Detroit Free Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Anchor Bay High School and Michigan State University left-handed pitcher Anthony Misiewicz has joined the Detroit Tigers‘ organization after being claimed off waivers Sunday. Misiewicz, a relief pitcher, has been optioned to Triple-A Toledo. The 28-year-old has already been a part of the three organizations — Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona

The dog tag dangles from a chain around Jace Jung’s neck. The metal surface is scratched and worn. A gift from Carolyn Jung, Jace’s late grandmother. Jace’s initials are on one side. The other side reads: “My dear grandson. Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you know and smarter than you

The dog tag dangles from a chain around Jace Jung’s neck. The metal surface is scratched and worn. A gift from Carolyn Jung, Jace’s late grandmother. Jace’s initials are on one side. The other side reads: “My dear grandson. Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you know and smarter than you

MINNEAPOLIS — There wasn’t a baserunner until the fifth inning. Finally, the Detroit Tigers put theit first runner on base with Zack Short’s walk and collected their first hit with Miguel Cabrera’s ensuing double — his 3,116th career hits, surpassing Alex Rodriguez on MLB’s all-time list. But Short was thrown out trying to score, and in

MINNEAPOLIS — Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Mason Englert, a Rule 5 draft pick from the Texas Rangers, wants to continue pitching. The Tigers have identified potential arm fatigue, simply based on Englert’s idiosyncrasies on the mound and obvious decline in velocity, but the 23-year-old hasn’t reported an injury or asked for a trip to the injured

MINNEAPOLIS — Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling punished a pair of sliders into the second deck at Target Field for his second-career multi-home run performance in Friday’s 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. He continues to rake in his return from the injured list. The 26-year-old, acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies in an offseason trade, is

MINNEAPOLIS — Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling punished a pair of sliders into the second deck at Target Field for his second-career multi-home run performance in Friday’s 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. He continues to rake in his return from the injured list. The 26-year-old, acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies in an offseason trade, is

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, one of the best up-and-coming pitchers in baseball, has owned the Detroit Tigers over his first two seasons in the big leagues. Entering Friday, the 27-year-old had a 2.54 ERA — allowing eight runs in 28⅓ innings — in five starts against the Tigers. A different version of the Tigers,

MINNEAPOLIS — Detroit Tigers utility player Zach McKinstry, a left-handed hitter acquired three days before Opening Day in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, earned his role this season as the leadoff hitter against right-handed pitchers, thanks to his quality plate appearances. A month later, the 28-year-old is slumping for the first time in this season.

MINNEAPOLIS — A clutch two-run home run in the ninth inning and a walk-off single in the 10th inning Monday against the best team in the National League. A solo home run off Spencer Strider, one of the best pitchers in baseball, in the first inning Wednesday. A two-run double for a three-run lead in the

MINNEAPOLIS — A clutch two-run home run in the ninth inning and a walk-off single in the 10th inning Monday against the best team in the National League. A solo home run off Spencer Strider, one of the best pitchers in baseball, in the first inning Wednesday. A two-run double for a three-run lead in the

MINNEAPOLIS — The Detroit Tigers needed Matthew Boyd. He surrendered four runs in the second inning in Thursday against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field, which might ordinarily suggest an early departure. The one problem: The Tigers have bullpen-only games scheduled for Friday and Sunday. Therefore, Boyd had to pitch deep into the first game of

MINNEAPOLIS — Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows, who has been on the 60-day injured list because of anxiety and hasn’t played since April 6, returned to Florida — where he lives in the offseason — to continue working on his mental and physical heath. There still isn’t a timetable for the 28-year-old’s return. Before returning to Florida, Meadows

The ball was flying in Wednesday’s doubleheader. In Game 2, the Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves combined for six home runs — for a total of 11 homers in the doubleheader — to conclude the three-game series at Comerica Park. The Tigers showed consistent power swings for the first time this season, but they ended

For the first time, Detroit Tigers veteran Miguel Cabrera put the Detroit Red Wings’ helmet on his head upon entering the dugout. He strutted through the dugout, grabbed the hockey stick and shot a puck into the mini-net. The 40-year-old capped off his team’s home run celebration with an unforeseen twist when he used the

Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Mark Gorosh (@sportz5176) and Evan Petzold (@evanpetzold) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Guest: Brian Sakowski, Perfect Game TV analyst • Email: epetzold@freepress.com On this episode: It’s a packed episode of “Days of Roar.” This week, beyond their regular wrap up of the recent week in Detroit Tigers’ baseball, the guys have on MLB draft

Miguel Cabrera officially has his first home run of the 2023 season. Facing one of the best pitchers in baseball in Spencer Strider, the Detroit Tigers came out of the gates absolutely swinging in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader against Atlanta at Comerica Park. After first baseman Spencer Torkelson took Strider deep in the

Detroit Tigers infielder Ryan Kreidler — a fourth-round pick in the 2019 draft with 102 plate appearances in his MLB career — has been sidelined with another injury, and for the second straight season, he needed surgery. The 25-year-old underwent a core muscle surgery June 6 and is expected to miss approximately six weeks. He

Miguel Cabrera officially has his first home run of the 2023 season. Facing one of the best pitchers in baseball in Spencer Strider, the Detroit Tigers came out of the gates absolutely swinging in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader against Atlanta at Comerica Park. After first baseman Spencer Torkelson took Strider deep in the

The Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves postponed Tuesday’s game, scheduled for 6:40 p.m., because of inclement weather at Comerica Park in Detroit. There will be a straight doubleheader Wednesday to complete the three-game series. The traditional doubleheader begins at 1:10 p.m. After the doubleheader, the Tigers will travel to start a four-game series Thursday against