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The Detroit Tigers entered the season with several candidates for regression. Some of those players, like Eric Haase, had solidified roles for 2022 throughout the offseason and into spring training. Haase took on a utility role: backup catcher, sometimes left fielder and pinch-hitter against left-handed pitchers. He thought he might play some first base too, but that hasn’t

Detroit Tigers (26-43) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (32-39) When: 9:40 p.m. Friday. Where: Chase Field in Phoenix. TV: Apple TV+ (online only, no Bally Sports Detroit broadcast). Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Partly cloudy, 100s (Park has a retractable roof). Probable pitchers: Tigers LHP Rony García (1-2, 4.97 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (6-4, 3.46 ERA) • BOX SCORE BULLPEN

You want some perseverance? You want an example of somebody who has refused to give up his dream of playing in the big leagues? And, just to top it off, you want a happy ending, too? Let me tell you about Cam Vieaux, a walking inspiration, a lefty pitcher who went to Walled Lake Western, decided

The Detroit Tigers continue to trust Gregory Soto in the ninth inning. Michael Fulmer, Alex Lange, Andrew Chafin and Will Vest have arguably been more reliable out of the bullpen, but Soto — averaging 1.240 walks and hits per inning pitched — remains the closer. “He’s got the best stuff in the bullpen,” Fulmer said. “That’s why he’s in the role he’s

In Tarik Skubal’s past three starts, the 25-year-old has allowed 15 runs with seven walks and 14 strikeouts across 13⅔ innings. He began the season with a 2.33 ERA in 11 starts but has since stumbled. The third inning made the difference for Skubal and the Detroit Tigers in Wednesday’s 6-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox

Detroit Tigers (26-42) vs. Boston Red Sox (38-31) When: 7:10 p.m. Wednesday. Where: Fenway Park in Boston. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Mid-60s. Probable pitchers: Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal (5-4, 3.13 ERA) vs. Red Sox RHP Michael Wacha (5-1, 2.28 ERA) RELATED: Why Tigers are going to a four-man rotation on current road trip TIGERS NEWSLETTER: Riley

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman didn’t share any secrets, but he is trying something new at the plate. Well, something old that’s new again. Everything revolves around Comerica Park. “I tried to make some adjustments because of the park we play in,” Grossman said Sunday, after hitting his second home run in as many days.

Detroit Tigers (26-42) vs. Boston Red Sox (38-31) When: 7:10 p.m. Wednesday. Where: Fenway Park in Boston. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Mid-60s. Probable pitchers: Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal (5-4, 3.13 ERA) vs. Red Sox RHP Michael Wacha (5-1, 2.28 ERA) RELATED: Why Tigers are going to a four-man rotation on current road trip TIGERS NEWSLETTER: Riley

Javier Báez unloaded on a full-count curveball from Boston Red Sox left-hander Rich Hill in the third inning, sending the ball over the wall in right-center field for his fifth home run this season. It also marked Báez’s second homer in four games. Báez recorded a first-inning triple, too, and scored two of the Detroit Tigers‘

The Detroit Tigers traded catcher Ryan Lavarnway to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, according to a source, to open the door for other catchers with Triple-A Toledo to receive more playing time. In return, the Tigers received cash considerations. Lavarnway, 34, played five MLB games for the Marlins in 2020. He hit .281 with a

Pitching coach Chris Fetter is staying with the Detroit Tigers. Fetter, courted by the University of Michigan to become the head coach of the baseball program, recently told manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Al Avila that he has taken his name out of consideration and will continue working in the big leagues, Hinch told

After a $2.6 million renovation, the historic Hamtramck Stadium — one of the few remaining Negro League ballparks in America — was unveiled Monday with a ceremony and a Negro Leagues tribute baseball game. The stadium, built in 1930 and the former home of the Detroit Stars, is one of five major Negro Leagues home ballparks in the

Detroit Tigers (26-41) vs. Boston Red Sox (37-31) When: 7:10 p.m. Tuesday. Where: Fenway Park in Boston. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Low-70s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Beau Brieske (1-5, 3.79 ERA)vs. Red Sox LHP Rich Hill (2-4, 4.24 ERA) Tigers lineup: TBA. Game notes: It’s the middle meeting in a three-game series. Brieske makes

The Detroit Tigers scored 21 runs in their past two games at Comerica Park, winning back-to-back matchups with the Texas Rangers to split the series. For the first time this season, the Tigers scored at least five runs in consecutive games. Then, the Tigers traveled to Fenway Park. A date with the Boston Red Sox

The Detroit Tigers traded outfielder Trayce Thompson to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, according to sources, as Dodgers star outfielder Mookie Betts landed on the injured list with a cracked right rib. Upon learning Betts will miss at least a couple weeks, the Dodgers began searching for a right-handed bat as a short-term replacement in the

Riley Greene, one of the best prospects in baseball, made his MLB debut and shined for the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, and Robbie Grossman, Javier Báez and Eric Haase crushed home runs. As the offense finally sparked, right-hander Rony García completed six innings in his fifth start this season. He struck out five, didn’t walk

Bally Sports Detroit, the home for the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Pistons games, announced Monday it’s launching a direct-to-consumer streaming service titled Bally Sports+, offering fans a chance to catch their favorite team without a cable subscription. Bally Sports+ is set to be available for consumers on Thursday. This services comes more than a

Justin Verlander, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2004 draft, gave up four earned runs on seven hits in 5⅓ innings in his MLB debut, back in July 2005. Sometimes, greatness takes a few tries to click. Miguel Cabrera, who received one of the largest-ever signing bonuses as an undrafted free agent in 1999, homered

Detroit Tigers (26-40) vs. Boston Red Sox (36-31) When: 7:10 p.m. Monday. Where: Fenway Park in Boston. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Clear, high-60s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Alex Faedo (1-3, 4.28 ERA) vs. Red Sox RHP Josh Winckowski (1-1, 4.50 ERA). • Box score Tigers lineup: TBA. JEFF SEIDEL: The biggest winner from Riley

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch emerged from the dugout in the third inning. He got in the face of home plate umpire Jansen Visconti and was ejected for arguing balls and strikes. Robbie Grossman took a called strike on a pitch below the strike zone, then struck out on a questionable check swing. Those calls