The Tigers announced this evening they’ve optioned infielder Nick Maton to Triple-A Toledo. Tyler Nevin was recalled to take his spot on the active roster. There’ll be more moves tomorrow, as the club informed reporters that Matt Manning will return from the 60-day injured list to start Tuesday’s game in Texas (via Cody Stavenhagen of the Athletic). Maton
The future of the Detroit Tigers’ offense may not have arrived at Comerica Park yet — but it will overlap slightly with the Tigers next month, as two of the organization’s top prospects were selected to play in the MLB All-Star Futures Game on July 8 in Seattle. Colt Keith, the Tigers’ No. 1 prospect
Arlington, Texas — The Tigers, for the first time this month, have a five-man rotation. Manager AJ Hinch announced before the game Monday that right-hander Matt Manning, who has been out since April 11, will start against the Rangers on Tuesday. “We will pay close attention to him,” Hinch said. “He’s had three rehab starts.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd exited Monday night’s game against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the first inning with an apparent injury. On just the 15th pitch of his outing, Boyd’s delivery sailed to the backstop. But he was quickly visited by manager A.J. Hinch and head trainer Ryne Eubanks. After a
Arlington, Texas − Just as the Tigers’ starting rotation was getting healthy, Matthew Boyd’s start Monday lasted 15 pitches. His 15th pitch, a 91-mph fastball, went to the backstop and almost immediately manager AJ Hinch and head athletic trainer Ryne Eubanks were on their way to the mound. Boyd didn’t grab at his arm or
Want to know who the next great players in Major League Baseball will be? Then you better watch the 2023 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Need proof? Eight of the top 10 career active leaders in WAR, and 14 of the top 20, all played in the Futures Game before becoming big league stars. Be sure
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The Detroit Tigers have promoted top prospect Colt Keith from Double-A Erie to Triple-A Toledo. The 21-year-old infielder hit .325 with 14 home runs, 50 RBIs, 25 walks, 63 strikeouts and a .977 on-base-plus-slugging percentage through 59 games at the Double-A level, leading the SeaWolves to clinching a first-half division title and a spot in
The Detroit Tigers dropped two of three to the American League Central division-leading Minnesota Twins in Motown last weekend, lowering the Motor City Kitties to 10 games under .500 and 5.5 games away from the top perch. It was a grand opportunity for AJ Hinch’s squad to make up some ground, but alas, the Twinkies
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St. Paul Saints 10, Toledo Mud Hens 6 (Box)(Fri) St. Paul Saints 7, Toledo Mud Hens 5 (Box)(Sat) Toledo Mud Hens 7, St. Paul Saints 3 (Box)(F/6)(Sun) After taking a 2-1 lead in the series, the Hens lost on Friday and Saturday. They bounced back on Sunday to split the series, finishing the first half
After a very tough start to the 2023 season, infielder Nick Maton was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Twins. The Tigers dropped 5 1⁄2 games back in the divisional race and without a major reversal in fortunes soon, this weekend series against the AL Central leaders could end up marking
It was right there for the taking. The Detroit Tigers had a chance to beat the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park. They had a chance to win another series. They had a chance to gain ground on the Twins in the American League Central standings. But they threw it away. Actually, Nick
As we get ever closer to the Aug. 1 Trade Deadline, it’s a great time to look back at some of the best Trade Deadline moves in MLB history. With the help of each MLB.com beat writer, here is the best Trade Deadline deal each club has made this century: Blue Jays: Jose Bautista (2008)This
It’s about to be a big month in prospectdom. The 2023 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game arrives in Seattle on July 8. One day later, the First-Year Player Draft begins its 20-round process in the same city. From there, hundreds of new prospects will descend upon the Minor Leagues, filling out rosters and making even the
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed a slim lead before a thunderstorm ended the game prematurely, resulting in a 2-1 victory over the Great Lakes Loons in front of 4,674 fans Sunday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. Whitecaps pitchers Garrett Burhenn and Tyler Mattison combined to allow just COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The
Detroit — It had to happen, and by the end, everyone knew it. The first error Sunday was a crusher. The second misplay was the finisher. Nick Maton had no excuses and no disagreement. The Tigers sent him to Toledo immediately following their 6-3 10-inning loss to the Twins, a game that swung on two
The Toledo Mud Hens picked up a series split with the St. Paul Saints after claiming a storm-shortened six inning 7-3 victory on Sunday afternoon. The pitching match-up was initially supposed to consist of Ashton Goudeau and Dallas Keuchel, but Beau Brieske would take the hill for the Mud Hens The Toledo Mud Hens picked
Detroit — The Tigers were trying to beat two things on Sunday: Mother Nature and the Twins. They ended up beating themselves. A pair of misplays at third base by Nick Maton proved costly and the Tigers fell to the AL Central-leading Twins, 6-3, in a 10-inning series finale at Comerica Park, which started an
DETROIT — If division play were the sole determining factor in the standings, the Tigers would be tied atop the American League Central. If the schedule was more heavily weighted toward division play as in previous years, Detroit would be in a better position. But such is the nature of the AL Central this year.