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The Detroit Tigers are focused on taking the next step toward becoming a winning franchise, after making significant process in 2021. The goal is to compete for an American League wild-card berth in 2022. The Tigers finished 77-85 this season, third place in the AL Central and 15 games out of the wild card. This year’s wild

The Detroit Tigers had lost four games in a row and five of their last six when Tyler Alexander took the mound Aug. 20 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. The Blue Jays were bewildered. Alexander allowed one run over seven innings, setting the Tigers up for a 4-1 win in extra innings. The top four batters in Toronto’s

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch spoke about the past, present and future of his club last week at Comerica Park, after finishing 77-85 this season. Hinch chatted about the possibility of acquiring elite-level players in free agency this offseason, such as an established starting pitcher and an All-Star shortstop. The list of shortstops, by the way, is headlined by Carlos

Akil Baddoo wasn’t supposed to do what he did. He made the Detroit Tigers‘ Opening Day roster out of spring training, signifying the beginning of his first season in the big leagues. Baddoo then played 124 games, hitting .259 with 13 home runs and 18 stolen bases. Big moments boosted his confidence early, such as when he delivered a

Bally Sports Detroit isn’t going anywhere. The regional sports network, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, has agreed to multi-year contract extensions with the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings to continue broadcasting games, sources with knowledge of the situation told the Free Press on Tuesday night. Terms of the deal are currently unclear. A formal

Here’s an assessment of how each Detroit Tigers player performed in 2021 — with grades ranging from “Building block” (a key player in the future) to “Keeping seat warm” (somebody holding down a spot until a replacement takes it) to “Time to move on” (a player whose role is diminishing) — along with a look

Detroit Tigers prospect Riley Greene has been scratched from the Arizona Fall League roster. The 21-year-old center fielder sustained a concussion during his final game for Triple-A Toledo, an Oct. 2 matchup against the St. Paul Saints at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, a source with knowledge of the situation told the Free Press on Monday. The

Heck yeah, you’ve had a reason to be ticked at the Detroit Tigers. They stunk for several years and it was painful to watch. It’s understandable if you are skeptical about owner Christopher Ilitch. He hasn’t put any money into this roster, other than paying for his father’s sentimental mistake (see: Miguel Cabrera extension). And

The Detroit Tigers finished the 2021 season with a 77-85 record. The accomplishments in AJ Hinch’s first year as manager were good enough for third place in the American League Central, but not good enough for a coveted spot in the playoffs. Still, the season represented a year of progress, both as a team and as individuals.

Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify The Detroit Tigers were supposed to fail. In February, USA TODAY Sports predicted the Tigers would finish 61-101 and last in the American League Central. At the time, nobody but the Tigers seemed to disagree. But with the final out of Game 162, the Tigers ended 77-85 for third place in the division and the organization’s

Outfielder Riley Greene and right-hander Beau Brieske have been selected as the Detroit Tigers‘ minor league player and pitcher of the year, respectively, for their developments and performances in the 2021 season. Greene, 21, reached Triple-A Toledo and is on the cusp of making his MLB debut, which could happen as soon as Opening Day in

There was a lot of talk about pressure this week at Comerica Park as Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila and manager AJ Hinch wrapped up the season. Pressure to make a splash in free agency. Pressure on big-time prospects. Pressure on Avila and Hinch to promote those prospects. Pressure to get better and win more

Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch saw promise where few did two years ago when he extended general manager Al Avila’s contract. It was an unpopular move that came after one of the worst seasons in recent memory. Avila’s trades hadn’t produced much. His draft picks weren’t showing much. And the big-league club looked a half-decade away from winning baseball. “At

Here we go again. It’s another milestone day putting into perspective the tragedy Detroit sports has been for the past half-decade and counting. Thursday marks 2,000 days since the city’s last playoff win among its four major professional sports franchises. Go ahead. Laugh. Or cry. Or do both, like Andrew at his first day of

The Detroit Tigers have fired Triple-A Toledo manager Tom Prince, leaving the Mud Hens with a vacancy entering the offseason. Prince, 57, carried Toledo to a first-place finish in the Midwest Division and a 74-56 record in 2021. He was informed Tuesday that he would not return for 2022, a source with knowledge of the situation

The Detroit Tigers are sending a talented group of young players to the Arizona Fall League. This year, the Tigers will have at least seven players participating, headlined by top prospects Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene, who could land on the team’s 2022 Opening Day roster coming out of spring training. Others from the Tigers

There is only one major question facing the Detroit Tigers: Will they be able to sign a free-agent shortstop? Paging Carlos Correa, Trevor Story, Corey Seager, Javier Baez and Marcus Semien — come on down! Yes, all of you. Take a look at Detroit. The city is coming back and so is this team. So how much money

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch entered Comerica Park for the final time this season. His offseason was set to begin Tuesday afternoon with a trip home to Houston. Before he could leave Detroit, though, Hinch had one more thing to do. He teamed up with general manager Al Avila for an end-of-season news conference, in

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Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez answers three questions about the Detroit Tigers’ season-ending news conference at Comerica Park, featuring general manager Al Avila and manager AJ Hinch, on Tuesday . Will Christopher Ilitch spend big in free agency? Is the team owner ready to crack open his checkbook, like his father did over so many