Detroit Free Press

TORONTO — There was a time, not too long ago, when the Detroit Tigers envisioned a much different approach at the 2022 trade deadline — 6 p.m. Tuesday, less than two hours before they play the Twins in Minnesota. General manager Al Avila expected to add talent at the deadline. So did manager A.J. Hinch. FOR

TORONTO — Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez put his hands near his head, signaling his frustration, in the fifth inning. An errant pickoff throw, ruled an error, put a runner in scoring position, leading to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s RBI double and Báez’s visible irritation. The Tigers entered Sunday with 12 unearned runs over their past five games, and

TORONTO — If there was ever a time to showcase the bullpen as Tuesday’s trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Tigers took advantage of it in Friday’s 4-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays’ offense, averaging the third-most runs per game in the majors, couldn’t hit the Tigers’ best bullpen

TORONTO — If there was ever a time to showcase the bullpen as Tuesday’s trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Tigers took advantage of it in Friday’s 4-2 win over the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays’ offense, averaging the third-most runs per game in the majors, couldn’t hit the Tigers’ best bullpen arms.

What’s baseball version of insanity? How the Detroit Tigers have done the same thing over and over this season, while expecting different results. Obviously, it’s been a miserable season. The Tigers have suffered a ridiculous number of injuries, struggled offensively and lost far more than expected. These are drastic times for the Tigers, and changes

TORONTO — Right-hander Drew Hutchison returned to Rogers Centre, the place where he spent the 2015 season as an Opening Day starter, and provided the Detroit Tigers with a solid performance Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 31-year-old allowed one run on two hits and three walks in five innings. Hutchison exited the game after

TORONTO — Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, who recently made contact with the organization following one month of silence, is scheduled to report Sunday to Lakeland, Florida, home of the team’s spring training complex. The 29-year-old could pitch in a game for Low-A Lakeland by the end of the week. After that, Rodriguez will need one

Wondering where to follow all the updates on the 2022 MLB trade deadline? Look no further. Here, you can find the latest deals across the league, including those from the Detroit Tigers, who figure to be sellers after a thoroughly disappointing start to the season. Live updates are An offseason of optimism gave way to

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah allowed four runs in an outing for the third time this season as the Detroit Tigers capitalized on their opportunities before the All-Star pitcher exited in the sixth inning, chased by a comebacker. The better-than-usual plate appearances were backed up by a solid pitching performance, especially from five relievers out of

TORONTO — Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning started Wednesday for Triple-A Toledo and completed 5⅔ scoreless innings on 85 pitches. Those results convinced the Tigers that Manning is ready to join their rotation. The 24-year-old, on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, hasn’t pitched in the majors since April 16. “He was great,” manager A.J. Hinch said.

TORONTO — Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, for the first time in his professional career, is dealing with his name coming up in trade talks. This won’t be the last time. Skubal — who makes the big-league minimum salary, is the best starting pitcher on the team, isn’t arbitration-eligible until after the 2023 season and can’t become a

TORONTO — The Detroit Tigers scored three runs in Thursday’s series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. One of those runs came in the eighth inning, after the Tigers started the frame with the bases loaded and no outs. Producing one run in that situation wasn’t enough to beat the American League East’s second-place team. The Tigers

Mount Rushmore: To most, it is a monument located in the western part of South Dakota. Recently, that term has become shorthand for the top four in any given subject, and thus, a means of debate. From sports to hip hop — and even movie theater snacks — everything under the sun is subject to a

The Detroit Tigers made a bold declaration before the season: The rebuild is over! Only there was a teensy-weensy problem with that. It was blatantly wrong. The rebuild was clearly not over. Making that claim was a colossal mistake, a terrible miscalculation and remains an ongoing embarrassment. It was like pulling a half-baked cake out of the

As the Aug. 2 trade deadline approaches, the Detroit Tigers are prepared to deal  several members of their bullpen. The list of trade candidates starts with Michael Fulmer. The 29-year-old won’t deliver the best return of the group, since he comes with the label of a two-month rental, but his impending free agency means he is

Left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin will not travel with the Detroit Tigers to Rogers Centre in Toronto for the team’s four-game series against the Blue Jays due to Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Chafin is the only unvaccinated player on the current roster. He will be replaced by right-hander Bryan Garcia, who will likely start Friday’s game

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal wasn’t pleased when he entered the dugout after Wednesday’s fourth inning. He spiked his cap, glove and a paper cup before chucking two water bottles, a product of an exhausting 39-pitch inning in which his defense failed to him. By the end of his outing, the 25-year-old completed six innings and received a firm

Detroit Tigers right-hander Spencer Turnbull, rehabbing from Tommy John surgery at the team’s spring training facility in Lakeland, Florida, is not expected to pitch in 2022. The 29-year-old underwent the procedure July 29, 2021. Although Turnbull is making progress, the Tigers don’t want to push him in his return only to pitch at the end of the

The Detroit Tigers hoped to gain momentum after scoring 12 runs in Monday’s series opener, but San Diego Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger sucked the life out of MLB’s worst offense on Tuesday. In the seventh inning, Jeimer Candelario finally snapped Clevinger’s dominance. The 28-year-old flexed his muscles and pumped up his teammates in the dugout while rounding third base. He

Rony García doesn’t know why he felt pain in his shoulder Sunday against the Minnesota Twins in his first start since returning from the same shoulder injury that sent him to the injured list at the end of June. He can only guess. The Detroit Tigers, dealing with more injuries to their starting pitchers than any team