Detroit Tigers reliever Andrew Chafin talks to the media on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Lakeland, Florida, about signing a two-year, $13 million contract. Facebook – https://bit.ly/2T7zuV9 Twitter – https://bit.ly/2JeixbW Instagram – https://bit.ly/2Chb7hR Online – https://www.freep.com #tigers #springtraining #mlblockout #andrewchafin
The brand new Top 100 Prospects list has arrived! The list, which features a new No. 1 overall prospect in Bobby Witt Jr., has representatives from 28 clubs and is loaded with elite talent. Once again, hitters dominate the list as there are 71 position players listed. After the 29 pitchers named, shortstops (24) are
At long last, we are ready to unveil MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 prospects list. And with a full Minor League season in 2021, there are sure to be plenty of changes in this year’s list compared to a year ago. With graduations, performances and an influx of new talent via the Draft and international signings,
LAKELAND, Fla. — Andrew Chafin is never going to try to complicate his ability to run out of a bullpen and throw a baseball. “Oh, probably a decent sinker and a good slider,” he said. “No, no, I guess I’ve been around a little bit now, and if you want to say wisdom or something
LAKELAND, Fla. — Chase Anderson tries not to think about the past two years of his baseball career. The 34-year-old signed a minor-league contract Monday with the Detroit Tigers and reported to spring training in TigerTown, where the right-hander hopes to remind the industry he belongs at the highest level. “I feel like I can come
Lakeland, Fla. — Oh to be a fly on the wall the first time Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter sits down with Andrew Chafin. The Tigers on Thursday made official the signing of Chafin, the 31-year-old lefty reliever, for two years and $13 million. Fetter, like the organization’s entire pitching department, comes from the newer data-tech school
Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila talks Thursday, March 17, 2022, about his team’s activity in the free agency and trade markets as the Tigers get rolling in spring training. Video by Evan Petzold, DFP. MORE: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/03/17/detroit-tigers-general-manager-al-avila-we-expect-win-2022/7079488001/ For more Detroit and Michigan news, sports and entertainment, follow the Detroit Free Press on: Facebook – https://bit.ly/2T7zuV9
Tarik Skubal pays attention to detail, whether it’s his approach to working out, the number of points he needs Devin Booker to score at a Suns game, the best sushi place in Phoenix, or the number of times he’s won his fantasy football league. Turns out, throwing a baseball is just one of his many
LAKELAND, Fla. — While the Tigers introduced new reliever Andrew Chafin on Thursday, executive vice president and general manager Al Avila continued his search for more pitching help, particularly a starter. It has not been easy. “I think we’ve taken care of most of our needs,” Avila said. “Obviously, the injury to [Spencer] Turnbull and
Lakeland, Fla. — Tigers general manager Al Avila said he hasn’t give up on finding a veteran starting pitcher to compete for the fifth spot in the rotation, but time and suitable options are becoming scarce. “It’s getting to the point where it’s thinning out a little bit,” he said Thursday, his first extended media conference
LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila wants to send a message. He isn’t done making moves. “It’s getting to the point where it’s thinning out a little bit,” Avila said Thursday, discussing the free agent and trade markets. “We’re still trying to improve the team. I’m not sure if we’ll be able to
Now an established leader of a Tigers team hungry to take the next step, Robbie Grossman knows improvement starts by looking in the mirror. He discusses his focus in Spring Training, and how he approaches a pivotal year for the Tigers.
Our Matt Shepard checks in from Lakeland, Fla., where the likes of Casey Mize, Spencer Torkelson and Matt Manning say the vibe is different this spring. #MarygroveAwnings #DetroitRoots
After years and years of eating mud in the league’s cellar, it’s beyond refreshing for Tigers fans to see light at the end of the tunnel. Detroit’s high draft positioning and gradual buy-in to modern techniques of coaching and developing players has taken longer to yield results than it could have if better decisions had
A.J. Hinch on the Detroit Tigers closer situation: “When I say Gregory Soto’s our closer — which I’ll say it officially on camera — it doesn’t mean he’s not going to pitch the 6th inning.”
Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto throws live batting practice during Detroit Tigers spring training on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at TigerTown in Lakeland, Florida. Tigers3 Detroit Tigers 40-man Preview: Are we finished with Joe Jimenez yet? by Danielle Obal
In 2022 the Detroit Tigers have the 12th selection in the draft. This is the lowest they’ve selected since taking Alex Faedo in 2017. In between that draft and now, they’ve been right up at the top of drafts, which has helped to bring in plenty of high-end talent. Thanks to a fun year in
LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch wouldn’t tag left-handed reliever Gregory Soto as the closer. Not until after the 2021 season. In early October, Hinch officially named Soto the Tigers’ closer. “It feels pretty good,” Soto said Wednesday, with Tigers bilingual media coordinator Carlos Guillen interpreting. “But I got to put it out of
When the Detroit Tigers visit San Francisco for a pair of games against the Giants on June 28-29, they may find an old friend waiting for them in black and orange. Left-handed starter Matthew Boyd, a Tiger from 2015-21 and a free agent this offseason, agreed to a one-year, $5.2 million deal with the Giants
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez • Producer: Tad Davis • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Guest: Evan Petzold, Free Press Tigers beat writer • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys welcome Free Press Tigers beat writer Evan Petzold, who is in Lakeland, Florida, covering the team in spring training. After a long rebuild, the Tigers