Former top prospect Anthony Alford was designated for assignment by Toronto. His combination of speed and power could land him in Detroit’s outfield soon. Anthony Alford is currently on waivers after being cut by the Blue Jays this week. If Toronto is unable to work out a trade, Detroit will have the first chance to
The Detroit Tigers moved Niko Goodrum to lead off in 2020, but a change in approach, not his position in the lineup, might be the culprit of his toils The definition of a valuable hitter has changed rapidly over the last five years. Once, it was the ability to make contact, produce a high batting
Evan Petzold Detroit Free Press Published 6:00 AM EDT Aug 23, 2020 When Al Avila promoted third baseman Isaac Paredes and pitchers Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal on Aug. 17, he made his intentions clear: He wants the Detroit Tigers to make the playoffs in 2020, and in a shortened MLB season, there never has been
By Mark Polishuk | August 22, 2020 at 9:15pm CDT The latest minor moves from around the baseball world… The Tigers outrighted infielder Dawel Lugo to their alternate training site, the team announced. Lugo cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. Lugo saw semi-regular action for Detroit in 2019 but hasn’t hit
Triston McKenzie struck out 10 over six innings in his Major League debut and Domingo Santana drove in three to tame the Tigers | 8/22/20 Don’t forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/mlb Follow us elsewhere too: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mlb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/share/user/6569247715560456198 Visit our site for all baseball news, stats and scores! https://www.mlb.com/
Chris McCosky The Detroit News Published 11:51 PM EDT Aug 22, 2020 Cleveland — It seemed odd initially that manager Ron Gardenhire had right-hander John Schreiber warming up so soon in the sixth inning Saturday. After all, the Tigers were up 1-0 and lefty starter Matthew Boyd was cruising through five innings — allowing just
We hear from Willi Castro, whose 445-foot homer in the fourth gave the Tigers their only run Saturday night. #DetroitRoots
We hear from manager Ron Gardenhire after his Tigers fall to the Indians 6-1 despite the best outing of the season for starter Matthew Boyd. #ItsMillerTime
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Five days after Matthew Boyd said he took a step in the right direction, he took a leap against another familiar AL Central nemesis. But he still fell to 0-4, in part because the latest Cleveland pitching phenom gave him no margin for error. While Boyd had a changeup for Five days after Matthew Boyd
Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Published 10:08 PM EDT Aug 22, 2020 Left-hander Matthew Boyd had a strong start, but the Detroit Tigers allowed four runs in the sixth inning and fell to the Cleveland Indians, 6-1, on Saturday at Progressive Field. Boyd allowed two earned runs on five hits and two walks with six
Chris McCosky The Detroit News Published 10:02 PM EDT Aug 22, 2020 Cleveland — It seemed odd initially that manager Ron Gardenhire had right-hander John Schreiber up so soon in the sixth inning Saturday. After all, the Tigers were up 1-0 and lefty starter Matthew Boyd was cruising through five innings — allowing just four
Marlowe Alter Detroit Free Press Published 9:55 PM EDT Aug 22, 2020 Detroit Tigers (10-14) vs. Cleveland Indians (16-10) When: 7:10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Progressive Field, Cleveland. TV: Fox Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 FM in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers LHP Matthew Boyd (0-3, 9.64) vs. Indians RHP Triston McKenzie (MLB debut). • Box score [ The Free Press has started a
The numbers, both past and present, say Miguel Cabrera should be doing better than this. His average exit velocity this season is among the top 10 percent of Major League hitters, according to Statcast. His hard-hit rate is in the top 12 percent. Based in part on that contact, his The numbers, both past and
Chris McCosky The Detroit News Published 6:25 PM EDT Aug 22, 2020 Cleveland — You can’t get mad at a Hall of Fame-level hitter for wanting to produce up to his own lofty standards. But if Tigers hitting coach Joe Vavra had his druthers, Miguel Cabrera would’ve left well enough alone. “The trend continues with
David Ginsburg Associated Press Published 5:24 PM EDT Aug 22, 2020 Baltimore — The Philadelphia Phillies got an early jump on the trade deadline, moving to fortify their ineffective bullpen by acquiring relievers Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree from the Boston Red Sox. Philadelphia also will receive $815,166 and will get either more cash or
Chris McCosky The Detroit News Published 5:36 PM EDT Aug 22, 2020 Cleveland — It’s an almost impossible ask in a 162-game season. To try to do it 24 games into a 60-game season — well, things would have to be downright desperate. This is where the Tigers are with shortstop Niko Goodrum right now.
Comerica Park ushered in a new era of baseball in Detroit in 2000. In this ongoing series, we’ll reminisce about some of the Detroit Tigers’ memorable moments and games that shaped that inaugural season. From a business perspective, Comerica Park (click here for part one.) was a box office hit right off the bat. In
Evan Petzold Detroit Free Press Published 1:17 PM EDT Aug 22, 2020 Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer knows he needs to be better. But he hasn’t been, and he got an “awful feeling” walking off the mound after the third inning of the Tigers’ 10-5 win Friday against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. He