On May 30, 1980, longtime Detroit Tigers reliever John Hiller announces his retirement. The owner of 125 career saves, Hiller had made a dramatic return to the major leagues in 1972, just...
On May 29, 1965 — Mickey Lolich’s 10-inning win is Detroit’s second straight two-hit, 1 – 0, win against Cleveland. Source: Baseball Reference May 29 More Detroit Tigers history & fan-cave gifts...
On May 27, 1939 — For the first time in his career, Charlie Gehringer of the Detroit Tigers hits for the cycle, in a 12 – 5 win against the St. Louis...
On May 25, 1937, the playing career of Mickey Cochrane comes to an end when he is hit in the right temple by Yankee hurler Bump Hadley beans him with a 3-1...
On May 24, 1984, at Anaheim Stadium the Detroit Tigers win their major league record 17th consecutive game on the road, defeating the Angels, 5-1 behind Jack Morris four-hit complete game, who...
On May 23, 1989 — At Tiger Stadium, the Cleveland Indians lose to the Detroit Tigers , 7 – 2, to drop their record to 21-22, but remain in first place in...
[adrotate banner=”49″] On May 23, 1971 — With 53‚337 on hand, Mickey Lolich and Les Cain‚ with 3 innings from Joe Niekro‚ notch shutouts as the Tigers sweep a doubleheader from the...
On May 23, 1969 — Mickey Lolich sets a Detroit record with 16 strikeouts while defeating Andy Messersmith and the Angels, 6 – 3. Mickey Stanley’s grand slam is the difference. Lolich’s...
On May 22, 1907 — American League umpire Billy Evans needs a police escort after argumentative Detroit Tigers manager Hughie Jennings incites a riot. Jennings will be suspended. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community”...
On May 22, 1937 — Facing Wes Ferrell in Boston, Hank Greenberg hits a long centerfield home run out of Fenway Park. It exits to the right of the flag pole and...