2016 Detroit Tigers season
| 2016 Detroit Tigers | ||
|---|---|---|
| League | American League | |
| Division | Central | |
| Ballpark | Comerica Park | |
| City | Detroit, Michigan | |
| Record | 86–75 (.534) | |
| Divisional place | 2nd | |
| Owners | Mike Ilitch | |
| General managers | Al Avila | |
| Managers | Brad Ausmus | |
| Television | Fox Sports Detroit (Mario Impemba, Rod Allen, Kirk Gibson, Jack Morris) | |
| Radio | Detroit Tigers Radio Network (Dan Dickerson, Jim Price) | |
| Stats | ESPN.com Baseball Reference | |
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The 2016 Detroit Tigers season was the team's 116th season. The Tigers opened the season on the road against the Miami Marlins on April 5, and their home opener was on April 8 against the New York Yankees. The Tigers finished the season in second place in the American League Central division, with an 86–75 record. They had a chance for a Wild Card berth until the final day of the regular season, but their 1–0 loss to the Atlanta Braves and wins by the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays kept the team out of the playoffs for the second consecutive season. 2016 would be the last time the Tigers would have a winning season until the 2024 season.