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Detroit Tigers have been calling Lakeland their Spring Training home for 88 years

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LAKELAND, Fla. — There's a lot of history when it comes to the Detroit Tigers and the City of Lakeland.

The Tigers first came to the area in 1934, but there were a few years off due to WWII. They returned 88 years ago and have continued their relationship with the city.

Every spring, the team returns to Joker Marchant Stadium, and throughout the year, it's the Single-A team, the Lakeland Flying Tigers.

Detroit Spring Training Games remaining in the 2024 season:

  • Saturday, March 9 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 1:05
  • Tuesday, March 12 vs. Minnesota Twins, 1:05
  • Thursday, March 14 vs. New York Yankees, 1:05
  • Friday, March 15 vs. Atlanta Braves, 1:05
  • Sunday, March 17 vs. Baltimore Orioles, 1:05
  • Tuesday, March 19, vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 1:05
  • Thursday, March 21 vs. New York Mets, 1:05
  • Saturday, March 23 vs. New York Yankees, 1:05
  • Sunday March 24 vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 1:05

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