The big day is here! After years of waiting, the great “Sweet” Lou Whitaker will finally have his number retired and hoisted up on Comerica Park’s wall. The ceremony was originally set for 2020 to honor the second baseman but the COVID pandemic foiled those plans along with Bless You Boys’ meet-up event. Now two
Iowa Cubs 5, Toledo Mud Hens 4 (box) The dominance of Beau Brieske in a rehab start, and a big day for Spencer Torkelson weren’t enough as the bullpen faltered on Friday night. Brieske punched out eight in 4.1 innings of work, throwing 66 pitches. He allowed a run on three hits and should be
On Saturday, the Detroit Tigers will finally retire the No. 1 jersey of longtime second baseman Lou Whitaker, 27 years after his retirement following the 1995 season. (Don’t worry, Joey Wentz: The No. 43 “Sweet Lou” wore during his rookie season of 1977 is still available.) It’s an honor long overdue for Whitaker, considering where
Saturday is all about Lou Whitaker, one of the best players ever to take the field for the Detroit Tigers, as the organization honors his legacy by stamping his first name, last name and iconic No. 1 on the Comerica Park bricks above the bullpen in left-center field. Whitaker’s spot is just to the right
LANSING, MI – Trei Cruz’s three-run homer highlighted a seven-run sixth inning as the West Michigan Whitecaps hung on to defeat the Lansing Lugnuts by a score of 11-9 win in front of 7,776 fans on Friday at Jackson Field. Cruz, who provided an RBI-double as part of Thursday’s 5-1 LANSING, MI – Trei Cruz’s
DETROIT — As newly converted starter Bryan Garcia walked off the mound after a wild but effective four innings on Friday night, there was a lot to consider. Would he be met with high-fives after keeping the Rays scoreless? Or would the dugout celebration be tempered because he’d walked so many batters? Tigers pitcher Tyler
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We hear from manager A.J. Hinch after walks, walks and more walks hurt his Tigers in a 5-3 loss to the Rays on Friday. #Leinenkugels
DES MOINES, IA – The Toledo Mud Hens suffered a loss to the Iowa Cub 5-4 on Friday night. The Mud Hens scored first on a sacrifice fly by Andre Lipcius in the 2nd inning to go up 1-0. Brendon Davis drew a bases-loaded walk in the 3rd inning, scoring *DES MOINES, IA – *The
Detroit — If nothing else, this loss was a little bit different from the rest. The issue for the Detroit Tigers this season hasn’t been closing out games with the lead. In fact, prior to Friday night, the team was 34-3 when leading after seven innings. That trend got bucked against the Tampa Bay Rays, as the visitors scored three
As we celebrate Lou Whitaker this weekend, Dan Petry reunites the dynamic duo of Whitaker and Alan Trammell to look back on their incredible chemistry and friendship.
For the first time since Tommy Bridges in 1932, a Detroit Tigers pitcher completed four innings or fewer and conceded six walks or more without allowing a run. That isn’t a club Bryan Garcia wanted to join, but he became the fourth member of the club for the franchise on Friday in the second of four games against the Tampa Bay
The Tigers have probably adjusted pretty well to losing series this year, where it seems like every new competitor faced, the Tigers manage to eke out one win in a series, while losing the rest. As fans, we cling to the highlight reel plays (thanks, Riley, you keep it interesting!) and the handful of exciting
Matt Shepard gives us a history lesson on why we honor No. 1 Saturday.
The SeaWolves let a late lead slip away as their three-game winning streak came to an end with a 3-2 loss to the Portland Sea Dogs on Friday night at Hadlock Field. Erie jumped ahead in the top of the second against Portland starter Brian Van Belle. Van Belle retired The SeaWolves let a late
Detroit — The question was posed to Lou Whitaker Friday night: Does this honor the Tigers are bestowing on you Saturday, immortalizing you by putting your number on the bricks at Comerica Park right next to your old double-play partner Alan Trammell, help mitigate any lingering disappointment from not being enshrined at Cooperstown? “I’ve never
The Mariners have claimed outfielder Derek Hill off waivers from the Tigers, per announcements from both teams. He’d been designated for assignment earlier in the week. The Mariners announced they’ve designated infielder Kevin Padlo for assignment in a corresponding move. Hill changes organizations for the first time in his pro career. The California native was a first-round
This time, Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase wasn’t mowing his lawn. He was pushing his lawn mower across his backyard in early August 2021, when the organization called to inform Haase he had been named American League Rookie of the Month for July. One year later, the 29-year-old notched another award. Haase — who grew up in Westland
Detroit — Might want to hold off on Miguel Cabrera’s retirement party. day after he talked about the seriousness of his knee pain and the uncertainty of his future, Cabrera wanted to clarify one thing. “I’m not going to retire,” he said, pulling me away from a chat with Riley Greene. “Not until after next year
DETROIT, MI – JULY 23: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on July 23, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)