Detroit Tigers

LAKELAND, Fla. — The greatest gem Spencer Turnbull has authored in his career was the no-hitter he tossed against Seattle on May 18, 2021. He has pitched just three games since then thanks to Tommy John surgery two months later. As he prepares to return to game action this spring for the first time since

LAKELAND, Fla. — Tigers right-hander Casey Mize, currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery he underwent last June, revealed Wednesday that he also underwent surgery to address a longstanding issue with his back. The surgery, which took place after the Tommy John surgery, is not expected to impact Mize’s rehab timetable. The former No. 1 Draft

The arrival of the pitch timer, restrictions on extreme infield shifts and bigger bases combine for the most significant alterations to MLB rules in decades, and that’s going to take some getting used to for everybody. That’s why MLB is using this week at the start of Spring Training to demonstrate the new rules for

LAKELAND, Fla. — Alex Faedo was on the row of bullpen mounds on the back fields at Tigertown, getting ready to throw Tuesday morning, when Jake Rogers squatted behind the corresponding plate. A handful of pitchers were throwing, but Rogers took a familiar spot. “I always ask him, ‘Are you sure you want to let

Welcome to Lakeland’s Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, where Detroit faithful have been gathering since the 1960s to see the Tigers of the future under the Florida sun. Lakeland Flying Tigers (Single-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers since 1963)Established: 1960 (as Lakeland Indians in Florida State League)Ballpark: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium (since

The Minor League Ballpark Guides series spotlights each stadium across baseball’s affiliated ranks. Each edition provides ballpark highlights, from concessions to seating options to in-game entertainment to mascots. Ballpark Guides also take travelers through each facility’s surrounding area, encompassing the best places in town to eat or drink, nearby tourist attractions and more. Plan your

MLB.TV is back for 2023 — with a big new feature.  MLB’s streaming service launches Tuesday for the 2023 season. And now all MLB.TV subscribers will have access to Minor League Baseball included as part of their subscription — which means more live baseball than ever before, and more ways to follow your favorite team’s affiliates. MLB.TV

LAKELAND, Fla. — Time will tell if Alex Lange is ready to step in as the Tigers’ closer. But the young right-hander was at least ready for the question Monday morning. “Yeah, there’s going to be a closer for sure,” Lange said. To twist the oft-used Spring Training phrase, Lange has reported to camp in the

DETROIT — Stanford Wilkinson, who was born in Detroit and attended Detroit Public Schools, saw firsthand the challenges of his classmates who were living in poverty. Wilkinson said this made such an indelible impact on him that when he was in his mid-20s, he transitioned from a real estate and investment career into the philanthropic

When the World Baseball Classic begins on March 8, we know you’re going to scream for your country. But what about your favorite big league club? Want to know where your team’s guys, Major and Minor Leaguers alike, are playing? You’re in luck. Below you’ll find every player currently signed with a big league team

Back in August 2021, we predicted who would be each farm system’s No. 1 prospect entering 2023. Well, the time has come to review our work. Generally, we did pretty well. Gunnar Henderson (Orioles), Francisco Álvarez (Mets), Jordan Walker (Cardinals), Anthony Volpe (Yankees) and Marcelo Mayer (Red Sox) were our selections then, and now they

The Netherlands is aiming to finally reach the medal stand in the 2023 World Baseball Classic after finishing the past two tournaments in fourth place. Here is a position-by-position breakdown of The Netherlands, the No. 7 team in the world. Within each position, players are listed in alphabetical order, with any current affiliation to an

For a team in transition that spent an offseason churning the roster with a new president of baseball operations, the Tigers enter Spring Training with fewer open competitions than one might expect. Part of that comes from players under contract, part from a bevy of young players expected to take steps forward from last year.

With excitement for the 2023 World Baseball Classic continuing to build, the rosters for all 20 teams will be announced Thursday in an exclusive reveal on MLB Network, starting at 6 p.m. ET. Hosted by Siera Santos with commentary from Chris Young and Jon Morosi, Thursday’s two-hour MLB Tonight program will feature interviews with special