2018 Tigers Winter Caravan ready to roll

The 2018 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan, in partnership with Visit Central Florida and FOX Sports Detroit, is set for Thursday, January 25 and Friday, January 26, featuring an exciting lineup of stops throughout the state of Michigan. Group President of Sports and Entertainment, Ilitch Holdings Chris Granger, Tigers Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Al Avila, Executive Vice President of Business Operations Duane McLean, Vice President and Assistant General Manager David Chadd, Special Assistant to the General Manager Alan Trammell, Manager Ron Gardenhire, coaches, players, broadcasters and Detroit's favorite mascot PAWS, will take part in a two-day journey across the region, spreading baseball fever to fans of all ages.

January 23rd, 2018

The 2018 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan, in partnership with Visit Central Florida and FOX Sports Detroit, is set for Thursday, January 25 and Friday, January 26, featuring an exciting lineup of stops throughout the state of Michigan. Group President of Sports and Entertainment, Ilitch Holdings Chris Granger, Tigers Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Al Avila, Executive Vice President of Business Operations Duane McLean, Vice President and Assistant General Manager David Chadd, Special Assistant to the General Manager Alan Trammell, Manager Ron Gardenhire, coaches, players, broadcasters and Detroit's favorite mascot PAWS, will take part in a two-day journey across the region, spreading baseball fever to fans of all ages.
The start of the Tigers Winter Caravan signals that spring is in the air, and summer is just around the corner, and we are thrilled to carry on this tradition, filled with excitement and fun, that engages the team with Tigers fans throughout our wonderful communities," said Tigers Vice President of Public Affairs and Strategic Planning, Elaine Lewis. "The players, manager and coaches personally enjoy visiting with fans throughout the state of Michigan, and it's heartwarming to see the impact caravan can have on all."
Media are encouraged to attend stops along the caravan for photo and b-roll opportunities.
Fans looking to secure Tigers tickets to the best games this upcoming season can do so now by purchasing customizable ticket packages, including the six and 20-game flex plans. Flex plans start as low as $110 and fans can choose the games and seats they want. Plans that include an Opening Day ticket start as low as $15 per game. For complete 2018 season ticket information, visit tigers.com/seasons or call (313) 471-BALL (2255).
Individual game tickets, including Opening Day, go on sale Saturday, January 27 starting at 9:00 a.m. Tickets start as low as $12. Secure tickets to a summer of historic celebrations that will showcase the great tradition of Detroit Tigers baseball. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase single game tickets at the Comerica Park Box Office on Witherell Street, online at tigers.com, or by calling 866-66-TIGER (84437).
Wednesday, January 24
West Michigan Whitecaps Banquet, 5:45-9:15 p.m.
1000 East Beltline Ave. NE., Grand Rapids
ALAN TRAMMELL, NICHOLAS CASTELLANOS, SHANE GREENE
Toledo Mud Hens The Flock Winter Party, 5:00-7:05 p.m.
Hensville Fleetwood Building, 28 N. Clair St., Toledo
RON GARDENHIRE, RAMON SANTIAGO, MIKIE MAHTOOK, DAVE LITTLEFIELD
Metro Bus
Thursday, January 25
Levin Courthouse, 1:05-1:40 p.m.
231 West Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit
AL AVILA, DAVE CLARK, LLOYD McCLENDON, RAMON SANTIAGO, JEIMER CANDELARIO, DIXON MACHADO AND FSD BROADCASTER MARIO IMPEMBA
United States Coast Guard Sector Detroit, 1:25-2:25 p.m.
110 Mt. Elliott St., Detroit
RON GARDENHIRE, SERGIO ALCANTARA, SANDY BAEZ, JOHNNY BARBATO, MATTHEW BOYD, MIGUEL CABRERA, BUCK FARMER, MIKE FIERS, MIKE GERBER, BLAINE HARDY, JOHN HICKS, JOE JIMÉNEZ, JaCOBY JONES, ARTIE LEWICKI, DANIEL NORRIS AND FSD BROADCASTERS ROD ALLEN AND CRAIG MONROE
Focus: HOPE, 2:05-2:35 p.m.
1400 Oakman Blvd., Detroit
AL AVILA, DAVE CLARK, LLOYD McCLENDON, RAMON SANTIAGO, JEIMER CANDELARIO, DIXON MACHADO AND FSD BROADCASTER MARIO IMPEMBA
Southfield Fire Department, 3:00-4:15 p.m.
24477 Lahser Rd., Southfield
AL AVILA, DAVE CLARK, LLOYD McCLENDON, RAMON SANTIAGO, SERGIO ALCANTARA, SANDY BAEZ, JOHNNY BARBATO, MATTHEW BOYD, JEIMER CANDELARIO, MIGUEL CABRERA, BUCK FARMER, MIKE FIERS, MIKE GERBER, BLAINE HARDY, JOHN HICKS, JOE JIMÉNEZ, JaCOBY JONES, ARTIE LEWICKI, DIXON MACHADO, DANIEL NORRIS AND FSD BROADCASTERS ROD ALLEN, MARIO IMPEMBA AND CRAIG MONROE
Groves High School, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
20500 W. 13 Mile Rd., Beverly Hills
SERGIO ALCANTARA, SANDY BAEZ, JOHNNY BARBATO, MIGUEL CABRERA, BUCK FARMER, MIKE FIERS, MIKE GERBER, BLAINE HARDY, JOHN HICKS, JOE JIMÉNEZ, JaCOBY JONES, ARTIE LEWICKI, DIXON MACHADO
Detroit Red Wings Hockey Game, 6:00 p.m.
Little Caesars Arena
2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit
MATTHEW BOYD, DANIEL NORRIS
Friday, January 26
Little Caesars Arena, 10:00-10:40 a.m.
2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit
SERGIO ALCANTARA, SANDY BAEZ, JOHNNY BARBATO, MIGUEL CABRERA, JEIMER CANDELARIO, BUCK FARMER, MIKE FIERS, MIKE GERBER, BLAINE HARDY, JOHN HICKS, JOE JIMÉNEZ, ARTIE LEWICKI AND FSD BROADCASTER CRAIG MONROE
FOX Sports Detroit, 10:20-11:10 a.m.
26555 Evergreen Rd. #90, Southfield
RON GARDENHIRE, JaCOBY JONES, DIXON MACHADO
DMC Children's Hospital, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
3901 Beaubien St., Detroit
SERGIO ALCANTARA, SANDY BAEZ, JOHNNY BARBATO, MIGUEL CABRERA, JEIMER CANDELARIO, BUCK FARMER, MIKE FIERS, MIKE GERBER, BLAINE HARDY, JOHN HICKS, JOE JIMÉNEZ, ARTIE LEWICKI AND FSD BROADCASTER CRAIG MONROE AND PAWS
Grace Centers of Hope, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
35 E Huron St., Pontiac
AL AVILA, DAVE CLARK, RAMON SANTIAGO, JaCOBY JONES, DIXON MACHADO AND FSD BROADCASTER MARIO IMPEMBA
Woodward Hills Health Rehabilitation Center, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
39312 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
RON GARDENHIRE AND FSD BROADCASTER ROD ALLEN
Comerica Bank Branch, 12:00-12:30 p.m.
3012 Walton Blvd., Rochester
MATTHEW BOYD, DANIEL NORRIS
Comerica Bank Headquarters, 1:20-2:05 p.m.
3701 Hamlin, Auburn Hills
AL AVILA, RON GARDENHIRE, DAVE CLARK, RAMON SANTIAGO, SERGIO ALCANTARA, SANDY BAEZ, JOHNNY BARBATO, MATTHEW BOYD, MIGUEL CABRERA, JEIMER CANDELARIO, BUCK FARMER, MIKE FIERS, MIKE GERBER, BLAINE HARDY, JOHN HICKS, JOE JIMÉNEZ, JaCOBY JONES, ARTIE LEWICKI, DIXON MACHADO, DANIEL NORRIS AND FSD BROADCASTERS ROD ALLEN, MARIO IMPEMBA AND CRAIG MONROE
North American International Auto Show, 2:30-3:45 p.m.
One Washington Blvd., Detroit
SERGIO ALCANTARA, SANDY BAEZ, JOHNNY BARBATO, MATTHEW BOYD, MIGUEL CABRERA, JEIMER CANDELARIO, BUCK FARMER, MIKE GERBER, BLAINE HARDY, JOHN HICKS, ARTIE LEWICKI, DANIEL NORRIS AND FSD BROADCASTERS ROD ALLEN AND CRAIG MONROE
Pepsi Plant, 2:45-3:30 p.m.
1555 Mack Ave., Detroit
DAVE CLARK, RAMON SANTIAGO, MIKE FIERS, JOE JIMÉNEZ AND FSD BROADCASTER MARIO IMPEMBA
NORTH BUS
Thursday, January 25
Michigan State Capitol, 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
100 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing
ALAN TRAMMELL, NICHOLAS CASTELLANOS, SHANE GREENE
Stahl's Automotive Museum, 1:50-2:35 p.m.
56516 North Bay Dr., Chesterfield
DAVID CHADD, RICK ANDERSON, PHIL CLARK, STEVE LIDDLE, JOE VAVRA, CHAD BELL, RYAN CARPENTER, MICHAEL FULMER, GRAYSON GREINER, EDUARDO JIMENEZ, DAWEL LUGO, GERSON MORENO, ZAC REININGER, GREGORY SOTO, DANIEL STUMPF, SPENCER TURNBULL, DREW VERHAGEN, ALEX WILSON, JORDAN ZIMMERMANN, DAN DICKERSON
Cherry Republic, 4:45-5:30 p.m.
154 E. Front St., Traverse City
ALAN TRAMMELL, NICHOLAS CASTELLANOS, SHANE GREENE
Friday, January 26
Crystal Mountain, 7:30-10:00 a.m.
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville
DAVID CHADD, ALAN TRAMMELL, RICK ANDERSON, PHIL CLARK, STEVE LIDDLE, JOE VAVRA, CHAD BELL, RYAN CARPENTER, NICHOLAS CASTELLANOS, MICHAEL FULMER, SHANE GREENE, GRAYSON GREINER, EDUARDO JIMENEZ, DAWEL LUGO, GERSON MORENO, ZAC REININGER, GREGORY SOTO, DANIEL STUMPF, SPENCER TURNBULL, DREW VERHAGEN, ALEX WILSON, JORDAN ZIMMERMANN, DAN DICKERSON
Snowfest at Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, 2:15-2:45 p.m.
730 S. Main St., Frankenmuth
DAVID CHADD, ALAN TRAMMELL, RICK ANDERSON, PHIL CLARK, STEVE LIDDLE, LLOYD McCLENDON, JOE VAVRA, CHAD BELL, RYAN CARPENTER, NICHOLAS CASTELLANOS, MICHAEL FULMER, SHANE GREENE, GRAYSON GREINER, EDUARDO JIMENEZ, DAWEL LUGO, GERSON MORENO, ZAC REININGER, GREGORY SOTO, DANIEL STUMPF, SPENCER TURNBULL, DREW VERHAGEN, ALEX WILSON, JORDAN ZIMMERMANN, DAN DICKERSON

  • Appearance at the Annual Zehnder's Snowfest in Frankenmuth, MI.
  • The Detroit Tigers will participate in a program in the Snowfest tent, featuring the presentation of jerseys to the 338th Army Band for 75 years of providing music for military and public events and the McClellan Family for supporting Zehnder's Snowfest for 27 years.
  • PAWS and DTE Energy Squad will join to provide entertainment.
  • FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC