Evan Petzold   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Spencer Torkelson ‘obsessed with winning’ for Detroit Tigers, even in minors Detroit Tigers third baseman Spencer Torkelson chats Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, about getting ready for his first real professional season. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Tigers made their message pretty clear to Spencer Torkelson.
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Spencer Torkelson’s first offseason as a pro athlete has had some of the same issues everyone else has been dealing with in this pandemic. “Honestly, it’s a little boring at times,” he said during a Friday evening video conference with reporters. “I try to work out as much as possible. Spencer Torkelson’s first offseason as
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By Connor Byrne | January 29, 2021 at 3:00pm CDT The Tigers have designated infielder Sergio Alcantara for assignment, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News tweets. His 40-man roster spot will go to newly signed catcher Wilson Ramos. The Tigers acquired Alcantara from the Diamondbacks as part of the teams’ 2017 trade centering on outfielder/designated
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The quartet of Lance Parrish, Lou Whitaker, Alan Trammell and Chet Lemon was the heart of the 1980s Tigers. (Photo credit: Mary Schroeder, Detroit Free Press)  This week, I present the Detroit Tigers All Star team for the 1980-1989 decade.  All Star teams for previous decades are found below: 1901-1909 1910-1919 1920-1929 1930-1939 1940-1949 1950-1959
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Evan Petzold   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers Tarik Skubal explains how he modified his changeup grip Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal checks in Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, to discuss how he is gearing up for the 2021 season. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal got his
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Evan Petzold   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers Tarik Skubal explains how he modified his changeup grip Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal checks in Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, to discuss how he is gearing up for the 2021 season. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Another prospect list, another crop of Detroit
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The Nationals and free-agent catcher Alex Avila have reached a one-year agreement, pending a physical, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Avila is a client of Excel Sports Management. Washington will be the sixth major league team for Avila, who will turn 34 on Friday. Most of Avila’s career has been spent in Detroit, which
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The Tigers farm system received a welcome progress report in the form of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list, placing 5 future Tigers among MLB’s top 25 overall. Check out http://MLB.com/video for more! About MLB.com: About MLB.com: Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig announced on January 19, 2000, that the 30 Major League Club owners
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MLB Pipeline’s 2021 Top 100 Prospects list is now live, with 19-year-old Wander Franco of the Rays being named MLB’s top prospect for a second straight year. The switch-hitting shortstop is one of eight Tampa Bay players on the brand-new list, which features some familiar names and plenty of fresh additions. • Breaking down the
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