Matt Shepard, the Detroit Tigers' play-by-play announcer, is leaving the team for the 2024 season!

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Sudden Departure

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Collaborative Decision

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New TV Voice Search

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Shepard's Legacy

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Full Broadcast Team Pending

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Ambitious Candidate Search

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Prior Broadcast Troubles

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Shepard's Extensive Career

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