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7 Detroit Tigers pitching prospects who are off to strong starts this season
Read full article: 7 Detroit Tigers pitching prospects who are off to strong starts this seasonThe Detroit Tigers are having some trouble with the starting rotation at the major league level, but in the minors, many of their top prospects are off to strong starts this season.
Lloyd McClendon returns to Detroit Tigers organization as manager of Toledo Mud Hens
Read full article: Lloyd McClendon returns to Detroit Tigers organization as manager of Toledo Mud HensLloyd McClendon, a longtime Detroit Tigers coach under Jim Leyland and Ron Gardenhire, is returning to the organization as manager of the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.
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.
Is it time for the Detroit Tigers to start worrying about Willi Castro?
Read full article: Is it time for the Detroit Tigers to start worrying about Willi Castro?A lot has gone right for the Detroit Tigers over the past three months, but the same can’t be said for struggling infielder Willi Castro.
Detroit Tigers claim young pitcher with great minor league numbers off waivers from Astros
Read full article: Detroit Tigers claim young pitcher with great minor league numbers off waivers from AstrosThe Detroit Tigers have claimed a young pitcher with great minor league numbers off waivers from the Houston Astros.
Detroit Tigers call up Derek Hill for doubleheader -- why not let him stay in favor of Nomar Mazara?
Read full article: Detroit Tigers call up Derek Hill for doubleheader -- why not let him stay in favor of Nomar Mazara?The Detroit Tigers are calling up outfielder Derek Hill for Wednesday’s doubleheader, but there’s no reason he should be sent back down afterward in favor of Nomar Mazara.
Detroit Tigers reportedly sign starting pitcher Julio Teheran to minor league deal
Read full article: Detroit Tigers reportedly sign starting pitcher Julio Teheran to minor league dealDETROIT – The Detroit Tigers have signed veteran starting pitcher Julio Teheran to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, according to multiple reports. Teheran opted for an NRI deal with the Tigers over a guaranteed deal elsewhere because he got a base of $3M plus $1M in games started incentives. The guaranteed deal was a low base with minimal upside. Teheran is banking on his ability to make the team out of spring training and stick in the rotation. Detroit’s pitchers and catchers reported to spring training in Lakeland earlier this week as they look forward to their first season under manager A.J.
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.