Chris Schad

Chris Schad

Joined: Jan 28, 2025

Chris is an associate editor for the FanSided Regional Network. He grew up in Minnesota, where he promptly hit the "failed-middle-school-athlete-to-writer" pipeline. Chris graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and has written for numerous sites since 2011, including Bleacher Report, Yahoo! and Bring Me The News. A pro wrestling enthusiast when he's not watching sports, Chris is also the co-host of The Viking Age podcast.

Jun 12, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) looks on during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Tigers Just Paved the Way for All-Star Matchup Everybody Wants

Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) reacts after winning a 2024 NFC divisional round game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field.

Lions’ $24 Million Man Already Earning Every Penny of New Contract

Aug 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joey Wentz (right) reacts next to catcher Dillon Dingler (center) after giving up a two-run double to Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Tigers Rival Kicks Former Detroit Hurler to Curb Before All-Star Break

Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Cobb poses for a photo during picture day of spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

Clock Is Ticking for Tigers Free Agent Signing to Show His Worth

May 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch (14) before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Tigers Sign Southpaw Hurler With AL Central Ties Ahead of All-Star Break

Jul 2, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch (14) watches a game against the Washington Nationals from the dugout during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Tigers Have Perfect Trade Opportunity With Rumored NL Firing

Detroit Tigers’ Parker Meadows watches a play against New York Yankees during the seventh inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Tigers Outfielder is Already on Chopping Block to Begin July

Sep 28, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers second baseman Zack Short (59) makes a throw to first in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Former Tigers Infielder Finally Makes 2025 Debut With AL Contender

Nov 8, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Roary the Detroit Pistons mascot gets the fans going before the start of the game against the Atlanta Hawks the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Traded Piston Sends Message to Detroit After Being Sent Packing

Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye on the field after OTAs on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the team practice facility in Allen Park.

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Former Lion Could Already Be Cut by New Team in July

Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4), right, and safety Dan Jackson (28) practices during OTA at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 30, 2025.

New Lions Arrival Already Off to Great Start With Detroit

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, left, and president of baseball operations Scott Harris, right, talk with reporters March 27, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.

Potential Tigers Trade Partner Pours Cold Water on Deadline Plans

Oct 23, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the sidelines during the game against the Dallas Cowboysat AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

New Lions Addition Already Proving to Be a Revelation

Apr 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson (45) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Tigers Starter Set to Rejoin Team After Lengthy Rehab

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch (14) looks on during the sixth inning against Cleveland Guardians at Game 4 of ALDS at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Tigers Promote Multiple Reinforcements After Losing 2 Veterans to Injured List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) in the dugout in between the first and second inning of their game against the San Francisco Giants at Comerica Park.

Tigers Starter's Embarrassing June Should Lead to Detroit Exit