The Detroit Tigers are moving in the fences at Comerica Park — finally. But the real story is in the details, because they offer a glimpse into how Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris is changing this organization one small — but significant — detail at a time. First, he listens. Then he studies
Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase, who has been attending games at Comerica Park since the venue opened more than two decades ago, received an unexpected text message from manager A.J. Hinch in the team group chat. “Hey guys, check your inboxes,” Hinch told his players. President of baseball operations Scott Harris emailed a briefing about
In the first three parts of the 2023 MLB Pipeline Poll, executives looked at individual players and what the industry as a whole thought of them. In this final part of the series, we’ll switch our focus to farm systems as a whole. This last set of questions gives us some insight as to which
Detroit Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris and President & CEO of Ilitch Sports & Entertainment Chris McGowan met with the media to discuss the modifications made to Comerica Park’s outfield wall for the 2023 season.
Detroit – Never question Scott Harris’ ability to multi-task. As the Tigers’ president of baseball was walking reporters around the outfield at Comerica Park Wednesday afternoon, giving a preview of the new dimensions, the club announced a roster move. Right-handed reliever Edwin Uceta, 25, was claimed off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. A native of
Our Matt Shepard reports from Comerica Park, where Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris explains the decision to change the outfield dimensions.
The Tigers have claimed right-hander Edwin Uceta off waivers from the Diamondbacks, per a team announcement. Uceta was designated for assignment by Arizona as a corresponding move for the D-backs’ signing of veteran Evan Longoria. Uceta, who turned 25 just two days ago, has spent time in the Majors in each of the past two
Another day, another waiver claim for the Detroit Tigers. President of baseball operations Scott Harris continues to stockpile depth in the organization, and on Wednesday, the Tigers claimed right-hander Edwin Uceta off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Uceta, who turned 25 on Monday, has a 6.27 ERA with 19 walks and 38 strikeouts over 37⅓
There will be some noticeable changes at Comerica Park in the 2023 season. The Detroit Tigers, owned by Ilitch Holdings, plan to move in the center-field wall at Comerica Park, the team announced Wednesday. The center-field fence will be moved in 10 feet, making the wall 412 feet from home plate. The height of the
After more than two decades of living with a mistake that increasingly became an embarrassment, the Tigers have made a second move to fix Comerica Park. Correct — a second plan. More later on some history that 20 years later tends to be forgotten. The Tigers announced Wednesday they’ll be making adjustments to Comerica’s two
DETROIT — The walls are coming down and closing in at Comerica Park. On Wednesday, the Tigers announced arguably their most speculated move of the offseason, the changing of their home park’s outfield dimensions: • The center-field wall, the symbol of Comerica Park’s deep outfield, will be moved in from 422 to 412 feet, and
Every since the park opened in 2000, Comerica Park’s outfield dimensions have been a controversial subject. While the initial intent was to keep some of the spirit of Tiger Stadium alive, the distances to left field and right field were initially far more spacious than Tiger Stadium. They were moved in to pinch the corners
Jason Beck is on vacation this week, so Royals reporter Anne Rogers took the helm for the latest Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. It only got them more excited for the opportunity that presented itself with the trade that sent two-time All-Star closer Gregory Soto and utility
Detroit — Better late than never, right? The Tigers announced Wednesday plans to alter the dimensions at Comerica Park in time for the 2023 season. The center-field wall will be moved in 10 feet, from 422 feet to 412 feet. The dimensions all were recalibrated using laser measurements and the wall in left actually measures
There will be some noticeable changes at Comerica Park in the 2023 season. The Detroit Tigers, owned by Ilitch Holdings, plan to move in the center-field wall at Comerica Park, the team announced Wednesday. The center-field fence will be moved in 10 feet, making the wall 412 feet from home plate. The height of the
In our 2023 MLB Pipeline Poll, we’ve seen what team executives across the front office spectrum think about this season’s Rookie of the Year candidates and who they think are the top prospects. Let’s drill down one more level and take a look at the specific tools of the game’s future stars. Evaluations of players
Clubs that received a Competitive Balance Pick in Round B of the Draft (Athletics, Brewers, Mariners, Marlins, Rays, Reds, Tigers and Twins) received a pool of $6,366,900 while clubs with a Competitive Balance Pick in Round A (D-backs, Guardians, Orioles, Padres, Pirates, Rockies and Royals) received $5,825,500. The base signing pool for the Astros, Blue
In the wake of Saturday’s trade of Gregory Soto, Scott Harris was asked how he would address a bullpen suddenly lacking in left-handed pitching depth. With the departures of Andrew Chafin and Soto, swingman Tyler Alexander suddenly represents the only major league proven left-handed option. A formerly strong bullpen has now lost four of its
11% — Jackson Merrill, SS, Padres9% — Sal Frelick, OF, Brewers9% — Tink Hence, RHP, Cardinals6% — Evan Carter, OF, Rangers6% — Kyle Manzardo, 1B, RaysAlso received votes: Kevin Alcantara, OF, Cubs; Samuel Basallo, C, Orioles; Eric Brown, SS, Brewers; Alexander Canario, OF, Cubs; Corbin Carroll, OF, D-backs; Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF, Cubs; Harry Ford, C,
The Tigers have signed left-hander Chasen Shreve to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league Spring Training. Shreve, a client of CAA Sports, can make up to $2MM if he’s in the majors. That comes in the form of a salary of $1.25MM if he makes it to the majors, with several