CLEVELAND — Andrew Chafin struck out the side in order in the eighth inning on Wednesday night, an incredible task against a Guardians offense that has the lowest strikeout rate in the Majors. Then the ball skipped past catcher Eric Haase and rolled to the backstop, sending Luke Maile to first base, and Chafin’s task
Columbus, Ohio – After a strong series opening victory, the Mud Hens looked to continue their success and win their fourth straight game. LHP Joey Wentz took the mound to make his first start since May 25th. Wentz previously made an appearance from the bullpen, during the previous home stand Columbus, Ohio – After a
Cleveland — How do you strike out the side, actually strike out four batters in the inning, and still end up allowing six runs to score? Welcome to Tigers baseball, 2022. “It’s not a nice game,” said Tigers reliever Andrew Chafin, who was in the middle of the ruckus in a most bizarre bottom of the eighth
“That’s baseball for you,” says Andrew Chafin after he throws well but takes an unfortunate loss Wednesday. #DetroitRoots
We hear from manager A.J. Hinch after it all unravels in the 8th inning for his Tigers on Wednesday night in Cleveland. #Leinenkugels
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps plated nine runs through the seventh and eighth innings as pitching dominated in a 10-2 comeback victory over the Lake County Captains in front of 5,875 fans Wednesday night at LMCU Ballpark. WATCH: JUNG’S BIG HIT The Whitecaps drew nine walks, finishing COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The
The Detroit Tigers lost their 19th and final game of the season against the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday in a showcase of ugly baseball that mercifully ended at 8-4 following a six-run eighth from the hometown victors. The win gives Cleveland the edge in the season series, 10-9, and pulls the all-time series even (1,144-1,144). Things
CLEVELAND — Detroit Tigers left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin screamed at catcher Eric Haase with two outs in the eighth inning. “The ball,” Chafin yelled. “Go get it.” Haase flipped up his face mask and scanned the dirt around home plate. He didn’t know where the ball went until Chafin pointed to the backstop — the two-strike
The Erie SeaWolves were unable to complete the comeback and ultimately fell 10-4 to the Akron RubberDucks on Wednesday at UPMC Park. Jose Tena greeted Sawyer Gipson-Long with a leadoff triple just past the reach of first baseman Quincy Nieporte. Brayan Rocchio pounded a groundball past the drawn-in infield for The Erie SeaWolves were unable
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CLEVELAND — The Detroit Tigers already knew left-hander Tarik Skubal would not pitch for the remainder of the 2022 season, but Wednesday’s events off the field delivered another massive blow to the organization’s rebuild. Skubal underwent flexor tendon surgery Wednesday morning. The timetable for his return is unclear, according to the club, but the typical recovery time is nine
Cleveland — Tigers manager AJ Hinch announced that left-handed starting pitcher Tarik Skubal had flexor tendon surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles. The surgery was performed by specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache. “The procedure was exploratory in nature and they saw exactly what was ailing Tarik,” Hinch said. “This opens up questions on the timeline, but I have
CLEVELAND — The injury bug that has decimated the Tigers’ pitching staff has now struck the most important arm in their present and future. Left-hander Tarik Skubal, who rose from ninth-round Draft pick to front-line starter amidst a breakout season, underwent successful surgery on the flexor tendon in his left elbow. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed
CLEVELAND — Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez will be removed from the restricted list Friday anstart Sunday — his first MLB start since May 18 — against the Los Angeles Angels in a matchup with right-handed sensation Shohei Ohtani at Comerica Park. Rodriguez, 29, has been on the restricted list since June 13 because of a marital issue.
Cleveland — Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges probably spoke for every catcher in baseball, even Tigers catchers Tucker Barnhart and Eric Haase, when he emotionally decried how Major League Baseball is deploying the collision rule at home plate. “It’s a play that’s been called a few times now recently that really has never been called before,”
It’s been roughly 20 years since the Detroit Tigers had some fresh blood in their front office. Dave Dombrowski was the GM from 2003-2015, then Al Avila—who was Dombrowski’s assistant GM—was the GM for the past seven years until his firing just last week. It was the same bloodline, the same tree, for almost two…
We’re cooking up something special! Tigers catcher Eric Haase and Union Assembly, a Union Joints restaurant, have teamed up to create a custom menu item and drink special that will be sold for a month in the restaurant – a short walk from Comerica Park. Proceeds from sales of the items will benefit CATCH Charity
It may have taken a few times to review and get right, but the Tigers notched their second straight win last night as they took the third game of the series from the Guardians. They also evened up the season series vs Cleveland and now have a chance to take a season series from them
In a moment custom-built for one of those trendy ultra-serious sports documentaries, Mike Gambino was in the middle of a sentence when he interrupted himself with a curse. “Aw, shit.” “I really wanted him back,” he said, after a somewhat uncomfortable pause. “Sorry about that. One of our kids — I was hoping he would