Detroit Free Press

Maybe it was Riley Greene, the Detroit Tigers‘ top prospect called up for his anticipated MLB debut. Maybe it was the Detroit Stars uniforms as part of Negro Leagues Weekend. Maybe it was a little bit of everything. Whatever the reason, the Tigers looked like a different team in Saturday’s 14-7 win against the Texas Rangers

Detroit Tigers (25-40) vs. Texas Rangers (31-34) When: 1:40 p.m. Sunday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Drew Hutchison (0-4, 4.58 ERA) vs. Rangers RHP Dane Dunning (1-4, 4.04 ERA). • Box score BIG GIFT: The biggest winner from Riley Greene’s debut? His pal, Spencer Torkelson SEEING GREENE:

Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson stood on the top step of the Detroit Tigers dugout, waiting to bat — finally, together again. “Thanks for coming,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said to Greene. “You fixed Tork,” “Yeah, that’s all he needed,” Greene replied. “He needs me.” Even though it was a light-hearted comment — fun banter in

Detroit Tigers (25-40) vs. Texas Rangers (31-34) When: 1:40 p.m. Sunday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Drew Hutchison (0-4, 4.58 ERA) vs. Rangers RHP Dane Dunning (1-4, 4.04 ERA). • Box score SEEING GREENE: Scout’s daughter helped Detroit Tigers get insight on Riley Greene every other team

Well, that didn’t take long. Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, the No. 2 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, recorded a single in the top of the first inning in his first major league at bat. After taking a fastball outside on his first pitch, the 21-year-old outfielder got a slider on his second

Spencer Torkelson said Riley Greene’s promotion to the big leagues might be the spark the Detroit Tigers needed. It’s only one game, and the Tigers still have their issues — but so far, so good on that theory. Greene got his first major-league hit in his first at-bat on a bloop single into left in the first

Detroit Tigers (24-40) vs. Texas Rangers (31-33) When: 4:10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit, FS1. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Clear, low-70s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Rony García (0-2, 5.06 ERA) vs. Rangers LHP Taylor Hearn (4-4, 5.37 ERA). • Box score  JEFF SEIDEL: Scout’s daughter helped Tigers get insight on Greene every other team

Well, that didn’t take long. Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, the No. 2 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, recorded a single in the top of the first inning in his first major league at bat. After taking a fastball outside on his first pitch, the 21-year-old outfielder got a slider on his second

As Riley Greene walked across the Detroit Tigers clubhouse, Miguel Cabrera looked up from his phone, stood and greeted him with a smile. “What’s up, brother?” Cabrera asked as he dapped the rookie before giving him a brief hug. “Excited, man,” Greene responded. “I’m very excited.” “Me too,” Cabrera said. A WELCOMED SIGHT: Detroit Tigers’ Spencer Torkelson says teammate

Detroit Tigers (24-40) vs. Texas Rangers (31-33) When: 4:10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit, FS1. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Clear, low-70s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Rony García (0-2, 5.06 ERA) vs. Rangers LHP Taylor Hearn (4-4, 5.37 ERA). • Box score  JEFF SEIDEL: Scout’s daughter helped Tigers get insight on Greene every other team

Detroit Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson planned out what he was going to say to center fielder Riley Greene, one of the best prospects in baseball, when his teammate entered the team’s clubhouse at Comerica Park. Greene, 21, is making his MLB debut Saturday against the Texas Rangers. Torkelson’s message: He wants Greene to soak in

Detroit Tigers (24-40) vs. Texas Rangers (31-33) When: 4:10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. FS1. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Clear, low-70s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Rony García (0-2, 5.06 ERA) vs. Rangers LHP Taylor Hearn (4-4, 5.37 ERA). • Box score  JEFF SEIDEL: Scout’s daughter helped Tigers get insight on Greene every other team

The Detroit Tigers panicked Thursday night. Top prospect Riley Greene, playing his 15th game for Triple-A Toledo this season, fouled a ball off the inside part of his right shin, not far from the spot where a foul ball fractured his right foot in spring training. On Friday afternoon, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch called Toledo

Detroit Tigers (24-40) vs. Texas Rangers (31-33) When: 4:10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. FS1. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Clear, low-70s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Rony García (0-2, 5.06 ERA) vs. Rangers LHP Taylor Hearn (4-4, 5.37 ERA). • Box score  JEFF SEIDEL: Scout’s daughter helped Tigers get insight on Greene every other team

Hearing boos at Comerica Park is normal these days, as the frustration from fans rolls on through June. The product on the field is abysmal. The Detroit Tigers‘ offense has scored one run in the past 35 innings and is averaging 2.56 runs per game. The pitching staff — punching above its weight due to numerous

It’s easy to forget now. But there were plenty of critics when the Detroit Tigers drafted Riley Greene with the fifth pick in 2019: Riley Greene is not fast enough. Not athletic enough and has a fringy arm. Best pure high school hitter in this draft class but has a hitch in his swing and

More than two months ago, Detroit Tigers top prospect Riley Greene fractured his right foot on a foul ball in spring training. Because of the injury, he didn’t make the Opening Day roster. Now, Greene is healthy. It’s time. The Tigers announced they’re calling him up Saturday for his MLB debut against the Texas Rangers at

Let’s not forget where all this started — with playoff talk from just about everyone, but most notably from Al Avila and A.J. Hinch. The Detroit Tigers’ general manager and manager, respectively, were coming off a promising 2021 season bolstered by free-agent additions and the promise of two potential rookie stars. They didn’t shy away

Entering this season, the Detroit Tigers wanted to see if catcher Dillon Dingler could adjust to Double-A Erie. The 23-year-old was drafted by the Tigers in the second round, No. 38 overall, in 2020 out of Ohio State. He is the third-best prospect in the organization, according to MLB Pipeline, and has been called the catcher of

Detroit Tigers (24-39) vs. Texas Rangers (30-33) When: 7:10 p.m. Friday. Where: Comerica Park. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Upper-70s. Probable pitchers: Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal (5-3, 2.71 ERA) vs. Rangers RHP Jon Gray (1-3, 4.85 ERA). • Box score  Tigers lineup: TBA. Game notes: The Tigers will try to avenge defeat after losing the first