LAKELAND, Fla. — It was only St. Patrick’s Day, two weeks before Opening Day, but Matt Manning needed a good start. He got one Friday, throwing 3 2/3 scoreless innings in an 8-7 win over the Yankees that left everyone feeling a little better. “He was throwing with conviction, and all his stuff was working
He might just be the best hitting prospect in the Tigers farm system, but he’s not quite ready for prime time. Don’t tell Colt Keith that, though, as he’s doing everything he can to leave a lasting impression with every swing he takes in Lakeland.
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DETROIT — When Charlene Turner-Johnson took a leave of absence from her job as a teacher at Detroit Public Schools more than 40 years ago, little did she know it would eventually take her down a new path. While away from the classroom, Turner-Johnson said she joined a group of women at Twelfth Street Baptist
LAKELAND, Fla — Jonathan Schoop is still shaking off the jet lag following his quick trip to the other side of the world, but that didn’t make him exempt from being the center of attention once he returned to the Tigers this week. Knowing how A.J. Hinch operates — he likes to infuse a little
“Throw him the cheese! Throw him the high, stinky Limburger!” That’s Henry Rowengartner’s line from Rookie of the Year. Of course, pitching is more of an art than simply throwing hard. But sometimes – and especially in an age where we’re seeing more velo than ever – sometimes it’s just aesthetically pleasing to see a hurler
The Tigers today announced a number of injury updates on some of the minor league players, with Evan Woodbery of MLive.com among those to relay the info (Twitter links). Per the release, right-hander Jackson Jobe has lumbar spine inflammation and will be sidelined for three-to-six months. Meanwhile, catcher Dillon Dingler received a meniscectomy on his
Who’s ready for some Mud Hens baseball? Opening Weekend at Fifth Third Field is Friday, March 31 through Sunday, April 2. Be here for the biggest party of the year!
LAKELAND, Fla. — Prior to the Tigers’ game against the Phillies on Thursday night, the team issued medical updates on several of their Minor League players, including some unfortunate news about top prospect Jackson Jobe. Jobe, the No. 63 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be sidelined several months with lumbar spine inflammation. The lumbar
Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Time: 6:05 p.m.Place: Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FLMedia: Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Spencer Turnbull vs. RHP Zack Wheeler Tigers vs. Phillies Lineups PHILLIES TIGERS PHILLIES TIGERS Bryson Stott – 2B Akil Baddoo – LF Edmundo Sosa – LF Kerry Carpenter – RF Darick Hall – 1B Riley Greene –
Well it’s been quiet on the Detroit Tigers injury front this spring. Too quiet, as it turns out. On Thursday, the club announced that 2021 first round pick Jackson Jobe has been diagnosed with lumbar spine inflammation and will be shut down from three to six months before beginning a rehabilitation program. There’s a good
Reliever Chasen Shreve came the Detroit Tigers spring camp knowing there were bullpen openings for left-handers in particular. The departure of Gregory Soto in the offseason trade with the Philadelphia Phillies left a pretty big hole. In Soto’s wake, Tyler Alexander was the only southpaw reliever with a claim on the active roster. Shreve isn’t
Despite a generally positive spring camp so far for the Detroit Tigers, a quiet offseason in terms of free agents and the pervasive fear surrounding Spencer Torkelson have harshed the vibe, as it were. Concern is justified, but the miserable pessimism has gotten a bit out of hand in some quarters. What’s the point of
Now a top ten prospect in the Tigers farm system, the infielder is bringing positive energy and smart approach at the plate to Lakeland.