Awful Announcing's MLB radio rankings are out. Where do Tigers sit?
The Tigers' radio broadcast team checked in around the middle of the pack, at No. 13, down from No. 8 in 2025.
Fans are evaluating Detroit Tigers radio broadcasts based on their listening experience, and the results from Awful Announcing's annual rankings reveal a middle-of-the-pack performance. The Tigers' sports radio booth, anchored by Dan Dickerson, Greg Gania, and Bobby Scales, among others, secured the 13th spot out of 30 MLB teams in 2026. This ranking represents a slight decline from the previous year, when the Tigers' booth consistently ranked eighth.
Despite the drop, the majority of fans who participated in the ranking process gave the Tigers' radio team a grade of C, with more than 80% opting for A, B, or C grades. Dickerson, the lead play-by-play man for the Tigers since 2003, received mostly positive feedback. While some fans expressed frustration over his frequent transitions to the TV booth due to Jason Benetti's assignments, Dickerson's overall performance was generally commended.
Awful Announcing writer Sean Keeley noted that Dickerson's shift to TV disrupts his radio rhythm, potentially leading to an occasional stat overload, but the consensus remains that Dickerson is an exceptional talent who maintains the quality of Detroit Tigers radio broadcasts. Many fans appreciated Dickerson's expertise, ability to describe action in an approachable manner, and the overall ease with which they can listen to Tigers games. In terms of television broadcasting, the Tigers ranked 7th in Awful Announcing's 2026 TV rankings.
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