Skipper led Detroit to three consecutive division flags, two World Series appearances
Jim Leyland is stepping down as manager of the Tigers, and he will announce his decision today at a news conference scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET at Comerica Park.
Leyland, 68, managed the Tigers for eight season, winning the American League Central in each of the past three seasons and the AL pennant last year and in 2006. He has managed in the Major Leagues for 22 seasons and has won one World Series, in 1997 with the Marlins.
Detroit reached the American League Championship Series in each of the past three seasons, sweeping the Yankees last year and losing to the Rangers in 2011 and to the Red Sox this year. The Tigers were eliminated from the postseason on Saturday, dropping the ALCS four games to two.
Leyland reportedly told the Tigers players after the series ended that it was time for someone younger to manage the team. Team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski had said it was "not the time" to discuss Leyland's future immediately following Game 6.
The Tigers went 700-597 (.540) in the regular season under Leyland, who has a career managerial record of 1,769-1,728 (.506).
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs
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