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Tigers blank Guardians 3-0 in ALDS with clutch hitting and strong pitching, taking 2-1 series lead
Read full article: Tigers blank Guardians 3-0 in ALDS with clutch hitting and strong pitching, taking 2-1 series leadRiley Greene and Spencer Torkelson each drove in a run, and six pitchers combined to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 win over Cleveland Guardians and a 2-1 lead in their AL Division Series.
‘Winning cures everything’: Detroit Tigers celebrate series sweep of Astros as they prepare for ALDS
Read full article: ‘Winning cures everything’: Detroit Tigers celebrate series sweep of Astros as they prepare for ALDSAfter sweeping the Houston Astros, the Detroit Tigers are moving on to the American League Divisional Series for the first time since 2014.
Detroit Tigers sweep Astros to advance to second round of playoffs
Read full article: Detroit Tigers sweep Astros to advance to second round of playoffsAndy Ibáñez hit a tiebreaking three-run double in Detroit’s four-run eighth inning, and the Tigers swept the Houston Astros with a 5-2 victory in Game 2 of their AL Wild Card Series.
Skubal sensational, Tigers jump on Valdez early to get 3-1 win over Astros in AL Wild Card Series
Read full article: Skubal sensational, Tigers jump on Valdez early to get 3-1 win over Astros in AL Wild Card SeriesTarik Skubal kept up his stellar season with a sensational playoff debut and the Detroit Tigers got to Framber Valdez early in a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in their AL Wild Card Series opener.
Tarik Skubal dominates Astros to lead Detroit Tigers to win in Game 1 of wild card round
Read full article: Tarik Skubal dominates Astros to lead Detroit Tigers to win in Game 1 of wild card roundTarik Skubal dominated the Houston Astros to lead the Detroit Tigers to a win in Game 1 of the wild card round.
Tigers clinch AL wild card with 4-1 win over White Sox, ending decade-long postseason drought
Read full article: Tigers clinch AL wild card with 4-1 win over White Sox, ending decade-long postseason droughtThe Detroit Tigers earned an AL wild card berth on Friday night, ending a decade-long postseason drought.
Orioles' Henderson breaks up combined no-hit bid with 2 outs in 9th, Tigers hold on for 1-0 win
Read full article: Orioles' Henderson breaks up combined no-hit bid with 2 outs in 9th, Tigers hold on for 1-0 winGunnar Henderson tripled just past the glove of diving first baseman Spencer Torkelson with two outs in the ninth inning for Baltimore’s first hit, and the Detroit Tigers held on for a 1-0 win over the Orioles.
Detroit Tigers finally forced to demote Spencer Torkelson to minors
Read full article: Detroit Tigers finally forced to demote Spencer Torkelson to minorsThe Detroit Tigers gave Spencer Torkelson every chance to break out of his season-long slump, but they were ultimately forced to demote him to the minor leagues.
Vierling's 2nd homer, 3-run drive in 9th, lifts Tigers over Blue Jays 14-11 after wasting 5-run lead
Read full article: Vierling's 2nd homer, 3-run drive in 9th, lifts Tigers over Blue Jays 14-11 after wasting 5-run leadMatt Vierling homered twice, including a tiebreaking, three-run drive off Jordan Romano in the ninth inning that gave Detroit a wild 14-11 win over the Toronto Blue Jays after the Tigers wasted a five-run lead and recovered from a two-run deficit.
Detroit Tigers’ playoff hopes already fading, and it’s not even June
Read full article: Detroit Tigers’ playoff hopes already fading, and it’s not even JuneMost of us knew the Detroit Tigers probably weren’t going to make the playoffs this season, but can’t the race at least last until the summer?
Is Spencer Torkelson back? Not until he can fix this fatal flaw
Read full article: Is Spencer Torkelson back? Not until he can fix this fatal flawSpencer Torkelson saved the Detroit Tigers from an embarrassing loss on Monday night with the longest home run of his career, but he won’t really be back on track until he can fix one very specific problem.
Aaron Judge tossed for 1st time, Rizzo hits 3-run homer as Yankees top Tigers 5-3
Read full article: Aaron Judge tossed for 1st time, Rizzo hits 3-run homer as Yankees top Tigers 5-3Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career in the seventh inning, Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer to cap a four-run third and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3.
Should Detroit Tigers send down or be patient with Spencer Torkelson, Parker Meadows, Colt Keith?
Read full article: Should Detroit Tigers send down or be patient with Spencer Torkelson, Parker Meadows, Colt Keith?Should the Detroit Tigers send struggling starters Spencer Torkelson, Parker Meadows, and Colt Keith to the minor leagues or be patient?
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.
Casey Mize throws 6 shutout innings for 1st win since 2021 as Tigers beat Twins 6-1
Read full article: Casey Mize throws 6 shutout innings for 1st win since 2021 as Tigers beat Twins 6-1Casey Mize pitched six scoreless innings for his major league win since 2021, and Buddy Kennedy homered and drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1.
Why I feel worse about Detroit Tigers’ playoff hopes despite 7-4 record
Read full article: Why I feel worse about Detroit Tigers’ playoff hopes despite 7-4 recordI was optimistic about the Detroit Tigers' chances to make a playoff push this season, and after 11 games (despite the record) I'm feeling a little bit worse.
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.
Carson Kelly’s 3-run homer in 10th helps undefeated Tigers beat Mets, who fall to 0-4
Read full article: Carson Kelly’s 3-run homer in 10th helps undefeated Tigers beat Mets, who fall to 0-4Carson Kelly hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run 10th inning, and the Detroit Tigers extended their best start in almost a decade with a 5-0 victory over the New York Mets, who fell to 0-4 for the first time since 2005.
The 1 disappointing part of Detroit Tigers’ undefeated opening weekend
Read full article: The 1 disappointing part of Detroit Tigers’ undefeated opening weekendI don’t want to be a downer about the Detroit Tigers’ excellent opening series against the White Sox, but there’s something I have to get off my chest.
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.
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.
Carpenter hits 2 HRs, Tigers go deep over Green Monster 4 times in 6-2 win over Red Sox
Read full article: Carpenter hits 2 HRs, Tigers go deep over Green Monster 4 times in 6-2 win over Red SoxKerry Carpenter hit two solo homers and Detroit went deep over Fenway Park’s Green Monster four times in a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
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.
Twins fans boo Spencer Torkelson for breaking Joe Mauer plaque with foul ball, then hitting homer
Read full article: Twins fans boo Spencer Torkelson for breaking Joe Mauer plaque with foul ball, then hitting homerMinnesota Twins fans were not very happy with Spencer Torkelson this weekend when he broke Joe Mauer’s number retirement plaque with a foul ball and then blasted a go-ahead homer.
Torkelson lifts Tigers to 6-5, 10-inning win over Braves, stops 9-game skid
Read full article: Torkelson lifts Tigers to 6-5, 10-inning win over Braves, stops 9-game skidSpencer Torkelson sparked a three-run, ninth-inning rally against Raisel Iglesias with a two-run homer and hit a game-ending single in the 10th, lifting Detroit over the Atlanta Braves 6-5 to stop the Tigers’ nine-game losing streak.
Michael Lorenzen has season-high 7 strikeouts, Tigers beat Pirates 4-0
Read full article: Michael Lorenzen has season-high 7 strikeouts, Tigers beat Pirates 4-0Michael Lorenzen had a season-high seven strikeouts in six innings, Spencer Torkelson doubled twice and the Detroit Tigers beat the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Tuesday night.
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.
Detroit Tigers return home for Opening Day after series win over defending champion Astros
Read full article: Detroit Tigers return home for Opening Day after series win over defending champion AstrosThe Detroit Tigers are back in town for the first time this season, fresh off a series win over the defending World Series champion Houston Astros.
Vierling catch, homer lift Tigers over Astros 7-6 in 11
Read full article: Vierling catch, homer lift Tigers over Astros 7-6 in 11Matt Vierling made a sprawling bases-loaded catch and hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the 11th inning as the Detroit Tigers rebounded from a meltdown in the ninth to beat the Houston Astros 7-6 for their first win after a an 0-3 start.
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.
Catcher Torrens gets win, Mariners sweep Tigers in DH
Read full article: Catcher Torrens gets win, Mariners sweep Tigers in DHAbraham Toro homered and drove in four runs, Cal Raleigh hit his 27th long ball of the season and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 9-6 to complete a sweep of their doubleheader.
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.
Is 2022 just a speed bump for Detroit Tigers, or something much worse?
Read full article: Is 2022 just a speed bump for Detroit Tigers, or something much worse?The Detroit Tigers didn’t deliver on their promise of better baseball this summer, falling apart even faster than most other seasons during the long rebuild. But is there any hope of that changing next year?
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.
Tigers blow 2 leads, miss chance to sweep Diamondback in loss
Read full article: Tigers blow 2 leads, miss chance to sweep Diamondback in lossDaulton Varsho hit a three-run homer, Pavin Smith had a career-high four hits and three RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 11-7 win over the Detroit Tigers.
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.
Schoop 3rd from Curaçao with 1,000 hits, Tigers top Twins
Read full article: Schoop 3rd from Curaçao with 1,000 hits, Tigers top TwinsJonathan Schoop became the third player from Curaçao with 1,000 major league hits and finished a home run shy of the cycle, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 in the opener of a five-game series.
Paredes homers twice, Rodriguez leaves early, Rays beat Tigers again, 6-1
Read full article: Paredes homers twice, Rodriguez leaves early, Rays beat Tigers again, 6-1Isaac Paredes homered twice against his former teammates to double his career big league total, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 on an afternon Eduardo Rodriguez did not make it out of the first inning.
Cabrera homers, Skubal strikes out 11 as Tigers top Orioles
Read full article: Cabrera homers, Skubal strikes out 11 as Tigers top OriolesMiguel Cabrera blasted his 505th career home run, Tarik Skubal equaled his career high with 11 strikeouts, and the Detroit Tigers completed their first series sweep this season by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 5-1.
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?
Despite Cabrera’s historic weekend, Tigers finish home stand 2-4
Read full article: Despite Cabrera’s historic weekend, Tigers finish home stand 2-4It’s hard to harp on the Detroit Tigers following a historic weekend, and It’s too early to jump to conclusions regarding this season’s outcome.
Cabrera reaches 3,000-hit mark, Tigers rout Rockies 13-0
Read full article: Cabrera reaches 3,000-hit mark, Tigers rout Rockies 13-0Miguel Cabrera needed only one at-bat on Saturday to deliver his long-awaited 3,000th career hit, quickly reaching the mark as the Detroit Tigers routed the Colorado Rockies 13-0 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
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.
Devers singles through shift, lifts Red Sox over Tigers 5-3
Read full article: Devers singles through shift, lifts Red Sox over Tigers 5-3Rafael Devers singled through the open shortstop area with the infield shifted to the right side, driving in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3.
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.
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.
Tigers talk lockout, excitement for season
Read full article: Tigers talk lockout, excitement for seasonIt’s great to see images of our Detroit Tigers back on the field at spring training in Florida. During the 99-day lockout, people didn’t know if there would be any baseball this year, and of course, the players felt that uncertainty too.
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.
Orioles' Rutschman, Tigers' Torkelson among top MLB rookies
Read full article: Orioles' Rutschman, Tigers' Torkelson among top MLB rookiesBaltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Detroit Tigers infielder Spencer Torkelson are among baseball's most intriguing rookies this summer.
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.
Detroit Tigers could become playoff contenders this offseason with 2 free agents, 1 trade, 2 prospects
Read full article: Detroit Tigers could become playoff contenders this offseason with 2 free agents, 1 trade, 2 prospectsThis will be the first meaningful offseason for the Detroit Tigers in half a decade, as the team hopes to take another leap from surprisingly competitive to legitimate playoff contender.
37 thoughts from Detroit Tigers’ season -- promising signs, bullpen, prospects, contenders next year?
Read full article: 37 thoughts from Detroit Tigers’ season -- promising signs, bullpen, prospects, contenders next year?A surprisingly enjoyable Detroit Tigers season has come to an end, and between the development of the current players and several emerging prospects, the team could be competitive next year.
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.
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?
11 Detroit Tigers thoughts: Draft picks, prospects, frustrations, where team stands at midseason
Read full article: 11 Detroit Tigers thoughts: Draft picks, prospects, frustrations, where team stands at midseasonWe’ve reached the unofficial midway point in the Detroit Tigers’ season, and even though an otherwise promising couple of months were derailed by an ugly weekend in Minnesota, prospects and draft picks are the talk of the town.
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.
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.
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.
How the Detroit Tigers could make their Opening Day starting lineup as fun as possible
Read full article: How the Detroit Tigers could make their Opening Day starting lineup as fun as possibleDETROIT This might be the most exciting time of the year for Detroit Tigers fans. Probability of being in actual Opening Day lineup: Keep dreaming! But the main reason hes included in this version of the Tigers lineup is his continuing ascent up the all-time leaderboards. Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers looks on during Spring Training workouts at the TigerTown Facility on February 17, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. Isaac Paredes #19 of the Detroit Tigers looks on during Spring Training workouts at the TigerTown Facility on February 18, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida.
Detroit Tigers sign No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson, lock up entire 6-man draft class
Read full article: Detroit Tigers sign No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson, lock up entire 6-man draft classDETROIT The Detroit Tigers have signed No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson to a record contract, locking up the sixth and final member of their impressive 2020 draft class. MLB Pipelines Jim Callis reports Torkelson signed for $8,416,300, which is $1,000 over the No. 1 draft slot value. pic.twitter.com/8TPPBzuWBk Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 30, 2020