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Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Lakeland, Fla. — A few days ago, manager AJ Hinch pulled prospect Spencer Torkelson aside to give him a heads up. Be prepared to get some work at first base as well as third base this spring. “There’s just been so much talk about it, about him moving to third base, over
Last week we had a bit of fun with Detroit Tigers prospect Spencer Torkelson and his can-related finger injury. But new details about this important story have emerged, from the mouth of the man himself:
Lou Gehrig, the man who was once a permanent fixture in the New York Yankees lineup, now has a permanent place on the Major League calendar. June 2 will hereby be known as “Lou Gehrig Day,” Major League Baseball announced Thursday. The annual, league-wide event will be a time not only to honor and celebrate
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch wants everyone to understand there’s a bright future ahead for one of his top prospects. He believes this player is important to keep in mind for now and in the future. Third baseman Isaac Paredes — ranked No. 6 in the farm system by MLB
Lakeland, Fla. — AJ Hinch on Monday was asked if he liked reliever Alex Lange’s demeanor on the mound. “You mean breathing fire in game one in spring training?” Hinch said, laughing. “With some intensity? Yeah, that’s a plus.” Lange, to say the least, has announced his presence in this camp with some authority. The 25-year-old
Jeff Seidel | Detroit Free Press LAKELAND, Fla. — There were first-round draft picks everywhere you looked on Wednesday afternoon at Joker Marchant Stadium. During warmups, Derek Hill was the first on the field. The Detroit Tigers’ first selection in 2014, Hill went through a routine by himself, stretching his arms and legs, as his teammates came out of the
Wander Franco’s first hit of the year was fit for a crowned prince. Franco had been 0-for-5 through his first two spring games before digging in against Miguel Yajure in the second inning. The 20-year-old shortstop smashed the offering over the right-field fence. Batting seventh and getting the start at short, Franco added a single
LAKELAND, Fla. — Daniel Norris said after his first outing of the spring Wednesday that he wants to work on his curveball in camp. Asked if he’s working on anything in particular with it, he was matter of fact. “I mean, honestly, I realized I threw one last year,” the Tigers’ left-hander said. No, he
While the offense cooled off, Tigers pitchers found their groove, including Daniel Norris and Matt Manning.
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Lakeland, Fla. — Almost daily, manager AJ Hinch is asked about his concern level regarding shortstop Willi Castro’s defense at shortstop, specifically, his throwing. “Accuracy is key, but you can focus on that and make it a problem if you are not careful,” he said. Well, Castro isn’t making it easy to
We get the thoughts of manager A.J. Hinch after his Tigers lose to the Phillies 4-2 in Lakeland on Wednesday. #TigersST
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption What Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch watches for in early spring games Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch explains what he looks for in early spring training games, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, before a game vs. Phillies. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press LAKELAND, Fla. — The
LAKELAND, Fla. — Isaac Paredes finally found an opponent this offseason that he couldn’t hit. As the Tigers’ infield prospect (their sixth-ranked per MLB Pipeline) waited for visa processing and intake testing, his batting title in the Mexican Pacific Winter League couldn’t help him. Once Detroit finished its formal Spring Training workouts for the day,
We hear from Daniel Norris after he throws two perfect innings Wednesday, striking out two. #TigersST
Kirkland Crawford | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption What Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch watches for in early spring games Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch explains what he looks for in early spring training games, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, before a game vs. Phillies. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Grapefruit League: Detroit Tigers
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Lakeland, Fla. — Don’t tell Matt Manning he’s not making the team out of spring. He ain’t buying it. “I’m pitching like I’m trying to make the team out of spring,” Manning said. “They talk about how they’re going to take the best 26 players. I’m going to try to be
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Lakeland, Fla. — Tigers manager AJ Hinch said it earlier camp, for some young players, their development might be better served keeping them in the big leagues rather than sending them back to Triple A. Clearly, he thinks 22-year-old Isaac Paredes fits that description. “He can play,” Hinch said Wednesday
Kirkland Crawford | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption What Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch watches for in early spring games Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch explains what he looks for in early spring training games, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, before a game vs. Phillies. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Grapefruit League: Detroit Tigers
It was a difficult year for Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart in 2020. His numbers took a step back across the board and now there are significant questions about his future. The upcoming season is a pivotal one for Stewart and will go a long way in determining his future with the organization.