Detroit Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris and President & CEO of Ilitch Sports & Entertainment Chris McGowan met with the media to discuss the modifications made to Comerica Park’s outfield wall for the 2023 season.
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The Tigers have claimed right-hander Edwin Uceta off waivers from the Diamondbacks, per a team announcement. Uceta was designated for assignment by Arizona as a corresponding move for the D-backs’ signing of veteran Evan Longoria. Uceta, who turned 25 just two days ago, has spent time in the Majors in each of the past two
Jason Beck is on vacation this week, so Royals reporter Anne Rogers took the helm for the latest Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. It only got them more excited for the opportunity that presented itself with the trade that sent two-time All-Star closer Gregory Soto and utility
Every since the park opened in 2000, Comerica Park’s outfield dimensions have been a controversial subject. While the initial intent was to keep some of the spirit of Tiger Stadium alive, the distances to left field and right field were initially far more spacious than Tiger Stadium. They were moved in to pinch the corners
DETROIT — The walls are coming down and closing in at Comerica Park. On Wednesday, the Tigers announced arguably their most speculated move of the offseason, the changing of their home park’s outfield dimensions: • The center-field wall, the symbol of Comerica Park’s deep outfield, will be moved in from 422 to 412 feet, and
In our 2023 MLB Pipeline Poll, we’ve seen what team executives across the front office spectrum think about this season’s Rookie of the Year candidates and who they think are the top prospects. Let’s drill down one more level and take a look at the specific tools of the game’s future stars. Evaluations of players
Clubs that received a Competitive Balance Pick in Round B of the Draft (Athletics, Brewers, Mariners, Marlins, Rays, Reds, Tigers and Twins) received a pool of $6,366,900 while clubs with a Competitive Balance Pick in Round A (D-backs, Guardians, Orioles, Padres, Pirates, Rockies and Royals) received $5,825,500. The base signing pool for the Astros, Blue
In the wake of Saturday’s trade of Gregory Soto, Scott Harris was asked how he would address a bullpen suddenly lacking in left-handed pitching depth. With the departures of Andrew Chafin and Soto, swingman Tyler Alexander suddenly represents the only major league proven left-handed option. A formerly strong bullpen has now lost four of its
11% — Jackson Merrill, SS, Padres9% — Sal Frelick, OF, Brewers9% — Tink Hence, RHP, Cardinals6% — Evan Carter, OF, Rangers6% — Kyle Manzardo, 1B, RaysAlso received votes: Kevin Alcantara, OF, Cubs; Samuel Basallo, C, Orioles; Eric Brown, SS, Brewers; Alexander Canario, OF, Cubs; Corbin Carroll, OF, D-backs; Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF, Cubs; Harry Ford, C,
The Tigers have signed left-hander Chasen Shreve to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league Spring Training. Shreve, a client of CAA Sports, can make up to $2MM if he’s in the majors. That comes in the form of a salary of $1.25MM if he makes it to the majors, with several
COMSTOCK PARK, MI (JANUARY 9, 2023) – West Michigan Whitecaps manager Brayan Peña is headed back to LMCU Ballpark, returning for his third season at the helm in 2023 with an all-new coaching staff, in a move announced in conjunction with the Detroit Tigers on Monday. The former Detroit Tigers COMSTOCK PARK, MI (JANUARY 9,
The Erie SeaWolves, in conjunction with their parent club the Detroit Tigers, today announce the team’s 2023 field staff. Gabe Alvarez, who led the SeaWolves to their first ever Eastern League Championship series appearance, returns to the club to lead the 2023 squad. Alvarez enters his third season in the The Erie SeaWolves, in conjunction
TOLEDO, OH – The Detroit Tigers and Toledo Mud Hens announced today that Anthony Iapoce (eye-uh-POH-see) has been hired as the 2023 manager of the Tigers’ Triple-A affiliate Toledo Mud Hens. Iapoce becomes the tenth person to manage the Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field and the 58th in Toledo TOLEDO, OH – The Detroit
Michigan State basketball’s A.J. Hoggard, Joey Hauser, Tyson Walker and Malik Hall speak after the 59-53 win over Michigan on Jan. 7, 2023. For the complete story: https://bit.ly/3ilAMP0 For more Detroit and Michigan news, sports and entertainment, follow the Detroit Free Press on: Facebook – https://bit.ly/2T7zuV9 Twitter – https://bit.ly/2JeixbW Instagram – https://bit.ly/2Chb7hR TikTok – https://bit.ly/3B1dncf