Tigers Move Up Weeknight Home Start Times
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The Detroit Tigers have announced new start times for weeknight home games.
According to a release, Tigers weeknight home games will start at 6:40 p.m. That change was made following feedback from fans, baseball operations, TV rightsholders and more.
Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 6 against the Boston Red Sox. The game is presented by Rocket Mortgage. This season will also honor Miguel Cabrera. It will mark his final season in the MLB.
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