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
The Detroit Tigers, while trying to build a playoff team, have been linked to Zack Grienke and Michael Pineda. Greinke decided to return home to Kansas City shortly after the report came out–and we may have just gotten some insight as to why.
It was reported Wednesday night that the Tigers have had trade discussions with the Oakland Athletics regarding starting pitchers Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea. Detroit had been making waves in free agency before MLB’s lockout, but even rumored involvement in the trade market for big targets has been nonexistent. Now, with a new CBA in
LAKELAND, Fla. — Now, thinking back, Dan Dickerson considers it a gift. From a legend. Back in 2003, Dickerson was getting ready to take over as the Detroit Tigers‘ radio play-by-play announcer, replacing the great Ernie Harwell. And Dickerson had an idea. He wanted to record Harwell reading “Voice of the Turtle,” hoping to play
It’s that time of year again. With the 2022 baseball season right around the corner, MLB Pipeline has spent the past week breaking down the game’s top 10 prospects by position and unveiling its annual Top 100 Prospects list. Now, it’s time to dig deeper. Featuring many of the game’s future young stars, the Top
The breakout players of 2021 included pitchers such as Julio Urías, Carlos Rodón, Logan Webb, Freddy Peralta and Trevor Rogers. Who will be the next wave in 2022? MLB.com picked out a group of young pitchers to keep an eye on. All of them have the potential to have a big year this season. Here
MLB Pipeline will reveal its 2022 Top 100 Prospects list on Friday, with a one-hour show on MLB Network and MLB.com on Saturday at 11 a.m. ET. Leading up to the release of the Top 100, we’ll examine baseball’s top 10 prospects at each position. Once again the list of baseball’s top 10 outfield prospects
The Tigers have brought right-hander Wily Peralta back to the organization on a minor league contract, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports (via Twitter). He’ll compete for a roster spot in big league camp after a solid showing in Detroit last year. Peralta would earn a $2.5MM base salary if he makes the