7, 3.74 ERA regular season; 1-0, 0.82 ERA postseason), vs. Giants' Matt Cain, (16-5, 2.79 ERA regular season; 2-2, 3.52 ERA postseason)  TV: WJBK-TV (Fox 2), starting at 8:07 p.m., with pregame coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1 The Ticket) will carry the radio broadcast live. Online: ESPN Radio will offer a free …

Saturday, October 27, 2012

World Series Game 3: Where to Watch, Listen to Tigers-Giants

Tigers look to dig out of 0-2 hole in series vs. San Francisco.

The Detroit Tigers took a beating this week in San Francisco, and are looking to dig themselves out of a hole back home Saturday in Detroit for Game 3 of the World Series, beginning at 8:07 p.m. World Series records: The Tigers won titles in 1935, 1945, 1968 and 1984. The Giants franchise -- in New York and San Francisco -- won titles in 1905, 1921, 1922, 1933, 1954 and 2010. Starting pitchers: Anibal Sanchez (9-13, 3.86 ERA regular season; 1-1, 1.35 ERA postseason), vs. Giants' Ryan Vogelsong, (14-9, 3.37 ERA regular season; 2-0, 1.42 ERA postseason)  TV: WJBK-TV (Fox 2), starting at 8:07 p.m., with pregame coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1 The Ticket) will carry the radio broadcast live. Online: ESPN Radio will offer a…

Diane Smith

7:52 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012

I wonder what the proper dimensions for Fielder should be as he wonders the dimensions of Patty.   more ›

Friday, October 26, 2012

Tigers World Series Analysis in 140 Characters

Twitter users share their thoughts about the Detroit Tigers performance in the second game of the World Series, and predictions for the remainder of Fall Classic.

Twitter users took to the social media website following Game 2 of the World Series and shared their thoughts on the performance of the Detroit Tigers performance, and their thoughts about the balance of the series. Sign up for the Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch newsletter. Here is a sampling of some of local Tweets from Tweeters in Patch communities:

Tigers World Series Analysis in 140 Characters

Twitter users share their thoughts about the Detroit Tigers performance in the second game of the World Series, and predictions for the remainder of Fall Classic.

Twitter users took to the social media website following Game 2 of the World Series and shared their thoughts on the performance of the Detroit Tigers, and their thoughts about the balance of the series. Here is a sampling of some of local Tweets from Tweeters in Patch communities:

Macomb Rocker

5:56 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012

The pitchers showed up to play. So, now when are the position players going to show up?????????   more ›

Detroit Tigers Merchandise Sales Spike Amid World Series Run

Tigers gear flies off store shelves, outsells World Series opponent's wares.

The Detroit Tigers return home this weekend for Game 3 of the World Series down 0-2 against the San Francisco Giants, but the team's merchandise sales continue to ride a hot streak. The Tigers are No. 2 in Major League Baseball in merchandise sales, behind the New York Yankees, whom the Tigers swept in the American League Championship Series, and just ahead of the Giants, according to the Detroit News. The sales give the Tigers an 11 percent market share of MLB merchandise sales, compared with the Yankees' 33 percent and the Giants' 7 percent, the report said.  Employees at Fanatic U say the biggest sellers amongst Tigers merch has been the locker room T-shirts players sported after winning the ALCS, and the official playoff hoodies worn …

John Hetzler

2:52 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012

I like those Tigers shirts. And John, I still have faith in the team.   more ›

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