Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Tigers re-signed left-handed reliever Miguel Del Pozo, who has pitched in 89 games out of the bullpen for Triple-A Toledo over the past two seasons, on Friday to a minor-league contract. It’s unclear if he received an invitation to MLB spring training. The 30-year-old pitched five games for the Tigers in 2021 but

The Detroit Tigers haven’t won the World Series since 1984, with just two appearances since: 2006, in which they lost in five games to the St. Louis Cardinals, and 2012, in which they were swept by the San Francisco Giants. With the 2022 Fall Classic starting Friday, featuring the Houston Astros representing the American League

Willi Castro wasn’t mad when the Detroit Tigers removed him from the shortstop position early in the 2021 season. As his development continued, he actually took a liking to his new role, featuring a multitude of responsibilities. The 25-year-old sees himself as a more valuable player. “I really feel comfortable in every position that I

The Detroit Tigers won’t mirror the Chicago Cubs, where president of baseball operations Scott Harris began his career as an executive under Theo Epstein. They won’t copy the San Francisco Giants, either, where Harris was previously employed under Farhan Zaidi. And they won’t emulate the Tampa Bay Rays, where new vice president and assistant general

Hide Caption Meet Scott Harris: New Tigers exec has impressive resume Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris previously worked with a World Series-winning team (Cubs) and ran a 107-win team (Giants) Tyler J. Davis, Wochit The Detroit Tigers have hired Tampa Bay Rays senior director of amateur scouting Rob Metzler as the organization’s

The Detroit Tigers discussed with assistant general manager David Chadd a potential new role within the organization. Instead, the Tigers and Chadd have mutually parted ways, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Chadd, who is well-respected within the scouting community, plans to pursue others opportunities in baseball. He had two years remaining on

The Detroit Tigers are nearly three weeks into their offseason. A lot is happening behind the scenes. This weekend, the Tigers informed senior director of medical services Kevin Rand, who spent 20 years with the organization, that his contract would not be renewed for the 2023 season, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

When Julio Rodríguez and the Seattle Mariners came to Comerica Park in August, the topic of long-term contract extensions came up in a pregame conversation with Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Riley Greene. Rodríguez, also a rookie, signed a complex contract — one of the most unique in baseball history — earlier that month and is now tied

There was a time when Eric Haase was slumping badly. He wanted more playing time. And then he heated up. Haase finished the 2022 season as the Detroit Tigers‘ best hitter, with a 112 wRC+ and 1.3fWAR of production in 110 games. He came into the year as one of three catchers on the Opening

Ryan Kreidler shared an honest analysis of his performance in the final days of a month-long stint with the Detroit Tigers, his first opportunity in the big leagues since being selected in the fourth round of the 2019 draft. “I think I want to hit better,” Kreidler said. He chuckled. “I think everybody would agree

Left-handed reliever Gregory Soto, in his first season as the Detroit Tigers‘ official closer, stared into the outfield before turning toward his dugout and walking off the mound. This scene is all too familiar. It was Oct. 5, the final game of the regular season. Soto entered for the bottom of the ninth in a

Jonathan Schoop has been here before with nothing to show. As recently as 2020, he was a finalist for the American League Gold Glove Award as a second baseman. Once again, in 2022, the Detroit Tigers infielder is among the three top candidates vying for the award. The 10-year MLB veteran, who has a $7.5

Facing the Seattle Mariners on Oct. 3, Akil Baddoo took a 3-1 pitch above the zone. But Baddoo couldn’t head to first base, as home plate umpire Scott Barry called a strike. The missed call didn’t faze the second-year big-leaguer. He stepped out of the batter’s box, adjusted his helmet and jumped back in for

Scott Harris has decisions to make. The Detroit Tigers‘ 40-man roster is currently full, plus nine players on the 60-day injured list who must be reinstated after the World Series: Beau Brieske, Kyle Funkhouser, Rony García, Matt Manning, Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal, Spencer Turnbull, Jake Rogers and Austin Meadows. Two free agents — Tucker Barnhart and

Buck Farmer ended the season as one of the Cincinnati Reds’ setup men in front of closer Alexis Díaz, and his contract situation could serve as a litmus test for how the club is planning to build its bullpen. Farmer, called up on July 9 after he was designated for assignment earlier in the season,

When the Detroit Tigers signed left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez to a five-year, $77 million contract last November, the agreement signified the organization’s push for a long-awaited appearance in the postseason. Rodriguez, a 2018 World Series winner as a member of the Boston Red Sox, was supposed to pave the way for his peers. Manager A.J. Hinch

How do you describe the tension of playing the New York Yankees in the playoffs with a spot in the World Series on the line? A series under the glare of the national spotlight? Sure. … A pressure cooker born of history and perhaps a smidgen of haves-vs.-have-not hatred? Closer. … A roiling cauldron ever

Detroit Tigers CEO and chairman Christopher Ilitch likes to talk about resources. When the Tigers introduced new president of baseball operations Scott Harris in late September, Ilitch was asked about the addition of a general manager to the front office. Ilitch deferred to Harris, who plans to hire a general manager, before sharing a reminder

The Detroit Tigers, led by new president of baseball operations Scott Harris, have claimed two players off waivers in the past week. Utility infielder Jermaine Palacios, formerly with the Minnesota Twins, joined the 40-man roster Tuesday. On Friday, the Tigers added catcher Michael Papierski, a ninth-round pick by the Houston Astros in 2017, from the

Matt Manning slammed his glove into the bench in the Comerica Park dugout on Sept. 28. He wanted to pitch despite discomfort in his right forearm, but Detroit Tigers coaches and trainers wouldn’t let him, so manager A.J. Hinch scratched his starter a couple minutes before his scheduled first pitch against the Chicago White Sox.