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. The problem with judging the Tigers’ season is that they’ve played so few games at anywhere close to full strength. They’re just about there now, but just in time
Yard Goats vs. SeaWolves
The 2023 MLB Draft is in the books, with a bevy of new prospects poised not only to bolster farm systems for 30 major-league teams, but reshuffle prospect rankings. Max Clark is the Detroit Tigers’ crown jewel, selected at No. 3 overall out of Franklin, Indiana, who debuted in Baseball America’s updated top 100 prospects
Welcome back from the All-Star break, Detroit Tigers fans! The Motor City Kitties entered the midseason pause third place in the American League Central division at 11 games under .500 but only 5.5 games behind the first-place Cleveland Guardians. Right behind them is the Minnesota Twins, who have led the division for most of the
Riley Greene could one day become a mainstay for the Detroit Tigers at a corner outfield position. He plays aggressively in center field as a young player, and while that style is appreciated by teammates and coaches, the chance of an injury feels less risky on the corners. For now, the Tigers will keep Greene
The second half of the season is here, and you can now follow all of the action on MLB.TV at a reduced price. Through July 20, an All Teams Yearly subscription to MLB.TV is available for just $47.99. That means you can stream every out-of-market game live or on demand for the rest of the
Coming out of the All-Star break, the Detroit Tigers have a 39-50 record and sit 5½ games behind the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the American League Central. There are fewer than 20 days until the Aug. 1 trade deadline. Buyers? Sellers? Stand pat? The on-field performance will dictate what happens. “As far as
Note: This is the second of a two-part series of midterm assessments of the Tigers’ roster. The grades for pitchers were in Thursday’s editions. Detroit — When you look at the position-player parts individually, it’s fair to wonder how the Tigers managed to win 39 games before the All-Star break. Offensively, for all the gains
Detroit — We shouldn’t even be having this conversation. It doesn’t seem right, or real. But, because the Tigers reside in baseball’s ugliest division, we’re forced to play along. They might as well, too. The unofficial second half of the season starts now, and by all metrics, the Tigers are a bottom-third team, yet somehow
Three days. Twenty rounds. Six-hundred-and-fourteen players. The 2023 Draft is officially complete, and now the race begins for all 30 organizations to sign their picks ahead of the July 25 deadline. As we wait to see who goes pro and for how much, some picks already stand out more than others – whether it be
The Dodgers are signing outfielder Jake Marisnick to a major league deal, reports Kenny Van Doren of Bally Sports Midwest. The Tigers announced earlier today that Marisnick had cleared waivers and elected free agency after being designated for assignment a few days ago, which has quickly led to a new deal. The Dodgers have a
What’s on the menu for 2024? The Tigers open the season against the Chicago White Sox on March 28, 2024, and welcome the Oakland Athletics for the home opener at Comerica Park on April 5.
Seattle — As the Tigers commence the second half of the season Friday night at T-Mobile Park, you might want to brace yourself. There’s going to be turbulence. Roster turbulence. Among the storylines to look out for: ▶ The ever-evolving, revolving starting rotation Eduardo Rodriguez, almost certainly, is in his final couple of weeks as
The Detroit Tigers released their 2024 schedule Thursday, beginning with Opening Day on March 28 against the Chicago White Sox — an American League Central opponent — at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Tigers play their first six games on the road, facing the White Sox for a three-game series (March 28, March 30-31) and the New York
The Detroit Tigers released their 2024 schedule Thursday. The Tigers will open the season March 28 on the road with back-to-back three-game series at the Chicago White Sox and the New York Mets. The Tigers home opener at Comerica Park is April 5 against the Oakland Athletics. Times have yet to be announced. Here’s a
The second half of the 2023 season is just about to begin, but it’s not too early to start thinking about next year. MLB officially unveiled its full 2024 regular-season schedule on Thursday, one day after announcing its slate of international games, as part of the MLB World Tour. After the Rays and Red Sox
Friday, July 14 vs. Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies) Gates Open: 5:30 p.m. | First Pitch: 6:35 p.m. Fireworks After the game, enjoy a spectacular fireworks show presented by Mishka Premium Vodka. Watch the Fireworks Show from the Field Any fan that purchase a light up or glow product from Friday, July 14 vs. Hartford
Greg Gania was already living his dream when he arrived at Comerica Park on Saturday. Gania, the voice of the Erie SeaWolves and the team’s assistant general manager/communications, was filling in for longtime Detroit Tigers radio broadcaster Dan Dickerson for the entire weekend. It was a big opportunity for Gania, who has spotted in for
The Tigers have released Jonathan Schoop, according to the transaction tracker at MLB.com. Once he clears release waivers, he’ll be a free agent. This was the expected outcome when Detroit designated the veteran infielder for assignment on Friday night. Schoop’s offensive struggles — he’s a .204/.248/.311 hitter going back to the start of 2022 — meant
Longtime Double-A Erie SeaWolves broadcaster Greg Gania stepped into the radio broadcast booth for the Tigers last week and ended up calling a no-hitter. Filling in for Detroit radio play-by-play announcer Dan Dickerson, Gania’s first time covering an entire big league series wound up including a momentous occasion, the first combined no-hitter in Tigers history.