Jeff Seidel
@seideljeff
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Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd is doing something amazing. He has essentially adopted 36 girls, trying to end sex slavery in Uganda. Here’s the crazy back story via @freep @mattboyd48.
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Come on, Gov. Whitmer: Let more Detroit Tigers fans into Comerica Park. I just don't understand why movie theaters and bowling alleys are at 50% capacity but only 1,000 Tigers fans can go watch a game. outdoors. via @freep @freepsports.
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Not sure what was more impressive tonight: the Tigers comeback win, Cleveland win, or Andy Dirks and Jason Benetti's entertaining broadcast that matched the energy of this crazy night. @freepsports.
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Spent a heartbreaking day in Oxford, part of a @freep team writing about all the victims. Here's my story with @MickMcCabe1 on football star Tate Myre, a remarkable young man who lived a life of sacrifice. It's free. via @freepsports @OxfordFootbalI.
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Tigers' Chet Lemon can’t walk or talk, but family hopes Detroit trip could spark something. A free story via @freepsports @freep.
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Kerry Carpenter just walked out of Tigers clubhouse, walked down hallway w his bat. Heading to cage. Didn’t appear to be limping @freepsports.
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Chase Winovich living his best life as Michigan football's heartbeat. Brash. Competitive He’s Jim Harbaugh 2.0. via @freepsports.
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Chet Lemon's return to Detroit revealed love that still holds together '84 Tigers. The players and fans. My behind the scenes column on a magical weekend. via @freepsports @freep.
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My mom died today at 90. Spent more than a year in Hospice but amazingly made it to my daughter’s wedding a few months ago. (My parents were married 69 years) Cherish every moment. And a word here about Hospice workers: thank you! True angels on Earth.
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Detroit Tigers crushed the 2020 MLB draft and may have supercharged their rebuild via @freep @freepsports.
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Dillon Dingler, the Tigers second round 2020 pick, hits his first homer in Tigers system. Outstanding catcher prospect. @freepsports @wmwhitecaps
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Chase Winovich embraced every second of Michigan career. That's his legacy via @freepsports.
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Tigers will hold an intrasquad scrimmage in Joker Marchant Stadium Thursday starting at 10:30 a.m. Gates open at 10. Fans are allowed, no tickets required. No concessions. It's the team's top prospects, not MLB guys. @freepsports @freep.
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My son's college football coach died suddenly. His lessons will live on via @freepsports @JHU_Football #D3fb.
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Stunning revelation shows Detroit Tigers' Christopher Ilitch has become the poster boy owner for MLB's lockout and the delay of Opening Day. via @freep @freepsports.
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Proud obnoxious dad alert: Getting day off and watching my son play in his first NCAA Tournament football game. priceless. Johns Hopkins 49, MIT 0. #Wicked-Smart-Bowl. Go Hop!! @JHU_Football
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Matt Shepard beyond thankful for support after his wife was injured in horrific crash. A story of family faith and getting biggest job of his life. via @freep .
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As Bill Freehan lies in hospice care, his wife reveals their love story via @freepsports.
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A shocking death, a grieving football team, some great coaching and an unforgettable game @wbhslakernation
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This kid started out as a dancer (had Julliard tryout), blew out her foot twice, had 2 surgeries, switched to Wayne State and just graduated with a 3.93 GPA. Oh, and she’ll compete for Miss Michigan in August (yeah, genetics can be funny) Congrats @SeidelEmma! #ProudDad
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Tigers self-taught draft pick is like a fairytale. To others, he is ‘steal’ of draft. Says something important about tigers front office. To me, wildest draft story ever. (free for 24 hours) @freep @JatnkD @freepsports.
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Tigers organization has a title. The prospects come through. Greg Gania w a great call. @freepsports @erie_seawolves
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Jeff Thorne, the father of MSU QB Payton Thorne, built an incredible D3 football program at North Central. He is "set to join the coaching staff at Western Michigan, where reports have him taking the offensive coordinator position," according to @d3football @freepsports.
North Central coach Jeff Thorne is headed to Division I Western Michigan and the Cardinals are promoting from within: #d3fb.
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Pitcher makes promise after dad's heartbreaking Covid-19 death: I will get drafted. The story of 10 stunning days and how the baseball community is responding so beautifully. God bless this family. via @freep @MCBCHitDogs @oakland @delasallehs.
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The family, the team, U-M gets to Final Four the right way, without a hint of scandal in scandalous year via @freep.
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One last magical day with my dad, a huge sports fan who planned everything, even in death via @freep @freepsports.
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Here’s a crazy story about Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene. No wait. It’s not just one. His entire story is filled with wild twists and surprises. via @freepsports @freep @sagreeney.
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Why Detroit Tigers making 2020 playoffs isn't as crazy as you think via @freep @freepsports.
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On Meadows Day in Lakeland, Parker gets to play with his brother… And goes yard @freep @freepsports
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From bagpipes to a coach in a kilt, why Alma College football is so much fun. But Jason Couch represents something bigger: why more high school coaches should get a shot to coach in college. @freep @AlmaScotsFB @d3football @D3FBHuddle .#KILTSTYLE.
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My son’s college football season was shut down. Maybe his school has the right idea. via @freep @freepsports @d3football.
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Detroit Tigers honor Al Kaline in a simple, beautiful, classy way in Lakeland via @freep @freepsports.
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The Kornacki board: “Look out for the Detroit Lions… they tripled their chances of making the playoffs today.” (just being on the graphic in December is a positive step in my mind) @freep @freepsports
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Nick Baumgartner, who lived out of a van in U.P. training for Olympics, was knocked out in quarterfinals. Says to NBC: “So much support back home and I feel like I let them down." You didn't let anybody down dude. Michigan is proud @freep @freepsports.
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Joe Murphy was a star at MSU and the Red Wings' No. 1 pick. Then he became homeless in Canada. Here is his story via @freep.
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Andy Dirks breaking down McKinstry throw in outfield… says it’s taking infield skills to outfield. Just great radio. Analysis. Love him with Dan @freepsports.
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Miggy 500 chase plus better baseball = cool vibe. Tigers expecting biggest crowd of season tonight. (But not sold out if you want to catch a home run ball).
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Regardless of circumstances, Detroit Tigers' Scott Harris failed his first big test via @freep @freepsports.
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When you drop your kid off at college and the apartment building has an amazing view… Tigers at Pittsburgh
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The best Michigan high school baseball player in a long time is on every MLB team's radar Subscribers via @freepsports @freep @MCBCHitDogs @OLSMBaseball.
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So sad about Mike Sadler who might be the funniest athlete I've ever written about. Here's a sample of his wit.
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Zachary Winston's death and the lessons that came from it. A grieving student body and a ‘beautiful’ reaction that can help everybody who knows somebody struggling. via @freep @freep @albioncollege.
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Michigan coach's sick mom before Final Four: 'Tell those boys, you gotta be hungry!' via @freep.
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Hall of Fame writer Tom Gage in press box. He’s got a book coming out w Lance Parrish on June 8.
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Proud obnoxious dad alert: Holy crap. My kid is an All American. Congrats @nseidel9. (Yeah, I married outta my league. Genetics is funny, right?).
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So cool. Before World Baseball Classic Ken Rosenthal honors Kirk Gibson’s Foundation @freepsports @Ken_Rosenthal @KirkGibsonFdn
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@CharlieaWhite and @Meryl_Davis are living like rock stars, touring on bus and competing on @DancingABC. my column. http://t.co/OdHu3Evnh5.
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The secret that ties Michigan's most successful college football team to Clemson via @freep @ClemsonFB @freepsports @FerrisFootball.
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Detroit Tigers planning mid-July party, with $5 tickets and Jim Leyland and Mickey Lolich in attendance via @freep @freepsports.
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Detroit Tigers' plan for spring training fan attendance looks like a home run. It’s a model on how we can get fans to see games in Detroit via @freep @freepsports.
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Can’t describe how wild it is, watching the Lions in person. Then going back to a hotel and watching Sunday Night football. It’s like two different games @freepsports.
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The story of Daniel Norris, cancer, the Leap Year, a kid from Ludington, acts of kindness and Chevy. #DayItForward .
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Vladimir Konstantinov and his untold battle after fateful limo crash via @freepsports @freep.
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Rochester's Sam Kell, a high school bb player with brain cancer, a story of hope, optimism, faith, family, love.
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Big Ten spoof videos have turned this west Michigan woman into a social media star via @freep @freepsports @richeisen @ByPatForde @DesmondHoward.
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Today’s protest is absolutely massive in Detroit. it is so long there are at least four different sections of people chanting
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My column on one of the coolest dudes I ever met. Freep photographer Kirt Dozier was an immensely talented journalist, and an even better guy via @freepsports @freep.
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Alligators and 5,000-foot homers: Inside the bromance of Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson via @freep @Greene21Riley @spennyt.
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A father, a son, and a really cool moment at the Olympics after Nick Baumgartner, a concrete worker from the U.P., finished 4th in snowboard cross. Probably the only guy here with concrete in his Olympic ring. via @freep @nickbaumgartner.
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The Shib Sibs have reached a new level thanks to a song from Coldplay. @MaiaShibutani @AlexShibutani .
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Hey, Detroit Lions: This defensive back from Flint and the Ivy League has success written all over him. Give him a look. via @freep @freepsports.
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To whom it may concern,.Putting the Detroit Tigers on all these different streaming services absolutely sucks!!.Signed:.Someone who started the year with Xfinity, tried Fubo, got the Bally Sports app and can’t watch tonight because I’m just sick of it. Sigh.
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The tale of Devon Smiley, a QB who died in tragedy but left a blueprint on how to live life well #DevoStrong
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Had a fascinating conversation with Lou Whitaker at Cooperstown. Hall of Famers tell him: 'You're next' via @freep.
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So cool that 97.1’s Mike Stone @stoney16 let West Bloomfield do prom pictures in his backyard!
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How late Lions OL Frank Gallagher made a bigger difference on the diamond with Michigan Bulls. He was a legendary travel baseball coach @freep @freepsports @BullpenBaseball.
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US curlers introduced at Delta gate before flight to Detroit. Everybody applauded. Pictures w everybody. @freepsports
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