Detroit Tigers
Comerica Park
Michigan, United States
The Detroit Tigers are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in Major League Baseball. Founded in 1894, they are the only American League franchise that has never changed cities or names since its inception, making them one of baseball’s most stable and historic teams.
The Tigers' journey to becoming an MLB powerhouse began in 1901, when the Western League rebranded itself as the American League. In the early 20th century, the team found success with one of the greatest hitters of all time, Ty Cobb. With a talented roster featuring Sam Crawford, Hughie Jennings, Bill Donovan, and George Mullin, Cobb led the Tigers to three straight World Series appearances (1907–1909), though they fell short each time.
While Cobb’s era brought dominance, the 1960s and 1980s marked the Tigers’ golden years. Al Kaline, Willie Horton, and Mickey Lolich fueled a thrilling 1968 World Series victory, and the 1984 team, led by Alan Trammell, Jack Morris, Lou Whitaker, and Kirk Gibson, became one of the greatest teams in MLB history—starting the season 35-5 before cruising to a championship.
Like many historic franchises, the Tigers endured tough times, including a 119-loss season in 2003, one of the worst in baseball history. However, they quickly rebounded, led by Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera, and Max Scherzer, making back-to-back World Series appearances in 2006 and 2012.
Since 2000, the Tigers have called Comerica Park in Downtown Detroit their home. Their rivalries include the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins, and Kansas City Royals, as well as a historic rivalry with the St. Louis Cardinals, fueled by four World Series matchups.