Detroit Tigers

DETROIT — The Tigers announced their plans to install LED lighting at Comerica Park last December, about a month before they installed Nick Maton on their roster. Somehow, they seemed matched up for each other. While the lights were primarily meant to give a better field view of Comerica Park for night games, the Tigers also

Top 1 SF 1 DET 0 Result of AB Thairo Estrada’s leadoff HR (3) AB: Thairo Estrada | P: Joey Wentz

This story was excerpted from Jason Beck’s Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. Kerry Carpenter knows a thing or two about swing changes. It was his overhaul in approach two offseasons ago that lifted him from an unranked Tigers outfield prospect to

TORONTO — While Javier Báez threw his arms in the air in frustration, realizing he had lost track of outs while running the bases, A.J. Hinch sat frozen on the dugout railing.  It couldn’t have been worse timing for a struggling Báez, who was pulled from the game an inning later. It might have been

Top 3 DET 1 TOR 0 Result of AB Tyler Nevin’s sacrifice fly  AB: Tyler Nevin | P: Chris Bassitt

TORONTO — Four years and a day have passed since Trey Wingenter picked up his only Major League save as a rookie reliever with the Padres. Former Tiger Ian Kinsler was San Diego’s second baseman and Adam Jones was one of two Arizona hitters Wingenter walked before a pair of called third strikes finished off

Bot 1 DET 0 TOR 0 Result of AB Tigers’ relay nabs Vlad Jr. AB: Matt Chapman | P: Eduardo Rodriguez

The Minor League season across all levels is now going full tilt and if you’re like us, you’re itching to watch top prospects in action. And we’ve got you covered. Want to go in person? Check out our expansive and interactive Minor League Ballpark Guides, a handy way of figuring out where to go and

TORONTO — Nick Maton hit the first home run of the redesigned Rogers Centre, which possibly could’ve been out of the previously designed, bigger outfield. Kerry Carpenter was robbed of a homer to center and hit another 400 feet out to the shadow of the center-field fence. But arguably the most impressive exit velocity from

Top 2 DET 0 TOR 0 Result of AB Kevin Kiermaier robs a homer  AB: Kerry Carpenter | P: Alek Manoah

This story was excerpted from Jason Beck’s Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. Austin Meadows talked in Spring Training about the happiness of being back on a baseball field after ending last year on the injured list. He wasn’t just physically healthy,

Leading up to Double-A, High-A and Single-A Opening Days last week, we finally got our complete looks at rosters for all full-season Minor League clubs. There are always some season-opening surprises. A player who jumps up two levels quicker than expected. A solid performer who is held back with his previous year’s club for one

While the Minor League season got fully underway this weekend, many in the sports world turned its attention to Georgia to watch golf’s finest compete in the Masters. West Michigan broadcasters Dan Hasty and Nate Wangler decided to bring a bit of the green to the baseball diamond. Complete with While the Minor League season

DETROIT — The last time the Tigers lost seven of their first nine games, Miguel Cabrera was just starting his first season as a Tiger. He was the newest star in a lineup full of them, joining Magglio Ordóñez, Carlos Guillén, Placido Polanco, Curtis Granderson, Edgar Renteria and future Hall of Famer Iván Rodríguez. They