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Carpenter's 3-run homer off Clase sends gritty Tigers to 3-0 win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALDS
Read full article: Carpenter's 3-run homer off Clase sends gritty Tigers to 3-0 win over Guardians in Game 2 of ALDSKerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer off Clevelandโs All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers blanked the Guardians 3-0 in Game 2 to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece.
D-backs scratch across two late runs to beat Tigers 6-4, avoid three-game sweep
Read full article: D-backs scratch across two late runs to beat Tigers 6-4, avoid three-game sweepJoc Pederson and Christian Walker both had two RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Detroit Tigers 6-4.
Wenceel Pรฉrez hits a 2-run drive for 1st big league homer as the Tigers beat the Royals 4-1
Read full article: Wenceel Pรฉrez hits a 2-run drive for 1st big league homer as the Tigers beat the Royals 4-1Wenceel Pรฉrez hit a two-run drive for his first major league homer, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1.
Matt Vierling's 3-run homer highlights 5-run outburst in 7th inning as Tigers beat Royals 6-5
Read full article: Matt Vierling's 3-run homer highlights 5-run outburst in 7th inning as Tigers beat Royals 6-5Matt Vierling hit a three-run homer to highlight Detroitโs five-run seventh inning and the Tigers beat Kansas City 6-5 Saturday night, ending the Royalsโ four-game winning streak.
Tigers erupt against Pirates closer Bednar to rally for 5-3 victory
Read full article: Tigers erupt against Pirates closer Bednar to rally for 5-3 victoryGio Urshela, Kerry Carpenter and Jake Rogers all delivered RBI singles in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3.
The 1 disappointing part of Detroit Tigersโ undefeated opening weekend
Read full article: The 1 disappointing part of Detroit Tigersโ undefeated opening weekendI donโt want to be a downer about the Detroit Tigersโ excellent opening series against the White Sox, but thereโs something I have to get off my chest.
How all 59 players at spring training ended up with the Detroit Tigers
Read full article: How all 59 players at spring training ended up with the Detroit TigersEveryone who was invited to Detroit Tigers spring training this year has officially arrived at camp, and itโs a fun mix of returning players, prospects, trade acquisitions, and free agent signings.
Predicting Detroit Tigersโ Opening Day starting lineup before spring training
Read full article: Predicting Detroit Tigersโ Opening Day starting lineup before spring trainingThe start of spring training is less than a week away, and the Detroit Tigers could be a sneaky underdog with a very young roster this season.
With win, Tigers take season series vs. Cleveland for first time since 2015
Read full article: With win, Tigers take season series vs. Cleveland for first time since 2015Miguel Cabrera singled in his final at-bat at Progressive Field, Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter homered, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Sunday to win the season series for the first time since 2015.
Tigers shutout for 11th time this season in loss to Seattle
Read full article: Tigers shutout for 11th time this season in loss to SeattleBryce Miller tossed five sharp innings in his return from the injured list, Cal Raleigh hit his 12th home run and the Seattle Mariners avoided a three-game sweep with a 2-0 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers starter gets hurt 15 pitches into game, replacement also injured very next inning
Read full article: Detroit Tigers starter gets hurt 15 pitches into game, replacement also injured very next inningThe Detroit Tigers are already dealing with a bunch of pitching injuries. Well, just two innings into Monday's game, two more names joined that list.
Twins rally, finish off Tigers in 10th to take 3-game series
Read full article: Twins rally, finish off Tigers in 10th to take 3-game seriesRoyce Lewis scored the tying run in the eighth inning and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 and win the three-game series.
Rookie star Corbin Carroll hits 1st grand slam, Diamondbacks pound Tigers 11-6
Read full article: Rookie star Corbin Carroll hits 1st grand slam, Diamondbacks pound Tigers 11-6Arizona rookie Corbin Carroll hit his first grand slam in a seven-run seventh inning for his second homer of the night and the Arizona Diamondbacks handed the Detroit Tigers their seventh straight loss, 11-6 on Friday.
Itโs time. The Detroit Tigers could reach .500 (after April) for the first time in 6 years
Read full article: Itโs time. The Detroit Tigers could reach .500 (after April) for the first time in 6 yearsJune 7, 2017. Thatโs the last time the Detroit Tigers didnโt have a losing record after the first few weeks of a season.
Goldschmidt 3 HRs, Cards end 8-game skid, beat Tigers 12-6
Read full article: Goldschmidt 3 HRs, Cards end 8-game skid, beat Tigers 12-6Paul Goldschmidt homered three times, Brendan Donovan hit a three-run drive and the St. Louis Cardinals stopped an eight-game losing streak with a 12-6 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Jake Rogers gets Tigers off to hot start on Opening Day in Detroit with massive blast off Chris Sale
Read full article: Jake Rogers gets Tigers off to hot start on Opening Day in Detroit with massive blast off Chris SaleJake Rogers got the Detroit Tigers off to a hot start in the home opener by crushing a two-run homer off of Chris Sale in the second inning.
Detroit Tigers have quietly built a solid starting lineup from top to bottom
Read full article: Detroit Tigers have quietly built a solid starting lineup from top to bottomDid you notice the Detroit Tigersโ lineup this weekend? Through a series of small, calculated moves, the team has suddenly put together a very competitive starting nine, from top to bottom.
Grossmanโs 10th-inning squeeze bunt lifts Tigers over Astros
Read full article: Grossmanโs 10th-inning squeeze bunt lifts Tigers over AstrosRobbie Grossmanโs squeeze bunt in the 10th inning drove in the winning run and the Detroit Tigers won a duel of small ball, beating the Houston Astros 2-1 for a split of their four-game series.
Tigers overcome Ohtani's 23rd HR, hold off Angels 5-3 in 10
Read full article: Tigers overcome Ohtani's 23rd HR, hold off Angels 5-3 in 10Shohei Ohtani hit his sixth homer in six games for the Angels, but Daz Cameron hit a two-run single in the 10th inning and the Detroit Tigers avoided a four-game series sweep with a 5-3 victory over Los Angeles.
Predicting all 26 players who will make the Detroit Tigersโ Opening Day roster
Read full article: Predicting all 26 players who will make the Detroit Tigersโ Opening Day rosterC Wilson RamosConfidence: LockRole: Starting catcherThereโs a legitimate three-way battle to back up Ramos, but everyone knows who the starter will be. AdSS Willi CastroConfidence: LockRole: Starting shortstopThere are going to be some defensive miscues, especially on the throw. As a result, the Tigers will have an extra roster spot to play with -- thatโs why there will be 27 names on this list. He bet on himself and won, allowing just three runs while striking out 15 batters in 11 spring innings. If weโre being honest, a conversation about Baddoo as a starter feels more justified than a conversation about earning a roster spot.
Detroit Tigers send 19 players to Toledo -- 37 left competing for 30 roster spots
Read full article: Detroit Tigers send 19 players to Toledo -- 37 left competing for 30 roster spotsDETROIT The Detroit Tigers sent 19 players to their alternate training site in Toledo on Monday, leaving 37 players to battle for 30 Opening Day roster spots. READ: How will the Tigers fill their final rotation spots after the Jordan Zimmermann injury? Haase and Rogers were fighting for what figured to be two or three catcher spots on the roster. That means seven of these 13 players will also be sent to Toledo or the taxi squad, while six make the roster. Lets assume its 11, leaving four bullpen spots and two reserve spots open.
Predicting the full Detroit Tigers 30-man roster one week before the season begins
Read full article: Predicting the full Detroit Tigers 30-man roster one week before the season beginsDETROIT It almost doesnt seem real, but one week from Friday is the start of what could be the strangest Detroit Tigers season ever. Roster makeupPredicting the roster for a team like the Tigers -- with so many unproven players fighting for jobs -- is tricky even in a normal year. READ: Here are the players included on the Detroit Tigers spring training rosterMLB expanded rosters by one spot before the pandemic, allowing teams to carry 26 players. He gave up way too many runs, but hes looked better in both spring training segments. Reyes was much better than Stewart during spring training in March, when the latter struggled to make any solid contact.
7 Detroit Tigers who could benefit from expanded Opening Day rosters
Read full article: 7 Detroit Tigers who could benefit from expanded Opening Day rostersDETROIT As part of the amended 60-game MLB season, each team will be allowed to include four additional players on its Opening Day roster. Heres a look at some of the Detroit Tigers players who could benefit from expanded rosters. Finally, Castro was among the teams hottest hitters in spring training, which was important after an uninspiring cup of tea at the big league level in 2019. RP Shao-Ching ChiangShao-Ching Chiang was an interesting addition to the Tigers first spring training roster. Travis Demeritte #50 of the Detroit Tigers at bat against the Oakland Athletics at Ring Central Coliseum on September 06, 2019 in Oakland, California.
Here are the 58 players included on the Detroit Tigers spring training roster
Read full article: Here are the 58 players included on the Detroit Tigers spring training rosterDETROIT The Detroit Tigers have released their initial Club Player Pool, including 58 players who can participate in spring training. Schwindel was one of the nice success stories of spring training in March. Willi Castro could benefit from the extra roster spots, but Lugo feels like someone who could still end up on the outside looking in. ProspectsThese are the players Tigers fans are most anxious to see, and for good reason. Dingler made the cut just weeks after being the teams second-round draft pick, but hell likely just get some work in Toledo.
Homer-happy Twins win without a long ball, beat Tigers 8-3
Read full article: Homer-happy Twins win without a long ball, beat Tigers 8-3DETROIT - Jake Cave and Nelson Cruz each drove in two runs and the homer-happy Minnesota Twins won without clearing the fences, beating the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Sunday. Michael Pineda (11-5) got the win, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk in six innings. Twins reliever Brusdar Graterol struck out two in a scoreless ninth in his major league debut. He is tied with Brad Keller and Aaron Sanchez for the major league lead in losses. Tigers: CF JaCoby Jones (wrist) was moved to the 60-day IL to make room for RHP Bryan Garcia on the 40-man roster.
Detroit Tigers batters strike out 49 times in 3-game series vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Read full article: Detroit Tigers batters strike out 49 times in 3-game series vs. Tampa Bay RaysTAMPA BAY, Fla. It was another rough weekend for the last-place Detroit Tigers, who dropped a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays while striking out 49 times. The Tigers took the first game of the series Friday behind an excellent pitching performance from Daniel Norris, Drew VerHagen and Joe Jimenez. They struck out 13 times, including three for Nico Goodrum and an 0-4 with four whiffs from Miguel Cabrera. Brandon Dixon #12 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after striking out to Emilio Pagan #15 of the Tampa Bay Rays in the tenth inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on August 17, 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Tampa Bay starter Trevor Richards only lasted 3.1 innings, but six of the 10 outs he recorded were via strikeout.
Detroit Tigers: Why are Travis Demeritte, Jake Rogers batting so low in the lineup?
Read full article: Detroit Tigers: Why are Travis Demeritte, Jake Rogers batting so low in the lineup?Jake Rogers #34 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates his fourth inning home run with Travis Demeritte #50 while playing the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park on August 13, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have the worst offense in baseball, but with some of the moves they've made in recent weeks, it should get a little bit better. Most notably, outfielder Travis Demeritte has given the Tigers a spark since coming over in the Shane Greene trade. But like Demeritte, Rogers can draw a walk. But who sat atop the Tigers' lineup Wednesday night?
Detroit Tigers: Why are Travis Demeritte, Jake Rogers batting so low in the lineup?
Read full article: Detroit Tigers: Why are Travis Demeritte, Jake Rogers batting so low in the lineup?DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have the worst offense in baseball, but with some of the moves they've made in recent weeks, it should get a little bit better. Most notably, outfielder Travis Demeritte has given the Tigers a spark since coming over in the Shane Greene trade. His on-base percentage is by far the best on the team, and his OPS is just above that of another recent addition to the lineup: Jake Rogers. But like Demeritte, Rogers can draw a walk. But who sat atop the Tigers' lineup Wednesday night?
Here's the starting lineup Detroit Tigers should use for rest of season
Read full article: Here's the starting lineup Detroit Tigers should use for rest of seasonWhere should Travis Demeritte, Niko Goodrum, Jake Rogers and Christin Stewart bat for the Detroit Tigers the rest of the season? (Getty Images)DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have been out of the playoff race for months already, but that doesn't mean they can't accomplish anything the rest of the season. The most important task remaining for the 2019 season is for the Tigers to figure out what they have in many of their young position players. Here's the lineup the Tigers should use for the rest of the season, as long as everyone stays healthy. OverviewNo matter what lineup the Tigers use, they're likely going to finish with the worst record in baseball this season.
Here's what the Detroit Tigers' starting lineup should look like the rest of the season
Read full article: Here's what the Detroit Tigers' starting lineup should look like the rest of the seasonDETROIT The Detroit Tigers have been out of the playoff race for months already, but that doesn't mean they can't accomplish anything the rest of the season. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the Tigers know who's on the roster for the rest of 2019. Here's the lineup the Tigers should use for the rest of the season, as long as everyone stays healthy. Niko Goodrum #28 of the Detroit Tigers hits two run double against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on August 4, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. OverviewNo matter what lineup the Tigers use, they're likely going to finish with the worst record in baseball this season.
Jake Rogers, Tigers prospect acquired in Justin Verlander trade, blasts first career home run
Read full article: Jake Rogers, Tigers prospect acquired in Justin Verlander trade, blasts first career home runJake Rogers #34 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates his solo homerun, to take a 1-0 lead, over the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 31, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)DETROIT - Detroit Tigers prospect Jake Rogers, acquired from the Houston Astros in the 2017 Justin Verlander trade, blasted his first career MLB home run in just his second game. Rogers was called up to the big leagues Tuesday and made his debut against the Los Angeles Angels. After going 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI in his first game, Rogers earned a second consecutive start in Wednesday's series finale. He's off to a great start with the Tigers, though, and should get plenty of playing time down the stretch.
Jake Rogers, Tigers prospect acquired in Justin Verlander trade, blasts first career home run
Read full article: Jake Rogers, Tigers prospect acquired in Justin Verlander trade, blasts first career home runDETROIT Detroit Tigers prospect Jake Rogers, acquired from the Houston Astros in the 2017 Justin Verlander trade, blasted his first career MLB home run in just his second game. Rogers was called up to the big leagues Tuesday and made his debut against the Los Angeles Angels. After going 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI in his first game, Rogers earned a second consecutive start in Wednesday's series finale. He led off the bottom of the third inning with a no-doubt home run into the bullpen in left field. He's off to a great start with the Tigers, though, and should get plenty of playing time down the stretch.