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Back-to-back home runs, back-to-back pitches. The powerful swings of Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter in the sixth inning kept the Detroit Tigers within striking distance against the Chicago Cubs. In the eighth, the Tigers, thanks to more production from Torkelson and Carpenter, capitalized with a three-run inning to tie the game. But the Tigers lost
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Riley Greene handled the situation like a true professional. The Detroit Tigers promoted 23-year-old outfielder Parker Meadows — a second-round pick in the 2018 draft — for his MLB debut in Monday’s series opener against the Chicago Cubs at Comerica Park. Once that happened, Greene officially lost his role as the everyday center fielder. And
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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: Mark and Evan talk the changes being implemented on the Detroit Tigers roster. With Eric Haase being DFA’d, Parker Meadows being called up and the team signing Carson Kelly, what
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Detroit Tigers (57-67) vs Chicago Cubs (64-59), series opener When: 6:40 p.m. Monday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1 in Detroit; Tigers radio affiliates). Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Alex Faedo (2-4, 5.16 ERA) vs. Cubs RHP Javier Assad (2-2, 3.11). BREAKING: Detroit Tigers to play in 2024 Little League Classic, host New York Yankees next season
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After a four-game series in which they averaged 3.25 runs per game (while taking three of four from the Cleveland Guardians), the Detroit Tigers’ offense is getting some help in the form of outfield prospect Parker Meadows. The Tigers announced Sunday night that Meadows, the franchise’s second-round pick in 2018 (No. 44 overall), will be
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CLEVELAND — For the first time since 2015, the Detroit Tigers clinched the season series against the Cleveland Guardians. Several Tigers played key roles in Sunday’s 4-1 victory, the third win for Detroit in the four-game series at Progressive Field. Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez anchored the Tigers by pitching into the seventh inning, while Spencer Torkelson and
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CLEVELAND — Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez shared a close relationship with his maternal grandfather, Isaías Agosto Huertas. His grandfather died Aug. 5 at age 83. The Tigers placed Báez on the bereavement list Aug. 13 — allowing him to travel to Puerto Rico to be with his loved ones for funeral and burial services —
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CLEVELAND — The Detroit Tigers have turned their attention to the future. The latest example of the forward-focused approach occurred Saturday afternoon, when Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris signed catcher Carson Kelly, a former top prospect joining the third MLB team of his eight-year career, for the final 40 games of the 2023 season.
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Detroit Tigers (56-67) vs Cleveland Guardians (59-65), series finale When: 1:40 p.m. Sunday. Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1 in Detroit; Tigers radio affiliates). Probable pitchers: Tigers LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (8-6, 3.13 ERA)vs. Guardians LHP Logan Allen (6-5, 3.33). • Box score ROSTER REVISION: Eric Haase designated for assignment as new catcher Carson Kelly joins Detroit Tigers
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CLEVELAND — Riley Greene hit a single to right field, Spencer Torkelson refused to chase a slider off the plate for a pivotal 10-pitch walk, and Kerry Carpenter cashed in with a three-run home run to right field. The Detroit Tigers, thanks to their top three position players, took a first-inning lead and never looked back.
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CLEVELAND — Eric Haase is out. Carson Kelly is in. Jake Rogers is here to stay. The Detroit Tigers shuffled their catching roster before Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, signing Kelly to the minimum salary for the final 40 games of the 2023 season with a $3.5 million club option for the
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CLEVELAND — The Detroit Tigers cut ties with catcher Eric Haase. The 30-year-old — a Westland native, Livonia resident and Dearborn Divine Child alumnus who grew up as a fan of the Tigers — has been designated for assignment to make room for new catcher Carson Kelly. The Tigers informed Haase of their decision after Friday’s doubleheader
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Detroit Tigers (55-67) vs Cleveland Guardians (59-64) When: 7:10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1 in Detroit; Tigers radio affiliates). Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Matt Manning (4-4, 4.60 ERA) vs. Guardians RHP Tanner Bibee (9-2, 2.90 ERA). • Box score Tigers lineup: 1. LF Akil Baddoo. 2. CF Riley Greene. 3. 3B Matt Vierling. 4.
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CLEVELAND — Left-hander Joey Wentz, a member of Triple-A Toledo’s roster Thursday, joined the Detroit Tigers as the 27th player for Friday’s doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians and didn’t have to wait too long to see some action. The Tigers started Wentz in Game 2. Wentz, who entered Friday’s appearance with a 7.03 ERA in 18
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CLEVELAND — Tarik Skubal didn’t look sharp in the beginning. His fastball velocity was down, and his command wasn’t pinpoint. The 26-year-old, who made his MLB debut three years ago to the day, escaped his first two innings — surrendering one run in the process — before dominating in his final four innings. He led the
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CLEVELAND — Right-hander Casey Mize has been traveling with the Detroit Tigers on his road to recovery from Tommy John surgery. He hangs out with his teammates in the clubhouse before games and sits in the dugout during games. The 26-year-old, who has been with the Tigers every day since the All-Star break, could face some
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