Saturday afternoon, the Tigers announced that shortstop Javier Báez has been placed on the 10-day injured list because of soreness in his right thumb. A corresponding roster move has yet to be announced. The move is retroactive to April 13. The decision to move Báez to the injured list isn’t much of a surprise. He’s
KANSAS CITY — The Tigers placed shortstop Javier Báez on the 10-day injured list Saturday afternoon with right thumb soreness, adding to Detroit’s growing injury woes just over a week into the season. The move was backdated to April 13. No corresponding move was immediately announced, but infielder/outfielder Willi Castro was swiftly removed from the
Detroit Tigers (4-4) vs. Kansas City Royals (2-5) When: 4:10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). • BOX SCORE Weather forecast: Cloudy and 56 degrees. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Matt Manning (0-0, 1.50 ERA) vs. Royals LHP Kris Bubic (0-1, 67.50). Tigers lineup: RF Robbie Grossman
The Tigers have selected the contract of right-hander Wily Peralta. To create 40-man roster space, the team announced that righty Bryan Garcia has been designated for assignment. As per the teams of his minor league deal, Peralta will lock in $2.5MM in guaranteed salary for reaching the active roster, and he can also earn another
The Detroit Tigers took the second of a four-game road series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night, 2-1, with rookie Spencer Torkelson playing the role of Moses delivering the Motor City Kitties to the promised land with a two-run home run in the seventh inning. Tarik Skubal looked sharp on the mound, mixing
Detroit Tigers (4-4) vs. Kansas City Royals (2-5) When: 4:10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). • BOX SCORE Weather forecast: Cloudy and 56 degrees. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Matt Manning (0-0, 1.50 ERA) vs. Royals LHP Kris Bubic (0-1, 67.50). Tigers lineup: TBA. INJURY UPDATE:
Kansas City, Mo. — Tigers assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves threw his hat down. He was that sure. “He called the shot,” said Michael Fulmer, who closed out the Tigers’ tense 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals Friday night. “He said, ‘Tork homer here,’ and he threw his hat down to confirm it. Everybody knows
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KANSAS CITY — Miguel Cabrera gave up first base for moments like this. Cabrera’s 2,995th career hit and 599th double put him on base with the Tigers’ tying run, but it was Spencer Torkelson’s second career home run that brought him home and put Detroit in front. And as Cabrera crossed home plate, he waited
Kansas City, Mo. — Tigers assistant pitching coach Juan Nieves threw his hat down. He was that sure. “He called the shot,” said Michael Fulmer, who closed out the Tigers’ tense 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals Friday night. “He said, ‘Tork homer here,’ and he threw his hat down to confirm it. Everybody knows
By Lynn Henning | Special to The Detroit News Not only all the Tigers audience, but nearly all of baseball’s serious and soulful fans will be waiting and maybe watching these next few days as Miguel Cabrera nears a sacred milestone: 3,000 hits. Cabrera is five from 3,000 following a double on Friday and a three-single
Coming off a comeback win in the last performance, the Mud Hens looked to tally their first back-to-back wins of the season. Beau Brieske took the mound for his second start of the season, looking to get his first winning decision. Opposing Beau Brieske would be one of the top Coming off a comeback win
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps showcased their hot-hitting offense, and Mike Rothenberg hit his first homer in High-A as part of a 6-3 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts 6-3 on Friday night at LMCU Ballpark. The Whitecaps pounded out 11 hits – four of which were doubles, COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Detroit Tigers rookie Spencer Torkelson looked to the dugout. “Come on, baby!” he shouted. The 22-year-old had just crushed a second-pitch sinker from Kansas City Royals starter Brad Keller for a two-run home run to left in the seventh inning. He celebrated at home plate with 38-year-old Miguel Cabrera, fresh off the 599th double and 2,995th
We hear from Tarik Skubal after he pitches into the sixth inning Friday, striking out seven and limiting the Royals to a run on four hits. #DetroitRoots
We hear from manager A.J. Hinch after his #Tigers get back to .500 by edging the Royals on Friday. #Leinenkugels
The Tigers announced they’ve placed starter Casey Mize on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow sprain. Cody Stavenhagen of the Athletic relays the Tigers consider the IL placement “precautionary” in nature. In a corresponding move, outfielder Daz Cameron has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo. Mize worked five innings of two-run ball yesterday against the Royals. He
We hear from Spencer Torkelson after his two-run homer Friday is the difference in a 2-1 #Tigers victory in Kansas City. #DetroitRoots
Kansas City, Mo. — Miguel Cabrera lashed a one-out double in the seventh inning Friday off Royals right-hander Brad Keller. It was the 2,995th career hit and 599th double of his career. He is looking to become the seventh player ever to produce 3,000 hits and 500 home runs. Tigers rookie Spencer Torkelson brought him home immediately with