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You’ve probably heard the apocryphal tale of the frog that lets himself be boiled alive, as long as the water’s heat is turned up slowly. The popular allegory illustrates the way people can accept harmful change, as long it happens gradually. Before we break any of that down, I have an important question. Which sickos

SEATTLE — The Detroit Tigers, seeking a second-half surge, came out of the All-Star break swinging for the fences. Five runs on three home runs, plus a gritty team effort in a wild final three innings, propelled the Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners in Friday’s opener of the three-game series at T-Mobile

SEATTLE — Nick Maton needed 11 games in Triple-A Toledo. The Detroit Tigers recalled Maton, a left-handed hitting infielder, from the Mud Hens coming out of the All-Star break. In Maton, the Tigers have filled the opening on their 26-man roster ahead of Friday’s game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park to start a three-game

Riley Greene could one day become a mainstay for the Detroit Tigers at a corner outfield position. He plays aggressively in center field as a young player, and while that style is appreciated by teammates and coaches, the chance of an injury feels less risky on the corners. For now, the Tigers will keep Greene

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Detroit Tigers have a 39-50 record and sit 5½ games behind the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central. There are fewer than 20 days until the Aug. 1 trade deadline. Buyers? Sellers? Stand pat? The on-field performance will dictate what happens. “As far as

The Detroit Tigers released their 2024 schedule Thursday, beginning with Opening Day on March 28 against the Chicago White Sox — an American League Central opponent — at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Tigers play their first six games on the road, facing the White Sox for a three-game series (March 28, March 30-31) and the New York

Greg Gania was already living his dream when he arrived at Comerica Park on Saturday. Gania, the voice of the Erie SeaWolves and the team’s assistant general manager/communications, was filling in for longtime Detroit Tigers radio broadcaster Dan Dickerson for the entire weekend. It was a big opportunity for Gania, who has spotted in for

Tyler Holton isn’t concerned about his pitching role with the Detroit Tigers. His singular focus has combined preparation with confidence. “Just being available and having the confidence to go out there and get the job done, no matter the situation,” Holton said. “That has been my mindset that has carried me through my career.” The

Aidan Longwell became the latest Stark County player chosen in the Major League Baseball Draft when the Colorado Rockies picked the Massillon product in the 17th round on Tuesday. The Kent State first baseman produced an All-America season for the Golden Flashes as a junior in 2023, when he batted .409 with 23 doubles, 10

The unofficial first half of the season is over. The Detroit Tigers entered the All-Star break at 39-50, good for third place in the American League Central, five games behind the second-place Minnesota Twins and 5½ games behind the first-place Cleveland Guardians. There are 73 games remaining. STOCK WATCH ON MAY 15: Eduardo Rodriguez still

The photo is so cool when you look at it now, through the lens of hindsight, after everything that happened in the 2023 MLB draft. Two of the Detroit Tigers‘ 2023 picks standing side by side, wearing red, white and blue. Max Clark, the Tigers’ first-round pick on Sunday night, is grinning for the camera

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen wasn’t supposed to pitch for the American League in the seventh inning of the All-Star Game. A lower back injury to Jordan Romano, the Toronto Blue Jays’ closer, sent American League manager Dusty Baker scrambling for a new pitcher with one out in the seventh. Lorenzen, in his first All-Star

The third and final day of the 2023 MLB draft provides 10 more rounds for amateur players from across the country to have their names called by major league franchises. Here are the players with connections to the state of Michigan who will now forever be recognized as baseball draftees: AROUND THE STATE ON DAY

The Detroit Tigers will make 10 selections in Rounds 11-20 on Tuesday in the 2023 MLB draft, completing the 20-round event. Three players were drafted Sunday and eight players were drafted Monday. On Sunday, the Tigers picked high school outfielder Max Clark in Round 1 (No. 3 overall), high school shortstop Kevin McGonigle in Competitive Balance Round A (No.

Max Anderson, the Detroit Tigers‘ second-round draft pick, doesn’t look like a prototypical MLB prospect. His headshot in the Nebraska media guide looks like he should be playing in a rock band, not on a baseball field. The photo featured thick, shaggy hair, giving off an easy-going vibe. “You’re gonna love him,” Nebraska coach Will

Here’s how to watch Day 3 of the MLB draft 2023, with TV streaming info, draft order, instant live updates and breaking news during the three-day event in Seattle. The Detroit Tigers’ search for more offense continued on Day 2 of the draft, with first-year president of baseball operations Scott Harris opting for five position

The Detroit Tigers made eight selections in Rounds 3-10 on Monday in the 2023 MLB draft, completing 10 of the 20 rounds. On Sunday, the Tigers made three picks: high school outfielder Max Clark in Round 1 (No. 3 overall), high school shortstop Kevin McGonigle in Competitive Balance Round A (No. 37 overall) and college

The 2023 MLB draft’s latter two days provides a dream come true for hundreds of baseball players, both college and high school, across the nation. On Day 1, Michigan State’s Mitch Jebb was picked 42nd overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates. But he won’t be the lone local player headed to major league organizations. Here’s a

Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Mark Gorosh (@sportz5176) and Evan Petzold (@evanpetzold) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: epetzold@freepress.com Like our work? Please consider becoming a subscriber. On this episode: As the Detroit Tigers reach the halfway point of the season, Mark and Evan take stock of the team. Beyond looking ahead to the trade deadline and the rest of

The next Bryce Harper. The next Chase Utley. The next Ty France. Or, alternately: The next Donavan Tate. The next Jason Repko. The next Reid Brignac. “Who?” you might be asking. We’re referring, of course, to the three prospects drafted by the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night: High school outfielder Max Clark (at No. 3