Tuesday, October 30, 2012
The Detroit Tigers did not win the World Series, but because of a stolen base in Game 2, Taco Bell is offering free tacos today.
If victory is sweet than today in Detroit defeat tastes of tacos. Today from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Taco Bell is making good on their "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promotion. The national fast-food chain, with over 6,000 restaurants including one on Rochester Road, promised one free Dorito Loco Taco to each customer if any player managed to steal a base during the World Series. During Game 2 San Francisco Giant Angel Pagan did just that. And now, deprived of a World Series championship, at least we have free tacos. Just try not to cry in your salsa. No purchase necessary. Subject to official rules found in-store and online atwww.mlb.com/stealataco. Eligible consumers can obtain their free Doritos® Locos Tacos on Oct. 30 only. To obtain the free …
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
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…
Friday, October 26, 2012
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 …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
This Friday, visit Meijer in Shelby Township for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Detroit Tigers in the World Series.
Couldn't get tickets for the World Series? No worries, there's still hope. Meijer is teaming up with Major League Baseball to give away a pair of free tickets to the 2012 MLB World Series Friday. Just show up to the Detroit Tigers Tailgate Pep Rally celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Meijer in Shelby Township, located at 15055 Hall Rd, for a chance to win. In celebration of the World Series, Meijer customers are invited to enjoy free hot dogs, games, giveaways, and prizes that include Detroit Tigers officially authenticated game-used items. Coupons for MLB merchandise will also be handed out. One lucky fan will walk away from the pep rally two World Series tickets richer. Tigers fans are welcome to eat, celebrate and share their hopes for…
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
The Tigers last played in the World Series in 2006 and took the title in 1984.
The Detroit Tigers are headed to the World Series for the first time since 2006, seeking their first championship since 1984. The Tigers swept the New York Yankees on Thursday in a 8-1 Game 4 win in the teams' best-of-seven American League Championship Series to advance to the World Series. Game 4 originally was scheduled for Wednesday night, but threats of inclement weather postponed the start time until 4:07 p.m. Thursday. The World Series begins Oct. 24 in a best-of-seven series against the winner of the National League Championship Series, currently under way between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants. The National League team will have home-field advantage in the series because the American League lost the 2012 MLB All…
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Patch asks Tigers expert and Fox Sports Detroit baseball announcer Mario Impemba to weigh in on the team's rocky regular season and its playoff quest.
The roar of Detroit Tigers fans will be heard throughout Metro Detroit this weekend as the team enters the American League Division Series against the Oakland A's. As Fox Sports Detroit's voice for the Detroit Tigers, baseball announcer Mario Impemba has been with the team since the first pitch of the regular season. Patch reached out to the Macomb Township resident and ultimate Tigers fan to get his take on the team's rather rocky season, Miguel Cabrera's Triple Crown and the spirit of fans who are holding their breath and crossing their fingers for a World Series appearance. Patch: How does this season compare to last season? Impemba: Last season the Tigers took control of the division much earlier. This year the race went to the final…
Laura Cassar
10:02 am on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
David, I know a certain 10-year-old boy who LOVES tacos but refuses to partake in this on principal. :-) more ›