2008 Home Schedule

billfer · #1 (**permalink**) 09-21-2007, 01:57 PM

This is kind of odd, but the Tigers have released the home portion of the schedule. I'm not sure why the away portion wouldn't be released, because it must be known right? In any case, here's what I see looking quickly:

-The Tigers have Boston and New York in back to back series in early May.
-There is a 2 game homestand which just seems like more MLB schedule making magic at work.
-The homestand of the year might be a 10 gamer in June that features 4 against Cleveland and finishes with 3 against the LA Dodgers.
-The other NL teams to come to town are the St. Louis Cardinals (for the 3rd year in a row) and the Colorado Rockies.
-The last homestand of the year could be favorable with 3 against the Royals (although I think they will be better next year, like 3rd place maybe) and then 4 against the Devil Rays.
-The only non-AL Central team to come to town twice is the LA-Anaheim-California Angels who come in April and September.</li>

I'll keep updating this as more dates become known. You can also find it on my site at:
http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2...home-schedule/

March 31, Kansas City, 1:05
April 2, Kansas City, 1:05
April 3, Kansas City, 1:05
April 4, Chicago, 1:05
April 5, Chicago, 1:05
April 6, Chicago, 1:05
April 8-10 @ Boston
April 11-13 @ Chicago
April 14, Minnesota, 7:05
April 15, Minnesota, 7:05
April 16-17 @ Cleveland
April 18-21 @Toronto
April 22, Texas, 7:05
April 23, Texas, 7:05
April 24, Texas, 1:05
April 25, Los Angeles, 7:05
April 26, Los Angeles, 1:05
April 27, Los Angeles, 1:05

May 2-4 @ Minnesota
May 5, Boston, 7:05
May 6, Boston, 7:05
May 7, Boston, 7:05
May 8, New York, 7:05
May 9, New York, 7:05
May 10, New York, 7:05
May 11, New York, 1:05
May 12-14 @ Kansas City
May 16-18 @ Arizona
May 20, Seattle, 7:05
May 21, Seattle, 7:05
May 22, Seattle, 1:05
May 23, Minnesota, 7:05
May 24, Minnesota, 7:05
May 25, Minnesota, 1:05
May 26-28 @ Angels
May 30-June 1 @ Seattle

June 6, Cleveland, 7:05
June 7, Cleveland, 7:05
June 8, Cleveland, 1:05
June 9, Cleveland, 7:05
June 10, Chicago, 7:05
June 11, Chicago, 7:05
June 12, Chicago, 1:05
June 13, LA Dodgers, 7:05
June 14, LA Dodgers, 7:05
June 15, LA Dodgers, 1:05
June 16-18 @ San Francisco Giants
June 20-22 @ San Diego Padres
June 24, St. Louis, 7:05
June 25, St. Louis, TBD
June 26, St. Louis, 1:05
June 27, Colorado, 7:05
June 28, Colorado, 7:05
June 29, Colorado, 1:05

June 30-July 2 @ Minnesota
July 3-6 @ Seattle
July 8, Cleveland, 7:05
July 9, Cleveland, 7:05
July 10, Minnesota, 1:05
July 11, Minnesota, 7:05
July 12, Minnesota, 7:05
July 13, Minnesota, 1:05
July 21-23 @Kansas City
July 25, Chicago, 7:05
July 26, Chicago, 7:05
July 27, Chicago, 1:05
July 28-31 @ Cleveland

August 1-3 @ Tampa
August 5-7 @ Chicago
August 8, Oakland, 7:05
August 9, Oakland, 7:05
August 10, Oakland, 1:05
August 11, Toronto, 7:05
August 12, Toronto, 7:05
August 13, Toronto, 7:05
August 14, Toronto
August 15, Baltimore, 7:05
August 16, Baltimore, 7:05
August 17, Baltimore, 1:05
August 18-20 @ Texas ???
August 22-24 @Kansas City
August 26, Cleveland, 7:05
August 27, Cleveland, 7:05
August 28, Cleveland, 1:05
August 29, Kansas City, 7:05
August 30, Kansas City, 7:05
August 31, Kansas City, 1:05

September 2, Los Angeles, 7:05
September 3, Los Angeles, 7:05
September 4, Los Angeles, 1:05
September 5-7 @ Minnesota
September 8, Oakland, 7:05
September 9, Oakland, 7:05
September 10, Oakland, 7:05
September 12-14 @ Chicago
September 15-17 @ Texas
September 19-21 @ Cleveland
September 22, Kansas City, 7:05
September 23, Kansas City, 7:05
September 24, Kansas City, 7:05
September 25, Tampa Bay, 1:05
September 26, Tampa Bay, 7:05
September 27, Tampa Bay, 7:05
September 28, Tampa Bay, 1:05

Oblong · #2 (**permalink**) 09-21-2007, 02:03 PM

I thought I read elsewhere that the Yankees were coming twice.

DET Mr Malefic · #3 (**permalink**) 09-21-2007, 02:04 PM

The regular season starts March 31st? Seems like lots of coats and hats will be in order.

Why do they start these seasons in the North anyway? I would think the South, Southwest, and West teams should always host the first few series.

Good to see that we open against divisional opponents.

detroitdan · #4 (**permalink**) 09-21-2007, 02:19 PM

just wondering where this is on the Tigers site? have other teams released their home skeds too? I'm specifically wondering about the Red Sox, Yanks, and Jays

FloridaTigers · #5 (**permalink**) 09-21-2007, 02:48 PM

Two game homestand?

MLB continues to be stupid. Though...I do like that the season is starting earlier. Please, no more November World Series?

RSS Feeder · #6 (**permalink**) 09-21-2007, 03:00 PM

Tigers release 2008 home schedule
Posted by Jason Beck on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:49:00 EDT.

The Tigers will again be at home on Opening Day, hosting the Kansas City Royals on Monday, March 31 to begin their 2008 schedule.

More...

MissouriKaline6 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-21-2007, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloridaTigers

Two game homestand?

MLB continues to be stupid. Though...I do like that the season is starting earlier. Please, no more November World Series?

Yea, because more then anything really Election Day is Nov 3rd, and since they are starting the WS mid week now to avoid low ratings on the weekend, they probably want to be sure that it is over, so they don't have to play on Election Day..or after Election Day...

billfer · #8 (**permalink**) 09-21-2007, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detroitdan

just wondering where this is on the Tigers site? have other teams released their home skeds too? I'm specifically wondering about the Red Sox, Yanks, and Jays

It'll come up on the website at 5pm

Shorthop · #9 (**permalink**) 09-21-2007, 03:17 PM

The WS should end on Oct 30th, 2 days earlier than this year, still on a Thursday. (Next year is a leap year). And, yes, it is a shame they avoid the weekend for the WS because of football competition.

joesparma · #10 (**permalink**) 09-21-2007, 03:24 PM

You'd think they would start the season later after the experience of this past April. I guess Milwaukee had better get ready for another 'home' opener.

Shorthop · #11 (**permalink**) 09-21-2007, 03:28 PM

How long will it take to get a roof put on the new Twins stadium after the first April?

billfer · #12 (**permalink**) 09-21-2007, 03:37 PM

I added in the interleague series on the road. I know the SD and Arizona ones, but am guessing on the Giants.

dadair6 · #13 (**permalink**) 09-24-2007, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billfer

I added in the interleague series on the road. I know the SD and Arizona ones, but am guessing on the Giants.

Are the San Diego dates confirmed?

I looked on their site and I couldn't find a link. My fiance and I are getting married on June 14th and what would be better than a SF/SD honeymoon the week following the wedding? We met at Wrigley Field last year when the Tigers played there and we're having a Tigers/Cubs themed wedding. The confirmed SF dates are June 16-18.

TWolve · #14 (**permalink**) 09-24-2007, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joesparma

You'd think they would start the season later after the experience of this past April. I guess Milwaukee had better get ready for another 'home' opener.

It doesn't matter when the April home games are scheduled for in Detroit. Some years early April is warmer than later in the month.

One can't predict when the snow/cold is going to come. Beginning, middle, or end - sometime during April the weather will turn back to winter. We just hope the Tigers are on the road when the inclimate weather comes.

treyKemper · #15 (**permalink**) 09-24-2007, 03:57 PM

If those Arizona dates are correct, that's awesome! My birthday is May 16th and I believe I already know where I'll be.

I'm pretty sure where I'll be for the 17th and 18th, as well.

FloridaTigers · #16 (**permalink**) 09-24-2007, 04:21 PM

So, the Tigers skip the Marlins completely this year?

Casimir · #17 (**permalink**) 09-24-2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billfer

May 16-18 @ Arizona

June 27, Colorado, 7:05
June 28, Colorado, 7:05
June 29, Colorado, 1:05

Its good to see that MLB is allowing us to play our geographical and traditional NL rivals next season.

Simple Simon · #18 (**permalink**) 09-24-2007, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treyKemper

If those Arizona dates are correct, that's awesome! My birthday is May 16th and I believe I already know where I'll be.

I'm pretty sure where I'll be for the 17th and 18th, as well.

I will be there with ya...lets grab a beer!

billfer · #19 (**permalink**) 09-25-2007, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casimir

Its good to see that MLB is allowing us to play our geographical and traditional NL rivals next season.

It's just that the NL West and AL Central are paired up.

treyKemper · #20 (**permalink**) 09-26-2007, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simple Simon

I will be there with ya...lets grab a beer!

Sounds good to me... at least then I'll be able to put down 1 moron I've met

TigersFan76 · #21 (**permalink**) 09-26-2007, 06:10 PM

I am glad that we see the Yankees earlier in the season. Us not seeing them back to back till August made no sense.

billfer · #22 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 07:09 AM

Road series against the Royals are now included.

dadair6 · #23 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billfer

Road series against the Royals are now included.

The road series at SF is June 16-18 as listed on their website.

billfer · #24 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadair6

The road series at SF is June 16-18 as listed on their website.

Thanks. I updated that as well. I just figured MLB would give the team the travel day going from Detroit to SF instead of going from SF to SD.

gimps · #25 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 03:19 PM

March 31, April 2, 3 Kansas City Royals
April 4, 5, 6 Chicago White Sox
April 11, 12, 12 @ Chicago White Sox
April 14, 15 Minnesota Twins
April 22, 23, 24 Texas Rangers
April 25, 26, 27 Los Angeles Angels
May 5, 6, 7, 8 Boston Red Sox
May 9, 10, 11 New York Yankees
May 12, 13, 14 @ Kansas City Royals
May 16, 17, 18 @ Arizona Diamondbacks
May 20, 21, 22 Seattle Mariners
May 23, 24, 25 Minnesota Twins
June 6, 7, 8, 9 Cleveland Indians
June 10, 11, 12 Chicago White Sox
June 13, 14, 15 Los Angeles Dodgers
Junes 16, 17, 18 @ San Francisco Giants
June 19, 20, 21 @ San Diego Padres
June 24, 25, 26 St. Louis Cardinals
June 27, 28, 29 Colorado Rockies
July 8, 9 Cleveland Indians
July 10, 11, 12, 13 Minnesota Twins
July 21, 22, 23 @ Kansas City Royals
July 25, 26, 27 Chicago White Sox
August 5, 6, 7 @ Chicago White Sox
August 8, 9, 10 Oakland Athletics
August 11, 12, 13, 14 Toronto Blue Jays
August 15, 16, 17 Baltimore Orioles
August 18, 19, 20 @ Texas Rangers
August 22, 23, 24 @ Kansas City Royals
August 25, 26, 27 Cleveland Indians
August 29, 30, 31 Kansas City Royals
September 2, 3, 4 Los Angeles Angels
September 8, 9, 10 Oakland Athletics
September 12, 13, 14 @ Chicago White Sox
September 15, 16, 17 @ Texas Rangers
September 22, 23, 24 Kansas City Royals
September 25, 26, 27, 28 Tampa Bay Devil Rays[/SIZE]

billfer · #26 (**permalink**) 09-28-2007, 03:48 PM

I guess that's why they call it tentative with the August homestand against the Orioles and Blue Jays being shuffled around.

TWolve · #27 (**permalink**) 10-07-2007, 01:25 PM

Seattle and Toronto have now posted their home schedules on their web sites. All times EDT:

Detroit at Seattle

May 30 - 10:10 PM
May 31 - 10:10 PM
June 1 - 4:10 PM

Jul 3 - 10:10 PM
Jul 4 - 4:10 PM
Jul 5 - 10:10 PM
Jul 5 - 4:10 PM

Detroit at Toronto

April 17 - 7:07 PM
April 18 - 1:07 PM
April 19 - 1:07 PM
April 20 - 12:37 PM

chasfh · #28 (**permalink**) 10-07-2007, 03:10 PM

I have never been to San Diego. But I'm going next year.

TWolve · #29 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 08:07 PM

Tampa Bay has now posted their schedule on their web site. No game times are posted.

Detroit at Tampa Bay

Friday, August 1
Saturday, August 2
Sunday, August 3

ToledoTigerFan · #30 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 09:01 PM

How long until there's a combo NFL/MLB triple-header on Thanksgiving Day?

Tint · #31 (**permalink**) 10-11-2007, 09:04 PM

This seems good.

billfer · #32 (**permalink**) 10-16-2007, 03:29 PM

I added an April series in Boston. It will be their home opener.

TWolve · #33 (**permalink**) 10-18-2007, 08:01 AM

The Minnesota Twins have posted their schedule on their web site.

Detroit at Minnesota (all times EDT)

Friday, May 2 - 8:10
Saturday, May 3 - 7:10
Sunday, May 4 - 2:10

Monday, June 30 - 8:10
Tuesday, July 1 - 8:10
Wednesday, July 2 - 1:10

Friday, Sep 5 - 8:10
Saturday, Sep 6 - 7:10
Sunday, Sep 7 - 2:10

Ron Burgandy · #34 (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 01:49 PM

The Indians' schedule is out:

http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/sch...=cle&year=2008

Tigers in Cleveland:

Wed. April 16th - 7:05
Thurs. April 17th - 7:05

Mon. July 28th - 7:05
Tues. July 29th - 7:05
Wed. July 30th - 7:05
Thurs. July 31st - 12:05

Fri. Sept. 19th - 7:05
Sat. Sept. 20th - 7:05
Sun. Sept. 21st -1:05

TWolve · #35 (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 06:34 PM

The Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres have posted their 2008 schedules on their web sites. The Angels didn't post game times:

Detroit at Los Angeles Angels

Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, May 27
Wednesday, May 28

Detroit at San Diego

Friday, June 20 - 10:05 EDT
Saturday, June 21 - 10:05 EDT
Sunday, June 22 - 4:05 EDT

dadair6 · #36 (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 07:50 PM

Has anybody seen the Yankees home schedule yet? We're planning a trip in April, regardless of who they play, and they haven't released anything. I have a feeling they're still protesting to MLB because they're scheduled to close Yankee Stadium on a Wednesday and then go to Boston to finish the season. The Mets are scheduled to close Shea on the weekend and the Yankees are whining that they should get to close the season at home.

gimps · #37 (**permalink**) 10-24-2007, 09:01 PM

150 out of 162 games have been determined, all that is left is when they play in Boston, New York, Baltimore and Oakland.

I am going to assume these dates based on the schedule up to that point.

@ Boston April 8,9,10
I read somewhere but not sure that the tigers will play boston home opener

April 29,30,31 @ New York

June 3,4,5 @ Oakland
this seems logical since they are on the west coast in Seattle and Los Angels right before this

July 18,19,20 @ Baltimore
Thise series and the one with New York could be flipped, these are only two I have no actual reason for.

billfer · #38 (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Burgandy

The Indians' schedule is out:

http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/sch...=cle&year=2008

Tigers in Cleveland:

Wed. April 16th - 7:05
Thurs. April 17th - 7:05

Mon. July 28th - 7:05
Tues. July 29th - 7:05
Wed. July 30th - 7:05
Thurs. July 31st - 12:05

Fri. Sept. 19th - 7:05
Sat. Sept. 20th - 7:05
Sun. Sept. 21st -1:05

And the Toronto series that was slated to start on the 17th now starts on the 18th of April.

I've edited the top post to reflect the new additions (but not with times for the road series')

TWolve · #39 (**permalink**) 10-25-2007, 06:54 AM

Good speculation. I think you probably have the absent series filled in correctly.

However, I only counted 148 games, though I could be wrong.

The series in July against New York/Baltimore would probably be a four game series since it is right after the All Star break, starting on Thursday, July 17. Though last year there were a few clubs that had a four-day break starting back up on Friday.

TWolve · #40 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimps

April 29,30,31 @ New York

July 18,19,20 @ Baltimore
Thise series and the one with New York could be flipped, these are only two I have no actual reason for.

According to the Devil Ray's web site, Tampa Bay is at Baltimore Apr 29, 30 and May 1. So it looks like the Tigers will visit New York in that time period.

This would mean the Orioles would host the Tigers the weekend after the All Star break in July.