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World Series 2012

Friday, November 2, 2012

Tigers Are Champs of Photo Uploads

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

Congratulations Detroit Tigers fans! You have shown more pride in your team during a virtual competition on Patch than followers of the San Francisco Giants in northern California. 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!

Monday, October 29, 2012

Tweeters React to Detroit Tigers Being Swept in the World Series

Patch samples local reaction on Twitter following the Detroit Tigers 4-3 loss Sunday to the San Francisco Giants in the World Series.

Local Tweeters took to the Twitter following Game 4 of the World Series to offer their take on the Detroit Tigers being swept, and the future of the team. Here is a sampling of some of local Tweets from Tweeters in Patch communities:

Gary Bastien

5:53 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012

What's wrong with these fans. Boo hoo, tigers are only second best team in the world, and were uabke to hit the best pitching in the world. What dont tiger fans understNd about the fact it is called the world series? WhT a bunch if fair weather fans.   more ›

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 ›

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Recipes for a World Series Watch Party

Staying in to watch tonight's Detroit Tigers game? Here are some foods to keep you spirited (and warm) on this baseball night.

If you're lucky enough to be at Comerica Park for tonight's Game 3 between the Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants, you know what you'll be dining on.  Pizza (Little Caesars, of course). Coneys. Cracker Jacks. And, of course, peanuts. But if you're hosting a World Series watch party or heading out to one, here are five dishes you can share.   You can pace back and forth with this taco: Maybe you can't wait for Tuesday for your free Doritos Locos Taco from Taco Bell (the results of a stolen base bet the restaurant chain offered up during the Series). Patch blogger Hope Comerford, known for her Busy Mom's Slow-Cooker Adventures, created this version you can cook all day and dine on at night. It's a recipe for Walking Tacos that will …

John P. Morse

9:45 am on Saturday, October 27, 2012

I think a great recipe for tomorrow wil be Tiger Burgers served on a broom Yum   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, 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 ›

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Show Your Tigers Pride: Post a pic!

It's time for Detroit area fans to rally. Post your photos and let's show the Bay Area just how "fanatic" you are about the Tigers.

The World Series is a best of seven-game series and diehard fans know that the Tigers have been grinding out victories all season long. So don't panic about the losses so far to the Giants. Let's show our Tigers that we're behind them all the way. Starting Oct. 25, and running through the last out of the series, fans of both teams will be competing head-to-head to see who can post more photos on their respective Patch sites showing team pride. The side with the most uploaded images wins. There are no cash or prizes. It's about showing that our pride matches the prowess of our baseball team! So get busy. Dig out those ballpark photos and post 'em on Patch. Show your favorite T-shirt or hat or replica jersey. Impressive bar in the basement? …

Don Guerrero

6:24 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012

California Native (San DIego), Bay Area resident. GO TIGERS! BEAT THE GIANTS!   more ›

2012 World Series Sound Off: Which Tunes Get You Pumped for a Big Game?

As the Detroit Tigers prepare to come home to Detroit for Games 3, 4 and 5 against the San Francisco Giants, we want to know what songs you listen to in order to get in the mood for some baseball.

With Game 1 behind us (and erased from our memories), it's time to get excited again about being in the 2012 World Series. And what better way to do that than to turn up the volume on your stereo or online playlist. But what is it that you're listening to? While San Francisco might like the sounds of indie rock They Might Be Giants, Detroit has Eye of the Tiger and the famed Detroit Rock City, just to name a few. Tell us your favorites in the comments below and we'll string together a playlist on Spotify to share with everyone. And if you need a playlist immediately, check out the ones The Huffington Post put together for the Tigers and the Giants.

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Timothy Rath

7:27 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012

The question for me is, which team most rightfully should use 'Don't Stop Believin'' as a rallying cry? For the uninitiated: SF Gate blog from '10: http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2010/10/dont_stop_believing_giants.php   more ›

World Series Schedule 2012: Where to Watch, Listen to Game 2 Detroit Tigers v San Francisco Giants

The Detroit Tigers are in San Francisco today for Game 2 of the World Series. Here's where you can follow the game when it starts at 8:07 p.m.

The Detroit Tigers' quest for a World Series title resumes Thursday in San Francisco with Game 2. The Giants lead the best-of-seven series 1-0. Starting pitchers: Doug Fister, (10-10, 3.45 ERA regular season; 0-0, 1.35 ERA postseason), vs. Giants' Madison Bumgarner, (16-11, 3.37 ERA regular season; 0-2, 11.25 ERA postseason)  TV: WJBK-TV (Fox 2), starting at 7:30 p.m., with opening pitch scheduled for 8:07 p.m. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1 The Ticket) will carry the radio broadcast live. Online: ESPN Radio will offer a free audio stream. Subscribers to MLB.TV's Postseason Package can watch a delayed broadcast beginning 90 minutes after its conclusion (only international viewers can watch it live, due to Fox's broadcast rights), or can stream the …

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Mark H. Stowers

9:17 am on Thursday, October 25, 2012

Are you watching the game with the radio on?   more ›

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Detroit Tigers' World Series Tickets Pricey, But on Steady Decline

Looking for tickets to the World Series? Watch ticket trends before buying.

Tigers mania has reached a fever pitch in Metro Detroit as the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants do battle in the World Series. Fans eager to be a part of the live action, however, might have to dip deep into their savings when buying tickets. According to Crain's Detroit Business, the average ticket price for Games 3, 4 and 5 at Comerica Park are about $730. But, Crain's reports, the prices have plummeted in the past week and a half: On ticket reseller StubHub.com, the cheapest tickets during the homestand are $375 for a single standing-room-only spot for Game 3 or Game 5. Those looking to be able to sit down during the game, however, will have to pay upwards of $400 for bleacher seats, or $500 for reserved seats.  On Craigslist, …

Suzan Mansfield

7:23 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

I don't think that they are going any lower.According to Ticketsinventory.com the cheapest tickets are $345 for a single standing-room-only spot for Game 5.   more ›

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