SAN DIEGO — Scott Harris is expecting a busy December after the Tigers president of baseball operations leaves the Winter Meetings, but he has good reason to. He’s getting married in about a week. Presumably, Harris will turn off his cell phone for the ceremony. But at some point, he’ll turn it back on and
After a one-year hiatus created by last offseason’s lockout, the Major League phase of the Rule 5 Draft returned Wednesday at the Winter Meetings in San Diego. The Nationals used the first choice on Red Sox right-hander Thad Ward, who pitched well in Double-A (2.43 ERA, 41 strikeouts in 33 1/3 innings) and the Arizona
The Detroit Tigers have joined the winter meetings wheeling and dealing, sending right-handed reliever Joe Jimenez to the Atlanta Braves for minor league reliever Jake Higginbotham and outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy. Jimenez, 27, was once the crown jewel of the Tigers’ minor league system. He was called up in 2017 and after making the All-Star Game
On the last day of Winter Meetings, the Tigers and Braves made a deal that will send reliever Joe Jiménez and cash considerations to Atlanta for OF Justyn-Henry Malloy and LHP Jake Higginbotham, the clubs announced on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Jiménez appeared in 62 games for the Tigers and was 3-2 with a 3.49 ERA
With the fifth pick in the Rule 5 draft after the Kansas City Royals declined to clear a spot on their 40-man roster, the Detroit Tigers have selected RHP Mason Englert. The right-hander was drafted out of high school by the Texas Rangers in the fourth round of the 2018 amateur draft, but early injuries
SAN DIEGO — The Detroit Tigers selected right-hander Mason Englert from the Texas Rangers in the 2022 Rule 5 draft. The Tigers were positioned for the sixth selection in the Rule 5 draft, but president of baseball operations Scott Harris actually picked fifth overall. One team ahead of the Tigers — the Kansas City Royals —
San Diego – Moving up in drafts is becoming a thing for the Tigers. The day after moving up three slots – from No. 6 to No. 3 – in the first-ever MLB Draft lottery, they moved up from No. 6 to No. 5 in the Rule 5 draft Wednesday. And with that pick, the
SAN DIEGO — Tune in to a live simulcast via the stream above as Major League clubs gather on the last day of the Winter Meetings in San Diego to take part in the Rule 5 Draft. The event, being held in person for the first time in three years, gives clubs an opportunity to
The Detroit Tigers received some good news Tuesday night, moving up three spots in the first MLB Draft lottery, to No. 3. Now, what will they do with that pick in July’s draft? One outlet has the Tigers taking a bat, with Baseball America slotting Florida outfielder Wyatt Langford to Detroit in its mock draft
San Diego ― Jonathan Schoop was one of the best defenders in baseball last season. He led both leagues in outs and runs above average and was a Gold Glove finalist. And yet, discussions persist about the possibility of him moving off his second base position in 2023. Manager AJ Hinch on Tuesday was addressing
SAN DIEGO — One day after Scott Harris stressed the development of young players, the Detroit Tigers‘ first-year president of baseball operations reverted to a month-old tune by saying his organization is shopping in all aisles in free agency. But it’s clear the Tigers aren’t spending in all aisles. The trade market is a completely different
San Diego – On Day Two of the Winter Meetings, a couple of players that seemed to fit the profile of free agents president Scott Harris said the Tigers might be targeting came off the board. Josh Bell, a switch-hitting corner infielder, agreed to a two-year deal worth $33 million with the Cleveland Guardians. And
SAN DIEGO – For the first time in three years, since the last time the Winter Meetings took place in San Diego, the Rule 5 Draft will be held in person. That’s after it was forced into being a remote event because of the pandemic in 2020 and canceled in 2021 because of the lockout.
SAN DIEGO — The long, complicated history between Detroit sports and draft lotteries has a new chapter with baseball’s first version, which was announced on Tuesday night from the Winter Meetings. For the Tigers, it was a positive, netting them the third overall pick next summer. Under pre-lottery circumstances, Detroit’s 66-96 record in 2022 would’ve
It’s time for the Rule 5 Draft! An exciting draft where teams attempt to find hidden gems to add to their MLB roster for the upcoming season. Because of the new CBA the regular MLB Draft now has a lottery system. However the Rule 5 Draft order is still reverse standings from the previous year.
A night at the casino proved to be a winner Tuesday for the Tigers. Despite having the sixth-poorest finish among 30 MLB teams in 2022, the Tigers made off with the third-overall pick in the first-ever MLB Draft Lottery, which was staged at the Winter Meetings in San Diego. It was a happy change in
The inaugural MLB draft lottery was conducted at the Winter Meetings this evening. The Pirates were awarded the first overall pick, followed by the Nationals and Tigers. Here is the first round: Pirates Nationals Tigers Rangers Twins A’s Reds Royals Rockies Marlins Angels Diamondbacks Cubs Red Sox White Sox Giants Orioles Brewers Rays Blue Jays
Welcome to the inaugural MLB draft lottery. The Detroit Tigers have the sixth-best odds to land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft during the league’s first-ever draft lottery Tuesday night, which will determine the order for the first six spots. The Tigers were a large disappointment in 2022, finishing 66-96, for
Major League Baseball instituted a draft lottery last March when the new collective bargaining agreement was signed. The anti-tanking measure had been an item of interest around the game for quite some time, and they finally got it done. On Tuesday night, the inaugural edition of the weighted draft lottery came up roses for the
Welcome to the inaugural MLB draft lottery. The Detroit Tigers have the sixth-best odds to land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft during the league’s first-ever draft lottery Tuesday night, which will determine the order for the first six spots. The Tigers were a large disappointment in 2022, finishing 66-96, for