Following the Tigers’ 4-1 loss to the Pirates, we hear from manager A.J. Hinch.
The Tigers and Dodgers swung a minor deal just before the deadline, as J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group tweets that Detroit acquired infielder Eddys Leonard for cash considerations. The Dodgers designated Leonard for assignment earlier this week as a way to open a roster spot for new acquisitions. Leonard, 22, has a
PITTSBURGH — Rookie Liover Peguero hit a two-run home run and Johan Oviedo pitched seven strong innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 victory over the slumping Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Peguero’s two-run home run to left-field bleachers capped a three-run second inning. The 3-0 lead was enough for Oviedo, who allowed
For a match-up that has frequently felt like a schedule-forced rivalry, it feels like it’s been a while since the Tigers have had to play the Pirates. In a short two-game series, the first game against the two clubs went… pretty mid, as the kids would say. Eduardo Rodriguez was supposed to be the night’s
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Harrisburg takes game one 3-1 at UPMC Park
The first trade deadline for Tigers’ President of Baseball Ops Scott Harris went over like the proverbial lead balloon on Tuesday. After making a solid, if uninspiring deal to send Michael Lorenzen to Philadelphia for infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee, Harris and the Los Angeles Dodgers had apparently negotiated a trade for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez in
The Tigers and Dodgers had a trade in place that would have sent Eduardo Rodriguez, a 30-year-old starting pitcher in the midst of a career season, to Los Angeles. But just ahead of Tuesday’s Trade Deadline, Rodriguez invoked his 10-team no-trade clause that included the Dodgers, effectively nixing the deal. “There were some contractual headwinds
After being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies just minutes prior, starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen gives his reaction to the trade and his time spent with the Detroit Tigers.
5:05pm: The Tigers did not trade Rodriguez, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. If Rodriguez opts out of his contract after the season as expected, the 2023 trade deadline will have to be viewed as a missed opportunity for the club, as he is ineligible for a qualifying offer. According to Rosenthal’s colleague Fabian Ardaya,
The Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Dodgers had a deal in place that would’ve sent Eduardo Rodriguez to the West Coast, but the left-handed starter reportedly turned down the deal, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Rodriguez has a unique contract that has a 10-team no-trade clause, which the Dodgers are included in, and Rodriguez
Pittsburgh — Michael Lorenzen was on the field at PNC Park at around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, going through his usual between-starts routine, including throwing off the bullpen mound. “Just kind of in a holding pattern,” he said. “You just don’t know where you are going to go, what’s true and what’s not true.” An hour
Two and a half hours before the MLB trade deadline, the Tigers executed their first significant trade — flipping starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen to the Philadelphia Phillies. Reportedly, the returning prospect is 20-year-old second baseman Hao-Yu Lee. Initially, the trade return for Lorenzen seems solid, but not particularly impressive. We’ve seen teams overpaying for pitchers
PITTSBURGH — Michael Lorenzen’s breakout season will continue in a new home. The Tigers are trading the All-Star right-hander to the Phillies ahead of Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline in exchange for infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee, Philadelphia’s No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, a source told MLB.com. The clubs have not confirmed the deal.
The Diamondbacks are among the clubs that have contacted the Tigers regarding Michael Lorenzen, reports Jon Morosi of MLB.com (Twitter link). The Orioles, Astros, Marlins and Rays have all previously been linked to the Detroit righty — although Tampa Bay has since acquired Aaron Civale to fill their rotation. Lorenzen is very likely to land somewhere else
Pittsburgh — Michael Lorenzen was on the field at PNC Park at around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, going through his usual between-starts routine, including throwing off the bullpen mound. An hour later, he finally learned his fate. The Tigers traded Lorenzen to the Philadelphia Phillies for 20-year-old infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee, a source confirmed to The
This story was excerpted from Jason Beck’s Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. Jackson Jobe couldn’t help but shake his head and wonder if hitters had an idea what was coming after giving up three home runs in his return to High-A
Tuesday, August 1 vs. Harrisburg Senators (Washington Nationals) Gates Open: 5 p.m. | First Pitch: 6:05 p.m. Erie Piñatas | Copa de la Diversión Erie will participate in Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversión, a season-long event series celebrating Hispanic/Latinx culture. The UPMC Park game day experience will transformed Tuesday, August 1 vs. Harrisburg
With less than seven hours to go until the trade deadline, the Tigers hold a pair of key starting pitcher cards in southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez and righty Michael Lorenzen. Yesterday morning, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale said the pair would “definitely” be traded, and this morning MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand said the Tigers are “expected to trade”
The countdown is underway. As of Monday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers are maintaining their high asking prices for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and right-hander Michael Lorenzen leading up to Tuesday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline, according to multiple industry sources. The asking price for Rodriguez, despite his opt-out clause and 10-team no-trade clause, is believed to be