CLEARWATER, Fla. — Detroit Tigers left-hander Tyler Alexander didn’t come to spring training expecting make to the Opening Day roster. The new face of the organization — manager AJ Hinch — has no loyalties. With two years of MLB experience, the 26-year-old is determined to get to Comerica Park. But Alexander understands he must earn his spot with
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Jazz Chisholm is certainly making his case to be the Marlins’ starting second baseman. MLB Pipeline’s No. 66 prospect didn’t start Sunday, but made his presence felt late by going 2-for-2 with his third dinger of the spring — a two-run shot in the sixth inning — to help lift Miami over Houston, 4-2, at
Since December, I have discussed some sort of roster construction for the Detroit Tigers, ranging from the 26th man on the roster to the starting rotation. As we are getting closer to Opening Day, I think it’s time to put one final one that focuses not only on the home opener against Cleveland but covers…
The last batter of Michael Fulmer’s outing Sunday pretty much summed up his day. He threw five different pitches in his five-pitch at-bat against Phillies catcher Andrew Knapp, starting with a slider that Knapp chased and ending with a curveball that prompted Knapp to chase again for an inning-ending strikeout. With that, Fulmer finished three
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-3, on Sunday at BayCare Ballpark, improving to 9-10 in Grapefruit League play. What happened Right-hander Matt Manning — ranked as the Tigers’ No. 5 prospect by MLB Pipeline — started and completed two innings. He gave up two runs on three hits and two walks, with two
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers prospect Casey Mize ‘learned a lot’ in fourth spring training game Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize talks after making his fourth appearance in spring training Friday, March 19, 2021, against the Blue Jays. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies When: 1:05 p.m. Where: BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater,
Detroit Tigers fans eager to attend games at Comerica Park in 2021 after a one-year COVID-induced exile received good news on March 19. The team announced, “The latest epidemic order announced by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services allows for select outdoor entertainment and recreational facilities, which operate under enhanced safety protocols, to…
The Tigers game against the Phillies on Sunday was notable for a couple reasons. First, we saw Matt Manning get the start despite having been moved to minor league camp last week. Second, we saw Michael Fulmer work in relief for the first time. Finally, and most exciting, were a pair of home runs from
Clearwater, Fla. — Desperate times call for desperate measures, especially during a pandemic. Tigers lefty Matthew Boyd was talking on Saturday about the lengths he’s gone to keep his arm in shape when he didn’t have access to a facility or a catcher. “You just have to build a Home Depot strike zone,” he said. “You
Detroit pitcher Tyler Alexander chats with the media prior to day’s tilt between the Tigers and the Phillies. #TigersST | #DetroitRoots
The Tigers skipper A.J. Hinch addresses the media before Detroit takes on Philadelphia in Clearwater, FL. #TigersST | #DetroitRoots
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch is treading murky waters as he tries to explain what’s happening with right-hander Spencer Turnbull, once a potential Opening Day starter. He can’t say too much. Without the player’s consent, teams cannot announce the details of someone missing time for COVID-19 reasons. Turnbull is away from the team’s
Clearwater, Fla. — The back of the Tigers starting rotation has been an unsettled topic throughout this camp. And now, 11 days from Opening Day, there is uncertainty at the top. Manager AJ Hinch said Sunday morning that right-hander Spencer Turnbull, who was in line to be the No. 1 or No. 2 starter, might have
It’s only spring, but Tarik Skubal has wowed coaches and teammates with his performance on the mound. Manager AJ HInch and pitcher Daniel Norris weigh in with their insight on the 24-year-old lefthander, who appears primed for a breakout season in 2021.
Since the day the Detroit Tigers traded away homegrown ace Justin Verlander, general manager Al Avila has gone through a lot of cheap free agent starting pitchers, and has yet to really hit on one. Arguably Mike Fiers outperformed expectations, but names like Tyson Ross, Matt Moore, Ivan Nova, and Edwin Jackson have come and
LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize had just made a mistake. He worked Bryce Harper into an 0-2 count and wanted to end the March 13 at-bat at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater with a strikeout of the former National League MVP. His wipeout pitch is the splitter, dropping below the strike zone and making hitters look foolish.
By Mark Polishuk | March 20, 2021 at 12:58pm CDT The latest on coronavirus-related situations around baseball… Tigers right-hander Spencer Turnbull is away from camp due to COVID-19 protocols, manager A.J. Hinch told reporters (including MLive.com’s Evan Woodbery), though Hinch specified that Turnbull himself hadn’t done anything in violation of rules. Turnbull was a candidate
By TC Zencka | March 20, 2021 at 6:27pm CDT White Sox outfielder Adam Engel will be re-evaluated by team doctors tomorrow after straining his right hamstring in spring play today, per Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times (via Twitter). Engel, 29, has a relatively important role on the South Side this season as
Lakeland, Fla. — Their participation in Grapefruit League games isn’t over, but their time in big-league camp is. As expected, the Tigers Saturday reassigned their top two position player prospects — outfielder Riley Greene and third baseman Spencer Torkelson — to mini-camp. “They are really good players and I see why the organization is high
Lakeland, Fla. — The Pirates had a runner on first with two outs in the second inning Saturday. Tigers starter Matthew Boyd, who needed 27 pitches to get through a scoreless first inning, was already at 14 pitches in the second. He didn’t need to throw another pitch. He made a quick move to first