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Detroit Tigers waste thrilling Javier Baez homer with disastrous final play against Twins
Read full article: Detroit Tigers waste thrilling Javier Baez homer with disastrous final play against TwinsMoments after Javier Baez finally gave the Detroit Tigers something to cheer about Tuesday, the team gave the game right back to the Minnesota Twins with an embarrassing mess of mistakes on the final play.
Detroit Tigers clinch losing record for fifth-straight season
Read full article: Detroit Tigers clinch losing record for fifth-straight seasonThey held out until the final week of the season, but with a loss Tuesday in Minnesota, the Detroit Tigers guaranteed they will finish with a losing record for the fifth year in a row.
Detroit Tigers almost blow 10-run lead, almost blow 7-run lead, allow 7 homers, still beat Twins
Read full article: Detroit Tigers almost blow 10-run lead, almost blow 7-run lead, allow 7 homers, still beat TwinsThe Detroit Tigers almost blew a 10-run lead, then almost blew a seven-run lead, allowed seven home runs and still managed to beat the Twins and earn a series victory.
Curveball was silver lining for Matt Manning in otherwise disappointing loss
Read full article: Curveball was silver lining for Matt Manning in otherwise disappointing lossMonday’s series opener against the Minnesota Twins was a disappointing one for the Detroit Tigers, as they lost their eighth straight road game and fourth straight game overall.
Detroit Tigers’ perfect 7-game home stand reignites hope for future (and present)
Read full article: Detroit Tigers’ perfect 7-game home stand reignites hope for future (and present)The Detroit Tigers put on a show in their first home stand of the second half, winning all seven games against the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers.
Detroit Tigers announce 4 major roster moves ahead of second half -- 2 are well overdue
Read full article: Detroit Tigers announce 4 major roster moves ahead of second half -- 2 are well overdueThe Detroit Tigers announced four major roster moves to begin the second half of the season, including the long-awaited replacement of Nomar Mazara with Derek Hill.
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.
Costly base running decision burns Detroit Tigers in series final vs. Twins
Read full article: Costly base running decision burns Detroit Tigers in series final vs. TwinsA costly base running decision proved to be the difference Wednesday as the Detroit Tigers lost the rubber match against the Minnesota Twins.
Akil Baddoo hits RBI triple, throws out runner to give Detroit Tigers early lead over Twins
Read full article: Akil Baddoo hits RBI triple, throws out runner to give Detroit Tigers early lead over TwinsAkil Baddoo’s hot streak isn’t coming to an end just yet. In the first at-bat of his fourth MLB game, Baddoo crushed a triple into the gap that gave the Detroit Tigers an early lead.
Detroit Tigers might be using their best possible starting lineup in series finale vs. Twins
Read full article: Detroit Tigers might be using their best possible starting lineup in series finale vs. TwinsThe Detroit Tigers aren’t exactly loaded with offensive talent, but Wednesday’s starting lineup might be the best version this roster allows.
Legend of Akil Baddoo grows with ninth-inning grand slam
Read full article: Legend of Akil Baddoo grows with ninth-inning grand slamOn Easter, Detroit Tigers rookie Akil Baddoo blasted the first pitch of his major league career over the left field fence. In his second game, he decided to make it a grand slam.
Who was the Detroit Tigers’ best pitcher Monday? Infielder Harold Castro
Read full article: Who was the Detroit Tigers’ best pitcher Monday? Infielder Harold CastroNobody the Detroit Tigers put into the game Monday could stop the Minnesota Twins, except for infielder Harold Castro, who took the mound for a hilarious inning.
Detroit Tigers reliever Gregory Soto throws one of the highest pitches you’ll ever see
Read full article: Detroit Tigers reliever Gregory Soto throws one of the highest pitches you’ll ever seeThe Detroit Tigers committed a comedy of errors in Monday’s blowout loss to the Twins, but none was more memorable than Gregory Soto throwing a pitch more than nine feet above the plate.
Today’s Detroit Tigers game was significantly less fun than the first series
Read full article: Today’s Detroit Tigers game was significantly less fun than the first seriesThe Detroit Tigers were fun to watch in their first series against the Cleveland Indians. On Monday, their first game against the Minnesota Twins was straight up not a good time.
Detroit Tigers doubleheader vs. Minnesota Twins postponed due to weather
Read full article: Detroit Tigers doubleheader vs. Minnesota Twins postponed due to weatherDETROIT The Detroit Tigers doubleheader vs. the Minnesota Twins on Friday has been postponed due to weather, the team announced. Todays doubleheader vs. the Minnesota Twins has been postponed due to inclement weather. The two teams will play a straight 7-inning doubleheader tomorrow, starting at 1:10 pm. pic.twitter.com/k9atomT2E2 Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 28, 2020Friday will be the second straight day without Tigers baseball after the teams decided not to play Thursday due to social injustice. The first game of Fridays doubleheader was delayed for about 90 minutes before ultimately being postponed due to consistent, heavy rain in Metro Detroit.
Detroit Tigers game postponed as players join social justice protest
Read full article: Detroit Tigers game postponed as players join social justice protestThere have also been several sports teams sitting out, in solidarity, to protest the shooting. The Detroit Tigers joined that movement on Thursday night. READ: Detroit Tigers game canceled Thursday after Twins vote not to play due to social injusticeBoth teams, the Tigers and the Minnesota Twins, had meetings on Thursday and each decided not to play. Gardenhire, who managed in Minneapolis for years, said he knows the importance of social justice in Detroit. The Detroit Tigers issued the following statement:The Detroit Tigers fully respect the decision of our players and coaches to not take the field for tonights game.
Detroit Tigers game canceled Thursday after Twins vote not to play due to social injustice
Read full article: Detroit Tigers game canceled Thursday after Twins vote not to play due to social injusticeDETROIT The Detroit Tigers game agains the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night has been canceled after Twins players voted not to play due to social injustice. On Twitter, the team announced the game will be made up Friday as part of a traditional doubleheader. The first game will start at 1:10 p.m. and both games will be seven innings long, the Tigers announced. The Milwaukee Bucks were the first team to boycott a game, starting a domino effect that led to all NBA playoff games being postponed Wednesday and Thursday. The Tigers played their series finale against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night before Thursdays game was canceled.