The Tigers continue to post among the highest television ratings in baseball, but a recent decline could cost them dearly.
The Detroit Tigers have seen their attendance and local television ratings dropping over the past two seasons, and that could cost them a lot of money when the time comes to negotiate a new television contract. The Tigers have a contract with Fox Sports Detroit that pays them $ 50 million per year through the 2017 season, according to Bill Shea of Crain’s Detroit. Judging by deals that other clubs have signed, Detroit will land a much more lucrative television deal when the current contract expires.