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MLB·PREVIEW·June 19, 2026 03:37 PM ET

Tigers host Black in Baseball Weekend at Comerica Park

Detroit marks the weekend at home Friday night.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 191 min read
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Celebrating Black in Baseball Weekend! ⚾️ 6:40 PM ET 📺 @WatchDSN 📻 @971theticketxyt 🏟️ Comerica Park https://t.co/zEcFT

What happened: The Detroit Tigers are celebrating Black in Baseball Weekend with a home game at Comerica Park. First pitch is set for 6:40 PM ET, with the broadcast on DSN and radio coverage on 97.1 The Ticket.

Why it matters: The weekend ties into the club's broader recognition of Black contributions to the game, coinciding with Juneteenth programming across the league. It gives Detroit a marquee promotional date in front of a home crowd.

What to watch: First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM ET at Comerica Park.

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