Christopher Ilitch must own Detroit Tigers' futility. He (sort of) did in firing Al Avila

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/11 12:01A Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Pres

The Detroit Tigers made Al Avila the fall guy for this false start of a rebuild. But we have to look at the person doing the hiring and firing, too.

Detroit Tigers firing Al Avila boils down to lackluster production. But rebuild can be saved

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/11 12:00A Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Tigers fired Al Avila because the MLB team, and too many prospects, failed to produce. But is a rebuild on the rebuild needed?

Detroit Lions, Jared Goff to unveil new-look offense Friday vs. Atlanta Falcons

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/11 12:00A Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff averaged fewer air yards per attempt (6.6) than any quarterback with at least 150 pass attempts in the NFL last season

Detroit Tigers game score vs. Cleveland Guardians: How to watch today's matinee

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/10 11:40P Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free

Detroit Tigers (43-69) vs. Cleveland Guardians (58-52): 1:10 p.m.; Comerica Park; Bally Sports Detroit; MLB Network in some markets; WXYT-FM (97.1).

Mitch Albom: Detroit Tigers dump Al Avila, whose moves too often came up empty

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/10 6:00P Mitch Albom, Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Tigers have been a big disappointment this year, seven years after hiring Al Avila. It was time for the general manager to go.

Detroit Tigers' rally falls short in first game of post-Avila era, fall 3-2 to Guardians

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/10 5:11P Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Tigers had a solid pitching performance and plenty of chances to cash in at the plate, but lost to the Guardians, 3-2, on Wednesday.

Detroit Tigers fire GM Al Avila: A quick recap of his disappointing tenure

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/10 3:14P Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free

The Detroit Tigers fired GM Al Avila on Wednesday. Here's a look back at the whys and hows behind the 404-573 (.414) record during his time.

Detroit Tigers' Christopher Ilitch has big task ahead: Find GM that lines up with A.J. Hinch

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/10 2:41P Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press

Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch needs to figure out what went wrong within his franchise and then hire a GM that lines up with A.J. Hinch

Detroit Tigers fire general manager Al Avila after 7 seasons

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/10 1:40P Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Tigers fired general manager Al Avila on Wednesday. The 64-year-old had been the general manager since August 2015.

Detroit Tigers' Christopher Ilitch, AJ Hinch speak after firing of Al Avila: What they said

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/10 12:04P Andrew Hammond, Detroit Free Pre

The Detroit Tigers fired Al Avila on Wednesday afternoon after seven years as the team's GM and vice president.

Detroit Tigers Fire General Manager Al Avila After 7 Years, No Playoffs

CBS Detroit (Sports) 8/10 10:58A Detroit And Michigan Sports News

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers fired general manager Al Avila on Wednesday, ending a seven-year tenure with no playoff appearances. Owner Chris Ilitch announced the move with his team mired in another disappointing season. Detroit entered...

Detroit Lions' Jameson Williams takes Stafford's No. 9; juggling next up on Hard Knocks?

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/10 9:23A Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

Undrafted rookie receiver Kalil Pimpleton juggled tennis balls as part of the Lions' rookie talent show

Detroit Lions observations: Why Will Harris is ahead of Jeff Okudah on depth chart

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/10 7:57A Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

Detroit Lions' Will Harris and Jeff Okudah could end up in a timeshare this fall, unless one wins the starting CB job by making game-altering plays

Detroit Red Wings re-sign Jake Walman for 1 year; here's where he fits in lineup

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/10 6:24A Helene St. James, Detroit Free P

Jake Walman, part of a trade-deadline deal, has been re-signed by the Detroit Red Wings for one year and $1.05 million.

What Kerry Carpenter does so well that makes Detroit Tigers think he can succeed in MLB

Detroit Free Press - freep.com (Detroit Sports) 8/10 3:48A Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press

Kerry Carpenter has been on of the best hitters in the minor leagues in 2022. Here's a look at why the Detroit Tigers are giving him a chance in MLB.