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Detroit Tigers (59-70) vs. Houston Astros (73-58) When: 1:40 p.m.  Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Alex Faedo (2-4, 4.91 ERA) vs. Astros RHP Justin Verlander (9-6, 3.19 ERA). • Box score Tigers lineup: 2B Andy Ibáñez LF Riley Greene 1B Spencer Torkelson RF Kerry

There’s a lot on the plate of Detroit Tigers catcher Carson Kelly. The 29-year-old, after signing with the Tigers on Aug. 19, has been asked to learn a brand-new pitching staff. He is trying to make adjustments to his swing mechanics as a batter and his receiving mechanics as a catcher, all while competing in

Detroit Tigers (59-70) vs. Houston Astros (73-58) When: 1:40 p.m. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Alex Faedo (2-4, 4.91 ERA) vs. Astros RHP Justin Verlander (9-6, 3.19 ERA). • Box score Tigers lineup: TBA. Game notes: For the second time this season, Justin Verlander

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft, stepped on the mound at Comerica Park and completed his first live batting practice session before Saturday’s game against the Houston Astros. He threw fastballs, splitters, sliders and curveballs. It’s been a long time coming. “I’ve thrown like a million bullpens,

Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez turned to left field and watched the ball fly without showing any emotion. A two-run home run from Alex Bregman, immediately following Jose Altuve’s leadoff walk in the fifth inning, was the low-point in his 20th start of the season. “If you miss over the plate, no matter who’s up

Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning didn’t look comfortable after throwing his 80th pitch with one out in the seventh inning Friday against the Houston Astros. Catcher Jake Rogers trotted to the mound, and shortstop Javier Báez signaled to the dugout. Moments later, manager A.J. Hinch and assistant athletic trainer Christopher McDonald emerged from the dugout

Detroit Tigers (59-69) vs Houston Astros (72-58) When: 6:10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (9-6, 3.03 ERA) vs. Astros RHP Hunter Brown (9-9, 4.50 ERA). • Box score Tigers lineup: LF Akil Baddoo RF Riley Greene 1B Spencer Torkelson DH Kerry

Diving catch? Check. First hit? Check. Elite speed? Check. On Friday, Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows added “first home run” to his list of accomplishments through four games in his MLB career. His first-career homer, in walk-off fashion, lifted the Tigers to a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros, the reigning World Series champions,

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez completed seven hitless innings on 114 pitches. The high pitch count, a product of five walks, forced his departure, and when that happened, the Detroit Tigers finally found a hit. Kerry Carpenter, one of the hottest hitters in baseball, entered as a pinch-hitter for a matchup with right-handed reliever Bryan

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize is ready for the next challenge in his rehab program. The 2018 No. 1 overall pick, who underwent elbow surgery and back surgery during the 2022 season, is scheduled to face live hitters for the first time Saturday at Comerica Park. His pitch count will reflect a one-inning workload. “That’ll

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Alex Lange possesses all the potential to be an elite-level closer on the biggest stage. Staying in the coveted ninth-inning role begins with throwing strikes and avoiding an abundance of walks. Recently, Lange has done just that. “Doing your job feels good,” Lange said Aug. 20, before the series finale against

The final stretch is underway. The Detroit Tigers have a 58-69 record in the 2023 season, putting them in third place in the American League Central. The Tigers trail the first-place Minnesota Twins by 7½ games and the second-place Cleveland Guardians by 1½ games. There are 35 games remaining. STOCK WATCH ON MAY 15: Eduardo

The Detroit Tigers flipped the script in the sixth inning. A leadoff single from Andy Ibáñez, coming off the first multi-home run game of his career, provided the first hit for the Tigers against Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. Jake Rogers and Akil Baddoo tossed in singles, as well, to load the bases for the

The Detroit Tigers optioned Spencer Turnbull to Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. The 30-year-old right-handed starter, fully recovered from neck discomfort, completed the final start of his rehab assignment Tuesday in Triple-A Toledo. Less than 24 hours later, the Tigers officially reinstated him from the 60-day injured list and demoted him. He posted a 6.75 ERA

Detroit Tigers (58-68) vs. Chicago Cubs (65-60) When: 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, series finale. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB Network for out-of-market. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal (3-2, 3.76 ERA) vs. Cubs RHP Jameson Taillon (7-8, 5.56 ERA). • Box score Tigers lineup: LF Akil Baddoo RF Riley

The Detroit Tigers refused to lose another high-scoring game. The offense as a whole remained locked in, just like in Monday’s 7-6 loss, but this time, the Tigers fended off the Chicago Cubs late in Tuesday’s 8-6 win in the second of three games at Comerica Park. Second baseman Andy Ibáñez, who finished 2-for-3 with

There has been a lot of buzz about three prospects — center fielder Parker Meadows, third baseman/outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy and infielder Colt Keith — throughout the 2023 season. All three were in Triple-A Toledo this month, including Meadows and Malloy since the beginning of the season, before the Detroit Tigers promoted Meadows for his MLB debut

Former Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase has returned to his original organization. The Cleveland Guardians claimed Haase — selected in the seventh round of the 2011 MLB draft out of Dearborn Divine Child — off waivers Monday from the Tigers. Fellow catcher Zack Collins was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Haase, who received 34 plate

It’s a special thing when the Erie SeaWolves make an impressive defensive play that is recognized nationally on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” Top 10 plays. In less than one week, the ‘Wolves made the Top 10 twice on two nearly identical plays in Akron. It started on Aug. 16 during a 7-6 SeaWolves win in 11 innings.

Parker Meadows tracked a 352-foot fly ball in the second inning Monday night at Comerica Park. The 23-year-old center fielder, who received exactly 2,103 plate appearances over 491 games in the minor leagues, completed the catch and couldn’t help but smile. He pointed to his teammates in the outfield, right fielder Riley Greene and left