Lakeland, Fla. — All this stuff will shake out by the end of spring training. Shoot, by then, some new players could be added to the mix, completely throwing these early calculations out of whack. But as we sit here today, with the Grapefruit League season starting on Saturday, it’s hard to see how the
LAKELAND, Fla. — Javier Báez, the Detroit Tigers‘ star shortstop, says he is fine. The first grounder in Wednesday’s workout struck his right index finger, and the Tigers sent assistant athletic trainer Matt Rankin onto the field to evaluate the situation. Báez appeared to be in pain. “It hit me right on the nail,” Báez said.
As the new baseball season approaches, we have plenty to look forward to. Even if the team may not be stacked with All-Stars (yet, though who knows what surprises await), there will be exciting moments, plenty of wins, and most importantly, we will get to watch the final major league games of Miguel Cabrera. As
Nov 2, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Rafael Montero (47) walks off the field after recording the third out against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning in game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
LAKELAND, Fla. — Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez has an opt-out clause in his five-year, $77 million contract after the conclusion of the 2023 season, meaning he could leave the Detroit Tigers to test free agency. The 29-year-old, who started on Opening Day last season, also has a 10-team no-trade clause in his long-term contract, meaning the Tigers
LAKELAND, FLA. — Zack Short was in the batter’s box. Two strikes against him. His bat in his hand. Eight seconds left on the pitch clock. He was looking down at the dirt. “And I got banged!” he said. The umpire called Strike 3 — rang him up on a technicality — because he wasn’t
After spending most of his career in right field and spending much of 2022 in center, it’s possible the reigning AL MVP will be taking reps in left field this spring. Yankees manager Aaron Boone tells reporters, including MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch, that Judge playing some left field is “on the table” for this spring. Joel
As one of the most celebrated hitters of the 21st century prepares to depart baseball, Mickey York speaks with Miguel Cabrera about the honor of playing for the Detroit Tigers.
Lakeland, Fla. — It was the first day of live batting practice on the backfields at Joker Marchant Stadium on Tuesday — pitchers facing hitters — and as manager AJ Hinch promised, each of the three mounds being used was equipped with a pitch timer. No time like the present to get used to the
Lakeland, Fla. — Up until last year, Andrew Knapp enjoyed a fairly stable baseball life. He’d spent the first eight seasons catching for one organization — the Phillies. Drafted in 2013, he debuted in 2017 and was J.T. Realmuto’s back-up catcher from 2019-2021. Then the safety net broke. “I had such a crazy year,” said
LAKELAND, Fla. — The sun was shining on the practice fields at Tigertown on Tuesday morning. Still, if you blinked, you might have been carried back in time for a second as Alan Trammell stepped to snare a hard-hit ball in batting practice on the bounce. Riley Greene, who hit it, had to smile. Minutes
LAKELAND, Fla. — On Tuesday morning, before the second official full-squad practice of spring training, Detroit Tigers CEO and chairman Christopher Ilitch spoke to the team and revealed his plans for changing the player experience: A new team plane. Revamping the clubhouse at Comerica Park. And trying to improve every aspect of being a Tiger. “I’m
LAKELAND, Fla. — Miguel Cabrera stood in front of his locker Monday morning in the clubhouse. He was asked about the biggest difference between his first spring training, as a baby-faced non-roster invitee with the Florida Marlins in 2003, and his final spring training. “I don’t remember anything,” he said. His final spring training is
This time last year, outfielder Kerry Carpenter was an afterthought on most Tigers’ prospect lists. A below average defender who had shown decent bat to ball skills and some power, but little in the way of plate discipline, the Tigers 19th rounder in 2019 was not on the radar as a breakout candidate. 513 plate
LAKELAND, Fla. − On one side of the rainbow — that one that stretches across baseball, uniting generations of players and fans — you will find the aging superstar. Miguel Cabrera strolled out of the Detroit Tigers clubhouse on Monday morning, came down the sidewalk and approached the practice field. “Hey Cabrera!” shouted Katherine Ward,
Lakeland, Fla. — Scott Harris, speaking to the media before the first official full-squad workout of the spring Monday morning, didn’t try to paint rainbows or sugarcoat the Tigers’ prospects for the 2023 season. “Coming off 96 losses, there are no shortcuts back to contention,” said Harris, embarking on his first season as Tigers president
LAKELAND, Fla. — Colt Keith, the youngest player in Detroit Tigers major league camp, walked down the hallway outside the clubhouse with Hall of Famer Alan Trammell on Monday. The future getting advice from the past. “It’s very surreal to be around these guys,” said Keith, 21, arguably the top prospect in the Tigers system.
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Lakeland, Fla. — Eduardo Rodriguez wasn’t going there. He wasn’t going to drag last year’s drama into this season. He was asked Monday if, after all the events of last season, he felt a sense of peace coming into this spring. “I can’t say peace,” he said. “It’s just another year, just another season. I
Lakeland, Fla. — Miguel Cabrera was asked what he remembered about driving to his first big-league camp back in 2003 when he was a 20-year-old prospect in the Florida Marlins system. “I don’t remember anything, that was a long time ago,” he said, laughing. “The car. I drove a different car. Maybe a rent-a-car.” He