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White Sox losing streak reaches 19 as Kepler hits go-ahead, 7th-inning homer in Twins' 6-2 win
Read full article: White Sox losing streak reaches 19 as Kepler hits go-ahead, 7th-inning homer in Twins' 6-2 winThe Chicago White Sox extended their team-record losing streak to 19, giving up Max Keplerโs tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 6-2 win.
Bailey Ober allows 1 hit in 8 innings to lead the Twins past the Tigers, 5-0
Read full article: Bailey Ober allows 1 hit in 8 innings to lead the Twins past the Tigers, 5-0Bailey Ober allowed one hit in eight scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 5-0 to win the weekend and season series against the Tigers.
Will Brennan hits walk-off 3-run homer in the 9th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2
Read full article: Will Brennan hits walk-off 3-run homer in the 9th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2Will Brennan hit a three-run homer off Jhoan Duran with two outs in a wild ninth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Twins acquire outfielder Manuel Margot in 3-player trade with Dodgers, who add Kikรฉ Hernรกndez
Read full article: Twins acquire outfielder Manuel Margot in 3-player trade with Dodgers, who add Kikรฉ HernรกndezThe Minnesota Twins acquired outfielder Manuel Margot, minor league shortstop Rayne Doncon and cash from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league shortstop Noah Miller.
Twins overcome Hunter Greene's 14 Ks, rally to beat Reds 5-3 and drop AL Central magic number to 1
Read full article: Twins overcome Hunter Greene's 14 Ks, rally to beat Reds 5-3 and drop AL Central magic number to 1Jorge Polanco capped a three-run ninth inning with a go-ahead single, helping the Minnesota Twins overcome Hunter Greeneโs 14 strikeouts to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.
Twins rally, finish off Tigers in 10th to take 3-game series
Read full article: Twins rally, finish off Tigers in 10th to take 3-game seriesRoyce Lewis scored the tying run in the eighth inning and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 and win the three-game series.
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 Sierraโs 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.
What more does Kerry Carpenter have to do to get called up by Detroit Tigers?
Read full article: What more does Kerry Carpenter have to do to get called up by Detroit Tigers?As the Detroit Tigers continue to put up historically awful offensive numbers, Kerry Carpenter is enjoying one of the best seasons for any minor league player in the nation.
Chapman 2 HRs, Kikuchi wins in return as Jays top Tigers 5-3
Read full article: Chapman 2 HRs, Kikuchi wins in return as Jays top Tigers 5-3Matt Chapman hit two home runs, Yusei Kikuchi came off the injured list to pitch five solid innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 for their 10th victory in 12 games.
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.
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.
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 Yorkโs run of outstanding starting pitching performances as the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
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 Yorkโs run of outstanding starting pitching performances as the Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
Yanks' Cole loses perfect game night after Taillon's bid
Read full article: Yanks' Cole loses perfect game night after Taillon's bidGerrit Cole pitched perfectly into the seventh inning a night after teammate Jameson Taillon lost his bid in the eighth, Aaron Judge homered and had four hits on his bobblehead night, and the New York Yankees thumped the Detroit Tigers 13-0.
Are Willi and Harold Castro good? A closer look at the Detroit Tigersโ new 1-2 hitters
Read full article: Are Willi and Harold Castro good? A closer look at the Detroit Tigersโ new 1-2 hittersThe Detroit Tigers have started to show signs of turning their season around, and it coincides with Harold Castro and Willi Castro moving to the top of the batting order.
Are Harold and Willi Castro good? A closer look at the Detroit Tigersโ new 1-2 hitters
Read full article: Are Harold and Willi Castro good? A closer look at the Detroit Tigersโ new 1-2 hittersThe Detroit Tigers have started to show signs of turning their season around, and it coincides with Harold Castro and Willi Castro moving to the top of the batting order.
Schoop 3rd from Curaรงao with 1,000 hits, Tigers top Twins
Read full article: Schoop 3rd from Curaรงao with 1,000 hits, Tigers top TwinsJonathan Schoop became the third player from Curaรงao 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.
Sonny day: Grayโs 7 shutout innings send Twins past Tigers
Read full article: Sonny day: Grayโs 7 shutout innings send Twins past TigersSonny Gray compiled a season-high 10 strikeouts over seven sharp innings, carrying the Minnesota Twins past the Detroit Tigers 2-0 for their sixth straight victory.
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.
Tigers beat Orioles 9-4 despite scary collision in outfield
Read full article: Tigers beat Orioles 9-4 despite scary collision in outfieldWilli Castro doubled, tripled and drove in three runs, and Detroit beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-4 in a game that included a scary collision between two Tigers outfielders.
Detroit Tigers had shortstop problem way before Zack Short -- we all know what they have to do to fix it
Read full article: Detroit Tigers had shortstop problem way before Zack Short -- we all know what they have to do to fix itZack Short had a really, really bad game Sunday in Cleveland, dooming the Detroit Tigers with a couple of critical errors. The fan base lost its collective mind over his struggles, but in reality, the team has much bigger problems at shortstop.
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 canโt be said for struggling infielder Willi Castro.
Lions-Vikings? Naw, Tigers top Twins by NFL-like 17-14 final
Read full article: Lions-Vikings? Naw, Tigers top Twins by NFL-like 17-14 finalJeimer Candelario and Eric Haase each drove in three runs and the Detroit Tigers, despite giving up seven homers and not hitting any, outlasted the Minnesota Twins 17-14.
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.
Grossmanโs 10th-inning squeeze bunt lifts Tigers over Astros
Read full article: Grossmanโs 10th-inning squeeze bunt lifts Tigers over AstrosRobbie Grossmanโs squeeze bunt in the 10th inning drove in the winning run and the Detroit Tigers won a duel of small ball, beating the Houston Astros 2-1 for a split of their four-game series.
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.
Evans denied Baddoo, Pirates beat Tigers 4-2 with 2-run 8th
Read full article: Evans denied Baddoo, Pirates beat Tigers 4-2 with 2-run 8thPhillip Evans kept Akil Baddooโs drive to left field in the park in the seventh inning to help Pittsburgh escape a jam, and the Pirates scored twice in the eighth to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
Most obvious takeaway from Detroit Tigersโ opening series win over Cleveland: Better at-bats
Read full article: Most obvious takeaway from Detroit Tigersโ opening series win over Cleveland: Better at-batsThe Detroit Tigers won their opening series against the Cleveland Indians over the weekend, and while itโs too early to overreact, there were some encouraging signs for the future.
Ranking 22 Detroit Tigers questions we canโt wait to learn the answers to this season
Read full article: Ranking 22 Detroit Tigers questions we canโt wait to learn the answers to this seasonDETROIT โ Even though a playoff race isnโt in the cards for the Detroit Tigers this season, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about this team ahead of Opening Day. READ: Meet all 26 members of the Tigersโ rosterWe came up with 22 questions we canโt wait to learn the answers to over the coming months. Nobody knew who he was when the Tigers selected him in the Rule 5 draft, mostly because he missed the entire 2020 season and hasnโt played above High-A ball. An underrated part of the shortened 2020 season was Sotoโs hot start. Daniel Norris #44 of the Detroit Tigers delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the game at Target Field on September 22, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
New starting lineup prediction after Detroit Tigers sent Isaac Paredes to Triple A
Read full article: New starting lineup prediction after Detroit Tigers sent Isaac Paredes to Triple ADETROIT โ The Detroit Tigers sent prospect Isaac Paredes to minor league camp this week, scrambling the starting infield with Opening Day less than a week away. Robbie Grossman, LFSpring stats: .243/.364/.486 (.850 OPS), 2 HR, 3 doubles, 6 walks, 11 strikeouts in 37 at-bats. AdSince the day the Tigers signed Grossman, heโs felt like the best fit atop the lineup. Well, this spring heโs strengthened that case with a .364 on-base percentage. 8 slot behind Wilson Ramos, but so far this spring, Hinch has had him above the catcher in the lineup.
Predicting all 26 players who will make the Detroit Tigersโ Opening Day roster
Read full article: Predicting all 26 players who will make the Detroit Tigersโ Opening Day rosterC Wilson RamosConfidence: LockRole: Starting catcherThereโs 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 -- thatโs 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 weโre being honest, a conversation about Baddoo as a starter feels more justified than a conversation about earning a roster spot.
Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated
Read full article: Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluatedThe Padres said Tatis had discomfort in his non-throwing left shoulder and would be re-evaluated on Wednesday. Corbin Burnes turned in 4 2/3 innings, striking out six while allowing two runs on three hits. Jon Lester allowed one run and three hits in 3 2/3 innings in his second start of the spring for Washington. He gave up five hits, hit two batters and struck out three. PADRES 5, REDS 4MacKenzie Gore worked 3 2/3 innings in his third start for San Diego, allowing two runs on three hits.
Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out
Read full article: Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-outTWINS 1, ORIOLES 0 (7 INNINGS)Minnesota ace Kenta Maeda allowed one hit in three innings, striking out four in his second start. Baltimore's Dean Kremer fared better in his second start, allowing a hit and a walk in three scoreless innings. Deivi Garcรญa pitched three shutout innings in his second start for the Yankees. Nick Pivetta made his second start for Boston, allowing a run on three hits with three strikeouts in three innings. Alex Wood worked two innings in the start for San Francisco and gave up a home run to Omar Narvaez.
Yanks' Britton needs surgery to remove elbow bone chip
Read full article: Yanks' Britton needs surgery to remove elbow bone chipFILE - New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton winds up during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in New York, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo. Yankees left-hander Zack Britton is not throwing because of a sore pitching elbow, was to be examined by a doctor on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, and could miss the start of the season. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)LAKELAND, Fla. โ New York Yankees left-hander Zack Britton needs surgery to remove a bone chip from his pitching elbow and seems certain to miss the start of the season. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced the need for an operation following New York's 6-5 loss to Detroit on Tuesday. Boone said Britton felt soreness Sunday night following a bullpen session and had an MRI of his elbow on Monday.
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
Read full article: Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus testThe two-time AL Central champion Twins are hoping Happ can give them a veteran presence at the back of their rotation. Ian Anderson pitched two scoreless innings, allowing three hits and a walk. Houston piggy-backed a pair of starters with Framber Valdez yielding McNeil's homer in the first two innings, striking out two. AdBLUE JAYS 4, PHILLIES 2 (6)Steven Matz allowed a hit in two scoreless innings, striking out three without a walk. CUBS 3, ROYALS 2 (7)Outfielder Rafael Ortega, who signed a minor league deal with Chicago after playing 34 games for Atlanta last season, hit a bases-loaded triple.
How to watch Detroit Tigers spring training game vs. Yankees this afternoon
Read full article: How to watch Detroit Tigers spring training game vs. Yankees this afternoonDETROIT โ On Monday, it will be possible to watch a Detroit Tigers game for the first time this season without actually being inside the stadium. When the Tigers take on the New York Yankees at 1:10 p.m. Monday inside Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, the game will be streamed live on MLB.TV. (2021 Getty Images)Jeimer Candelario, who had a single, a walk and a double in Sundayโs game against the Philadelphia Phillies, is batting second. pic.twitter.com/8lgeU86Mx1 โ Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) March 1, 2021In their first spring training game Sunday, the Tigers ambushed the Phillies, scoring six runs in the bottom of the first inning and eventually winning 10-2. Just like in the first spring training game, Mondayโs contest is expected to last seven innings.
Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
Read full article: Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for ManciniAdJazz Chisholm of the Marlins and Adam Haseley of the Phillies did even better โ they led off games with home runs. Mancini took off his helmet to acknowledge a standing ovation that included the fans, the Orioles and the Pirates. Marco Gonzales made his first spring start for Seattle, allowing two hits and an unearned run in two innings. Center fielder Trent Grisham, coming off his first Gold Glove last season, doubled and scored a run for San Diego. Top prospect Jeter Downs had a two-run home run and RBI single, while Michael Chavis hit a solo shot.
5 possible Detroit Tigers starting lineups that include 3 new free agent signings
Read full article: 5 possible Detroit Tigers starting lineups that include 3 new free agent signingsDETROIT โ The Detroit Tigers made a trio of free agent signings over the last month to fill holes in the everyday lineup, but there are still many questions about the starting nine. Cron at first base, Schoop at second base, Jeimer Candelario at third base and Niko Goodrum at shortstop. AdOf his 50 games started last season, Reyes hit leadoff in 34 of them. Isaac Paredes #19 of the Detroit Tigers bats during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 18, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Whether that means heโll get chances at first base, third base or elsewhere remains to be seen.
Dream lineup for Detroit Tigers to be contenders next year: 3 free agents, 3 prospects, 3 regulars
Read full article: Dream lineup for Detroit Tigers to be contenders next year: 3 free agents, 3 prospects, 3 regularsDETROIT โ Going into 2021, the Detroit Tigers have exciting prospects, money to spend and a handful of solid players on their roster. Here are three free agents they could add to three prospects and three familiar faces to create a starting lineup capable of competing next season. (2020 Getty Images)If the Tigers could only pursue one free agent this offseason, it should be J.T. If the Tigers field this type of lineup, he shouldnโt be guaranteed his old spot in the No. Suggested lineupIf the Tigers made these three signings and called up Greene, hereโs what the theoretical lineup could look like on Opening Day:D.J.
10 positives to take away from Detroit Tigers season when looking toward future
Read full article: 10 positives to take away from Detroit Tigers season when looking toward futureDETROIT โ As ugly as the final 25 games were for the Detroit Tigers, the shortened 2020 season went about as well as anyone could have hoped. Candelario finished the season in a 1-23 slump with six walks and 10 strikeouts, then landed on the 10-day injured list. But overall, his .297/.369/.503 season is much closer to what the Tigers hoped he would become. Willi Castro #49 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates with Daz Cameron #41 after a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park on September 19, 2020, in Detroit, Michigan. Gregory Soto #65 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Comerica Park on July 31, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.
Tigers lose to Indians at Comerica Park
Read full article: Tigers lose to Indians at Comerica ParkDETROIT โ The Detroit Tigers lost to the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park Sunday. The first game -- also against the Indians -- was won by the Tigers Saturday. Carlos Carrasco allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings, and Jose Ramirez homered twice to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 7-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Matthew Boyd (2-7) was perfect through four innings for the Tigers, but the Indians scored three runs in the fifth. The Indians took the lead on Jordan Luplowโs RBI single, and Delino DeShields added a two-run single that inning.
Tigers manager Gardenhire announces immediate retirement
Read full article: Tigers manager Gardenhire announces immediate retirementA Comerica Park videoboard displays a thank you message to Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, who announced his retirement prior to a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Detroit. This year was taking more of a toll on the 62-year-old Detroit Tigers manager than he'd necessarily let on. General manager Al Avila said he made a routine visit to Gardenhireโs office Saturday, when the manager told him about the decision. โOn behalf of all of us with the Detroit Tigers, congratulations to Ron Gardenhire on a tremendous managerial career,โ Tigers CEO Christopher Ilitch said in a statement. โAlways, you'll miss baseball,โ Gardenhire said.
Ranking the 10 current Detroit Tigers players most likely to be part of teamโs long-term future
Read full article: Ranking the 10 current Detroit Tigers players most likely to be part of teamโs long-term futureDETROIT โ Letโs face it: The Detroit Tigers' slim playoff hopes died over the weekend when they lost all three games to the Chicago White Sox. Hereโs a look at the top 10 players on the current roster, ranked based on how likely they are to be part of the teamโs long-term future. While heโs playing right field this season, Cameronโs future is likely in center, where he can utilize his speed. Detroit Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull throws against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. 3 on this list: Heโs only under team control for three more years and he needs to show this shortened season isnโt a fluke.
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.
Can Detroit Tigers bounce back from deflating loss or is this beginning of long slide?
Read full article: Can Detroit Tigers bounce back from deflating loss or is this beginning of long slide?DETROIT The first three weeks of this Detroit Tigers season have been unexpectedly fun. No moment has been more exciting than Wednesdays fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox. In the next 10 games, the Tigers will bookend a four-game series against the White Sox with two three-game series against the Cleveland Indians. The feeling in that clubhouse if they would have stolen a game from the White Sox on the backs of Greiner and Castro would be special. Losing eight of the next 10 against the Indians and White Sox would be a crippling blow, especially with 11 games against the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs on the horizon.
Detroit Tigers place 1B C.J. Cron on 10-day injured list with left knee sprain
Read full article: Detroit Tigers place 1B C.J. Cron on 10-day injured list with left knee sprainDETROIT The Detroit Tigers have placed slugging first baseman C.J. Cron on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain. Cron left Mondays game against the Chicago White Sox after taking a line drive off his knee in the top of the fourth inning. Cron #26 of the Detroit Tigers bats during game one of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds at Comerica Park on August 2, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Willi Castro #49 of the Detroit Tigers runs the bases during an exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 22, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hicks, Reyes power Tigers past Orioles in 12 innings 8-4
Read full article: Hicks, Reyes power Tigers past Orioles in 12 innings 8-4Richie Martin #1 of the Baltimore Orioles beats the tag from second baseman Willi Castro #49 of the Detroit Tigers to steal second base during the sixth inning at Comerica Park. The loss gave Baltimore its second straight 100-loss season after the Orioles finished 47-115 a year ago. Reyes hit his towering home run to right field off Baltimore closer Mychal Givens, who had worked nine straight scoreless appearances. The Orioles had taken a 4-3 lead in the top of the 12th inning as Rio Ruiz singled to score Mason Williams off Daniel Stumpf. Castro homered to right field in the third inning to open the scoring for Detroit.
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.