{"id":92685,"date":"2026-05-07T22:12:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T22:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/tigers-minor-league-manager-fired-for-inappropriate-text\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T22:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T22:12:47","slug":"tigers-minor-league-manager-fired-for-inappropriate-text","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/tigers-minor-league-manager-fired-for-inappropriate-text\/","title":{"rendered":"Tigers Minor League Manager Fired for \u2018Inappropriate\u2019 Text"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Detroit Tigers organization has fired Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez<\/strong> after a human resources investigation into harassment claims by a female employee, according to The Athletic<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Tigers confirmed Alvarez\u2019s firing on Tuesday, May 5, citing \u201ca violation of club policy.\u201d Sources told The Athletic<\/i> that the Tigers\u2019 parent company was made aware of the complaint against Alvarez, 52, on the evening of Monday, May 4.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alvarez issued a statement to ESPN on Wednesday, May 6, explaining some of the alleged details that led to his termination.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI sent a single text message to a colleague that I intended as a lighthearted joke,\u201d Alvarez said. \u201cShortly after sending it, I recognized that the message was inappropriate and did not reflect the values and judgment I strive to uphold, and I immediately reached out to clarify my intent.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Related: <\/span>Drake Maye Called Mike Vrabel \u2018Great Human Being\u2019 Before Russini Boat News<\/span>
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\n\t\t\tNew England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel had the full support of his quarterback just hours before the latest bomb dropped in his ongoing scandal involving NFL reporter Dianna Russini. Drake Maye called Vrabel, 50, \u201ca great human being\u201d and stressed that he doesn\u2019t think the off-field controversy involving his coach will be a distraction [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The statement continued, \u201cI never intended to cause discomfort or offense, and I regret that the message created this situation. This was an isolated incident and not reflective of my long-standing record of professionalism, respect for colleagues and conduct over the course of my career.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Alvarez was promoted to manager of the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens in February 2025. He previously coached the Tigers\u2019 Double-A affiliate, the Erie SeaWolves, for three seasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The firing of Alvarez is the latest of similar misconduct scandals within Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, who owns the Tigers and the NHL\u2019s Detroit Red Wings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In April 2025, Tigers assistant general manager Sam Menzin<\/strong> abruptly resigned after 13 years with the team, shortly before the organization was set to fire him. Menzin allegedly sent unsolicited lewd photos to two former Tigers employees, according to The Athletic<\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cUpon being made aware of the allegations as to Sam Menzin\u2019s conduct, the club promptly completed an investigation,\u201d the Tigers said in a statement at the time. \u201cBefore the club could terminate Mr. Menzin, he resigned. This type of behavior is contrary to our standards and has absolutely no place within our organization. We have a positive and safe culture for our colleagues and will continue to emphasize respect, inclusion, and professionalism.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Related: <\/span>Savannah Bananas\u2019 Jackson Olson Gets Candid About Mental Health Struggles<\/span>
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\n\t\t\tSavannah Bananas player and social media superstar Jackson Olson can remember the night everything changed.\u00a0 It was early March 2025, and the Bananas were playing in front of a capacity crowd at Miami\u2019s loanDepot Park.\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019m standing out there and I [had] this really out-of-body experience where I was talking to myself and trying to [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In September 2025, an investigation by The Athletic<\/i> found at least eight men employed by Ilitch Sports + Entertainment or its former broadcast partner \u2014 including Menzin \u2014 had been accused of misconduct toward women since 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

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