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Detroit Tigers prospect Alex Faedo, first-round pick in 2017, set to make MLB debut vs. Pirates
Read full article: Detroit Tigers prospect Alex Faedo, first-round pick in 2017, set to make MLB debut vs. PiratesDetroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Alex Faedo, the team’s first-round pick in 2017, will make his MLB debut Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
11 random Detroit Tigers thoughts: Grossman extension? Kreidler SS of the future? Who’s the ace?
Read full article: 11 random Detroit Tigers thoughts: Grossman extension? Kreidler SS of the future? Who’s the ace?Just when we thought maybe the Detroit Tigers’ second-half magic had started to run out, they mounted two comebacks to win a series against the best team in the American League.
Detroit Tigers promote Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene to Triple-A after monster series
Read full article: Detroit Tigers promote Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene to Triple-A after monster seriesThe Detroit Tigers have promoted top prospects Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene to Triple-A after both enjoyed a monster series over the weekend.
Detroit Tigers’ top prospect Spencer Torkelson has mind-blowing day in Erie
Read full article: Detroit Tigers’ top prospect Spencer Torkelson has mind-blowing day in ErieSpencer Torkelson, the top prospect in the Detroit Tigers’ organization, just enjoyed what has to be one of the greatest days in minor league baseball history.
Matt Manning, Detroit Tigers’ top remaining pitching prospect, to make MLB debut
Read full article: Matt Manning, Detroit Tigers’ top remaining pitching prospect, to make MLB debutMatt Manning, the top remaining pitching prospect in the Detroit Tigers organization, is set to make his MLB debut this week.
Detroit Tigers lead MLB with 5 prospects ranked among top 25 overall
Read full article: Detroit Tigers lead MLB with 5 prospects ranked among top 25 overallMajor League Baseballs number one draft pick Spencer Torkelson #73 of the Detroit Tigers takes batting practice during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 4, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. DETROIT – The preseason prospect rankings for 2021 were released Thursday night, and the Detroit Tigers stole the show with five players ranked among the top 25 prospects in the league. A handful of other teams placed two prospects inside the top 25, but the Tigers more than doubled that number. 1 overall pick, Spencer Torkelson, is the highest-ranked Tigers prospect at No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming MLB draft.
Dream lineup for Detroit Tigers to be contenders next year: 3 free agents, 3 prospects, 3 regulars
Read full article: Dream lineup for Detroit Tigers to be contenders next year: 3 free agents, 3 prospects, 3 regularsDETROIT – Going into 2021, the Detroit Tigers have exciting prospects, money to spend and a handful of solid players on their roster. Here are three free agents they could add to three prospects and three familiar faces to create a starting lineup capable of competing next season. (2020 Getty Images)If the Tigers could only pursue one free agent this offseason, it should be J.T. If the Tigers field this type of lineup, he shouldn’t be guaranteed his old spot in the No. Suggested lineupIf the Tigers made these three signings and called up Greene, here’s what the theoretical lineup could look like on Opening Day:D.J.
Ranking the 10 current Detroit Tigers players most likely to be part of team’s long-term future
Read full article: Ranking the 10 current Detroit Tigers players most likely to be part of team’s long-term futureDETROIT – Let’s face it: The Detroit Tigers' slim playoff hopes died over the weekend when they lost all three games to the Chicago White Sox. Here’s a look at the top 10 players on the current roster, ranked based on how likely they are to be part of the team’s long-term future. While he’s playing right field this season, Cameron’s future is likely in center, where he can utilize his speed. Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull throws against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. 3 on this list: He’s only under team control for three more years and he needs to show this shortened season isn’t a fluke.
Detroit Tigers call up outfield prospect Daz Cameron after demoting Christin Stewart
Read full article: Detroit Tigers call up outfield prospect Daz Cameron after demoting Christin StewartDETROIT The Detroit Tigers have called up one of their top 10 prospects -- outfielder Daz Cameron -- to replace Christin Stewart on the active roster. Cameron, a 23-year-old center fielder who was acquired in the 2017 Justin Verlander trade, is the teams No. Cameron will now get a few weeks to show whether hes ready to compete at the major league level. The Tigers sit just one game behind the New York Yankees for the eighth and final American League wild card spot. The Tigers are clearly trying to get a taste for the future as they play meaningful games into mid-September.
New prospect rankings suggest Detroit Tigers have best farm system in baseball
Read full article: New prospect rankings suggest Detroit Tigers have best farm system in baseballDETROIT Do the Detroit Tigers have the best farm system in baseball? But MLBs new prospect rankings suggest the Tigers are now at the top. MLB Pipeline calculates the top farm systems using prospect points, assigning an organization 100 points for having the No. 100 prospect. MLB Pipeline ranks it as the best in terms of prospect points, but after the most recent draft, it could simply be the strongest overall.
Detroit Tigers now have two prospects ranked in top 10, five ranked in top 51
Read full article: Detroit Tigers now have two prospects ranked in top 10, five ranked in top 51DETROIT The Detroit Tigers now have two of the top 10 prospects in all of baseball and five players in the top 51, according to the most recent rankings update. 1 prospect in the Tigers organization, and the highest ranked first baseman and third baseman. Major League Baseballs number one draft pick Spencer Torkelson #73 of the Detroit Tigers walks to third base during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 4, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. READ: Theres no reason for Detroit Tigers to delay Casey Mize any longerMizes splitter received a rare 70 grade, and his fastball and slider each received 60 grades. Detroit Tigers coaches look on and watch as Casey Mize #74 of the Detroit Tigers warms up in the bullpen during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 14, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.
Theres no reason for Detroit Tigers to delay Casey Mize any longer
Read full article: Theres no reason for Detroit Tigers to delay Casey Mize any longerDETROIT Say what you want about the last three years of Detroit Tigers baseball, but beneath the losing records and long, painful summers, theyve done a lot of things right during this rebuild. Detroit Tigers coaches look on and watch as Casey Mize #74 of the Detroit Tigers warms up in the bullpen during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 14, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Due to the shortened season, Mize only needed to be off the roster for about a week to remain under team control for an additional year. But Mize isnt getting any game experience right now because COVID-19 wiped out the minor league season. Casey Mize #74 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 6, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.
Elite Detroit Tigers prospect Riley Greene makes ridiculous homer-robbing catch in intrasquad game
Read full article: Elite Detroit Tigers prospect Riley Greene makes ridiculous homer-robbing catch in intrasquad gameDETROIT Make no mistake about it: The Detroit Tigers drafted Riley Greene because of his skills at the plate. The Tigers drafted Greene No. 5 overall in 2019 because he projects to be an elite hitter, but during Mondays intrasquad game, it was his glove that stole the show. Greene drifted back to his right, timed his jump perfectly and snatched the ball before it could land in the bullpen. It looks like the Tigers have a future star waiting in the wing whenever Greene rises to the MLB level.
Heres how ace Matt Boyd, top prospect Casey Mize performed in Detroit Tigers intrasquad game
Read full article: Heres how ace Matt Boyd, top prospect Casey Mize performed in Detroit Tigers intrasquad gameDETROIT Ace Matt Boyd squared off against elite prospect Casey Mize on Thursday at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers held their second intrasquad game. pic.twitter.com/pcwNqRf07L Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 8, 2020Pitching was the story of the second game, as the teams best MLB arm took the mound against MLBs No. Boyd looked much sharper in his second inning of work, retiring Schwindel and Greiner before a two-out single from Willi Castro. Since he got through six batters on just 16 pitches, the Tigers had Mize face Bonifacio to get some extra work. Mize finished the game with 23 pitches and three strikeouts in two perfect innings, spanning seven outs.