56 °f
Detroit
EL CENTRAL Hispanic News
  • Home
  • About
    • Introducing the partnership with the Race and Justice reporting Initiative
    • Resources
  • Español
    Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

    Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

    Hank Aguiree’s Mexican Industries

    Hank Aguiree’s Mexican Industries

    Bagley-West Vernor Historic District Receives Unanimous Approval, Next Up for State Vote

    Bagley-West Vernor Historic District Receives Unanimous Approval, Next Up for State Vote

    Film Detroit Brings Industry Resources Directly to Detroiters

    Film Detroit Brings Industry Resources Directly to Detroiters

    Independencia de México

    Independencia de México

    Family Ties Build Foundation for Detroit Cristo Rey Boys Soccer

    Family Ties Build Foundation for Detroit Cristo Rey Boys Soccer

    Can you be arrested for looking Hispanic?

    Can you be arrested for looking Hispanic?

    Hispanic Heritage Month

    Hispanic Heritage Month

    City Council Historic Designation Advisory Board to nominate Bagley-West Vernor Historic District

    City Council Historic Designation Advisory Board to nominate Bagley-West Vernor Historic District

  • Community

    Detroit’s Latino Community Helps Shape Smithsonian’s National Museum Project

    Introducing the Southwest Detroit Auto Heritage Guide

    Introducing the Southwest Detroit Auto Heritage Guide

    Hank Aguiree’s Mexican Industries

    Hank Aguiree’s Mexican Industries

    Lions and Tigers Hispanic Heritage Month Observances

    Lions and Tigers Hispanic Heritage Month Observances

    A painted puzzle piece artwork is displayed as Ballet Folclórico of Wayne State University dancers perform at Roosevelt Park during the ‘Pieces of Detroit’ event in Detroit, Michigan, on April 27, 2025. The installation and performances celebrated the cultural and historical ties across Southwest Detroit.

    Cultura y Comunidad / Culture and Community

    Bagley-West Vernor Historic District Receives Unanimous Approval, Next Up for State Vote

    Bagley-West Vernor Historic District Receives Unanimous Approval, Next Up for State Vote

    Detroit City FC Stadium Financing Unveiled to Neighborhood Advisory Council

    Detroit City FC Stadium Financing Unveiled to Neighborhood Advisory Council

    Film Detroit Brings Industry Resources Directly to Detroiters

    Film Detroit Brings Industry Resources Directly to Detroiters

    ¡¡Mi Grito, Tu Grito. Our Collective Voice Matters!!

    ¡¡Mi Grito, Tu Grito. Our Collective Voice Matters!!

  • Featured
    Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

    Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

    Family Ties Build Foundation for Detroit Cristo Rey Boys Soccer

    Family Ties Build Foundation for Detroit Cristo Rey Boys Soccer

    City Council Historic Designation Advisory Board to nominate Bagley-West Vernor Historic District

    City Council Historic Designation Advisory Board to nominate Bagley-West Vernor Historic District

    DCFC Community Benefits Process Kicks Off in Mexicantown

    DCFC Community Benefits Process Kicks Off in Mexicantown

    “SWFest” to Showcase Local Sound for Fifth Year at Senate Theater

    “SWFest” to Showcase Local Sound for Fifth Year at Senate Theater

    Senator Slotkin Delivers Federal Honor to CHASS as Funding Fights Loom

    Senator Slotkin Delivers Federal Honor to CHASS as Funding Fights Loom

    A Forever Home for Detroit City FC

    A Forever Home for Detroit City FC

    CHASS Center Honored with Spirit of Detroit Award in Honor of 55 Years of Community Health, Dignity, and Hope

    CHASS Center Honored with Spirit of Detroit Award in Honor of 55 Years of Community Health, Dignity, and Hope

    Gutierrez and cousin Jacob Lozano

    Donut Villa Expands to Second Location Near Ford Rouge Plant

  • Opinion
  • Culture & Arts
    • All
    • World Cultures
    Javier González Weaves Freedom and Family Legacy Into Sculptural Tapestries

    Javier González Weaves Freedom and Family Legacy Into Sculptural Tapestries

    A painted puzzle piece artwork is displayed as Ballet Folclórico of Wayne State University dancers perform at Roosevelt Park during the ‘Pieces of Detroit’ event in Detroit, Michigan, on April 27, 2025. The installation and performances celebrated the cultural and historical ties across Southwest Detroit.

    Cultura y Comunidad / Culture and Community

    Independencia de México

    Independencia de México

    ¡Vamonos! Transforms Into an Immersive All Latina Artists Gallery

    ¡Vamonos! Transforms Into an Immersive All Latina Artists Gallery

    ¡¡Mi Grito, Tu Grito. Our Collective Voice Matters!!

    ¡¡Mi Grito, Tu Grito. Our Collective Voice Matters!!

    Hispanic Heritage Month

    Hispanic Heritage Month

    Ayapaneco Numte oote – Zoque de Tabasco

    Ayapaneco Numte oote – Zoque de Tabasco

    Festivalgoers enjoying the photobooth.

    SWFest: Celebrating Five Years of Creativity and Community

    Mayan Kaqchikel

    Mayan Kaqchikel

    • World Cultures
  • Latest Issue
  • Past Issues
    • Throwbacks
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • en English
    • en English
    • es Spanish
No Result
View All Result
EL CENTRAL Hispanic News
  • Home
  • About
    • Introducing the partnership with the Race and Justice reporting Initiative
    • Resources
  • Español
    Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

    Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

    Hank Aguiree’s Mexican Industries

    Hank Aguiree’s Mexican Industries

    Bagley-West Vernor Historic District Receives Unanimous Approval, Next Up for State Vote

    Bagley-West Vernor Historic District Receives Unanimous Approval, Next Up for State Vote

    Film Detroit Brings Industry Resources Directly to Detroiters

    Film Detroit Brings Industry Resources Directly to Detroiters

    Independencia de México

    Independencia de México

    Family Ties Build Foundation for Detroit Cristo Rey Boys Soccer

    Family Ties Build Foundation for Detroit Cristo Rey Boys Soccer

    Can you be arrested for looking Hispanic?

    Can you be arrested for looking Hispanic?

    Hispanic Heritage Month

    Hispanic Heritage Month

    City Council Historic Designation Advisory Board to nominate Bagley-West Vernor Historic District

    City Council Historic Designation Advisory Board to nominate Bagley-West Vernor Historic District

  • Community

    Detroit’s Latino Community Helps Shape Smithsonian’s National Museum Project

    Introducing the Southwest Detroit Auto Heritage Guide

    Introducing the Southwest Detroit Auto Heritage Guide

    Hank Aguiree’s Mexican Industries

    Hank Aguiree’s Mexican Industries

    Lions and Tigers Hispanic Heritage Month Observances

    Lions and Tigers Hispanic Heritage Month Observances

    A painted puzzle piece artwork is displayed as Ballet Folclórico of Wayne State University dancers perform at Roosevelt Park during the ‘Pieces of Detroit’ event in Detroit, Michigan, on April 27, 2025. The installation and performances celebrated the cultural and historical ties across Southwest Detroit.

    Cultura y Comunidad / Culture and Community

    Bagley-West Vernor Historic District Receives Unanimous Approval, Next Up for State Vote

    Bagley-West Vernor Historic District Receives Unanimous Approval, Next Up for State Vote

    Detroit City FC Stadium Financing Unveiled to Neighborhood Advisory Council

    Detroit City FC Stadium Financing Unveiled to Neighborhood Advisory Council

    Film Detroit Brings Industry Resources Directly to Detroiters

    Film Detroit Brings Industry Resources Directly to Detroiters

    ¡¡Mi Grito, Tu Grito. Our Collective Voice Matters!!

    ¡¡Mi Grito, Tu Grito. Our Collective Voice Matters!!

  • Featured
    Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

    Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

    Family Ties Build Foundation for Detroit Cristo Rey Boys Soccer

    Family Ties Build Foundation for Detroit Cristo Rey Boys Soccer

    City Council Historic Designation Advisory Board to nominate Bagley-West Vernor Historic District

    City Council Historic Designation Advisory Board to nominate Bagley-West Vernor Historic District

    DCFC Community Benefits Process Kicks Off in Mexicantown

    DCFC Community Benefits Process Kicks Off in Mexicantown

    “SWFest” to Showcase Local Sound for Fifth Year at Senate Theater

    “SWFest” to Showcase Local Sound for Fifth Year at Senate Theater

    Senator Slotkin Delivers Federal Honor to CHASS as Funding Fights Loom

    Senator Slotkin Delivers Federal Honor to CHASS as Funding Fights Loom

    A Forever Home for Detroit City FC

    A Forever Home for Detroit City FC

    CHASS Center Honored with Spirit of Detroit Award in Honor of 55 Years of Community Health, Dignity, and Hope

    CHASS Center Honored with Spirit of Detroit Award in Honor of 55 Years of Community Health, Dignity, and Hope

    Gutierrez and cousin Jacob Lozano

    Donut Villa Expands to Second Location Near Ford Rouge Plant

  • Opinion
  • Culture & Arts
    • All
    • World Cultures
    Javier González Weaves Freedom and Family Legacy Into Sculptural Tapestries

    Javier González Weaves Freedom and Family Legacy Into Sculptural Tapestries

    A painted puzzle piece artwork is displayed as Ballet Folclórico of Wayne State University dancers perform at Roosevelt Park during the ‘Pieces of Detroit’ event in Detroit, Michigan, on April 27, 2025. The installation and performances celebrated the cultural and historical ties across Southwest Detroit.

    Cultura y Comunidad / Culture and Community

    Independencia de México

    Independencia de México

    ¡Vamonos! Transforms Into an Immersive All Latina Artists Gallery

    ¡Vamonos! Transforms Into an Immersive All Latina Artists Gallery

    ¡¡Mi Grito, Tu Grito. Our Collective Voice Matters!!

    ¡¡Mi Grito, Tu Grito. Our Collective Voice Matters!!

    Hispanic Heritage Month

    Hispanic Heritage Month

    Ayapaneco Numte oote – Zoque de Tabasco

    Ayapaneco Numte oote – Zoque de Tabasco

    Festivalgoers enjoying the photobooth.

    SWFest: Celebrating Five Years of Creativity and Community

    Mayan Kaqchikel

    Mayan Kaqchikel

    • World Cultures
  • Latest Issue
  • Past Issues
    • Throwbacks
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • en English
    • en English
    • es Spanish
No Result
View All Result
EL CENTRAL Hispanic News
No Result
View All Result

Spanish Public Radio to Broadcast All 81 Tiger Home Games

EL CENTRAL by EL CENTRAL
April 3, 2025
in Español, Sports
Reading Time: 4 mins read
Home Español
ShareShareTweetEmail to a friend
  • Michael Alberts
  • Detroit Tigers
  • April 3, 2025
Español Abajo

Former Tiger utility player Barbaro Garbey will act as color analyst and Carlos Guillen will provide the play-by-play for all 81 home games in Spanish for the 2025 season.  Games will be broadcast on La Z 1310 AM and 107.9 FM WDTW radio stations. This will be the first year Tiger Fans can listen to all home games in complete Spanish Broadcast. Spanish-language Broadcasts can also be heard on the SAP Audio App on FanDuel Sports Network.

Barbaro Garbay at the Tigers’ 1984 World Champions Reunion in 2024 Photo courtesy of the Detroit Tigers
Barbaro Garbay at the Tigers’ 1984 World Champions Reunion in 2024 Photo courtesy of the Detroit Tigers

Garbey was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba in 1956. In 1980, Garbey climbed aboard a small fishing boat and became the first member of the Cuban National Baseball Team to emigrate to the USA along with  200 other Cuban refugees as part of the Mariel boatlift — or “freedom flotilla”. It was not a “defection”; Garbey left Cuba to play baseball; it was as simple as that. After being taken to an Army base in Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, where Tigers scout Orlando Peña — himself a Cuban and a pitcher in the major leagues — found him playing catch in a pair of blue jeans and a T-shirt. Still, Pena saw  a major league player in the making. After being released from the Army Camp to his cousin Merta, Garbey ultimately ended up with a ticket to Lakeland from the Tigers. Pena offered Garbey a $ 2,500 contract with the Tigers on June 6, 1980.

By 1984, Garbey was selected by Sparky Anderson to start the season with the Tigers and he played a key role in the 35-5 start. In the first 21 games with the Tigers, he had an average of .583 with 15 RBI’s in 45 appearances in the batting box. On April 7th , 1984, he played first base for six innings of Jack Morris’s no-hitter vs the White Sox.  Finishing the ’84 season with the Tigers he started 110 games and hit .287. With more than 300 plate appearances Garbey finished third in batting average behind Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker.

During the decades that followed his stint with the Tigers, Garbey was all over baseball in almost every role that one could imagine. He lives in the metro Detroit area with his wife Kimberly and family.  Now he will be present in the broadcast booth at Comerica for all 81 home games of the 2025 season.

Radio Pública en Español Transmitirá los 81 Partidos de los Tigres en Casa

El exjugador de los Tigres, Bárbaro Garbey, será el comentarista y Carlos Guillén narrará en español los 81 partidos de los Tigres en casa durante la temporada 2025. Los partidos se transmitirán por las estaciones de radio La Z 1310 AM y 107.9 FM WDTW. Este será el primer año en que los aficionados podrán escuchar todos los partidos en casa en español. La transmisión también se puede escuchar en la aplicación SAP Audio de FanDuel Sports Network.

Barbaro Garbay at the Tigers’ 1984 World Champions Reunion in 2024 Photo courtesy of the Detroit Tigers
Barbaro Garbay at the Tigers’ 1984 World Champions Reunion in 2024 Photo courtesy of the Detroit Tigers

Garbey nació en Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, en 1956. En 1980, Garbey se embarcó en un pequeño bote pesquero y se convirtió en el primer miembro de la Selección Nacional de Béisbol de Cuba en emigrar a Estados Unidos junto con otros 200 refugiados cubanos como parte del éxodo del Mariel, o “flotilla de la libertad”. No fue una “deserción”; Garbey dejó Cuba para jugar béisbol; así de simple. Tras ser trasladado a una base militar en Indiantown Gap, Pensilvania, donde el cazatalentos de los Tigres, Orlando Peña —cubano y lanzador de Grandes Ligas—, lo encontró jugando a la pelota con jeans y camiseta, pero desde entonces viéndolo como un jugador de Grandes Ligas. Tras ser liberado del campamento militar con su primo Merta, Garbey finalmente consiguió un boleto a Lakeland con los Tigres. Peña le ofreció a Garbey un contrato de 2500 dólares con los Tigres el 6 de junio de 1980. Para 1984, Garbey fue seleccionado por Sparky Anderson para comenzar la temporada con los Tigres y jugó un papel clave en el inicio de la temporada de 35-5. En los primeros 21 juegos con los Tigres, tuvo un promedio de .583 con 15 carreras impulsadas en 45 apariciones en la caja de bateo. El 7 de abril de 1984, jugó en primera base durante seis entradas del juego sin hits de Jack Morris contra los Medias Blancas. Al finalizar la temporada de 1984 con los Tigres, comenzaron 110 juegos y bateó .287. Con más de 300 apariciones en el plato, Garbey terminó tercero en promedio de bateo, detrás de Alan Trammell y Lou Whitaker.

Durante las décadas posteriores a su paso por los Tigres, Garbey estuvo presente en casi todos los roles imaginables. Vive en el área metropolitana de Detroit con su esposa Kimberly y su familia. Ahora estará presente en la cabina de transmisión de Comerica durante los 81 juegos en casa de la temporada 2025.

Traducción Carmen Elena Luna

Tags: detroit tigers
Previous Post

Entrevista a Jonathan Barlow sobre la campaña electoral para la alcaldía de Detroit

Next Post

What’s New and Giveaway Items at Comerica Park for 2025!!

EL CENTRAL

EL CENTRAL

Related Posts

Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit
Español

Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

by EL CENTRAL
September 18, 2025
0

Southwest Detroit celebrated El Grito with music, food, and culture. The Mexican Consulate hosted a private event highlighting unity, heritage,...

Read moreDetails
Hank Aguiree’s Mexican Industries
Business

Hank Aguiree’s Mexican Industries

by EL CENTRAL
September 18, 2025
0

Discover Hank Aguirre’s legacy: from Detroit Tigers All-Star pitcher to founder of Mexican Industries, a Latino-owned auto supplier in Detroit.

Read moreDetails
Bagley-West Vernor Historic District Receives Unanimous Approval, Next Up for State Vote
Community

Bagley-West Vernor Historic District Receives Unanimous Approval, Next Up for State Vote

by Michael Gutierrez
September 18, 2025
0

Detroit’s Bagley-West Vernor corridor earns unanimous nomination for the National Register of Historic Places, unlocking up to 45% renovation tax...

Read moreDetails
Detroit City FC Stadium Financing Unveiled to Neighborhood Advisory Council
Community

Detroit City FC Stadium Financing Unveiled to Neighborhood Advisory Council

by EL CENTRAL
September 18, 2025
0

Detroit City FC seeks $88M in tax breaks for a $150M stadium, housing, and retail project in Southwest Detroit. See...

Read moreDetails
Film Detroit Brings Industry Resources Directly to Detroiters
Community

Film Detroit Brings Industry Resources Directly to Detroiters

by Michael Gutierrez
September 18, 2025
0

Film Detroit’s first outreach fair connected local filmmakers with permits, resources, and networks to fuel Detroit’s creative film community.

Read moreDetails
No More Breaks For DCFC
Sports

No More Breaks For DCFC

by David Levine
September 18, 2025
0

Detroit City FC enters a crucial home stretch with playoffs on the line, while the USMNT shows promise under Pochettino...

Read moreDetails
Next Post
The Tigers will treat the first 15,000 fans, on Saturday, July 26th, to a Hawaiian Shirt and Shorts Set giveaway

What’s New and Giveaway Items at Comerica Park for 2025!!

Leave Comment
ADVERTISEMENT
  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Volunteers Needed for Refugee Resettlement in Michigan

Volunteers Needed for Refugee Resettlement in Michigan

February 14, 2024
Southwest Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

Why We Celebrate “CINCO DE MAYO, THE 5TH OF MAY”

May 2, 2024
MSHDA Opens $60 Million MI Neighborhood Applications

MSHDA Opens $60 Million MI Neighborhood Applications

April 4, 2024
Infamous Highwaymen Motorcycle Club Leader Pursues a Second Chance at Life

Infamous Highwaymen Motorcycle Club Leader Pursues a Second Chance at Life

February 1, 2024
Community and RuboFest 2022 

Community and RuboFest 2022 

0
“Vemos a México como un socio igualitario”

“Vemos a México como un socio igualitario”

0
Ford Hispanic and Latino Network Beautifies Clark Park

Ford Hispanic and Latino Network Beautifies Clark Park

0
Editorial Opinion “The Fifth, I take the Fifth”

Editorial Opinion “The Fifth, I take the Fifth”

0
Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

September 18, 2025

Detroit’s Latino Community Helps Shape Smithsonian’s National Museum Project

September 18, 2025
Javier González Weaves Freedom and Family Legacy Into Sculptural Tapestries

Javier González Weaves Freedom and Family Legacy Into Sculptural Tapestries

September 18, 2025
Introducing the Southwest Detroit Auto Heritage Guide

Introducing the Southwest Detroit Auto Heritage Guide

September 18, 2025

Recent News

Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

September 18, 2025

Detroit’s Latino Community Helps Shape Smithsonian’s National Museum Project

September 18, 2025
Javier González Weaves Freedom and Family Legacy Into Sculptural Tapestries

Javier González Weaves Freedom and Family Legacy Into Sculptural Tapestries

September 18, 2025
Introducing the Southwest Detroit Auto Heritage Guide

Introducing the Southwest Detroit Auto Heritage Guide

September 18, 2025
EL CENTRAL Hispanic News

Michigans #1. Oldest. Largest & Only
Bilingual Hispanic News for 33 Years.

Follow Us

Browse by Category

  • Business
  • Classifieds
  • Community
  • Culture & Arts
  • Education
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Español
  • Events
  • Featured
  • Finance
  • Food
  • Latest News
  • Local News
  • Local Small Business
  • Music
  • National News
  • Opinion
  • Others
  • People
  • Politics
  • Resources
  • Restaurants
  • Sports
  • Throwbacks
  • World
  • World Cultures

Recent News

Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

Mexican Consulate Sponsors El Grito Event in Southwest Detroit

September 18, 2025

Detroit’s Latino Community Helps Shape Smithsonian’s National Museum Project

September 18, 2025
  • Latest Issue
  • About
  • Newsletter
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Menu Item
  • Created with EyeBreatheDesign

© 2022 EL CENTRAL HISPANIC NEWS

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Sections
    • Featured
    • Local News
    • Community
    • Culture & Arts
    • Español
    • Music
    • Sports
  • Events
  • Latest Issue
  • Past Issues
  • Contact
  • Advertise

© 2022 EL CENTRAL HISPANIC NEWS