Buck Farmer ended the season as one of the Cincinnati Reds’ setup men in front of closer Alexis Díaz, and his contract situation could serve as a litmus test for how the club is planning to build its bullpen. Farmer, called up on July 9 after he was designated for assignment earlier in the season,
New Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris has talked endlessly about wanting to dominate the strike zone since he was hired on Sept. 19. We’ve been searching for the kind of players that Harris could go after to acheive that goal, and an interesting one just potentially popped up on the market.
As autumn sets in for fans in the Upper Midwest, two representatives from the AL Central are burning up the Arizona Fall League. Martin a nearly impossible out, with pop Martin, a 23-year-old Vanderbilt product, missed significant time this year with a UCL tear in his left arm, slowing what would have been his first
Last week, we published an article where we wondered when new Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris would hire a GM. Now, it appears the search is finally starting to move along.
The updated MLB playoff format has produced some thrilling series along with some unlikely outcomes on the way to the final four teams remaining. Yes, it stinks that the Tigers aren’t playing baseball deep into October, but it’s been enjoyable seeing the high level of play across games and makes me long that much more
How do you describe the tension of playing the New York Yankees in the playoffs with a spot in the World Series on the line? A series under the glare of the national spotlight? Sure. … A pressure cooker born of history and perhaps a smidgen of haves-vs.-have-not hatred? Closer. … A roiling cauldron ever
The Arizona Fall League is full steam ahead as the season’s third week gets underway. One of the lesser-known Detroit Tigers prospects, Tyler Mattison, has been solid early in the 2022 AFL season. The Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher is not near the top of the team’s top prospect list, but he did crack MLB dot…
When the Detroit Tigers signed left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez to a five-year, $77 million contract last November, the agreement signified the organization’s push for a long-awaited appearance in the postseason. Rodriguez, a 2018 World Series winner as a member of the Boston Red Sox, was supposed to pave the way for his peers. Manager A.J. Hinch
There were reasons to be excited about the Detroit Tigers infield this season. Jeimer Candelario was coming off a season in which he led the league in doubles; Javier Baez was the shiny new toy that, while frustrating at times, would provide equal electricity to the team; Schoop was a sure-handed fielder who was able…
There were highs, there were lows, and there was lot of “meh” in between. Nothing went according to plan for the Detroit Tigers this year, and that includes the debut of former top prospect Riley Greene.
Top Ten Tigers prospect Izaac Pacheco is learning to swing smarter, not harder, and the results have impressed many – including a Tigers veteran who got a firsthand look while in West Michigan for an injury rehab assignment.
It’s been a week, and the Detroit Tigers have several prospects out in Arizona who continue to go through games as the 2022 Arizona Fall League is underway. They have eight players on the Salt River Rafters roster, with Dillon Dingler finding his way into games this week.
Detroit Tigers CEO and chairman Christopher Ilitch likes to talk about resources. When the Tigers introduced new president of baseball operations Scott Harris in late September, Ilitch was asked about the addition of a general manager to the front office. Ilitch deferred to Harris, who plans to hire a general manager, before sharing a reminder
The Detroit Tigers made the next roster move of the Scott Harris era to get a guy that he was familiar with during his time in San Francisco. While it’s not a huge roster move, it’s another showing of Harris doing his thing and starting to build the roster that he wants.
Here’s a look at Saturday’s top performers from the Arizona Fall League and beyond, including five players from team’s Top 30 Prospects lists. Guardians: Angel Martinez, INF (No. 11), PeoriaCleveland’s system is, in many ways, defined by its enviable middle infield depth. The 20-year-old Martinez is a big part of that, and he’s showing why
Players hit minor league free agency on a daily basis during the postseason, as opposed to major league free agents who hit free agency following the World Series when their contracts expire. On Thursday, MLBTR covered 15 players who elected minor league free agency, and we will continue to provide occasional updates as players continue
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The Detroit Tigers are going to be shaking things up. Their roster will look much different by the time the 2023 season rolls around, and I’d expect that wholesale change to continue beyond the 2023 season. The new president of baseball operations, Scott Harris, has made it clear that things will change.
The Tigers have claimed catcher Michael Papierski off waivers from the Reds. In a corresponding roster move, Detroit designated catcher Ali Sanchez for assignment. With Tucker Barnhart heading into free agency, Papierski’s addition gives the Tigers some extra depth behind the plate beyond Eric Haase. Jake Rogers is expected to compete for playing time in
The Detroit Tigers, led by new president of baseball operations Scott Harris, have claimed two players off waivers in the past week. Utility infielder Jermaine Palacios, formerly with the Minnesota Twins, joined the 40-man roster Tuesday. On Friday, the Tigers added catcher Michael Papierski, a ninth-round pick by the Houston Astros in 2017, from the