Walks come back to haunt pitchers. The Detroit Tigers learned that lesson — again — in the second inning of Saturday’s 14-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park, as left-handed starter Joey Wentz walked four batters, including three in a row and two with the bases loaded, before manager A.J. Hinch pulled him and
Detroit – Grim day all the way around for the Tigers on Saturday. It started with disheartening news that outfielder Austin Meadows has again stepped away from the club to focus on his mental health. His battle with an anxiety disorder, which forced him to end his season last September, continues. The Tigers scratched Meadows
The Detroit Tigers had some unfortunate news to announce prior to Saturday’s loss to the Boston Red Sox. Veteran outfielder Austin Meadows has been placed on the 10-day injured list as he deals with an anxiety disorder. Outfielder Baddoo was recalled from Triple-A Toledo prior to Saturday’s game in his stead. Meadows, a 27-year-old veteran
The Detroit Tigers had a day off between the home opener and Saturday’s matchup with the Boston Red Sox, but the rest didn’t seem to do the team any good as the Motor City Kitties fell, 14-4, in a game they never stood a chance in. Joey Wentz struggled to find any command in his
PAPILLION, Neb. — The Toledo Mud Hens nearly erased a nine-run deficit but lost to the Omaha Storm Chasers, 13-8, on Saturday (April 8) at Werner Park. Marcelo Martinez (1-0) earned the win for the Storm Chasers while Michael Lorenzen (0-1) took the loss for the Mud Hens. After a PAPILLION, Neb. — The Toledo
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps used plate discipline and strong pitching to slip past the Fort Wayne TinCaps for a 3-1 come-from-behind victory on Saturday afternoon at LMCU Ballpark. West Michigan drew eight walks in the contest as all-but-one batter drew a free pass in the close COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The
Players from the Detroit Tigers would walk into a tiny kitchen and receive their food on a paper plate or in a carryout box. There were only a few tables available, so if the tables were already occupied, the players would eat in the clubhouse. Sometimes, they chowed down while hunched over and looking into
The Tigers placed outfielder Austin Meadows on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 7) due to anxiety. Akil Baddoo was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move. President of baseball operations Scott Harris released a statement in regards to the transaction, saying that “the Tigers fully support Austin’s decision to step away from
Detroit – Javier Báez was on the field four hours before Saturday’s game, taking early batting practice with Miguel Cabrera, Jonathan Schoop, Spencer Torkelson, Ryan Kreidler and Zach McKinstry. For Báez, it was a very specific hitting drill. The pitching machine was firing high-ride, four-seam fastballs at him and he was driving ball after ball
DETROIT — Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows is stepping away from the game to focus on his mental health. The team placed Meadows on the 10-day injured list Saturday with what was classified as anxiety. Meadows missed much of last season with injuries, including Achilles tendinitis. He revealed last September that he was struggling with his
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The Detroit Tigers have placed outfielder Austin Meadows on the 10-day injured list. He is dealing with anxiety. Meadows, 27, has stepped away from the Tigers because of mental health struggles for the second time in seven months. “Last year was what it was,” Meadows said April 1, two days after Opening Day and one
Detroit – The Tigers Saturday scratched outfielder Austin Meadows from the lineup and placed him on the 10-day injured list, as he continues to battle anxiety. “The Tigers fully support Austin’s decision to step away from the team and prioritize his mental health,” president Scott Harris said. “As an organization, we have taken many steps
Detroit Tigers (2-5) vs. Boston Red Sox (3-4) Time/Place: 4:10 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: Over the MonsterMedia: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Joey Wentz (0-1, 5.06 ERA) vs. RHP Tanner Houck (1-0, 5.40 ERA) Game 8 Pitching Matchup Player IP K% BB% FIP fWAR Player IP K% BB% FIP fWAR
It’s been 10 years since Leyland managed the Tigers in an eight-year tenure that included two World Series appearances, three division titles and 700 wins. LAKELAND, Fla. — A long time ago, I learned an important lesson about conducting an interview as a reporter: You’ve got to go where people live. In other words, if
Omaha Storm Chasers 9, Toledo Mud Hens 4 (box) The Storm Chasers bounced back on Friday, pummeling Hens’ starter Reese Olson to run away with this one and get back in the series. The Hens remains up 3-1 with two games remaining this weekend. Olson has had some home run trouble, and concerns remain about
As you walk into Comerica Park a day before Opening Day, the loud roar of fans cheering, the sound of a bat making contact with the ball, and the typical baseball music are all missing; The only thing you hear is a loud motor running and water making contact with the pavement as an employee
Time is running out for Jonathan Schoop. The exact timeline is unknown, but at some point, the 31-year-old second baseman won’t be on the Detroit Tigers‘ roster anymore. It could happen sooner than later. The 31-year-old, earning $7.5 million in the final year of his contract, transitioned into a platoon role — only playing against left-handed
For the second straight night, walks played an important role at Canal Park in Akron. Tonight, the Erie SeaWolves lost to the RubberDucks, 6-4. The game featured 20 walks, 10 for each pitching staff, and three hit batters and three combined errors. The brightest spot for Erie was Detroit’s #23 For the second straight night,
*TOLEDO, OH – The Omaha Storm Chasers defeated the Toledo Mud Hens 9-4, marking the first loss on the road for Toledo this season. On the very first pitch of the game, Akill Baddoo slugged a triple down the left field line to get the game going, Baddoo then scored *TOLEDO, OH – The Omaha