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22 takeaways from Detroit Tigers briefing: Free agents, Javier Baez, Skubal extension, more
Read full article: 22 takeaways from Detroit Tigers briefing: Free agents, Javier Baez, Skubal extension, moreDetroit Tigers President Scott Harris and Manager A.J. Hinch spoke at their end-of-season briefing about offseason moves and free agents, Javier Baez’s future, Tarik Skubal extension talks, and much more.
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.
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 Detroit’s five-run seventh inning and the Tigers beat Kansas City 6-5 Saturday night, ending the Royals’ four-game winning streak.
Alonso hits tying HR in 9th, Mets rally past Tigers 2-1 in nightcap for 1st win of season
Read full article: Alonso hits tying HR in 9th, Mets rally past Tigers 2-1 in nightcap for 1st win of seasonPete Alonso launched a tying homer leading off the ninth inning, Tyrone Taylor lined a game-winning single and the New York Mets — after going 13 innings without a hit — rallied past the Detroit Tigers 2-1 for their first victory of the season and a doubleheader split.
Predicting Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day starting lineup before spring training
Read full article: Predicting Detroit Tigers’ 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.
MLB errors are on track to set a record low for the 3rd year in row
Read full article: MLB errors are on track to set a record low for the 3rd year in rowThere were just 2,459 errors entering the final weekend of the regular season, on track to finish as the fewest in a non-shortened year since 1960 when there were just 16 teams.
Detroit Tigers hold one of worst teams in MLB history to 2 singles, still manage to lose
Read full article: Detroit Tigers hold one of worst teams in MLB history to 2 singles, still manage to loseThe Detroit Tigers held one of the worst teams in MLB history to just two measly singles in 10 innings on Tuesday, and still managed to find a way to lose the game.
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.
Will May 28 be remembered as the peak of the Detroit Tigers’ 2023 season?
Read full article: Will May 28 be remembered as the peak of the Detroit Tigers’ 2023 season?Will May 28 be remembered by Detroit Tigers fans as the peak of the 2023 season? It's sure trending that way after a disastrous week.
Moncada scores on wild pitch that strikes ump, White Sox beat Tigers 2-1
Read full article: Moncada scores on wild pitch that strikes ump, White Sox beat Tigers 2-1Yoán Moncada scampered home on a 10th-inning wild pitch that knocked down umpire Cory Blaser, sending the Chicago White Sox to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Feel the Bern: What’s going on with the Detroit Tigers?
Read full article: Feel the Bern: What’s going on with the Detroit Tigers?As we sit here on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers just beat the Guardians to pull within two games of first place in the AL Central. And no, I didn’t fall out of bed and bump my head.
Rodriguez strikes out 8 in 4th straight win, Tigers shut out Guardians
Read full article: Rodriguez strikes out 8 in 4th straight win, Tigers shut out GuardiansEduardo Rodriguez struck out eight over seven innings, Javier Báez had two hits and two runs and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 5-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians to win the three-game series.
Justin Verlander gives up 2 HRs in Tigers' 2-0 win over Mets
Read full article: Justin Verlander gives up 2 HRs in Tigers' 2-0 win over MetsJustin Verlander gave up back-to-back home runs in his New York Mets debut and Eduardo Rodriguez threw eight scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep with a 2-0 win Thursday.
Javier Baez removed from game as Brewers hit yet another Detroit Tigers batter in hand
Read full article: Javier Baez removed from game as Brewers hit yet another Detroit Tigers batter in handJavier Baez was removed in the top of the first inning Wednesday as the Milwaukee Brewers hit yet another Detroit Tigers batter in the hand.
Carpenter’s HR gives Tigers 3rd straight walk-off win
Read full article: Carpenter’s HR gives Tigers 3rd straight walk-off winRiley Greene hit a sixth-inning homer and Eduardo Rodriguez pitched eight scoreless innings, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 Tuesday night to sweep a doubleheader.
Javier Baez benched in middle of Detroit Tigers game after base running blunder
Read full article: Javier Baez benched in middle of Detroit Tigers game after base running blunderDetroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez was benched in the middle of Thursday’s game after making a bad mistake on the base paths.
UrÃas leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semis
Read full article: UrÃas leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semisLuis UrÃas hit the go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning that fueled Mexico’s 5-4 comeback victory over Puerto Rico to advance to its first-ever World Baseball Classic semifinals.
Puerto Rico pitches 8-inning perfect game vs Israel in WBC
Read full article: Puerto Rico pitches 8-inning perfect game vs Israel in WBCJosé De León and three relievers combined to pitch a perfect game as Puerto Rico routed Israel 10-0 in a World Baseball Classic matchup called after eight innings because of the tournament’s 10-run mercy rule.
Why baseball’s new rules could benefit Detroit Tigers more than any other team
Read full article: Why baseball’s new rules could benefit Detroit Tigers more than any other teamMajor League Baseball introduced several major rule changes this offseason, and they could help the Detroit Tigers more than most other teams.
Predicting the Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day lineup before start of spring training
Read full article: Predicting the Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day lineup before start of spring trainingThe Detroit Tigers had the worst offense in all of baseball a season ago, so the lineup should look much different by the end of this year’s spring training.
An unfortunate look at what the Detroit Tigers got from their offseason signees this year
Read full article: An unfortunate look at what the Detroit Tigers got from their offseason signees this yearAnother disappointing season of Detroit Tigers baseball has come to an end, and this year's offseason signings are largely to blame.
LA Angels blow lead, rally in 10th for 5-4 win over Tigers
Read full article: LA Angels blow lead, rally in 10th for 5-4 win over TigersAndrew Velazquez scored from third on Magneuris Sierra’s bunt in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels secured their first winning homestand since early May with a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Rookie Brieske outduels Cease, Tigers beat White Sox 2-1
Read full article: Rookie Brieske outduels Cease, Tigers beat White Sox 2-1Rookie Beau Brieske tossed two-hit ball into the seventh inning while outpitching Dylan Cease, Javier Báez homered and the Detroit Tigers hung on beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1.
Pasquantino hits unusual 1st MLB homer, Royals beat Tigers
Read full article: Pasquantino hits unusual 1st MLB homer, Royals beat TigersVinnie Pasquantino hit his first major league home run and Hunter Dozier followed with a drive into the bullpen, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tigers 3-1.
Rain man: Skubal wins 4th straight as Tigers top Pirates 5-3
Read full article: Rain man: Skubal wins 4th straight as Tigers top Pirates 5-3Tarik Skubal pitched seven steady innings to win his fourth straight decision and Harold Castro hit a two-run single to lead the Detroit Tigers to a rain-delayed 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
‘It’s not gonna be easy, but it’s gonna be fun’: Baez, Tigers not living up to Opening Day promise
Read full article: ‘It’s not gonna be easy, but it’s gonna be fun’: Baez, Tigers not living up to Opening Day promiseJavier Baez said exactly what Detroit Tigers fans wanted to hear five weeks ago, after delivering a thrilling walk-off victory on Opening Day.
Detroit Tigers’ slim playoff dreams already on life support after one month
Read full article: Detroit Tigers’ slim playoff dreams already on life support after one monthThe Detroit Tigers entered the 2022 season with a revamped roster and dreams of contending for a playoff spot. It’s only been one month, but those dreams are already hanging on by a thread.
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez glove flips ball backward between legs for incredible putout
Read full article: Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez glove flips ball backward between legs for incredible putoutDetroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez made another incredible play Wednesday, glove-flipping a ball backward between his legs for a dazzling putout at second base.
Injuries, errors, ice cold bats: How Detroit Tigers have landed right where they started last season
Read full article: Injuries, errors, ice cold bats: How Detroit Tigers have landed right where they started last seasonInjuries, errors, and a lack of offense have landed the Detroit Tigers in the same position as last year. How did we get here, and how worried are you about this season?
Detroit Tigers still waiting for bats to warm up five games into new season
Read full article: Detroit Tigers still waiting for bats to warm up five games into new seasonThe Detroit Tigers have given fans a taste of what this revamped lineup is capable of, but five games into the 2022 season, they’re still waiting for the bats to really warm up.
Javier Baez crushes first homer since signing with Detroit Tigers to deliver win over Red Sox
Read full article: Javier Baez crushes first homer since signing with Detroit Tigers to deliver win over Red SoxJavier Baez crushed an eye-level fastball for his first home run in a Detroit Tigers uniform and delivered a late win over the Boston Red Sox.
Detroit Tigers earn thrilling walk-off victory over White Sox on Opening Day
Read full article: Detroit Tigers earn thrilling walk-off victory over White Sox on Opening DayThe revamped Detroit Tigers stormed back to earn a thrilling walk-off victory over the division-rival Chicago White Sox on Opening Day at Comerica Park.
Here’s what the role will be for every Detroit Tigers player on the Opening Day roster
Read full article: Here’s what the role will be for every Detroit Tigers player on the Opening Day rosterThe Detroit Tigers announced their final roster moves of the offseason Wednesday, revealing the 28 players who will make up the Opening Day roster.
Detroit Tigers, Orioles agree to cancel final spring training game due to pitching shortage
Read full article: Detroit Tigers, Orioles agree to cancel final spring training game due to pitching shortageThe Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles have agreed to cancel their final spring training game due to a lack of available pitchers.
7 thoughts after Detroit Tigers trade for Austin Meadows -- lineup, Riley Greene, Avila’s best move?
Read full article: 7 thoughts after Detroit Tigers trade for Austin Meadows -- lineup, Riley Greene, Avila’s best move?The Detroit Tigers pulled off a shocking blockbuster just days before the start of the regular season, bolstering their lineup with a trade for Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows.
Here’s how to watch Detroit Tigers game today -- this could be close to Opening Day lineup
Read full article: Here’s how to watch Detroit Tigers game today -- this could be close to Opening Day lineupYou can watch the Detroit Tigers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates live online Wednesday, and the lineup looks a lot like what we expect on Opening Day.
What Detroit Tigers’ lineup, rotation, bullpen should look like now that offseason moves are done
Read full article: What Detroit Tigers’ lineup, rotation, bullpen should look like now that offseason moves are doneThe Detroit Tigers made their final free agent addition over the weekend, signing Michael Pineda to round out the starting rotation.
Minnesota’s addition of shortstop Carlos Correa re-ignites Tigers-Twins rivalry
Read full article: Minnesota’s addition of shortstop Carlos Correa re-ignites Tigers-Twins rivalryNow that Carlos Correa has found his home in the AL Central, things become a lot more interesting when the Twins come to town.
Division rival Royals trade for pitcher who doesn’t like new Detroit Tigers SS Javier Baez at all
Read full article: Division rival Royals trade for pitcher who doesn’t like new Detroit Tigers SS Javier Baez at allThe division rival Kansas City Royals just traded for a pitcher who absolutely does not like new Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez.
New-look Detroit Tigers say winning AL Central Division is their goal in 2022
Read full article: New-look Detroit Tigers say winning AL Central Division is their goal in 2022Detroit Tigers players, prospects and coaches were crystal clear Wednesday during spring training interviews: The goal for 2022 is to win the American League Central Division.
Detroit Tigers could become playoff contender with 1 more free agent, 1 trade before spring training
Read full article: Detroit Tigers could become playoff contender with 1 more free agent, 1 trade before spring trainingThe Detroit Tigers could become legitimate playoff contenders this season if they make a couple more moves before the official start of spring training next week.
13 games, Opening Day canceled for Detroit Tigers -- here’s what that means
Read full article: 13 games, Opening Day canceled for Detroit Tigers -- here’s what that meansThe first 13 games of the Detroit Tigers season, including Opening Day at Comerica Park, have been canceled by Major League Baseball.
Detroit Tigers’ only trips to Seattle, Oakland canceled by MLB owners
Read full article: Detroit Tigers’ only trips to Seattle, Oakland canceled by MLB ownersThe first two series of the Major League Baseball regular season have been canceled, and that means the Detroit Tigers won’t take trips to Seattle or Oakland this year.
MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995
Read full article: MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport’s collective bargaining agreement expired and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.
Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockout
Read full article: Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockoutJavier Báez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the majors raced to finish up business before Tuesday’s deadline to tender contracts and a likely roster freeze coming when baseball's collective bargaining agreement expires Wednesday.
Detroit Tigers free agency rumors: Ranking the 4 pitchers, 6 shortstops Tigers have been linked to
Read full article: Detroit Tigers free agency rumors: Ranking the 4 pitchers, 6 shortstops Tigers have been linked toThis year’s MLB free agent period is still in its infancy, but the Detroit Tigers have already been linked to four starting pitchers and six shortstops through various reports.
How final MLB qualifying offer decisions will affect Detroit Tigers in free agency
Read full article: How final MLB qualifying offer decisions will affect Detroit Tigers in free agencyThe deadline for MLB teams to extend qualifying offers to prospective free agents passed this weekend, and those decisions will have an impact on the Detroit Tigers as they hurtle toward an active offseason.
Imagining what 2022 Detroit Tigers lineup could look like with Schoop, free agent SS, top prospects
Read full article: Imagining what 2022 Detroit Tigers lineup could look like with Schoop, free agent SS, top prospectsNow that the Detroit Tigers have resigned Jonathan Schoop, have you started to imagine what next year’s lineup could look like if they add a free agent shortstop and call up their two top prospects?
Schrock 5 hits, homers filling in for Votto, Reds beat Mets
Read full article: Schrock 5 hits, homers filling in for Votto, Reds beat MetsRookie Max Schrock went 5 for 5 with a home run while giving All-Star Joey Votto a break, leading fellow newcomer Vladimir Gutierrez and the Cincinnati Reds over the New York Mets 7-1.
Ashby tagged, but Brewers sweep Cubs for 8th straight win
Read full article: Ashby tagged, but Brewers sweep Cubs for 8th straight winHighly touted Milwaukee prospect Aaron Ashby got roughed up for seven runs in the first inning of his big league debut, but Luis Urias homered twice as the Brewers rallied to rout the Chicago Cubs 15-7 for their eighth straight win.
DeGrom pulled with shoulder issue from Mets' 6-3 win vs Cubs
Read full article: DeGrom pulled with shoulder issue from Mets' 6-3 win vs CubsJacob deGrom was pulled from a second straight start with an arm injury, this time leaving after three perfect innings with right shoulder soreness, but the New York Mets bullpen stepped up to finish a three-hitter in a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Machado, O’Grady power Padres past Cubs 9-4 in series opener
Read full article: Machado, O’Grady power Padres past Cubs 9-4 in series openerManny Machado and Brian O’Grady each homered and had three RBIs to lead the San Diego Padres over the Chicago Cubs 9-4 in the opener of a three-game series between National League contenders.
Baez, Rizzo lead surging Cubs past Padres 6-1
Read full article: Baez, Rizzo lead surging Cubs past Padres 6-1Javier Báez lined a two-run homer, Anthony Rizzo had two doubles among three hits and the surging Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 on for their third straight win and ninth in 10 games.
Cubs SS Javy Baez tosses bat past mound on strikeout, sails throw over first base into stands
Read full article: Cubs SS Javy Baez tosses bat past mound on strikeout, sails throw over first base into standsChicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez had an interesting game Monday, tossing his bat past the pitcher’s mound on a strikeout and hoisting a throw WAY over the first baseman’s head into the stands.
Dodgers' Betts unseats Yankees' Judge for MLB's top jersey
Read full article: Dodgers' Betts unseats Yankees' Judge for MLB's top jerseyNEW YORK – Dodgers star Mookie Betts supplanted Yankees slugger Aaron Judge on Friday for baseball's top-selling jersey in his first year on the West Coast. 50 is the first Dodgers uniform to top the list since MLB began releasing sales rankings in 2010. Betts is in the running to become the second player, after Frank Robinson, to win MVPs in both leagues. Judge slotted second ahead of Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper, who is in the second season of a $330 million, 13-year deal. The Chicago Cubs (Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant) and Yankees (Judge, Cole, Giancarlo Stanton) were the only other teams with three players in the top 20.
Cubs clinch playoff spot, Pirates win on Stallings HR in 9th
Read full article: Cubs clinch playoff spot, Pirates win on Stallings HR in 9thThe NL Central-leading Cubs were assured a spot in the expanded playoff field when Philadelphia was swept in a doubleheader at Washington. It was Stallings’ third home run of the season and the third game-ending hit of his career. Anthony Rizzo’s two-run homer in the eighth inning had pulled the Cubs into a tie at 2-all. The Pirates took a 2-0 lead on RBI doubles by Erik Gonzalez in the second inning and Adam Frazier in the fifth. Pirates: RHP Trevor Williams (1-8, 6.70) has lost five straight decisions since getting his lone win Aug. 13 at Cincinnati.
Cubs' Mills no-hits Brewers for baseball's 2nd no-hitter
Read full article: Cubs' Mills no-hits Brewers for baseball's 2nd no-hitterChicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills reacts after throwing a no hitter at a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)MILWAUKEE – Alec Mills cruised through baseball's second no-hitter this season, shutting down the Milwaukee Brewers for the Chicago Cubs' 16th no-hitter in a 12-0 victory Sunday. Baez completed the play, and the Cubs swarmed around Mills, tearing off his cap and pulling at the smiling right-hander's uniform. His five strikeouts are the fewest in a Cubs no-hitter since Ken Holtzman in 1969. Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano has thrown the only no-hitter at Miller Park, against the Houston Astros on Sept. 14, 2008.
Bez hits 2 HRs, Cubs beat Tigers for 11,000th franchise win
Read full article: Bez hits 2 HRs, Cubs beat Tigers for 11,000th franchise winChicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates after the final out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. The Cubs won 9-3. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)DETROIT Javier Bez hit two home runs and the Chicago Cubs became the second franchise in major league history to post 11,000 wins, beating the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Monday night. Bez followed with a two-run homer to make it 6-1. CUBS WINSThe Cubs won their first game against Louisville on April 25, 1876.
Darvish takes no-hitter into 7th, Cubs beat Brewers 4-2
Read full article: Darvish takes no-hitter into 7th, Cubs beat Brewers 4-2Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes)CHICAGO Yu Darvish took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his third straight dominant start, and the major league-leading Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Thursday night. But after a rocky first outing this season, against the Brewers on July 25, Darvish has been in a groove. BREWERS MOVESThe Brewers optioned LHP Eric Lauer to their alternate training site in Appleton, Wisconsin. UP NEXTBrewers: RHP Brandon Woodruff (1-1, 2.53 ERA) faces Cubs RHP Tyler Chatwood (2-1, 5.40) on Friday night.