Detroit Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter meets with the entire pitching staff before the beginning of every series. Amid his first year in the majors, the 35-year-old shares a report on what to expect from the opponent. Fetter, who joined the team after serving as Michigan baseball pitching coach for three seasons, has completed these
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After undergoing a substantial reorganization, Minor League Baseball is embarking upon a new era in 2021. There are now 120 teams competing in 11 newly-named leagues, comprising four levels of play (Triple-A, Double-A, High-A and Low-A). This is the fourth in a series of league-by-league articles, highlighting one unique fact about each team. 11 of
Day three of Operation: Stop Nelson Cruz is a go. Sure, day one may have been a complete failure, but some Akil Baddoo magic made day two of the operation a success. It’s a difficult operation, should you choose to accept it. The Twins in general are tough, favored by many to win the AL
It was elegant and classy. Just like Al Kaline. On the one-year anniversary of Kaline’s death, the Detroit Tigers honored one of the greatest athletes in Detroit history with a simple, touching ceremony on Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park. “After such a tough year, it really does bring more of a sense of closure,” Michael
Emerging inside the jubilant Comerica Park clubhouse, Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo became “drenched” in a variety of items: Cold water, powder, shaving cream, soda and probably much more. “They just told me to keep my eyes closed,” Baddoo said, “and you’ll be OK.” He had just been chased down and mobbed between first and second base,
He’s the feel-good story of the season so far, and if you want to quibble that the Detroit Tigers have only played five games then that’s on you, joyless soul. For the less cynical among you, Akil Baddoo is reason to let out a roar, considering the state of Detroit’s professional sports teams, considering the losing and
By Connor Byrne | April 6, 2021 at 9:59pm CDT Tuesday’s minor moves: The Tigers outrighted Christin Stewart to their alternate site after he cleared waivers, per a team announcement. The club designated the 27-year-old outfielder for assignment last week. Stewart appeared in the majors in each of the previous three seasons, during which he
Detroit manager A.J. Hinch speaks with the media post game, as his Tigers got the “W” on a day where they honored one of the all time greats to ever wear the Olde English D. #DetroitRoots
Robbie Grossman had 8 walks to his name as a Tiger so far. Today, hits and runs were checked off the list. He speaks with the media following today’s win over the Twins. #DetroitRoots
After what felt like an eternity waiting, Casey Mize took the mound for Detroit in 2021 and was solid in his 1st outing. He speaks with the media post game. #DetroitRoots
Detroit Tigers’ Akil Baddoo (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) Bears need to trade for Teddy Bridgewater to salvage offseason mess by Steven Kubitza Diamondbacks inform operations and player development staff they’re eliminating pay cuts by Steven Kubitza
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Detroit — With two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning and the potential winning run on third, Akil Baddoo walked out of the Tigers’ dugout Tuesday afternoon and headed to the on-deck circle. Robbie Grossman, who had two hits and a pair of RBIs already, was stepping into the batter’s box against Minnesota’s
This is one bad dude. One big, bad … Akil Baddoooooo! OK. Sorry. It’s still ringing in my ears. Because this kid, this wild start, these magical moments, it has gone from entertaining to jaw dropping to shake-your-head in disbelief amazing. Baddoo, a 22-year-old rookie, has played in three games for the Detroit Tigers —
After hitting a homer on the first pitch of his career and hitting a grand slam, rookie Akil Baddoo hits walk-off single to win the game for the Tigers! Don’t forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/mlb Follow us elsewhere too: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mlb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/share/user/6569247715560456198 Visit our site for all baseball news, stats and
Wayne Parry | Associated Press Atlantic City, N.J. — A New York hedge fund said Tuesday it is selling as much as half its ownership of Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino to the Ilitch family, owner of two major-league sports teams, a nationwide pizza chain and a casino in Detroit. Officials of Luxor Capital Group LP told The Associated
Akil Baddoo walks it off to get the Tigers a HUGE win at Comerica Park. He chats with Johnny Kane, cooler bath and all, after his extra innings heroics. #DetroitRoots
Baddoo. Walks off against his former team. Y’know what? You CAN script this. The writer? Akil himself. #DetroitRoots
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers’ AJ Hinch: ‘Our personnel is creating (defensive) options for me’ Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch talks Saturday, April 3, 2021, after a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Indians. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers (2-2) vs. Minnesota Twins (3-1) When: 1:10 p.m. Where: Comerica Park. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1
As the Detroit Tigers honored the late Al Kaline with a moving pregame video on the first anniversary of his passing, the 2021 Tigers battled hard with his same spirit and won a thrilling 10-inning walk off game with a hit from the right fielder in fitting fashion 4-3. More on that later. Casey Mize