Detroit Tigers

A Score for Detroit: Gilly's Clubhouse Debuts April 5, in Time for Tigers' Home Opener

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

DETROIT, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilly's Clubhouse, a Detroit-based upscale sports bar where every seat in the house offers a front row experience, today announced it will open on Friday, April 5, 2024. The 10,000+ square-foot sports lover's dream is located at 1550 Woodward Avenue and features a 120-square-foot television, unique Detroit memorabilia, and custom artwork from local artists. The menu includes classic American gameday fare along with healthy options. 

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  • Gilly's is named after Dan and Jennifer Gilbert's son, Nicolas (whose friends affectionately nicknamed him "Gilly").
  • Gilly's was originally the vision of Nick himself who worked on the project for the last couple years of his life.
  • Nick's brothers, Grant and AJ Gilbert, have taken an active role in helping to bring Gilly's to market.
  • For additional information about Gilly's Clubhouse & Rooftop, please visit, gillysdetroit.com and follow on Instagram, @gillysdetroit .

Detroit Tigers Unleash Second-Largest Video Display in Baseball from Daktronics

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Friday, December 15, 2023

BROOKINGS, S.D., Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revamping and replacing a previous installation in Detroit, Michigan, Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, has once again partnered with the Detroit Tigers to deliver the second-largest main video display in baseball’s major leagues at Comerica Park. Five additional displays will be installed along the fascia, dugout and line score locations ahead of the 2024 baseball season.

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  • BROOKINGS, S.D., Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revamping and replacing a previous installation in Detroit, Michigan, Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, has once again partnered with the Detroit Tigers to deliver the second-largest main video display in baseball’s major leagues at Comerica Park.
  • Five additional displays will be installed along the fascia, dugout and line score locations ahead of the 2024 baseball season.
  • The new second-largest display in baseball in the United States will replace the current outfield display at Comerica Park and feature more than 15,000 square feet of digital canvas featuring 14.1 million pixels.
  • The display itself measures approximately 67 feet high by 185 feet wide with a lower component measuring nearly 35 feet high by 96 feet high to create a single outfield display.

Rally House Adds New Location in Detroit Area

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Rally House Baldwin is easy for customers to locate, as the store is right off I-75 and about 30 minutes north of the downtown metro.

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  • Rally House Baldwin is easy for customers to locate, as the store is right off I-75 and about 30 minutes north of the downtown metro.
  • Detroit shoppers have long relied on Rally House for quality apparel and merch; now, more fans can count on this new storefront in Orion Township.
  • Rally House Baldwin looks forward to helping nearby residents and tourists show their love for all things Detroit and Michigan.
  • Patrons can also check out the Rally House Baldwin store page and follow on Facebook ( @RallyHouse ) and Instagram ( @rally_house ) for the most recent company updates.

Detroit Market Gaining Future Rally House Store & Employment Opportunities

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Monday, September 18, 2023

ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally House, the premier sports and merchandise retailer, plans to bring another storefront to the Detroit market.

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  • ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally House, the premier sports and merchandise retailer, plans to bring another storefront to the Detroit market.
  • Residents in and around Orion Township will also benefit from the many employment opportunities coming with this new Rally House store, such as crucial leadership positions.
  • Along with an array of high-quality products from brands known for style, this upcoming Rally House store will also have many fan-favorite pro and college teams.
  • Customers have learned to count on Rally House for an above-average shopping experience, and the same standard applies to Rally House Baldwin.

Mount Pleasant, MI, Receives First Rally House Storefront

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Rally House Mount Pleasant is now open just five minutes from the University's campus.

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  • Rally House Mount Pleasant is now open just five minutes from the University's campus.
  • While Rally House Mount Pleasant offers an enormous selection of Central Michigan Chippewas gear, that's only a portion of the many great teams in stock.
  • College students and residents of Mount Pleasant will enjoy browsing unique local apparel and gifts at Rally House Mount Pleasant.
  • For up-to-date store news and company information, Rally House encourages customers to visit the Rally House Mount Pleasant Store Page or follow on Facebook ( @RallyHouse ) and Instagram ( @rally_house ).

Comerica Donates $17,000 to IMAGINE Mentoring During Detroit Tigers Negro League Weekend Celebrations

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

DETROIT, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank named IMAGINE Mentoring as its featured Detroit Tigers Negro Leagues Weekend community partner and donated $17,000 to the nonprofit organization, which serves, teaches and empowers young women who have experienced trauma.

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  • DETROIT, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank named IMAGINE Mentoring as its featured Detroit Tigers Negro Leagues Weekend community partner and donated $17,000 to the nonprofit organization, which serves, teaches and empowers young women who have experienced trauma.
  • "I am proud to have Comerica as a partner," Latonya L. Garth, The IMAGINE Mentoring Program of Michigan Founder.
  • The Tigers Negro Leagues Weekend is an annual tradition marking the longest-running weekend celebration of its kind in Major League Baseball.
  • Including this year's financial support, Comerica and Comerica Charitable Foundation has provided IMAGINE Mentoring over $35,000 in contributions and grants since 2020.

MLB Legend Gary Sheffield to be Honored at the 24th Annual Original Tee Golf Classic

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Friday, July 21, 2023

NEW YORK, July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendell J. Haskins, Founder of the Original Tee Golf Classic and newly appointed Consultant to TMRW Sports and TGL (Co-Founded by Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy) is proud to announce Major League Baseball World Champion Gary Sheffield as this year's honoree for his lifetime commitment to excellence in sports, historical achievements in Major League Baseball and his advocacy for youth in golf.

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  • "In addition to being a world-class athlete, Sheffield is an avid champion of golf and advocate for youth in sports.
  • It gives me great pleasure to honor Gary as our 2023 Original Tee Golf Classic True Original Award recipient," says Haskins.
  • Haskins's golf expertise is highly sought after by entertainers and sports figures for his insight into and direction of "all things golf."
  • The sold-out 24th Annual OTGC will be held on Sunday, July 23 at the Wild Turkey Crystal Springs Golf Resort in Hamburg, NJ.

THE EXPERTS HAVE SPOKEN - HOT DOGS GO #BETTERWITHPEPSI, AND TO CELEBRATE, PEPSI® IS SETTING OFF SOME FLAVOR FIREWORKS

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

PURCHASE, N.Y., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday filled with flags, fireworks, baseball, and hot dogs. According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, Americans will consume over 150 million hot dogs on July 4 alone, enough to stretch from Washington D.C. to L.A. more than five times! (NHDSC, 2022) And with Pepsi sales heating up ahead of July 4, the brand is bringing even more red, white and blue to the party by showing the entire country that hot dogs go #BetterWithPepsi.

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  • PURCHASE, N.Y., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday filled with flags, fireworks, baseball, and hot dogs.
  • According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, Americans will consume over 150 million hot dogs on July 4 alone, enough to stretch from Washington D.C. to L.A. more than five times!
  • "I'm thrilled to be partnering with Pepsi to show America that hot dogs go better with Pepsi," said Joey Chestnut, 15-time hot dog eating champion.
  • We have always known that hot dogs taste better with Pepsi, and now the experts think so too," said Jenny Danzi, Senior Director, Pepsi TM.

Carhartt Named Official Apparel Partner of the Grounds Crew at the Rocket Mortgage Classic

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

DEARBORN, Mich., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's premium workwear brand Carhartt, in partnership with the Detroit Golf Club, today announced an agreement establishing Carhartt's position as the Official Apparel Partner of the Grounds Crew at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Hosted June 29 – July 2 at the Detroit Golf Club, the agreement acknowledges the home-state pride of the two organizations and ensures that the more than 90 grounds crew members supporting the event have the gear needed to create optimal conditions for the world's best golfers.

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  • DEARBORN, Mich., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's premium workwear brand Carhartt, in partnership with the Detroit Golf Club, today announced an agreement establishing Carhartt's position as the Official Apparel Partner of the Grounds Crew at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
  • "Our sponsorship of the grounds crew at the Rocket Mortgage Classic represents a continuation of our more than 130-year commitment to champion those who work with their hands and help build stronger communities through hard work."
  • To further extend its appreciation for the Rocket Mortgage Classic grounds crew, Carhartt will host a welcome dinner for grounds crew volunteers on Sunday, June 25 at Detroit Golf Club.
  • Committed to providing reliable workwear to the crews that make Detroit sporting events possible, the Rocket Mortgage Classic sponsorship builds on Carhartt Company Gear's position as official outfitter of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings grounds crew.

Celebrating prostate cancer survivors at third annual awareness game, presented by Karmanos Cancer Institute and Detroit Tigers

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

DETROIT, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of prostate cancer survivors are expected to fill the stands at Comerica Park on Tuesday, June 20, when the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, in partnership with the Detroit Tigers and McLaren Health Care, the official health care system of the Tigers, join forces to promote prostate cancer awareness. During this third annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Night, fans will have the opportunity to learn more about prostate cancer screenings, signs, and symptoms as they cheer on the Detroit Tigers against the Kansas City Royals. Prostate cancer survivors will be honored throughout the game, and a Karmanos prostate cancer patient will throw the ceremonial first pitch.

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  • During this third annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Night, fans will have the opportunity to learn more about prostate cancer screenings, signs, and symptoms as they cheer on the Detroit Tigers against the Kansas City Royals.
  • Prostate cancer survivors will be honored throughout the game, and a Karmanos prostate cancer patient will throw the ceremonial first pitch.
  • Spreading prostate cancer awareness, Comerica Park will be decorated with a blue theme and blue Tigers foam fingers will be available while supplies last.
  • Tigers fans can donate to prostate cancer research at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute when they purchase tickets for the Tuesday, June 20 Prostate Cancer Awareness Night game at tigers.com/tickets .