Detroit Free Press

In A.J. Hinch’s words, on Thursday, the Detroit Tigers found another way to lose, falling 3-1 to the Texas Rangers. Detroit’s bullpen had been used so frequently earlier in the week, Hinch needed to use three position players to pitch on Wednesday. On Thursday, Beau Brieske tried to do the heavy lifting himself. The rookie

Players-only meetings are a cliché. They are also barometers of how the season is going. If a team gathers without its coaches and/or management, as the Detroit Tigers did Wednesday after losing to the White Sox, 13-0, you can bet the team is struggling. The Tigers are struggling; this is an understatement, I realize. The

Last July, Al Avila declared the Detroit Tigers were  “not rebuilding anymore,” and the 2021 MLB trade Deadline passed with just one move — a trade of left-hander Daniel Norris to Milwaukee for pitching prospect Reese Olson — from the general manager and his front office, facing “no pressure” to sell off assets. However, as Avila’s remarks near their one-year anniversary and the

It has been a frustrating, ugly season for the Detroit Tigers. There have been a crazy number of injuries, a sleep-walking pathetic offense, a long list of underperforming players, painful losing streaks and sloppy losses. It reached a new low on Wednesday — at least in terms of embarrassment and futility — when the Tigers literally gave

Detroit Tigers (24-38) vs. Texas Rangers (29-33) When: 7:10 p.m. Thursday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit.  TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Clear, high-80s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Beau Brieske (1-5, 4.34 ERA) vs. Rangers LHP Martín Perez (4-2, 2.18 ERA). WEDNESDAY’S LOSS: Detroit Tigers pitch three position players, swept by Chicago White Sox in 13-0 loss

The Detroit Tigers hit a new low in Wednesday’s 13-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox. An embarrassing performance, highlighted by three position players pitching, led to a 30-minute players-only meeting in the clubhouse. “Just a broad range of issues that we feel like we’re facing as a team,” catcher Eric Haase said. “Kinda getting it in

The Detroit Tigers are more than two months into the 2022 season. They aren’t getting any better. The offense remains a disaster, averaging 2.71 runs per game, and Chris Fetter’s unexpectedly sturdy pitching staff is beginning to fall apart amid several injuries to the starting rotation. “Our pitching was kind of the only thing keeping us afloat,” catcher Eric Haase

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch lost two assistant coaches to head coaching jobs at their alma maters last season: third base coach Chip Hale to Arizona and assistant hitting coach Jose Cruz Jr. to Rice. A third assistant, pitching coach Chris Fetter, could be the top candidate to take over as Michigan’s head coach, after longtime head coach Erik

Detroit Tigers (24-37) vs. Chicago White Sox (29-31) When: 1:10 p.m. Wednesday. Where: Comerica Park. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Low-90s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Alex Faedo (1-2, 2.92 ERA) vs. White Sox RHP Dylan Cease (4-3, 3.14 ERA). • Box score Tigers lineup: 1. Victor Reyes, RF 2. Harold Castro, SS 3. Miguel Cabrera, DH 4. Austin Meadows, LF 5. Jonathan

Detroit Tigers (24-37) vs. Chicago White Sox (29-31) When: 1:10 p.m. Wednesday. Where: Comerica Park. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Low-90s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Alex Faedo (1-2, 2.92 ERA) vs. White Sox RHP Dylan Cease (4-3, 3.14 ERA). • Box score Tigers lineup: TBA. [ Get the very best Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, Pistons, Michigan and Michigan

The Detroit Tigers lost for the fourth time in the past five games, and for the 37th time in 61 games this season. Facing the Chicago White Sox, the Tigers’ offense — worst in baseball — once again failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities in Tuesday’s 5-1 loss in the second of three games at Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tyler Alexander, reinstated from the injured list, returned to his team’s clubhouse at Comerica Park and will pitch as a reliever despite beginning the season as a starter. He brought with him a signature look from last season, inspired by catcher Jake Rogers. “When things go wrong, grow the mustache,” Alexander said Tuesday. Alexander began growing his

Detroit Tigers pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was placed on the restricted list to deal with a marital issue, the New York Post’s Jon Heyman reported Tuesday. The Tigers announced they were placing Rodriguez on the list on Monday, citing “personal matters.” Tigers general manager Al Avila and Rodriguez’s agent, Gene Mato, declined The Post’s request for additional comment

The Detroit Tigers fell behind in the top of the first inning. Early runs for the opposition typically results in a loss, considering the Tigers average an MLB-worst 2.78 runs per game, but in Monday’s game, manager A.J. Hinch’s offense punched back several times. Still, the Tigers lost, 9-5, to the Chicago White Sox in the first

Detroit Tigers rookie Kody Clemens was searching for his first hit. He brought a positive attitude each day, almost as if the hitless streak to start his MLB career didn’t bother him. The 26-year-old surely wanted to get his first hit out of the way, but he refused to press for results. Instead, Clemens trusted the

The Detroit Tigers will be without left-handed starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez for the foreseeable future. Rodriguez, who signed a five-year, $77 million contract in November, told the Tigers he isn’t coming back to the team because of a personal matter. The 29-year-old has been placed on the restricted list. It’s unclear if Rodriguez will return to the

Detroit Tigers (24-35) vs. Chicago White Sox (27-31) When: 7:10 p.m. Monday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Rony García (0-1, 4.50 ERA)  vs. White Sox RHP Lance Lynn (2022 season debut). • Box score Tigers lineup:  CF Willi Castro 3B Harold Castro DH Miguel Cabrera RF Austin Meadows SS Javier Baez LF

So, how’s your elbow feeling? Of all the things that the past few MLB seasons have forced Detroit Tigers fans to become experts in — U.S. labor law, Cap Anson’s shoddily recorded playing career, the stunning effectiveness of sliders again shortstops with big contracts — the most frustrating one might be ulnar collateral ligament replacement,

Miguel Cabrera was on the field posing for a picture when Victor Martinez, his old teammate, sneaked into the Detroit Tigers‘ dugout. “What about the ball from 3,000? Don’t worry, we didn’t lose it,” Dan Dickerson, the Tigers radio announcer, said during Sunday afternoon’s celebration honoring Cabrera for reaching 3,000 hits. “We do however, have

Detroit Tigers (24-35) vs. Chicago White Sox (27-31) When: 7:10 p.m. Monday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Rony García (0-1, 4.50 ERA)  vs. White Sox RHP Lance Lynn (2022 season debut). • Box score Game notes: Monday is the start of a three-game set between the Tigers and White Sox. This is no