As we learn growing up, sometimes things that are good for you don’t necessarily thrill in the moment. Last Saturday’s trade of Gregory Soto to the Philadelphia Phillies may feel like the equivalent of the Detroit Tigers making sure to eat their broccoli. We may have hoped for a shiny new prospect in return for
Detroit — As we sat in the Tigers’ dugout at Comerica Park Wednesday, being apprised by Tigers president Scott Harris of the new dimensions that will be in place by Opening Day, I thought I’d slip in a question about the rest of the offseason. Like, “Do you think most of the heavy lifting is
Suddenly, Nick Maton started receiving text messages. The news leaked. “It was a big surprise,” Maton said. Last week, the Detroit Tigers acquired Maton, Matt Vierling and Donny Sands from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for closer Gregory Soto and utility player Kody Clemens. The Tigers have spent the offseason searching for controllable position players
Sunday, Jan. 15 will bring the next influx of talent to all 30 farm systems. The international signing period will open that day for international players (i.e. not from the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico) who are 16 years of age or older. It will likely be years before the 2023 international class —
Fans of all ages will soon be flocking to Florida and Arizona, and that can mean only one thing — Spring Training is here. The following are workout dates, subject to change, for the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. The first workout date is for pitchers and catchers, followed by the full squad. Pitchers and catchers
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – For 30 years, LMCU Ballpark has hosted countless milestones and events that have left a lasting impression on the West Michigan community and the game of baseball. The home of the West Michigan Whitecaps has hosted more than 11 million fans, sent dozens of players to COMSTOCK PARK, MI – For
Our 2023 promotions schedule has arrived. Baseball season is almost here and we’re taking you out to the ballgame, T-Town! Our 2023 promotions schedule has specialty jerseys, giveaways, brand-new and exciting theme nights, and more. We can’t wait to see you at Fifth Third Field this season! The theme nights you just can’t miss. Mud
The Detroit Tigers are moving in the fences at Comerica Park — finally. But the real story is in the details, because they offer a glimpse into how Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris is changing this organization one small — but significant — detail at a time. First, he listens. Then he studies
Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase, who has been attending games at Comerica Park since the venue opened more than two decades ago, received an unexpected text message from manager A.J. Hinch in the team group chat. “Hey guys, check your inboxes,” Hinch told his players. President of baseball operations Scott Harris emailed a briefing about
In the first three parts of the 2023 MLB Pipeline Poll, executives looked at individual players and what the industry as a whole thought of them. In this final part of the series, we’ll switch our focus to farm systems as a whole. This last set of questions gives us some insight as to which
Detroit Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris and President & CEO of Ilitch Sports & Entertainment Chris McGowan met with the media to discuss the modifications made to Comerica Park’s outfield wall for the 2023 season.
Detroit – Never question Scott Harris’ ability to multi-task. As the Tigers’ president of baseball was walking reporters around the outfield at Comerica Park Wednesday afternoon, giving a preview of the new dimensions, the club announced a roster move. Right-handed reliever Edwin Uceta, 25, was claimed off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. A native of
Our Matt Shepard reports from Comerica Park, where Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris explains the decision to change the outfield dimensions.
The Tigers have claimed right-hander Edwin Uceta off waivers from the Diamondbacks, per a team announcement. Uceta was designated for assignment by Arizona as a corresponding move for the D-backs’ signing of veteran Evan Longoria. Uceta, who turned 25 just two days ago, has spent time in the Majors in each of the past two
Another day, another waiver claim for the Detroit Tigers. President of baseball operations Scott Harris continues to stockpile depth in the organization, and on Wednesday, the Tigers claimed right-hander Edwin Uceta off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Uceta, who turned 25 on Monday, has a 6.27 ERA with 19 walks and 38 strikeouts over 37⅓
There will be some noticeable changes at Comerica Park in the 2023 season. The Detroit Tigers, owned by Ilitch Holdings, plan to move in the center-field wall at Comerica Park, the team announced Wednesday. The center-field fence will be moved in 10 feet, making the wall 412 feet from home plate. The height of the
After more than two decades of living with a mistake that increasingly became an embarrassment, the Tigers have made a second move to fix Comerica Park. Correct — a second plan. More later on some history that 20 years later tends to be forgotten. The Tigers announced Wednesday they’ll be making adjustments to Comerica’s two
DETROIT — The walls are coming down and closing in at Comerica Park. On Wednesday, the Tigers announced arguably their most speculated move of the offseason, the changing of their home park’s outfield dimensions: • The center-field wall, the symbol of Comerica Park’s deep outfield, will be moved in from 422 to 412 feet, and
Every since the park opened in 2000, Comerica Park’s outfield dimensions have been a controversial subject. While the initial intent was to keep some of the spirit of Tiger Stadium alive, the distances to left field and right field were initially far more spacious than Tiger Stadium. They were moved in to pinch the corners