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Detroit Tigers (8-20) vs. Oakland Athletics (11-18) When: 7:10 p.m. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 FM in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch weather forecast: Mostly cloudy, 71 degrees. Game 1 starting pitchers:  Game 1: Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal (1-2, 3.71 ERA) vs. Athletics RHP Frankie Montas (2-0, 3.44). Game 2 starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Alex Faedo (0-0,

Here’s the good news: The Detroit Tigers finally showed some fight at the plate. Now the bad news: It was arguing with the home-plate umpire. Both Javier Bàez and manager A.J. Hinch were ejected on Monday night at Comerica Park in a 2-0 loss against the Oakland A’s. “Javy wasn’t saying anything unprofessional,” Hinch said. “He

The Detroit Tigers returned to Comerica Park for the beginning of an eight-game homestand, desperate for an offensive spark and a win to snap their miserable losing streak. Neither happened Monday. The Tigers tallied four hits and lost, 2-0, to the Oakland Athletics in the first of five games, extending the losing streak to six games in front of 12,674 fans. Detroit owns the

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Joey Wentz will make his MLB debut on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. The Tigers are down three starters from the Opening Day roster: Right-handers Casey Mize (right elbow sprain) and Matt Manning (right shoulder inflammation) and left-hander Tyler Alexander (left elbow sprain). Manager A.J. Hinch is turning to Wentz, a 6-foot-5 left-hander,

It’s easy to forget when watching the individual games of a long, long, oh-gawd-isn’t-there-a-fast-forward-button MLB season that the best offenses are like a Crock-Pot, producing slow and steady heat that eventually fuses a multitude of flavors into a hearty meal. And then you have the 2022 Detroit Tigers, who are apparently trying to cook Thanksgiving

HOUSTON — The Detroit Tigers benched Spencer Torkelson, the 2020 No. 1 overall pick, on Friday for the second of four games against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The 22-year-old, slumping a month into his rookie season, received advice from assistant hitting coach Mike Hessman. “I definitely like hearing what he has to say,”

Detroit Tigers (8-19) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-18) When: 7:10 p.m. Monday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). Weather forecast: Clear skies, low-60s. [ Happy Mother’s Day, baseball-style: How 1 mom put 2 sons into the Tigers’ system ] Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Michael Pineda (1-1, 3.77 ERA) vs. Athletics RHP Paul Blackburn (3-0, 2.22 ERA).

HOUSTON — Once again, the Detroit Tigers were on the losing end of a baseball game. It wasn’t even close. A grand slam from Aledmys Díaz with two outs in the third inning was more than enough for the Houston Astros, as the Tigers lost 5-0 in Sunday’s series finale, swept in four games at Minute Maid Park.

HOUSTON — Detroit Tigers veteran Miguel Cabrera is a member of an exclusive club, joining Hank Aaron and Albert Pujols. They’re the only players in MLB history with at least 3,000 hits, 500 home runs and 600 doubles. At some point, Cabrera will reflect on his milestones and accomplishments across his 20-year career. But that’s not his priority right now.

Jeimer Candelario is starting to hit. Jonathan Schoop is not. Miguel Cabrera is hitting — some — but without power. Akil Baddoo still has power but isn’t hitting. Spencer Torkelson had the potential to hit but it’s still just potential. Javier Baez has shown he can hit — and has hit in moments — but isn’t

Jeimer Candelario is starting to hit. Jonathan Schoop is not. Miguel Cabrera is hitting — some — but without power. Akil Baddoo still has power but isn’t hitting. Spencer Torkelson had the potential to hit but it’s still just potential. Javier Baez has shown he can hit — and has hit in moments — but isn’t

Staci Meadows talks to her two boys — Austin and Parker — just about every day, usually by text. So when Austin called on April 4 at a strange time, she was nervous. “Of course, my heart stops for a moment,” she said. “Mom, where’s Dad?” he said. “I have no idea,” she said. “He’s somewhere

HOUSTON — The Detroit Tigers recorded leadoff hits in seven of nine innings but only had two runs to show for their efforts, squandering a brilliant start from left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Two runs wasn’t enough. “It’s tough to win right now,” manager A.J. Hinch said. “We’re having a hard time putting it all together.” Right-handed reliever Michael

HOUSTON — Detroit Tigers veteran Miguel Cabrera became the 18th player in MLB history to reach 600 doubles Saturday. He drilled a sixth-pitch curveball from Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez to the left-field corner at Minute Maid Park. His 600th double plated two runs to put the Tigers ahead 2-0 in the third inning. PITCHERS

HOUSTON — The Detroit Tigers entered Saturday as the worst team in the American League. If not for the Cincinnati Reds’ embarrassing 3-22 record, the Tigers would be the worst in baseball. Detroit, losers in 10 of 12 games, sits at 8-17, for a .320 winning percentage. The biggest problem is the offense. “We’re trying,” Tigers shortstop

Detroit Tigers (8-17) vs. Houston Astros (16-11) When: 4:05 p.m. Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston. TV: FS1. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (0-2, 5.33 ERA) vs. Astros LHP Framber Valdez (1-2, 3.42 ERA). • Box score Tigers lineup: 1. Derek Hill CF 2. Javier Báez SS 3. Robbie Grossman RF 4. Miguel Cabrera DH 5.

HOUSTON — Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia retired the final 15 batters he faced in Friday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. Of those 15 batters, the 25-year-old struck out eight. Garcia relied on his cutter to shut down the Tigers, still waiting for their offense to pick up the pace, across seven innings. The Tigers recorded two hits

HOUSTON — Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop, a 10-year MLB veteran, joked with manager A.J. Hinch that he knows the difference between getting a day off for rest and getting benched. Schoop has played more than 1,000 games in his career, so he’s been around long enough to understand. Hinch benched the 30-year-old in Thursday’s series opener against the

Detroit Tigers (8-16) vs. Houston Astros (15-11) When: 8:10 p.m. Friday. Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). Weather forecast: Clear skies, mid-80s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Beau Brieske (0-1, 3.60 ERA) vs. Astros RHP Luis Garcia (1-1 4.15 ERA). • Box score  Tigers lineup 1. Robbie Grossman, LF 2. Javier Báez, SS 3. Austin Meadows, RF

HOUSTON — If the past five games are any indication of what’s to come, the Detroit Tigers — despite losses in three of those games — are on their way to getting a much-needed offensive boost. The Houston Astros nearly blanked the Tigers in Thursday’s four-game series opener at Minute Maid Park. Astros closer Ryan Pressly had two