Lynn Henning | The Detroit News Tigers fans are mad. And no one blames them. Chris Ilitch, who represents a family’s ownership, is sick about red ink that has spilled in such steady flow it could fill an Olympic-size natatorium. And, in fairness to a person whose money is happily spent by others, he has
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Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Ex-Detroit Tiger: AJ Hinch ‘one of the smartest’ in baseball Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Cameron Maybin checks in Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, to discuss the Players Alliance, AJ Hinch and free agency. Cameron Maybin is coming back to the town where his 14-year MLB career
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News “To create an inclusive culture within baseball and the community, where differences are leveraged to elevate racial equality and provide greater opportunity for the black community, both in our game and the places we live in and care about the most.” — Mission statement of the Players Alliance Detroit
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers today announced the following affiliates have been invited to be part of the club’s player development system moving forward. Toledo Mud Hens, Triple A Erie SeaWolves, Double A West Michigan Whitecaps, Advanced A Lakeland Flying Tigers, Single A “Player development has DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers
The Detroit News | The Detroit News The Detroit Tigers’ minor league affiliates for 2021 will be Triple A Toledo, Double A Erie, High Single A West Michigan and Low Single A Lakeland. The Detroit News reported on the pending affiliation changes on Nov. 12. West Michigan and Lakeland switch in Single A hierarchy, as
In typical 2020 fashion, the Winter Meetings look a little bit different this year. Front office executives, media members and college students searching for job opportunities aren’t packed into a hotel this week. Instead, everything is virtual. Even if clubs are limited to communicating through texting, phone calls or Zoom In typical 2020 fashion, the
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Watch: Detroit Tigers introduce AJ Hinch as manager Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch and GM Al Avila introduce new manager AJ Hinch, Oct. 30, 2020. With the virtual winter meetings underway, the Detroit Tigers will make a choice Thursday with the third pick in the
Dave Skretta | Associated Press Kansas City, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals and first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a $17.5 million, two-year contract that plugs one of their biggest offensive holes while providing some clubhouse leadership for a rebuilding club. The 34-year-old Santana was an All-Star two years ago in Cleveland, when
José Cruz Jr. was filled with pride when the Tigers drafted his youngest son, Trei, in June. Turns out they’ll be heading to Spring Training together. Six months after Trei Cruz joined the Tigers’ organization, so has his dad. The team announced Tuesday that José Cruz Jr., a 12-year veteran José Cruz Jr. was filled
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers infielder Zack Short found out he was traded on golf course Detroit Tigers infielder Zack Short speaks Dec. 2, 2020, about being traded from the Cubs and how he’s preparing for the 2021 season. The Detroit Tigers will secure an additional top prospect in
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Watch: Detroit Tigers introduce AJ Hinch as manager Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch and GM Al Avila introduce new manager AJ Hinch, Oct. 30, 2020. Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch completed his coaching staff by adding former 12-year MLB veteran José Cruz Jr. as the
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Detroit — The Tigers Tuesday night added the final piece of manager AJ Hinch’s coaching staff, hiring former Blue Jays outfielder Jose Cruz Jr. as assistant hitting coach. Just a few months back, the Tigers drafted Cruz’s son, shortstop Trei Cruz, in the third round. “We’re excited to round out our
Jeimer Candelario has reported to his winter ball team in the Dominican Republic, where it appears he’ll be back at his usual position of third base when he gets into game action this week. That would suggest he’ll be back at the hot corner in Detroit next season when he Jeimer Candelario has reported to
The Winter Meetings might be virtual this year, rather than all of baseball gathering in Dallas as was planned, but some things don’t change. The Rule 5 Draft is taking place on Thursday, as usual, albeit via conference call. Every year, teams do find big league talent in the Draft, which will take place at
DETROIT — The Tigers will remain at 97.1 on the FM dial in Detroit for the foreseeable future. The team and Entercom Broadcasting announced Tuesday morning that they’ve extended their radio broadcast contract, keeping WXYT-FM as the flagship station for the Tigers as well as the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings. DETROIT — The Tigers will
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Watch: Detroit Tigers introduce AJ Hinch as manager Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch and GM Al Avila introduce new manager AJ Hinch, Oct. 30, 2020. The Detroit Tigers and Red Wings will remain on the airwaves with 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM) for the foreseeable future, thanks
Tony Paul | The Detroit News The Tigers and Red Wings are staying put. The teams announced Tuesday they have agreed to a multi-year extension with flagship radio station 97.1 The Ticket. The Tigers and Red Wings first teamed up with The Ticket in 2001, back when the Ticket was solely based on 1270-AM. Simulcast
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers’ Bryan Garcia on 2020 season: ‘Proved to myself that I belong’ Detroit Tigers reliever Bryan Garcia talks Nov. 30, 2020, about his conversation with new pitching coach Chris Fetter and success in the 2020 season. The winter meetings are officially underway. General manager
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers infielder Zack Short found out he was traded on golf course Detroit Tigers infielder Zack Short speaks Dec. 2, 2020, about being traded from the Cubs and how he’s preparing for the 2021 season. Zack Short picked up his keys from the counter
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Casey Mize wants to ‘go deep,’ save Detriot Tigers’ bullpen Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize speaks Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2020, before his MLB debut Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox. Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize made his MLB debut in the 2020 season with Ron