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Freep Sports Show: Andrew Birkle reveals fantasy team name to Andy Dirks

Original: Assistant sports editor Andrew Birkle reveals to Detroit Tigers broadcaster Andy Dirks the inspiration behind his fantasy team's name during a recording of the "Freep Sports Show" on Sept. 30, 2026.

Detroit Free Press assistant sports editor Andrew Birkle told former Tigers outfielder and current broadcaster Andy Dirks the story behind his fantasy team's name during a taping of the Freep Sports Show on Sept. 30, 2026. The lighthearted exchange offered fans a behind-the-scenes moment mixing fantasy football banter with Detroit Tigers talk on the paper's sports podcast.

Why now: The playful reveal of a fantasy team name involving a beloved former Tigers player gives Detroit sports fans a fun offbeat talking point.

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• Assistant sports editor Andrew Birkle reveals to Detroit Tigers broadcaster Andy Dirks the inspiration behind his fantasy team's name during a recording of the "Freep Sports Show" on Sept. 30, 2026. · facebook.com

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