One year ago, before so much changed across Detroit’s baseball terrain, Akil Baddoo was playing for the Tigers and driving a born-again MLB team. He was batting .262, with five home runs, a .350 on-base average, and .839 OPS. A rookie the Tigers had all but stolen from the Twins was a fan darling. And
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Detroit Tigers (25-40) vs. Texas Rangers (31-34) When: 1:40 p.m. Sunday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Drew Hutchison (0-4, 4.58 ERA) vs. Rangers RHP Dane Dunning (1-4, 4.04 ERA). • Box score BIG GIFT: The biggest winner from Riley Greene’s debut? His pal, Spencer Torkelson SEEING GREENE:
Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson stood on the top step of the Detroit Tigers dugout, waiting to bat — finally, together again. “Thanks for coming,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said to Greene. “You fixed Tork,” “Yeah, that’s all he needed,” Greene replied. “He needs me.” Even though it was a light-hearted comment — fun banter in
Detroit Tigers (25-40) vs. Texas Rangers (31-34) When: 1:40 p.m. Sunday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers RHP Drew Hutchison (0-4, 4.58 ERA) vs. Rangers RHP Dane Dunning (1-4, 4.04 ERA). • Box score SEEING GREENE: Scout’s daughter helped Detroit Tigers get insight on Riley Greene every other team
Well, that didn’t take long. Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, the No. 2 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, recorded a single in the top of the first inning in his first major league at bat. After taking a fastball outside on his first pitch, the 21-year-old outfielder got a slider on his second
Detroit — The Tigers were due for a boost and a burst. Overdue. Way overdue. That’s fitting, because Riley Greene was due for his celebrated debut, way overdue. Whether it was a quirk of timing or a legitimate spark, we’ll see. All we know for now is, the Tigers just inhaled deeply on fresh hope.
DETROIT — Ever since the Tigers drafted Riley Greene fifth overall in 2019, his baseball skills have been under a microscope. But beyond the sweet swing, quick strides and instinctive play, there’s this: He hates to lose. “He’s a competitor,” said Braves prospect Vaughn Grissom, Greene’s best friend and high school teammate in Oviedo, Fla.,
Spencer Torkelson said Riley Greene’s promotion to the big leagues might be the spark the Detroit Tigers needed. It’s only one game, and the Tigers still have their issues — but so far, so good on that theory. Greene got his first major-league hit in his first at-bat on a bloop single into left in the first
Detroit — You can call it the Riley Greene effect if you want, the Tigers don’t really care. This was just long overdue. After a long string of zeros, the Tigers finally put some crooked numbers on the scoreboard, a lot of them. They scored a season-high 14 runs and ended a six-game losing streak, beating
Detroit — You can call it the Riley Greene effect if you want, the Tigers don’t really care. This was just long overdue. After a long string of zeros, the Tigers finally put some crooked numbers the scoreboard, a lot of them. They scored a season-high 14 runs and snapped a six-game losing streak, beating the
Detroit Tigers (24-40) vs. Texas Rangers (31-33) When: 4:10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit, FS1. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Clear, low-70s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Rony García (0-2, 5.06 ERA) vs. Rangers LHP Taylor Hearn (4-4, 5.37 ERA). • Box score JEFF SEIDEL: Scout’s daughter helped Tigers get insight on Greene every other team
The Tigers have claimed catcher Ali Sanchez off waivers from the Cardinals and optioned him to Triple-A, per the team. In addition, Jacob Barnes was granted his release after clearing waivers. Sanchez, still just 25 years old, has appeared in the Majors in each of the past two seasons with the Cardinals and Mets, respectively.
Well, that didn’t take long. Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene, the No. 2 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, recorded a single in the top of the first inning in his first major league at bat. After taking a fastball outside on his first pitch, the 21-year-old outfielder got a slider on his second
Detroit – It was just a little more than three years ago, on a sun-kissed afternoon at Comerica Park much like this one. Al Kaline was standing behind the batter’s cage. Miguel Cabrera was in the dugout. General manager Al Avila, assistant GM David Chadd and other members of the front office were milling around.
As Riley Greene walked across the Detroit Tigers clubhouse, Miguel Cabrera looked up from his phone, stood and greeted him with a smile. “What’s up, brother?” Cabrera asked as he dapped the rookie before giving him a brief hug. “Excited, man,” Greene responded. “I’m very excited.” “Me too,” Cabrera said. A WELCOMED SIGHT: Detroit Tigers’ Spencer Torkelson says teammate
Detroit Tigers (24-40) vs. Texas Rangers (31-33) When: 4:10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit, FS1. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Clear, low-70s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Rony García (0-2, 5.06 ERA) vs. Rangers LHP Taylor Hearn (4-4, 5.37 ERA). • Box score JEFF SEIDEL: Scout’s daughter helped Tigers get insight on Greene every other team
Detroit Tigers (24-40) vs. Texas Rangers (31-33) When: 4:10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Comerica Park in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. FS1. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Clear, low-70s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Rony García (0-2, 5.06 ERA) vs. Rangers LHP Taylor Hearn (4-4, 5.37 ERA). • Box score JEFF SEIDEL: Scout’s daughter helped Tigers get insight on Greene every other team
Detroit Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson planned out what he was going to say to center fielder Riley Greene, one of the best prospects in baseball, when his teammate entered the team’s clubhouse at Comerica Park. Greene, 21, is making his MLB debut Saturday against the Texas Rangers. Torkelson’s message: He wants Greene to soak in
DETROIT — The wait has been on for Riley Greene ever since he was an 18-year-old putting on a show in batting practice at Comerica Park the day he signed his first pro contract in June 2019, prompting Miguel Cabrera to beg Tigers brass to keep him around. Three years, two weeks and 198 Minor
The Detroit Tigers panicked Thursday night. Top prospect Riley Greene, playing his 15th game for Triple-A Toledo this season, fouled a ball off the inside part of his right shin, not far from the spot where a foul ball fractured his right foot in spring training. On Friday afternoon, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch called Toledo