The Detroit Tigers announced Friday the rosters for the alternate training site in Toledo, Ohio, and minor-league spring training in Lakeland, Florida. These locations will feature some of the team’s top prospects, including infielder Spencer Torkelson, outfielder Riley Greene and right-hander Matt Manning. The alternate training camp at Fifth Third Field will be utilized through April because the Triple-A
There’s nothing more a team would want than to set the tone immediately in 2021 by establishing an early lead in its divisional race. But after last year’s 60-game sprint, everyone must be ready to take on a 162-game marathon. Sure, there’s a long season ahead, and there will be many peaks and valleys for
Detroit Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd earned the Opening Day start from manager AJ Hinch because of his leadership. He often pitches well when his team needs him most, stays positive through adversity and is a guiding, veteran, voice in the clubhouse. Even if last year’s performance wasn’t pleasant, even if injuries were a problem, Boyd mentored Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal. The Tigers
On the eve of the 2021 MLB season, while most Detroit Tigers fans were snug in their beds, the New York Mets and shortstop Francisco Lindor were agreeing to terms on a 10-year, $341-million contract extension.
I’m going to fail at this. I have a simple goal: To predict the Detroit Tigers’ final record for 2021. It will not go well — both my effort, and probably the Tigers’, as well. After all, the statistical projections are in, and they’re not pretty. Baseball Prospectus has the Tigers going 65-97. (65.2-96.8, technically, but
It was like a voice coming from inside a snow globe. “Hit a home run!” a soft, tender voice yelled. Snow swirled through Comerica Park, as the Detroit Tigers played the Cleveland Indians on Thursday afternoon on Opening Day. The wind chill was somewhere between freakin’ cold and break out the ice-fishing gear. And there
There’s long been a desire to attract more athletes to the sport of baseball, and for good reason. Watching those with premium athleticism roam the outfield or the basepaths can be exciting, and many of the top stars in Major League Baseball today would fit on a list of elite athletes. Athleticism doesn’t just mean
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Before the Triple-A season begins in May, the Detroit Tigers will host an extended spring training camp at the alternate training site at Fifth Third Field in Toledo for players not included on the active 26-man roster. It’s unclear how many players, and which players, will participate. But the Toledo Mud Hens announced Thursday a
Detroit — It’s not normal, not yet. But oh yes, baseball as we know it is on its way back. This was the start of the slow unveiling, a comforting mix of nostalgia and newness. What could be more normal than snow flurries on the Tigers’ Opening Day? What could be more nostalgic than Miguel
The combination of heavy snow, rough wind and a 32-degree temperature made Comerica Park look like a snow globe during Thursday’s 3-2 win on Opening Day. Considering the weather, Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch didn’t think anyone would hit a home run. Miguel Cabrera proved him wrong. Cleveland Indians ace Shane Bieber has faced the 37-year-old veteran
MLB.com is keeping track of a Stat of the Day for the Tigers this season, highlighting a unique, interesting or fun nugget from each game. April 1: Tigers 3, Indians 2 — Cabrera slugs career homer No. 488Miguel Cabrera’s home run off Shane Bieber was his third career Opening Day homer, but his first since
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 06: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers at bat against the Oakland Athletics at Ring Central Coliseum on September 06, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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Show Caption Hide Caption Here’s what had Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera laughing after Opening Day win Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera said he enjoyed the return of fans to Comerica Park for Opening Day on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez answers three questions from
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Today is Opening Day, meaning baseball is officially back! Oh, how we missed it. But while 2020 was weird for baseball, 2021 isn’t exactly normal. Like the Tigers starting off the year playing in a full-blown snowstorm.
Matthew Boyd pitched the Tigers to an #OpeningDay win on this snowy Thursday; he chats with the media, wrestling champions belt in tow, postgame. #DetroitRoots
Miguel Cabrera went yard, stole a base hit with a dive, and did it all with a smile; he speaks, in myriad ways, with the media postgame. #DetroitRoots