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Yes, he’s young. Yes, he’s inexperienced. But the Detroit Tigers took a calculated risk with Izaac Pacheco. They decided to challenge him and it’s paying off. After drafting Pacheco out of high school with the 39th overall pick in 2021, the Tigers pushed him to Single-A Lakeland, where he is a relative youngster. “We were

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the third inning, Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal fired the fastest pitch of his career — a 99.8 mph two-seam fastball on the outside edge of the strike zone against MJ Melendez. The result: A strikeout looking for the third out. “That’s the best fastball I’ve had in my life,” Skubal said. “I

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Matt Manning is pitching in live games and progressing toward his return to the Detroit Tigers. Manager A.J. Hinch was encouraged with the first outing of Manning’s rehab assignment, but acknowledging the surplus of injures and setbacks this season, he isn’t ready to forecast a big-league arrival. But Manning, who hasn’t pitched for the Tigers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Miguel Cabrera sat at a table with his teammates in the clubhouse following Tuesday’s 7-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. Javier Báez, who throttled two doubles and ended the game with a defensive gem, noticed reporters lingering and politely asked if they were waiting to talk to him. A reporter pointed

[embedded content] The genius of “Bull Durham” can be found in so many scenes, including one in which minor-league veteran Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) coaches pitching newcomer Ebby Calvin (Nuke) LaLoosh (Tim Robbins) on the art of being interviewed. “You’re going to have to learn your cliches,” advises Crash. “You’re going to have to study them. … Write this down.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andrew Chafin overheard the topic of conversation, so the Detroit Tigers‘ outspoken left-handed reliever confidently bellowed his opinion in the clubhouse. “If you’re not a closer, you’re never going to get in,” Chafin said. “That’s exactly how it is.” Michael Fulmer, a right-handed reliever and perhaps the most respected player in the room, tried to downplay his teammate’s comment.

[embedded content] The genius of “Bull Durham” can be found in so many scenes, including one in which minor-league veteran Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) coaches pitching newcomer Ebby Calvin (Nuke) LaLoosh (Tim Robbins) on the art of being interviewed. “You’re going to have to learn your cliches,” advises Crash. “You’re going to have to study them. … Write this down.

Detroit Tigers (37-51) vs. Kansas City Royals (34-53) When: 2:10 p.m. Wednesday. Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Low-90s, mostly clear. Probable pitchers: Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal  (6-7, 3.99 ERA) vs Royals RHP Brady Singer (3-3, 4.25 ERA). ABOUT LAST NIGHT: Miguel Cabrera steals base in 7-5 win over Royals to

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Miguel Cabrera, a 39-year-old designated hitter, sprinted as fast as he could toward third base while Kansas City Royals right-handed reliever Jose Cuas delivered a pitch outside the strike zone. Cabrera stole third base. Catcher MJ Melendez’s throw to the hot corner ended up in left field, gifting Cabrera with a stolen

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Akil Baddoo is a big leaguer with the Detroit Tigers again, roughly two months after the organization, citing his poor performance, demoted him to Triple-A Toledo. These days, Baddoo appears both determined and calm. He wants to be a difference maker, and he knows he can be, but the 23-year-old isn’t going to

Detroit Tigers (36-51) vs. Kansas City Royals (34-52) When: 8:10 p.m. Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 FM in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Beau Brieske (2-6, 4.16 ERA) vs. Royals LHP Kris Bubic (1-6, 6.48 ERA). • Box score Game notes: For the third time in two days, the Kansas City Royals face the Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers (36-51) vs. Kansas City Royals (34-52) When: 8:10 p.m. Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 FM in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Beau Brieske (2-6, 4.16 ERA) vs. Royals LHP Kris Bubic (1-6, 6.48 ERA). • Box score Game notes: For the third time in two days, the Kansas City Royals face the Detroit Tigers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Detroit Tigers need a spark after their six-game winning streak came to a screeching halt with a four-game losing streak, leaving them 1½ games ahead of the last-place Kansas City Royals in the American League Central. After Monday’s doubleheader sweep, the Tigers called up outfielder Akil Baddoo from Triple-A Toledo.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Detroit Tigers rookie right-hander Alex Faedo failed to escape the second inning. “Just spraying balls, not executing,” Faedo said. The 26-year-old, pitching for the first time since July 4 and second time since June 25, couldn’t command his pitches in Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals rookie Vinnie Pasquantino has two home runs in his 14-game MLB career. The Detroit Tigers have surrendered both. Both homers came against veteran right-hander Michael Pineda in the fourth inning — the first homer July 1 at Comerica Park and the second Monday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. “I don’t want that, but

Detroit Tigers (36-49) vs. Kansas City Royals (32-52) When: Monday, Game 1 — 2:10 p.m; Game 2 — 8:10 p.m. Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers:  Game 1: Tigers RHP Michael Pineda (2-3, 3.62 ERA) vs. Royals RHP Brad Keller (4-9, 4.37); Game 2: Tigers RHP Alex Faedo (1-4,

Detroit Tigers centerfielder Riley Greene is ranked the No. 1 prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline and Baseball America. Sometime in August, he will “graduate” from the rankings after playing in 45 MLB games, the good news for the Tigers is another name in the organization has recently popped onto the list. Wilmer Flores — younger brother

Detroit Tigers (36-49) vs. Kansas City Royals (32-52) When: Game 1 — 2:10 p.m; Game 2 — 8:10 p.m. Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers:  Game 1: Tigers RHP Michael Pineda (2-3, 3.62 ERA) vs. Royals RHP Brad Keller (4-9, 4.37); Game 2: Tigers RHP Alex Faedo (1-4, 5.02)

Willie Horton |  Special to Detroit Free Press Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Willie Horton was a homegrown All-Star from Northwestern High and was the team’s first Black star. Growing up in the Jeffries Projects, Horton, 79, was a key player of the 1968 World Series team and has been a special assistant to the Tigers

It has been a year of learning for Dylan Smith, the Detroit Tigers’ third-round pick in 2021. Learning how to pitch in a snowstorm. Learning what pitches work best for him in pro ball. And learning how to adjust when he is not at his best. “He’s aced every test that we’ve given him,” Ryan