No matter how much teams prepare as Opening Day nears, there’s always an unknown or two — or five — that remain. As we build up to the start of a new regular season, each MLB.com beat reporter highlights one great unknown for their club. Blue Jays: Ricky TiedemannThe Blue Jays’ prized prospect is ranked
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It has been a rough decade for Detroit Tigers fans, who are now entering their ninth year since their beloved Motor City Kitties’ last playoff appearance back in 2014. However, as the adage goes, hope springs eternal ahead of a fresh campaign, and this time around the Olde English D has new management in place
The Erie SeaWolves, Double-A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, are excited to introduce the team’s new ‘Pepperoni Balls’ alternate identity. The team will play as the Erie Pepperoni Balls during the Erie-est Weekend, August 4-5, at UPMC Park. Pepperoni Balls, a savory treat of dough stuffed with pepperoni and cheese, The Erie SeaWolves, Double-A Affiliate
The Tigers announced that infielder César Hernández has been granted his release. He had been in camp on a minor league deal but had an opt-out opportunity this past weekend. Hernández, 33 in May, spent many years as a solid infielder for the Phillies, mostly as a second baseman. In four straight years from 2015
One player who has flown under the radar this spring is one who really needs to start making some noise. Second baseman Jonathan Schoop is coming off a very rough year offensively and headed for free agency. Hopes for a good season and another solid payday are at stake for the player. For the team,
ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays have reached the postseason each of the past four years, the longest streak in franchise history. But they’ve been knocked out in their first series in each of the past two years following a run to the World Series in 2020. So Tampa Bay’s goal heading into Thursday afternoon’s Opening
For the first time in years, the Detroit Tigers didn’t bring in a new free agent catcher over the offseason, so that means it’s Eric Haase leading things behind the plate in his third season in the Motor City. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll end up starting the most games behind the plate, however. Haase
1. Gunnar Henderson, 3B, BAL — Baltimore (MLB)2. Corbin Carroll, OF, ARI — Arizona (MLB)3. Francisco Álvarez, C, NYM — Syracuse (Triple-A)4. Jordan Walker, OF, STL — St. Louis (MLB)5. Anthony Volpe, SS, NYY — New York (MLB)6. Andrew Painter, RHP, PHI — Injured (elbow)7. Grayson Rodriguez, RHP, BAL — Norfolk (Triple-A)8. Jackson Chourio, OF,
LAKELAND, Fla. — Former Central Michigan Chippewa Zach McKinstry is headed back to the state. The Tigers acquired the left-handed hitter and versatile infielder from the Cubs on Monday in exchange for Minor League reliever Carlos Guzman. The trade was part of a series of moves Monday that brought Detroit closer to finalizing its Opening
With three open days before the start of the regular season on Thursday, it seemed likely that Scott Harris would be making moves as teams finalized their rosters around the league. That has come to pass as the Tigers dealt right-handed minor league pitcher Carlos Guzman to the Chicago Cubs for veteran utilityman Zack McKinstry.
The Cubs have informed reporters, including Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, that they have traded infielder Zach McKinstry to the Tigers for right-hander Carlos Guzman. In order to make room on their 40-man roster for McKinstry, the Tigers have recalled Freddy Pacheco and placed him on the 60-day injured list, per Jason Beck of MLB.com.
The Tigers entered 2021 with low expectations, made lower after a miserable first month, then played better the rest of the way for a 77-win season. That raised expectations for ’22, then everything went wrong and they lost 96 games. This year’s Tigers should be able to find a middle ground. While president of baseball
This story was excerpted from Jason Beck’s Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. The Tigers have long been a popular team in Latin America, not just due to Miguel Cabrera but because of fellow Venezuelan greats Magglio Ordóñez, Carlos Guillén and Anibal Sánchez before him. Now,
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