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).

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer throws live batting practice during spring training on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at TigerTown in Lakeland, Florida.

Former Tigers Starter Set to Make 1st MLB Appearance in Over 2 Months

Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff watches during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.

Pistons Solve Forward Depth Issue with No. 37 Pick in Latest Mock Draft

Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) reacts during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.

Pistons Sharpshooter as Good as Gone After the NBA Finals

Former Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann (34) hits a single in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park.

Former Tigers All-Star Lands Exciting Opportunity with NL Club

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, left, talks to head coach Dan Campbell as they walk off the field after practice during rookie mini camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Lions Forced to Consider Breakup With Offseason Signing After OTAs

Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) watches practice during OTA at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Lions QB Hurt Himself With OTAs Performance

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch (14) gestures to the bullpen for a pitcher change against the Kansas City Royals in the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium.

Tigers Manager Issues 1st Comments on New Detroit Pitcher Ready for Fresh Start

Detroit Tigers center fielder Rajai Davis (20) hits a single in the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park.

Former Tigers Fan Favorite Awarded Huge Off-Field Honor

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0), forward Simone Fontecchio (19) and Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) look for the rebound during the second half at Kia Center.

Pistons Forward Will Be Lucky to Not Get Traded Before July

Former Detroit Lions safety C.J. Moore (38) celebrates a late fourth-quarter defensive stand with teammate Detroit Lions safety DeShon Elliott (5) at Ford Field.

Former Lions Starter Snags New Deal Right After OTAs

Former Detroit Tigers left fielder Mark Canha (21) rounds third base en route to scoring during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

Former Tigers Vet Already on the Chopping Block With New Team in June

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch (14) watches a play against Kansas City Royals during the third inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Tigers Urged to Reunite With All-Star Infielder Before Trade Deadline

Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff during the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Pistons Just Telegraphed Their Draft Plans With Most Recent Workouts

Detroit Tigers reliever John Brebbia (49) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

Tigers Kick Struggling Hurler to the Curb in Mid-June

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) reacts after Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) scores a run during the ninth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Friday, April 18, 2025.

Former Tigers Starter's Stock Has Reached All-Time Low Since Leaving Detroit

Former Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena (62) walks to the dugout with his head down before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park.

Former Tigers Hurler Hits Open Market 3 Days After Being DFA'd