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As the Detroit Tigers try to shake off three consecutive losses to the Chicago White Sox — in which Tigers relievers threw 20⅓ innings out of a possible 28 — right-handed reliever Michael Fulmer is ready to make his first appearance since the end of May. On Monday afternoon, manager AJ Hinch said Fulmer could be activated from

Y’know, not so long ago — literally, less than a year ago — folks were bemoaning the state of Detroit Tigers catching, which arguably had hit its lowest point since AJ Hinch, Brandon Inge and Matt Walbeck were suiting up behind the plate. (That would be 2003, for those blessedly too young to remember that squad.)

Detroit Tigers corner infielder Spencer Torkelson and catcher Dillon Dingler, two of the best prospects in the organization, have been promoted to Double-A Erie. Making the jump from High-A West Michigan, Torkelson and Dingler will join fellow top prospect Riley Greene with the SeaWolves. Torkelson, 21, is the Tigers’ No. 1 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, followed

Facing the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon took a no-hitter in the seventh inning. Going for his second no-hitter in the 2021 season, Rodon’s attempt at a historic mark — only five pitchers have thrown two no-hitters in a single regular season — was spoiled by Tigers hometown slugger Eric Haase. Haase doubled to left

Ken Coleman |  Special to the Detroit Free Press The year was 1930. A small bottle of Coca-Cola would set you back one nickel. Thirty cents would buy you a ticket at Detroit’s Riviera movie theater on Grand River Avenue at Joy Road to see Maurice Chevalier and Claudette Colbert in “The Big Pond.” Six miles east

The Detroit Tigers needed pitching help. Left-hander Matthew Boyd offered up a solution: He told manager AJ Hinch he could move up a day — to his initial Sunday slot — rather than having his start pushed back to Monday. The Tigers wanted to give Boyd and the rest of the starting rotation an extra

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch approached Jake Rogers in the fifth inning. “Be ready,” Hinch said. “You might have to go in.” A nervous Rogers accepted. The 26-year-old catcher snuck inside and went to the batting cages. He marched back out to the dugout to get the latest from Hinch, who told Rogers to get ready to

The Baltimore Orioles don’t have much to celebrate this season, virtually already out of the American League East race. Leadoff hitter and center fielder Cedric Mullins is an exception. Along with electric outfield defense and speed on the bases, the 26-year-old Mullins is hitting .318 with nine home runs and 19 RBIs. He leads the American League

With a bullpen-only game Sunday, the Detroit Tigers forced themselves to make a call to Triple-A Toledo for pitching reinforcements. The Tigers (26-38) sent five pitchers and two position players to the mound during Saturday’s 15-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox in the second of a three-game series. Detroit has dropped 16 of its past 18 games against Chicago, dating back to

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch didn’t want to talk about the Wilson Ramos situation. “He’s not coming back for a bit,” Hinch said before Friday’s 5-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox in extra innings at Comerica Park. “He played his first extended game, so we’ll tackle that one when it’s a little bit more

Detroit Tigers manager Al Avila is impressed. He is following daily, from close and afar, as the next wave of players climb through the minor leagues. He checks on Spencer Torkelson, the 2020 No. 1 overall pick, in High-A West Michigan, and keeps tabs on Double-A Erie’s Riley Greene, who may be the best prospect of

Detroit Tigers manager Al Avila is impressed. He is following daily, from close and afar, as the next wave of players climb through the minor leagues. He checks on Spencer Torkelson, the 2020 No. 1 overall pick, in High-A West Michigan, and keeps tabs on Double-A Erie’s Riley Greene, who may be the best prospect of

The question seems simple but is quite complex. Buyers or sellers? This is this what MLB executives are asking themselves as the July 30 trade deadline approaches, and Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila is no different. The Tigers aren’t the worst team in baseball any longer, but they’re not good enough to trade their way into the postseason.

The question seems simple but is quite complex. Buyers or sellers? This is this what MLB executives are asking themselves as the July 30 trade deadline approaches, and Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila is no different. The Tigers aren’t the worst team in baseball any longer, but they’re not good enough to trade their way into the postseason.

The Detroit Tigers had to wait to rally. Rain in the area halted Friday’s series opener against the Chicago White Sox in the bottom of the ninth inning. After a 49-minute delay, White Sox closer Liam Hendriks returned to the mound. Rookie Daz Cameron belted a game-tying two-run homer to right field. “I was just looking to be

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch used the word “bittersweet” to describe losing assistant hitting coach Jose Cruz Jr., who was hired Wednesday as Rice University’s head coach. “First and foremost, we’re really happy for Cruz and his family,” Hinch said Thursday. “Jose is a tremendous person, tremendous coach. … As an alum, he’s got a great presence there.

Bill Dow |  Special to Detroit Free Press As part of his series on former Detroit sports figures, Free Press special writer Bill Dow caught up with former Detroit Tigers infielder Travis Fryman: How we remember him Fryman was chosen 30th overall in 1987 in compensation for the loss of free agent catcher Lance Parrish

The Detroit Tigers are operating their organization with a reward system: Play well in Triple-A Toledo, get called up to the big leagues when an opportunity arises and make a case for an extended stay at baseball’s highest level. This incentive program, combined with a slew of injuries, has brought Jake Rogers, Derek Hill, Isaac Paredes and Daz Cameron to

The Detroit Tigers needed a starting pitcher but were out of options. So, they implemented a bullpen-only pitching plan. Because of Spencer Turnbull’s injury, manager AJ Hinch relied on his relievers from start to finish in Thursday’s series finale. And the bullpen helped the Tigers to a convincing 8-3 win over the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park. The Tigers (26-36)

The Detroit Tigers have placed center fielderDerek Hill and left-handed reliever Derek Holland on the 10-day injured list and called up outfielder Daz Cameron and righty reliever Alex Lange from Triple-A Toledo, the team announced Thursday. Hill is dealing with a right shoulder sprain, while Holland has left shoulder inflammation. In the first inning of Wednesday’s