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Dave Roberts expects Mookie Betts to be Dodgers' regular second baseman in 2024
Read full article: Dave Roberts expects Mookie Betts to be Dodgers' regular second baseman in 2024Dodgers manager Dave Roberts tells MLB Network that Mookie Betts is set to become the regular second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024.
Braves re-sign pitcher Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpen
Read full article: Braves re-sign pitcher Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpenThe Atlanta Braves have re-signed right-handed reliever Joe Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering their bullpen.
Who else will the Detroit Tigers trade today? Last-minute predictions as deadline draws near
Read full article: Who else will the Detroit Tigers trade today? Last-minute predictions as deadline draws nearDetroit Tigers general manager Al Avila agreed to a minor trade overnight, sending Robbie Grossman to the Atlanta Braves for a minor league pitcher. Who else will be traded away ahead of Tuesday evening’s deadline?
Ranking every Detroit Tigers player who could get traded this week, how likely they are to be moved
Read full article: Ranking every Detroit Tigers player who could get traded this week, how likely they are to be movedThe MLB trade deadline is one week away, and the Detroit Tigers should be active in trying to move short-term assets for players who could help when this rebuild finally does come to an end.
5 hypothetical 1-for-1 trades Detroit Tigers could make since they’re sellers (again) at deadline
Read full article: 5 hypothetical 1-for-1 trades Detroit Tigers could make since they’re sellers (again) at deadlineNow that the Detroit Tigers are completely out of the playoff race, they'll be sellers again at the trade deadline. Here are five 1-for-1 deals they could look to make in the coming weeks.
Severino, Yankees combine on 1-hitter, blank Tigers 3-0
Read full article: Severino, Yankees combine on 1-hitter, blank Tigers 3-0Luis Severino combined with two relievers on a one-hitter to continue New York’s run of outstanding starting pitching performances as the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
Pineda exits after liner breaks finger, Tigers blank O's 3-0
Read full article: Pineda exits after liner breaks finger, Tigers blank O's 3-0Tigers starter Michael Pineda exited early after a line drive broke a finger on his pitching hand and the Detroit dominated the rest of the way, teaming on a four-hitter to beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0.
Rookie Torkelson’s 2-run bomb sends Tigers past Royals 2-1
Read full article: Rookie Torkelson’s 2-run bomb sends Tigers past Royals 2-1Rookie Spencer Torkelson hit a long two-run homer and had two of Detroit’s three hits, and the Tigers handed the Kansas City Royals their fifth straight loss, 2-1.
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.
Injuries have turned Detroit Tigers bullpen into glaring Opening Day weakness
Read full article: Injuries have turned Detroit Tigers bullpen into glaring Opening Day weaknessA bullpen that once appeared to be the Detroit Tigers’ greatest strength now appears to be a glaring weakness as Opening Day arrives.
Adell’s grand slam in 9th lifts Angels to 8-2 win at Tigers
Read full article: Adell’s grand slam in 9th lifts Angels to 8-2 win at TigersJo Adell hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the ninth inning for his first homer this season and Kurt Suzuki followed with a solo blast, lifting the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Clement 2 HRs, Cabrera stays at 499; Indians beat Tigers 7-4
Read full article: Clement 2 HRs, Cabrera stays at 499; Indians beat Tigers 7-4Cleveland rookie Ernie Clement hit the first two homers of his career while Miguel Cabrera stayed one drive short of No. 500 as the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4.
Tigers lose 2 pitchers to injuries, end 3-game skid, beat KC
Read full article: Tigers lose 2 pitchers to injuries, end 3-game skid, beat KCDetroit starter Matthew Boyd and reliever Alex Lange both exited with injuries and the Tigers still ended a three-game losing streak, beating the Kansas City Royals 10-3.
Predicting all 26 players who will make the Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day roster
Read full article: Predicting all 26 players who will make the Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day rosterC Wilson RamosConfidence: LockRole: Starting catcherThere’s 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 -- that’s 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 we’re being honest, a conversation about Baddoo as a starter feels more justified than a conversation about earning a roster spot.
LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchers
Read full article: LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchersStarter Zach Eflin pitched four shutout innings, allowing two hits and striking out four without a walk. ROCKIES 2, MARINERS 1Kyle Freeland allowed three hits in four shutout innings in his second start for Colorado, striking out four. Seattle's Marco Gonzales threw four shutout innings in his second start, allowing two hits while striking out four. MartÃn Pérez made his second start, allowing two hits and a walk in four scoreless innings. ATHLETICS 5, REDS 2 (7)Oakland lefty Sean Manaea struck out four in three innings, allowing one run and three hits.
Detroit Tigers tender contracts to 9 players, bringing them back for 2021 season
Read full article: Detroit Tigers tender contracts to 9 players, bringing them back for 2021 seasonDETROIT – The Detroit Tigers tendered contracts to all nine of their arbitration-eligible players Wednesday, meaning they will all return for the 2021 season. READ: Detroit Tigers hire University of Michigan’s Chris Fetter as new pitching coachBy tendering contracts to these players, the Tigers will now negotiate salaries for the 2021 season. Last season, the Tigers won an arbitration hearing with Fulmer, who filed for $3.4 million but ultimately earned $2.8 million for the season. Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer throws during an intrasquad baseball game, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Detroit. Jeimer Candelario #46 of the Detroit Tigers bats against the Chicago Cubs at Comerica Park on August 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.
Tigers finish sweep of Twins, pull back to .500 with 3-2 win
Read full article: Tigers finish sweep of Twins, pull back to .500 with 3-2 winDETROIT Jonathan Schoop hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning, and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 3-2 victory Sunday. Detroit has won five straight to pull back to .500 on the season. Anything can happen in this short season, and there's a lot of openings.Jeimer Candelario also homered for the Tigers, and Jorge Polanco went deep for the Twins. He also hit three batters and threw a wild pitch that brought home a run in the second. Rich Hill (1-1) takes the mound for the Twins against Lucas Giolito (3-2), who threw a no-hitter in his previous start Tuesday.
Indians beat Tigers for 20th straight time, Reyes hits 2 HRs
Read full article: Indians beat Tigers for 20th straight time, Reyes hits 2 HRsCleveland Indians center fielder Delino DeShields greets teammates after their 8-5 over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)DETROIT The Cleveland Indians beat Detroit for the 20th straight time, nearing the major league record for most wins by a team over a single opponent, as Franmil Reyes hit two home runs to defeat the Tigers 8-5 Sunday. The Indians can match the record when they host Detroit in a three-game series next weekend. An ensuing argument earned Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire an ejection, the first of his season and 85th of his career. TRAINERS ROOMIndians: Reyes was hit by a pitch from Joe Jimenez with one out in the ninth.
Cabreras bat, Turnbulls arm help Tigers sweep Pirates 2-1
Read full article: Cabreras bat, Turnbulls arm help Tigers sweep Pirates 2-1PITTSBURGH Spencer Turnbull pitched seven strong innings and Miguel Cabrera singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth as the Detroit Tigers edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Sunday to sweep the three-game series. After the Tigers posted 17-13 and 11-5 wins at PNC Park, the finale turned into a pitching duel. He also could be seen talking to himself between pitches at time, reminiscent of former Tigers pitcher Mark The Bird Fidrych. Pirates: Evans will miss the remainder of the season after being injured in a collision with RF Gregory Polanco on Saturday. UP NEXTTigers: Open a three-game series against the White Sox on Monday night in Detroit with RHP Michael Fulmer (0-0, 13.50) pitching against LHP Dallas Keuchel (1-0, 2.55).
Detroit Tigers should consider trading pitchers to Yankees for Clint Frazier, Miguel Andujar
Read full article: Detroit Tigers should consider trading pitchers to Yankees for Clint Frazier, Miguel AndujarOn Thursday, the Yankees optioned Miguel Andujar to their alternate training site, where hell join former top prospect Clint Frazier in intrasquad games and workouts. Trade returnJust because Andujar and Frazier cant break the Yankees starting lineup doesnt mean theyre scrubs. In that full season, Andujar hit 27 home runs and 47 doubles in 149 games with a low strikeout rate and a .297/.328/.527 slash line. Andujar has shown what he can do in a full season, and Frazier deserves a chance to validate his prospect pedigree. But with Miguel Cabreras contract the only post-arbitration deal on the books after this season, the Tigers have plenty of money to spend.
7-inning doubleheaders debut in MLB, Reds sweep Tigers
Read full article: 7-inning doubleheaders debut in MLB, Reds sweep Tigers(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)DETROIT Trevor Bauer made short work of the Detroit Tigers, capping Major League Baseball's first seven-inning doubleheader with a shutout. We've had a tough time in these first ten days, and we've especially struggled against Detroit, Bell said. Bauer wasn't confirmed as the starter for the second game until he arrived at the park. At one point in the first game, Cincinnati starter Anthony DeSclafani forgot the teams were only playing seven innings. Tigers: Detroit has Monday off, then is scheduled to host four games in three days against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Detroit Tigers prove superior in comeback win against Kansas City
Read full article: Detroit Tigers prove superior in comeback win against Kansas CityDETROIT From getting blown out in the home opener to getting two wins in a row against the Kansas City Royals, the Tigers seem to have the better hand getting majority series wins against the Royals. At that point the only run the Tigers were able to get was a sacrifice fly by Jonathan Schoop to put them on the board but still down 4-1. It wasnt until the bottom of the 5th-inning that it was time to tie it up for the home team. Hes been swinging a good, short swing and on the whole field driving the baseball. Tomorrow night it will be Ivan Nova on the mound for the Tigers but will also be the last game of the series against Kansas City.
Tigers bullpen sharp in 4-3 win over Royals
Read full article: Tigers bullpen sharp in 4-3 win over RoyalsDETROIT Jonathan Schoop and Christin Stewart each hit a two-run homer in the third inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Whit Merrifield launched a three-run shot in the top of the third for Kansas City, but the Tigers answered quickly and held on from there. There were a pair of blunders in the ninth on the same play when Detroit first baseman C.J. 'Kansas City starter Kyle Zimmer pitched two scoreless innings, then hit JaCoby Jones with a pitch to start the Detroit third. Kansas City recalled OF Nick Heath and RHP Jake Newberry.
Tigers C.J. Cron continues to impress in 3-2 win against Cincinnati Reds
Read full article: Tigers C.J. Cron continues to impress in 3-2 win against Cincinnati RedsIn this third round against the Reds, it was an impressive display of clutch hitting and impressive itching. Once again, the Tigers were able to strike first courtesy of a solo shot over the right center fence by Niko Goodrum. Spencer Turnbull was the starting pitcher for the Tigers and pitched five innings only allowing one earned run and got eight strikeouts. Cron would send a two-run home run over Nick Castellanos in right field putting the Tigers ahead 3-1. The Tigers would win the contest 3-2 and get the better hand of the series over the Reds winning 2 out of the 3 games.
Detroit Tigers reveal final 30-man roster for Opening Day
Read full article: Detroit Tigers reveal final 30-man roster for Opening DayDETROIT The Detroit Tigers revealed their final 30-man Opening Day roster for the 2020 season Thursday, just hours before the noon deadline. The Tigers had most of their roster figured out before the second round of spring training began, but there was still competition for the final bullpen and reserve spots. They had on-and-off moments throughout summer camp, and the Tigers could have gone with higher upside choices such as Shao-Ching Chiang or Nolan Blackwood. MORE: Did we see the Tigers Opening Day lineup on Tuesday? Greiner, Lugo and Mercer earned the final three spots over more exciting options such as Willi Castro and Derek Hill.
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.
5 ways Detroit Tigers appear to be much better this year after week of intrasquad games
Read full article: 5 ways Detroit Tigers appear to be much better this year after week of intrasquad gamesDETROIT The Detroit Tigers have offered live streams of their intrasquad games for about a week now, and while the rules are loose and the results come with an asterisk, its blatantly obvious this team is much better than a year ago. READ: Predicting the full Tigers 30-man roster one week before the season beginsBack in February, I predicted that the Tigers could be 15-20 games better than their 47-114 record this season. After watching the Tigers intrasquad games from Saturday through Thursday (five games total), here are five positive observations. Cron of a home run during the Detroit Tigers' intrasquad game July 13, 2020, at Comerica Park. Cron #26 (L) of the Detroit Tigers is greeted at home plate by teammate Jonathan Schoop #8 after he hit a home run during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 11, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.
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.
Tigers hit 4 home runs, win 6-3 over White Sox
Read full article: Tigers hit 4 home runs, win 6-3 over White SoxJeimer Candelario #46 of the Tigers celebrates his two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)DETROIT - Willi Castro hit his first major league homer, one of four connections by the Detroit Tigers in a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The White Sox got a homer from Wellington Castillo but lost for the 17th time in 25 games. White Sox starter Reynaldo Lpez (9-15) allowed five runs and nine hits, including three home runs, in four innings. Castillo got the White Sox within 5-3 with a two-out RBI single in the fifth, but Castro connected to put the Tigers back up by three in the seventh.