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Detroit Tigers trade Buddy Kennedy to Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations

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June 7, 2024

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Detroit Tigers trade Buddy Kennedy to Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations

Buddy Kennedy is moving closer to home.

The Detroit Tigers traded Kennedy, a 25-year-old infielder who was designated for assignment earlier this week, to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday in exchange for cash considerations.

On Monday, Kennedy was designated for assignment by the Tigers.

When the Tigers promoted outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from Triple-A Toledo, sending first baseman Spencer Torkelson to the minor leagues opened a spot on the 26-man roster and designating Kennedy for assignment opened a spot on the 40-man roster.

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Kennedy is now a member of the Phillies’ 40-man roster and has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. By trading for Kennedy, the Phillies bypassed teams with a higher waiver priority.

Kennedy has several ties to the Philadelphia area. He played baseball at Millville (New Jersey) High School, just over 40 miles from Citizens Bank Park, home of the Phillies. He grew up as a fan of the Phillies; his grandfather, 16-year MLB infielder Don Money, played for the Phillies from 1968-72.

The Tigers designated Kennedy for assignment because fellow infielders Ryan Kreidler (right finger fracture) and Eddys Leonard (left oblique strain) returned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, following the completion of their rehab assignments. After getting healthy, Kreidler and Leonard moved ahead of Kennedy on the pecking order for a promotion if the Tigers needed an infielder in the big leagues.

Kennedy is a career .205 hitter with a .294 on-base percentage across his 46-game MLB career in parts of three seasons. He has played second base and third base in the big leagues, but he also has minor-league experience in left field and at shortstop and first base.

The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Kennedy in the fifth round of the 2017 draft.

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What big announcement at DPSCD Hall of Fame Gala could mean for Detroit students

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May 14, 2026

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What big announcement at DPSCD Hall of Fame Gala could mean for Detroit students

Detroit Public Schools Community District hosting 5th annual alumni event

DETROIT – Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) will host their fifth annual alumni event.

On May 16, the foundation will host their Tyrone E. Winfrey Hall of Fame Alumni Gala.

The Gala honors distinguished DPSCD alumni who have made a major impact in our community and beyond.

The night is a celebration of Detroit’s success stories and a fundraiser to create new opportunities for the next generation of students.

Organizers say there will be a major live announcement aimed at helping Detroit High School students build brighter futures.

Kerrie Mitchell, the president and CEO of the DPSCD Foundation, joined Local 4 Live to talk more about the gala, the foundation’s mission and what the announcement could mean for students across the city.

You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.

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Detroit Zoo welcomes Nguvu the giraffe from Utah

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May 13, 2026

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Detroit Zoo welcomes Nguvu the giraffe from Utah

The Detroit Zoo welcomed a new giraffe, Nguvu, to the herd, officials announced on Wednesday.

Officials say 1-year-old Nguvu came from Utah’s Hogle Zoo as part of the zoo’s “long-term plan for the giraffe herd.”

“This move was recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Giraffe Species Survival Plan, which promotes the health, genetic diversity and overall sustainability of giraffe populations in zoos – and we’re eager to support Nguvu as he adjusts to his new home,” the Detroit Zoo says.

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Officials say Nguvu has been working with the animal care teams for several days and will be introduced to the herd soon.

According to Utah’s Hogle Zoo, Nguvu was born in February 2025. His name means “strength” in Swahili.

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Lions-Patriots scheduled for Week 10 in Munich

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May 13, 2026

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Lions-Patriots scheduled for Week 10 in Munich

The Detroit Lions are taking part in the NFL’s International series for the first time since 2015 by hosting the AFC Champion New England Patriots Week 10 in Munich at Allianz Arena on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET (3:30 p.m. local time in Germany) on FOX.

The Patriots represented the AFC in the Super Bowl this past February after a 14-3 season and their 22nd AFC East title. They beat the Los Angeles Chargers (16-3), Houston Texans (28-16) and Denver Broncos (10-7) in the playoffs to earn their 12th Super Bowl appearance, which they lost to Seattle (29-13).

Patriots QB Drake Maye is one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL entering his third season and New England’s defense is coming off a 2025 season in which they ranked fourth in points allowed (18.8) and eighth in total defense (295.2).

This is the second of Detroit’s 2026 matchups to be announced early (Week 2 TNF in Buffalo). The rest of the Lions schedule will be revealed Thursday evening.

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