LAKELAND, Fla. — Spencer Turnbull was walking off the mound at the end of his second and final inning on Saturday, grumbling about the run he allowed, when pitching coach Chris Fetter intercepted him in the dugout. “If you have anything other than the best feelings about today, I’m going to be really mad at
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With gorgeous facilities and a location ideal for Tigers fans in the southwestern portion of the state, the West Michigan Whitecaps have cemented themselves as the fan-facing favorite minor league team in Detroit’s system. During the upcoming season, fans can expect more than the usual fun and games atmosphere the ‘Caps staff works hard to
We’ve discussed Beau Brieske in his preview already, but right-hander Garrett Hill is perhaps an even more surprising underdog who could help the Tigers this season. The 27-year-old was drafted by the Tigers back in 2018 all the way down in the 27th round. He was never expected to have much of a pro career,
Less than a week ago, the Detroit Tigers opened up the Grapefruit League calendar against the Philadelphia Phillies. On Friday, a split squad from the Tigers headed to Clearwater to tackle the Phillies on the road and ultimately took them down by a score of 6-3. Action now turns to George Steinbrenner Stadium in Tampa
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Eduardo Rodriguez looked for a second like he might be having issues with his belt as the Tigers left-hander felt around his left hip before his first pitch against the Phillies Friday afternoon. Once it became clear he was the latest Tigers pitcher to experiment with the new PitchCom system that lets
Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Time: 1:05 p.m.Place: BayCare Ballpark, Clearwater, FLMedia: MLB.TV (Phillies’ broadcast)Pitching Matchup: LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (5-5, 4.05 ERA) vs. RHP Taijuan Walker (12-5, 3.49 ERA) Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees Time: 6:35 p.m.Place: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa. FLMedia: MLB.TV Pitching Matchup: RHP Michael Lorenzen vs. RHP Gerrit Cole
LAKELAND, Fla. — Tigers manager A.J. Hinch is looking at multi-inning relievers who can bridge the gap between Detroit’s projected starters — none of whom pitched a full season last year — and a rebuilt back end of the bullpen filled with high-strikeout young arms. So when Brendan White came in from the bullpen to
Last week, we covered the best pure-hitting prospect in each system, noting that it’s almost impossible to be a Major League regular if you can’t hit. Do you know what’s another way to put yourself over the top? Hit the ball hard. Power can make a .250 hitter into a star or, in some cases,
The Tigers have enjoyed the buzz of several top prospects climbing national lists in recent years. Detroit had two of MLB Pipeline’s top five prospects in baseball in last year’s preseason rankings in Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson, and Greene was briefly No. 1 before he made his Major League debut last June. Torkelson was
I got a haircut. Supercuts, $24 for a haircut.I took me a couple of days to work up the nerve to pay that much for a haircut. just like I said. Greedy baseball players are ruining our economy….everyone sees stupid money and wants to be rich quick. It’s a shame. And what.makes.it. worse…is.they are all
DUNEDIN, Fla. — No Major League center fielder made more diving catches last season than Riley Greene. As George Springer’s fly ball floated into shallow left field Tuesday, Greene — who started in left during the Tigers’ 6-4 loss to the Blue Jays — thought he had a chance at his first of 2023. His
The SeaWolves announce today that the team will host a Hoops & Hops St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza on Friday, March 17 from 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. in the UPMC Park Stadium Club. The event is free of charge to anyone 21 and older with a valid ID. Guests can The SeaWolves announce today that
After the 2022 season the Detroit Tigers, frustrated with the up-and-down play of Jeimer Candelario, cut him loose; he caught on with the Washington Nationals, and I wish him success in all his future endeavours. However, that left a hole at third base for the 2023 season, as hot hot-corner prospect Colt Keith isn’t quite
TAMPA, Fla. — A series of career-altering injuries have limited Trey Wingenter to fewer than 10 innings over the past three seasons — and none above Rookie level. But when asked what the Tigers hope to see from the right-hander this spring, the first word from manager A.J. Hinch had nothing to do with Wingenter’s