Let’s be frank with each other: the Tigers were a real disappointment last season. After an offseason filled with hyped up free agent signings and dreams of young players taking the next steps in becoming high quality major leaguers, April through September brought injuries, poor performance, and disappointment with only occasional glimpses of hope for
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As a Rule 5 draft selection in 2021, Akil Baddoo burst onto the scene and immediately became a fan favorite in Detroit. In his first major league at bat, he launched a home run on the first pitch he saw. Talk about bursting onto the scene with a bang. Many exciting moments followed and while
LAKELAND, Fla. — Kan Ikeda emailed all 30 MLB teams. He moved to the United States from Japan to earn his college degree and begin a career in baseball. He enrolled in an English learning program in San Francisco, then worked as a student manager at Southwestern Oregon Community College, followed by another stint as a
After reaching 3,000 hits early in the 2022 season (and 500 homers late in the 2021 season), Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera says 2023 will be his last season in the majors. That sets the stage for a farewell campaign sure to be full of wistful goodbyes, standing ovations (check out this salutation from
LAKELAND, Fla. — Kirk Gibson doesn’t want you to read this. It’s a warm morning in early March outside the Detroit Tigers’ clubhouse at Joker Marchant Stadium when the former Tigers slugger, who now works as an analyst for Bally Sports Detroit, walks up to me. We’re both part of a small media contingent waiting
Opening Day is upon us, and with it comes the celebration of a new Major League season. One of the biggest questions surrounding each of the 30 MLB clubs heading into Thursday’s season opener is: What will the very first starting lineup of the regular season look like? With the help of each MLB.com beat
Lakeland, Fla. — Just as they said goodbye to the Grapefruit League season Sunday, the Tigers got busy with a clutch of roster decisions ahead of Opening Day. And none of the deliberations became easier in Sunday’s spring finale. Especially not after one of those manic Grapefruit League games that saw the Tigers get a
LAKELAND, Fla. — The last time Trevor Rosenthal faced Major League hitters, he was pitching in the 2020 NLCS at Globe Life Field in Texas. Corey Seager was among the Dodgers hitters he faced, and the Padres relievers who pitched before him included Luis Patiño and Matt Strahm. That was 2 1/2 years and two
LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 11-10, on Sunday in the final spring training game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. The Tigers finished 14-16-2 in Grapefruit League play. Opening Day is at 3:10 p.m. Thursday against the Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida. What happened The Tigers held a brief
Jul 27, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) closes his eyes and takes a breath after giving up his fourth run of the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
As expected, the Tigers will place Tyler Nevin on the 10-day injured list to begin the season. Nevin suffered a Grade 1 oblique strain a little less than three weeks ago, making it doubtful that the 25-year-old would be fully recovered in time for Opening Day. However, it is possible Nevin won’t miss much time,
Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Time: 1:05 p.m.Place: Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FLMedia: Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Cooper Criswell vs. RHP Edwin Uceta Tigers vs. Rays Lineups RAYS TIGERS RAYS TIGERS Brandon Lowe – 2B Nick Maton – 3B Harold Ramirez – LF Riley Greene – CF Francisco Mejia – C Javier Baez
Lakeland, Fla. — In years past, that last Grapefruit League game in March was D-Day for guys hoping to make the big-league cut. Not so Sunday at Publix Field/Marchant Stadium where the Tigers were waiting, perhaps till mid-week, to seal their Opening Day roster. “Today is a little bit of a fake last day,” Tigers
LAKELAND, Fla. — It’s easy to forget Riley Greene’s age. “I’m 22 years old,” he said. His childhood friends are graduating college and starting their careers. Others are staying in school to pursue postgraduate degrees. Best friends Randall and Samantha got married in Geneva, Florida, not far from his hometown in Oviedo, on the last Saturday
Dunedin, Florida – To the rescue came Tyler Alexander. On a sultry night at TD Ballpark when Tigers pitchers walked 12 batters – and when the Blue Jays left 19 men on base in a game in which they somehow scored but a single run – the Tigers could thank Alexander for bringing sanity to
But the thing is: Those teams can survive their absences. They’ll miss those players, of course, but they can get by. Need proof? It was just two seasons ago that the Braves lost superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. to a season-ending knee injury in July … And went on to win the World Series. But as
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Matthew Boyd has nothing left to prove at Spring Training. The left-hander was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday night, a 4-1 win over the Blue Jays, in part to allow the Tigers to look at other pitchers competing to make the Opening Day roster. “Matt’s done everything that we really wanted
DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 4-1, on Saturday at TD Ballpark. The Tigers are 13-16 in Grapefruit League play. What happened Facing right-hander Sem Robberse, the Tigers scored four runs on two hits in the third inning. The first two batters, Ryan Kreidler and Zack Short, reached base safely on
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Dunedin, Florida – One slice of roster anxiety a front office and manager are thrilled to avoid is catcher. Toughest position on the field. Defense, pitch-calling, watching opponents on bases that for some speedsters are more like starting blocks – it’s a monster assignment. And then, oh, by the way, please hit for average and