Lakeland, Fla. — As you might expect in a 16-3 spring romp, there was a lot to be encouraged about Tuesday in the Tigers’ Grapefruit League win over a WBC-depleted St. Louis Cardinals team. Let’s start with first baseman Spencer Torkelson. He has been hitting balls off the barrel most of the spring, and lately,
Lakeland, Fla. — It seemed like a fair question to ask Trevor Rosenthal as he sat in front of his locker Tuesday morning, sipping a cup of coffee. He’d just gotten done catching up with fellow Lee’s Summit, Mo., native Alex Lange. Rosenthal is back for a second stint with the Tigers. He’s going to
Lakeland, Fla. — The first cut might’ve deeper had it not been for the WBC. With infielders Jonathan Schoop, Andy Ibanez and Javier Báez out of camp, several players are getting some extended looks this week. One of those is infielder Andre Lipcius, who continues to impress at the plate. He blasted his third home
Lakeland, Fla. — As you might expect in a 16-3 spring romp, there was a lot to be encouraged about Tuesday in the Tigers’ Grapefruit League win over a WBC-depleted St. Louis Cardinals team. Let’s start with first baseman Spencer Torkelson. He has been hitting balls off the barrel most of the spring, and lately,
Lakeland, Fla. — There were no surprises among the Tigers’ first cuts, which were delivered Tuesday morning. But that doesn’t make them less harsh on those who were sent out. “It’s a long spring with some split-squad games left, so we will probably see all of them back here before the end of camp (as
LAKELAND, Fla. — Izaac Pacheco, one of the Detroit Tigers‘ most important prospects, has this way about him. An absolute confidence. Not cocky. But man, he’s fun to watch. Because he doesn’t seem afraid of anything. “I love him,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “I’ve known him since he was pretty famous in the Houston
LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 16-3, on Tuesday at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. The Tigers improved to 6-6 in Grapefruit League play. What happened Left-hander Matthew Boyd pitched three innings and set the tone for the pitching staff with zero walks and seven strikeouts. The 32-year-old has
LAKELAND, Fla. — The first-pitch curveball Matthew Boyd flipped over the plate Tuesday on Cardinals top prospect Jordan Walker was slow enough that it could have drawn dirty looks on Interstate 4 nearby. “If you look over my years, nobody really swings at a first-pitch curveball from me. It’s a free strike,” Boyd explained afterwards.
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The SeaWolves announced today that the team will host a Game Day Crew hiring event on Tuesday, March 14. The team is seeking outgoing, enthusiastic individuals (ages 16 & up) to fill a variety of game day positions for the 2023 baseball season. The hiring event will take place in The SeaWolves announced today that
LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers reassigned six players to minor-league camp Tuesday, including a pair of infield prospects, with roughly three weeks until Opening Day on March 30. JEFF SEIDEL: Tigers’ surprising power surge might be the best part of this spring so far FORMER ALL-STAR CLOSER: Trevor Rosenthal plans to be ready to
Detroit Tigers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Time: 1:05 p.m.Place: Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FLMedia: Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Matthew Boyd vs. RHP Gordon Graceffo Tigers vs. Cardinals Lineups CARDINALS TIGERS CARDINALS TIGERS Brendan Donovan – 3B Cesar Hernandez – 2B Paul DeJong – SS Nick Maton – 3B Jordan Walker – RF Riley Greene
Lakeland, Fla. — It seemed like a fair question to ask Trevor Rosenthal as he sat in front of his locker Tuesday morning, sipping a cup of coffee. He’d just gotten done catching up with fellow Lee’s Summit, Mo., native Alex Lange. Rosenthal is back for a second stint with the Tigers. He’s going to
LAKELAND, Fla. — A couple new voices alongside Dan Dickerson on Tigers games in recent days are part of an expansion of the Tigers’ radio team. Daniella Bruce is joining the broadcasts as a reporter for games at Comerica Park, while former Major League player and executive Bobby Scales will work alongside Dickerson as an
LAKELAND, Fla. — Last spring’s Tigers prospect contingent had an obvious focus with Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene both closing in on their Major League debuts. Both former Top 5 overall prospects have graduated since with varying levels of success in the Majors, and now, the top of the Detroit Top 30 is tilted closer
LAKELAND, Fla. — Former All-Star closer Trevor Rosenthal, who has returned to the Detroit Tigers on a minor-league contract, believes he will be prepared to pitch when the regular season begins, but the organization won’t rush him into action. The 32-year-old, an All-Star in 2015 with the St. Louis Cardinals, officially signed with the Tigers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Spencer Torkelson wasn’t feeling right. “I felt like I was just coming off the ball, missing get-me-over sliders,” Torkelson said. The first baseman worked with Michael Brdar, one of the Detroit Tigers new hitting coaches. “We went into the cage and he put the pitching machine way back like at 64
Fort Myers, Fla. — Riley Greene on Sunday lashed a double to left field against the Twins at Hammond Stadium. As the ball came back into the infield and play was stopped, just like every other time Greene gets on base, the bat boy ran out to get Greene’s shin guard. Unless the kid stumbles,
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers lost, 7-1, to the Boston Red Sox on Monday at JetBlue Park. The Tigers fell to 5-6 in Grapefruit League play. What happened The feeling of this game was dominated by one scary, unfortunate moment. Matt Manning made the start for the Tigers and had a rough beginning. He
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Mark Gorosh (@sportz5176) and Evan Petzold (@evanpetzold) • Editors: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: epetzold@freepress.com On this episode: Welcome to the first episode of “Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast.” Public baseball analyst co-host Mark Gorosh checks in with Free Press Tigers beat writer co-host Evan Petzold, who’s down in