Tigers fire GM

The Detroit Tigers’ disappointing season cost Al Avila his job. Avila was fired as Detroit’s general manager on Wednesday, ending a seven-year tenure without a playoff appearance. Owner Chris Ilitch announced the move with his team mired in another disappointing season. Detroit entered Wednesday at 43-68, last in the AL Central. The Cuban-born Avila was the only current Latino general manager or equivalent in MLB, which has few minorities in leading front-office positions. Tigers assistant general manager Sam Menzin takes over the day-to-day leadership role.