Devon Platana

Devon Platana

Joined: Jan 7, 2025

Devon is an avid sports lover who graduated from Canada's Carleton University with a Master of Journalism degree. He's been writing about sports full-time since early 2021, while also making occasional television and radio appearances. When he's not watching sports, he can be found playing his guitar or looking to re-watch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (again).

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle (43) reacts to the final out of the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

Tigers Pitcher's Plummeting Performance Is Playing Him Out of Detroit's Playoff Plans

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitching prospect RJ Petit throws during minor-league minicamp Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at TigerTown in Lakeland, Florida.

Tigers Minor Leaguer Can Guarantee September Call-Up With Strong August

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches practice during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Rookie RB the Lions Just Cut Returns to Detroit's Roster After Lack of Interest

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Chad Green pitches before the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Former Tigers Prospect Hits Free Agency After Being DFA'd by AL Powerhouse

Detroit Tigers second base Andy Ibanez (77) looks up during the Major League Baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.

Versatile Tigers Vet Is Most Likely to Get Benched Before August is Over

Detroit Lions running back Kye Robichaux (25) practices during OTA at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Lions Cut Rookie RB Just Days Before 2nd Preseason Game

Former Detroit Tigers shortstop Eugenio Suarez (30) turns to make a throw to first against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium.

Tigers Get Encouraging Injury Update on All-Star Trade Deadline Target

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (17) dives for a touchdown against Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Lions WR Gives Hilarious Take on His Role in Detroit's Offense

Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (25) dribbles in the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Little Caesars Arena.

Young Pistons Guard Will Remain on the Trade Block Until Further Notice

Detroit Tigers pitcher Geoff Hartlieb (64) pitches in the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park.

Tigers Only Needed 2 Games to Kick Struggling Reliever to Curb Before Trade Deadline

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tommy Kahnle (43) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Tigers Reliever Has 1 Week to Get Off Chopping Block Before Trade Deadline

Injured Lion Teases His Recovery Progress on Detroit's Off Day

Former Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (28) practices during OTAs at Detroit Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Former Lions RB Snags Another Chance to Keep NFL Career Going

Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez walks off the field after the 34-31 loss to the 49ers in the NFC championship game in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.

Lions Already Expect Injured Vet to Miss 1st Month of Season

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) talks to catcher Dillon Dingler (13) after pitching the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Tigers All-Star Temporarily Steps Away from Team for Exciting Reason

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (28) is hit by a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fourth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Tigers Get Encouraging Update on Versatile Vet After Sunday's Early Exit