SPORTSBrad Ausmus won't return as Detroit Tigers managerTigers manager Brad Ausmus in the dugout during the game against the Minnesota Twins. Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus is not to be re-signed with the team at the end of the seasonDaniel Mears, The Detroit NewsTigers manager Brad Ausmus in the dugout during the game against the Minnesota Twins.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsTigers manager Brad Ausmus watches game action against the Minnesota TwinsDaniel Mears, The Detroit NewsTigers manager Brad Ausmus in the dugout during the game against the Minnesota Twins. Ausmus is not to be re-signed with the team at the end of the season.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus talks with James McCann (34) during batting practice before Friday's game at Comerica Park following general manager Al Avila's announcement that the club was not extending a contract offer to Ausmus, who has been at the helm the last four seasons.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsDetroit Tigers General Manager Al Avila announces Friday that the club is not extending a contract offer to manager Brad Ausmus.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDuring batting practice before Friday's game, Miguel Cabrera looks over at the large group of media gathered in the Tigers dugout for the announcement that manager Brad Ausmus will not return as manager next season in Detroit.Daniel Mears, The Detroit NewsDetroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus talks to the media in the Tigers dugout after the announcement that his contract will not be renewed at the end of the season.Daniel Mears, Detroit NewsDetroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus leaves the dugout speaking with media following the announcement that his contract will not be renewed at the end of the seasonDaniel Mears, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus watches the action during a game against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in April 2017.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus runs the bases for cutoff drills during spring training in March 2015.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus is ejected from a game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park in May 2016.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus watches pitching practice at spring training in February 2015.Detroit NewsTigers GM Al Avila talks with manager Brad Ausmus in May 2016.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus takes a selfie with fans at Comerica Park in July 5 2015.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus talks with Miguel Cabrera during batting practice in May 2017.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus watches the action during a game against the Texas Rangers in May 2017.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus talks with former Tigers manager Jim Leyland during batting practice in July 2015.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus argues with home plate umpire Sam Holbrook during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park in July 2015.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsMichigan football coach Jim Harbaugh talks with Tigers manager Brad Ausmus during a spring training game in Bradenton, Fla., in March 2016.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsTigers manager Brad Ausmus watches from the dugout during a game against the Texas Rangers in May 2016.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus pitches batting practice before a game against the Kansas City Royals in July 2016.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsTigers manager Brad Ausmus talks with the media before a game against the Minnesota Twins in July 2016.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsTigers manager Brad Ausmus watches while players stretch during spring training in February 2017.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus jokes with Jim Leyland in spring training in February 2017.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsTigers manager Brad Ausmus talks with someone in the dugout during a spring training game in February 2017.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus and Al Avila are pictured in spring training in February 2017.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsNick Castellanos and Brad Ausmus argue with home plate umpire Doug Eddings during a game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park in May 2016.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus talks with Marian Ilitch after the pregame tribute to Mike Ilitch at Comerica Park in April 2017.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsNick Castellanos talks with Brad Ausmus in the dugout in April 2017.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsBrad Ausmus talks with bench coach Gene Lamont during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park in April 2017.Robin Buckson, Detroit NewsDave Dombrowski introduces new Tigers manager Brad Ausmus in 2013.Detroit News