LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox, 6-2, on Tuesday at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. The Tigers are 11-9 in Grapefruit League play. What happened Five runs arrived for the Tigers in the bottom of the eighth inning, all thanks to several players from minor-league camp, to put the Tigers
Lynn Henning | Special to The Detroit News Lakeland, Florida — Getting to Lakeland for spring training was particularly important this year. Much has changed with the Tigers. On a big-league baseball level, you might say it’s akin to a new White House administration, the Tigers now being run by Scott Harris and his front-office team.
LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers optioned four players to Triple-A Toledo: Right-handed relievers Rony García and Brendan White, outfielder Parker Meadows and infielder Andre Lipcius. Meadows, Lipcius and White, all recent additions to the 40-man roster, significantly boosted their stock within the organization in spring training but won’t make the Opening Day roster. “When you
Lakeland, Fla. — Can a spring camp be a success if it ends with a ticket back to the minor leagues? It may take a minute to feel that way, but for outfielder Parker Meadows, third baseman Andre Lipcius and right-handed reliever Brendan White, their first big-league camp was an unqualified success. “They did an
Nicaragua’s Duque Hebbert STRIKES OUT THE SIDE against the heart of Dominican Republic’s lineup! Don’t forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/mlb Follow us elsewhere too: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mlb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/share/user/6569247715560456198 Check out MLB.com daily to watch the MLB.TV Free Game of the Day! https://mlb.com/freegame Visit our site for all baseball news, stats and scores!
One inning changed Duque Hebbert’s life in a hurry. His manager, Sandor Guido, called it “history for our country.” The 21-year-old right-hander — who has never pitched in affiliated pro ball — took the mound for Team Nicaragua in the ninth inning of Monday’s World Baseball Classic game versus the Dominican Republic, a 6-1 win
With just over two weeks left until Opening Day, the Detroit Tigers roster battles are still just starting to take shape. While most of the everyday players are locked in, there are still plenty of question marks in the infield and for the fourth outfielder spot. Meanwhile the bullpen still feels largely up in the
LAKELAND, Fla. — The door is open for Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows and infielder Andre Lipcius to make their MLB debuts in the 2023 season. Impressions matter, and the prospects have been stating their individual cases for opportunities on the Opening Day roster. Development matters, too. That’s why Meadows and Lipcius aren’t currently expected
Today is March 14 — better known as one of our favorite “holidays”: “Pie Day.” Ah, a day to celebrate the many fantastic pies out there — lemon meringue, banana crème, strawberry rhubarb, or even pepperoni — as well as, say, Baseball Hall of Famer Pie Traynor (who spent seventeen distinguished seasons at third base
By Lynn Henning | Special to The Detroit News St. Petersburg, Fla. − The Tigers used only relief pitchers in Monday’s 9-5 loss at Tropicana Field. Early on, it looked as if the relievers needed relief. The Tigers walked seven Rays batters in the first three innings. Miguel Diaz escaped a 31-pitch first inning, minus any
LAKELAND, Fla. — Duque Hebbert, a 21-year-old right-hander, struck out three MLB superstars — Juan Soto, Julio Rodríguez and Rafael Devers — on Monday in the World Baseball Classic. He also agreed to a contract with the Detroit Tigers. Hebbert, from Team Nicaragua, was virtually unknown before tossing a scoreless ninth inning in a 6-1 loss to
Diamond Sports Group, the corporation that owns 14 Bally Sports regional sports networks, is expected to file for bankruptcy March 17, according to a report from Josh Kosman of The New York Post. The timeline will be awkward for Major League Baseball since the 2023 season opens on March 30, but the league plans to
It’s… One! Two! Three strikeouts you’re in! Team Nicaragua’s Duque Hebbert flipped the baseball world on its head Monday at the World Baseball Classic when he struck out three of Major League Baseball’s brightest stars in one inning. The feat, which happened during a 6-1 loss to the Dominican Republic, earned him a contract with the Detroit Tigers.
Lynn Henning | Special to The Detroit News St. Petersburg, Fla. – On a day when the Tigers were battered by the Rays at Tropicana Field, 9-5, and when a string of pitchers looked as if they had filed for divorce with the strike zone, it was time to trust technology for consolation. As in, exit
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 10: Javier Báez speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot park on March 10, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
The #Tigers drop a 9-5 decision to the Rays on Monday in Tampa. #MarygroveAwnings
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers lost to the Tampa Bay Rays, 9-5, on Monday at Tropicana Field. The Tigers also lost to the Baltimore Orioles, 11-7, in their other split-squad game at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. The Tigers are 10-9 in Grapefruit League play. What happened Spencer Torkelson continues to hit the ball
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: This week, we continue our spring training coverage of the Detroit Tigers. Co-hosts Mark Gorosh and Evan Petzold talk the improvements and lack thereof for certain members of the potential roster. Is there a silver
ST. PETERSBURG — Tigers manager A.J. Hinch gave Eric Haase a vote of confidence at catcher this offseason. But he also warned the slugging backstop to bring his outfield glove to Spring Training. As Haase stood in left field at Tropicana Field in Monday’s 9-5 loss to the Rays, he was putting it to use.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 07: Shane Bieber #57 of the Cleveland Guardians points to the catcher against the the Tampa Bay Rays during game one of the Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on October 07, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. MLB Power Rankings (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)