Jovan Alford

Jovan Alford

Joined: Dec 8, 2024

Jovan is Philadelphia-born and raised and has been in the sports journalism industry since 2016, covering Philadelphia sports, fantasy sports, and sports betting. He also attended La Salle University. Jovan loves to wager on player prop bets and is an avid sports card collector.

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch (14) jokes around with his players in the dugout before their game against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park.

Tigers Sign Former World Series Champ Reliever Before Trade Deadline

Sep 16, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Sergio Alcantara (40) makes a throw to first base for an out during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park.

Former Tigers Infielder Cut Loose by New Team After Just 2 Days

Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) looks on at warm up before the Seattle Seahawks game at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

Lions RB Forced to Leave 2nd Camp Practice with Leg Injury

Detroit Pistons v Los Angeles Lakers

Former Pistons Guard Shown the Door by New Team to Clear Room for Award-Winner

Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) practices during rookie mini camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Lions Rookie Immediately Takes All Starter Reps in 1st Camp Practice

Jun 13, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Gage (99) throws a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth inning at Comerica Park.

Tigers Reliever Returning to Majors With New Team After Severing Ties in Detroit

Jun 3, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Elvin Rodriguez (45) pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

Former Tigers Hurler Who Lost Job Before All-Star Break Signs With New Team

Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) pressures San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Austen Pleasants (62) during the second half at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.

Former Lion Just Got Job Opportunity Stolen by 2-Time SB Champ

St. Louis Cardinals v Miami Marlins

Ex-Tigers Catcher Kicked to Curb by NL Bottomfeeder During All-Star Break

Sep 15, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joe Mantiply (46) pitches in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park.

Failed Tigers Reliever Signs with AL Contender Right Before All-Star Break

David Long Jr. during a Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers game.

Lions Should Have Former Detroit LB on Speed Dial Entering Training Camp

Jun 11, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (22) looks on before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Tigers OF May Have Already Taken Last At-Bat for Detroit

Detroit Lions kick returner Khalil Dorsey (30) runs against Chicago Bears during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.

Versatile Defender Could Be Lions' Best Value Signing of 2025

Jul 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joey Wentz (43) pitches in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.

Failed Tigers Reliever Quickly Signs With New Team After Being DFA'd 2nd Time This Season

Kansas City Royals v Detroit Tigers

Former Tigers Infielder Signs with AL Contender 4 Days After Quitting Old Team

Detroit Tigers pitcher Ricky Vanasco works out during spring training at TigerTown in Lakeland, Fla. on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

Tigers Part Ways With Journeyman Reliever After 21 Minor League Appearances