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Brewers hit 5 homers and 8 doubles, pound Tigers 19-0
Read full article: Brewers hit 5 homers and 8 doubles, pound Tigers 19-0DETROIT Corbin Burnes allowed one hit in seven innings in another outstanding performance, and the Milwaukee Brewers slugged their way to their highest run total in over a decade, beating the Detroit Tigers 19-0 on Wednesday. Milwaukee hit eight doubles in the game, setting a franchise record with 13 extra-base hits. The Brewers hit four doubles off Boyd in a three-run second inning. The Brewers hit four more doubles in the sixth, scoring five runs in the inning. TIGERS: The Tigers play a doubleheader at St. Louis on Thursday.
Heres how Detroit Tigers should shuffle starting lineup following JaCoby Jones injury
Read full article: Heres how Detroit Tigers should shuffle starting lineup following JaCoby Jones injuryDETROIT Tuesday should have been a celebratory night for the Detroit Tigers. But it was also a costly one, because they lost starting center fielder JaCoby Jones for the rest of the season. But bad luck struck again Tuesday, when Milwaukee Brewers reliever Phil Bickford made his MLB debut and hit Jones in the hand. Derek Hill #29 of the Detroit Tigers runs the bases during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 11, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. During the Tigers recent 8-2 run, Jones was slashing just .250/.313/.321 with two doubles, two walks and 11 strikeouts.
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.
7 Detroit Tigers who could benefit from expanded Opening Day rosters
Read full article: 7 Detroit Tigers who could benefit from expanded Opening Day rostersDETROIT As part of the amended 60-game MLB season, each team will be allowed to include four additional players on its Opening Day roster. Heres a look at some of the Detroit Tigers players who could benefit from expanded rosters. Finally, Castro was among the teams hottest hitters in spring training, which was important after an uninspiring cup of tea at the big league level in 2019. RP Shao-Ching ChiangShao-Ching Chiang was an interesting addition to the Tigers first spring training roster. Travis Demeritte #50 of the Detroit Tigers at bat against the Oakland Athletics at Ring Central Coliseum on September 06, 2019 in Oakland, California.
Detroit Tigers: Why are Travis Demeritte, Jake Rogers batting so low in the lineup?
Read full article: Detroit Tigers: Why are Travis Demeritte, Jake Rogers batting so low in the lineup?Jake Rogers #34 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates his fourth inning home run with Travis Demeritte #50 while playing the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park on August 13, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have the worst offense in baseball, but with some of the moves they've made in recent weeks, it should get a little bit better. Most notably, outfielder Travis Demeritte has given the Tigers a spark since coming over in the Shane Greene trade. But like Demeritte, Rogers can draw a walk. But who sat atop the Tigers' lineup Wednesday night?
Detroit Tigers: Why are Travis Demeritte, Jake Rogers batting so low in the lineup?
Read full article: Detroit Tigers: Why are Travis Demeritte, Jake Rogers batting so low in the lineup?DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have the worst offense in baseball, but with some of the moves they've made in recent weeks, it should get a little bit better. Most notably, outfielder Travis Demeritte has given the Tigers a spark since coming over in the Shane Greene trade. His on-base percentage is by far the best on the team, and his OPS is just above that of another recent addition to the lineup: Jake Rogers. But like Demeritte, Rogers can draw a walk. But who sat atop the Tigers' lineup Wednesday night?
Here's the starting lineup Detroit Tigers should use for rest of season
Read full article: Here's the starting lineup Detroit Tigers should use for rest of seasonWhere should Travis Demeritte, Niko Goodrum, Jake Rogers and Christin Stewart bat for the Detroit Tigers the rest of the season? (Getty Images)DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers have been out of the playoff race for months already, but that doesn't mean they can't accomplish anything the rest of the season. The most important task remaining for the 2019 season is for the Tigers to figure out what they have in many of their young position players. Here's the lineup the Tigers should use for the rest of the season, as long as everyone stays healthy. OverviewNo matter what lineup the Tigers use, they're likely going to finish with the worst record in baseball this season.
Here's what the Detroit Tigers' starting lineup should look like the rest of the season
Read full article: Here's what the Detroit Tigers' starting lineup should look like the rest of the seasonDETROIT The Detroit Tigers have been out of the playoff race for months already, but that doesn't mean they can't accomplish anything the rest of the season. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the Tigers know who's on the roster for the rest of 2019. Here's the lineup the Tigers should use for the rest of the season, as long as everyone stays healthy. Niko Goodrum #28 of the Detroit Tigers hits two run double against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on August 4, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. OverviewNo matter what lineup the Tigers use, they're likely going to finish with the worst record in baseball this season.
Detroit Tigers trade deadline: How 4 new Tigers prospects are doing so far
Read full article: Detroit Tigers trade deadline: How 4 new Tigers prospects are doing so far(TomDETROIT - The Detroit Tigers acquired four new prospects in the trade deadline moves that sent Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs. RF Travis Demeritte -- Detroit TigersTravis Demeritte, the only offensive player acquired at the deadline, started in right field for all three of the Tigers' games against the Texas Rangers this weekend. Travis Demeritte #50 of the Detroit Tigers prepares for his first Major League at bat in the top of the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on Aug. 2, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. Though he showed good plate discipline while drawing two more walks, Demeritte struck out in all three of his official at-bats. LHP Joey Wentz -- Erie SeaWolvesThe top-ranked player acquired by the Tigers at the deadline was the organization's new No.
Detroit Tigers trade deadline: How 4 new Tigers prospects are doing so far
Read full article: Detroit Tigers trade deadline: How 4 new Tigers prospects are doing so farDETROIT The Detroit Tigers acquired four new prospects in the trade deadline moves that sent Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs. RF Travis Demeritte -- Detroit TigersTravis Demeritte, the only offensive player acquired at the deadline, started in right field for all three of the Tigers' games against the Texas Rangers this weekend. Though he showed good plate discipline while drawing two more walks, Demeritte struck out in all three of his official at-bats. 19 prospect allowed five earned runs on nine hits in five innings. He made his first bullpen appearance Sunday for the SeaWolves and allowed one run on two hits in two innings.
Detroit Tigers trades: Here's the plan for all 4 prospects acquired at the trade deadline
Read full article: Detroit Tigers trades: Here's the plan for all 4 prospects acquired at the trade deadlineDETROIT - The Detroit Tigers were quiet until the eleventh hour ahead of the MLB trade deadline but ultimately traded Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs for four minor league prospects. 10 in the Tigers' prospect rankings and is the No. INF/OF Travis DemeritteImmediate plan: Detroit Tigers rosterEven though the Tigers are desperate for bats in the minor leagues, Travis Demeritte is the only position player acquired at this year's trade deadline. Demeritte showed solid power and plate discipline early in his minor league career, posting a .915 OPS in 2016. "Travis Demeritte was a guy that was a high round pick," Avila said.
Here's where the players acquired at the trade deadline rank among Detroit Tigers' top 30 prospects
Read full article: Here's where the players acquired at the trade deadline rank among Detroit Tigers' top 30 prospectsIn return, the Tigers acquired two prospects each from the Braves and Cubs. READ: Here's the plan for all 4 new Tigers prospects acquired at the trade deadlineWentz was ranked the No. 7 overall prospect in the Braves' organization, but Demeritte was not ranked among the top 30 prospects. MLB Pipeline updated the Tigers' top 30 prospects Thursday morning, including the players acquired at the deadline. He is expected to move to the bullpen in the Tigers' organization.
Here's where the players acquired at the trade deadline rank among Detroit Tigers' top 30 prospects
Read full article: Here's where the players acquired at the trade deadline rank among Detroit Tigers' top 30 prospectsIn return, the Tigers acquired two prospects each from the Braves and Cubs. READ: Here's the plan for all 4 new Tigers prospects acquired at the trade deadlineWentz was ranked the No. 7 overall prospect in the Braves' organization, but Demeritte was not ranked among the top 30 prospects. MLB Pipeline updated the Tigers' top 30 prospects Thursday morning, including the players acquired at the deadline. He is expected to move to the bullpen in the Tigers' organization.
Detroit Tigers trades: Here's the plan for all 4 prospects acquired at the trade deadline
Read full article: Detroit Tigers trades: Here's the plan for all 4 prospects acquired at the trade deadlineDETROIT The Detroit Tigers were quiet until the eleventh hour ahead of the MLB trade deadline but ultimately traded Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs for four minor league prospects. 10 in the Tigers' prospect rankings and is the No. INF/OF Travis DemeritteImmediate plan: Detroit Tigers rosterEven though the Tigers are desperate for bats in the minor leagues, Travis Demeritte is the only position player acquired at this year's trade deadline. Demeritte showed solid power and plate discipline early in his minor league career, posting a .915 OPS in 2016. "Travis Demeritte was a guy that was a high round pick," Avila said.
Detroit Tigers trade deadline: Castellanos, Greene traded to Cubs, Braves for 4 prospects
Read full article: Detroit Tigers trade deadline: Castellanos, Greene traded to Cubs, Braves for 4 prospectsNicholas Castellanos and Shane Greene were traded by the Tigers at the 2019 MLB trade deadline. (Getty Images)DETROIT - The Detroit Tigers traded Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs for four prospects ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Tigers sent Domingo Leyba and Robbie Ray to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Diamondbacks sent Didi Gregorius to the Yankees and the Yankees sent Greene to the Tigers. Nicholas Castellanos tradeAfter the 4 p.m. deadline passed, it was announced Castellanos had been traded to the Cubs. Matt Boyd stays in DetroitThe Tigers' top trade piece, Matt Boyd, was not moved ahead of the deadline.
Detroit Tigers trade deadline: Castellanos, Greene traded to Cubs, Braves for 4 prospects
Read full article: Detroit Tigers trade deadline: Castellanos, Greene traded to Cubs, Braves for 4 prospectsDETROIT The Detroit Tigers traded Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs for four prospects ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Shane Greene tradeGreene was the first player traded from Detroit, about 30 minutes before the deadline. Greene was masterful this season for the Tigers, allowing just five earned runs in 38 innings while striking out 43 batters. The Tigers sent Domingo Leyba and Robbie Ray to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Diamondbacks sent Didi Gregorius to the Yankees and the Yankees sent Greene to the Tigers. Nicholas Castellanos tradeAfter the 4 p.m. deadline passed, it was announced Castellanos had been traded to the Cubs.
Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Shane Greene traded to Atlanta Braves
Read full article: Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Shane Greene traded to Atlanta BravesDETROIT The Detroit Tigers have reportedly traded All-Star closer Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves. Braves get Shane Greene, pending medicals Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 31, 2019The Tigers have reportedly received prospects Joey Wentz and Travis Demeritte from the Braves in the deal. #Tigers acquiring Joey Wentz and Travis Demeritte from the #Braves in exchange for Shane Greene, sources tell The Athletic. Shane Greene of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 29, 2019, in Baltimore, Maryland. Shane Greene certainly would be happy with trade from #Tigers to #Braves, I'm told.