LAKELAND, Fla. — Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch sat in the dugout before a spring training game and received a question from a reporter about catcher Jake Rogers. Three sentences in, Rogers coincidentally walked down the stairs and into the dugout. “Oh gosh, you walk by as I’m talking about you,” Hinch said. Rogers smiled and
The Erie SeaWolves, Double-A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, are excited to introduce the team’s new ‘Pepperoni Balls’ alternate identity. The team will play as the Erie Pepperoni Balls during the Erie-est Weekend, August 4-5, at UPMC Park. Pepperoni Balls, a savory treat of dough stuffed with pepperoni and cheese, The Erie SeaWolves, Double-A Affiliate
By Lynn Henning | Special to The Detroit News Fifteen thoughts as the Tigers prepare for Thursday’s kickoff (football term in baseball season — Lions fever prevails) against the Rays at Tropicana Field: ▶ 1. What’s their 2023 record? Will go with 75-87. The forecast here is for a bad spring and a pretty good
The Tigers announced that infielder César Hernández has been granted his release. He had been in camp on a minor league deal but had an opt-out opportunity this past weekend. Hernández, 33 in May, spent many years as a solid infielder for the Phillies, mostly as a second baseman. In four straight years from 2015
ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays have reached the postseason each of the past four years, the longest streak in franchise history. But they’ve been knocked out in their first series in each of the past two years following a run to the World Series in 2020. So Tampa Bay’s goal heading into Thursday afternoon’s Opening
One player who has flown under the radar this spring is one who really needs to start making some noise. Second baseman Jonathan Schoop is coming off a very rough year offensively and headed for free agency. Hopes for a good season and another solid payday are at stake for the player. For the team,
For the first time in years, the Detroit Tigers didn’t bring in a new free agent catcher over the offseason, so that means it’s Eric Haase leading things behind the plate in his third season in the Motor City. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll end up starting the most games behind the plate, however. Haase
The Detroit Tigers’ walk-off victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday had a bit of a bittersweet tinge, and not just because now the games will actually count, making it a lot harder to shrug off the eventual blown saves, bases-loaded strikeouts and (new to this year!) pitch-clock violations that inevitably pop up during
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — There was a time when Jeimer Candelario, the third-best third baseman in baseball across the 2020-21 seasons, looked like a potential long-term player for the Detroit Tigers. His 5.8 fWAR ranked third behind José Ramírez (Cleveland Guardians) and Manny Machado (San Diego Padres) in those two seasons. He hit nearly .300
By Lynn Henning | Special to The Detroit News Oh, Tigers, we must repeat: You might have hit it big last December on baseball’s new version of the roulette wheel, the MLB Lottery. In a bit of good fortune seemingly rare in recent Detroit pro sports annals, the Tigers ended up not picking sixth in July’s
1. Gunnar Henderson, 3B, BAL — Baltimore (MLB)2. Corbin Carroll, OF, ARI — Arizona (MLB)3. Francisco Álvarez, C, NYM — Syracuse (Triple-A)4. Jordan Walker, OF, STL — St. Louis (MLB)5. Anthony Volpe, SS, NYY — New York (MLB)6. Andrew Painter, RHP, PHI — Injured (elbow)7. Grayson Rodriguez, RHP, BAL — Norfolk (Triple-A)8. Jackson Chourio, OF,
LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers acquired former Central Michigan infielder Zach McKinstry in a trade with the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Carlos Guzman. The Tigers and Cubs completed the trade Monday, three days before Opening Day. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Tigers placed right-handed reliever Freddy Pacheco on the
It’s a new era for the Detroit Tigers. They open the 2023 MLB season with a new regime, led by president of baseball operations Scott Harris, who replaces fired general manager Al Avila. They’re coming off a disappointing 66-96 season, finishing fourth place in the AL Central in a season when many thought they could
With three open days before the start of the regular season on Thursday, it seemed likely that Scott Harris would be making moves as teams finalized their rosters around the league. That has come to pass as the Tigers dealt right-handed minor league pitcher Carlos Guzman to the Chicago Cubs for veteran utilityman Zack McKinstry.
LAKELAND, Fla. — Former Central Michigan Chippewa Zach McKinstry is headed back to the state. The Tigers acquired the left-handed hitter and versatile infielder from the Cubs on Monday in exchange for Minor League reliever Carlos Guzman. The trade was part of a series of moves Monday that brought Detroit closer to finalizing its Opening
The Cubs have informed reporters, including Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, that they have traded infielder Zach McKinstry to the Tigers for right-hander Carlos Guzman. In order to make room on their 40-man roster for McKinstry, the Tigers have recalled Freddy Pacheco and placed him on the 60-day injured list, per Jason Beck of MLB.com.
The press box table was too high and the chair too low. He’d stand up and strain to see the field, sit back during the timeouts, then stand and strain again. Jerry Green had come all this way after all these years and he was going to watch Matthew Stafford in the Super Bowl the
LAKELAND, Fla. — In the sixth round of roster cuts, the Detroit Tigers optioned outfielder Akil Baddoo and infielder Zack Short to Triple-A Toledo. Second baseman César Hernández, a 10-year MLB veteran, was one of seven players reassigned to minor-league camp. The other players reassigned: right-handed pitchers Trevor Rosenthal and Matt Wisler, left-handed pitcher Jace Fry,
Detroit — Given the track record of Tigers president Scott Harris, you had to know he had more moves up his sleeve. Even if they don’t immediately appear to make sense. The Tigers Monday acquired light-hitting utility infielder Zach McKinstry from the Cubs for minor-league right-hander Carlos Guzman. McKinstry, the former Central Michigan University standout,
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Mark Gorosh (@sportz5176) and Evan Petzold (@evanpetzold) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: epetzold@freepress.com On this episode: With Opening Day finally here this week, the guys break down the Detroit Tigers‘ potential lineup and walk through what’s still unresolved. What’s in store for the likes of Kerry Carpenter, Akil Baddoo, César Hernández and