COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Pitcher Carlos Guzman enjoyed his most dominant outing of the summer as the West Michigan Whitecaps snuck past the Dayton Dragons 3-2 Tuesday night in front of 5,884 fans at LMCU Ballpark. Guzman collected a season-high six strikeouts while allowing just one hit through five shutout COMSTOCK PARK, MI – Pitcher
The Detroit Tigers hoped to gain momentum after scoring 12 runs in Monday’s series opener, but San Diego Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger sucked the life out of MLB’s worst offense on Tuesday. In the seventh inning, Jeimer Candelario finally snapped Clevinger’s dominance. The 28-year-old flexed his muscles and pumped up his teammates in the dugout while rounding third base. He
Detroit – It didn’t end well for the Tigers Tuesday night. A clutch, game-tying single by rookie Riley Greene in the bottom of the ninth dissolved quickly into a nightmare 10th inning for the Tigers and a 6-4 win for the San Diego Padres — their first ever win in Detroit after seven straight losses spaced
After taking down the San Diego Padres, 12-4, on Monday, the Detroit Tigers fell in a hard-fought battle that featured some late-game heroics from Riley Greene. The Tigers fell, 6-4, but it took extra innings for the Padres to notch their first-ever win in Detroit. Things started off okay for Garrett Hill aside from some
GAME RECAP (TOLEDO, OH): Coming off a series defeat against the Columbus Clippers, the Mud Hens continued their home stand, beginning a new series with the Indianapolis Indians. RHP Nivaldo Rodriguez took the mound for Toledo, hoping to lead the Mud Hens to victory for the series opener. After the GAME RECAP (TOLEDO, OH): Coming
The Tigers announced agreement with relievers Daniel Norris and Jacob Barnes on minor league contracts. Detroit also confirmed the signing of righty Chi Chi González to a non-roster deal, which was first reported over the weekend. Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reported (Twitter links) both of today’s signings before the club announcement. Norris and Barnes have each previously
Jul 21, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) pitches during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Rony García doesn’t know why he felt pain in his shoulder Sunday against the Minnesota Twins in his first start since returning from the same shoulder injury that sent him to the injured list at the end of June. He can only guess. The Detroit Tigers, dealing with more injuries to their starting pitchers than any team
Detroit — Joe Jimenez signed with the Tigers out of the Puerto Rican Baseball Academy in 2013. He was 18 years old. He made his big-league debut in 2017. Michael Fulmer came to the Tigers in a trade with the Mets in 2015. He was 22 and playing in Double-A. He debuted with the Tigers one
A common grievance against Al Avila, who for now remains Tigers general manager, is that he doesn’t make good trades. Or enough trades. Or trades that impact the Tigers’ roster in any dramatic fashion. A like refrain comes from fans who, the minute you propose the Tigers trade a person of value and make possible
Frankly, this isn’t all that noteworthy a news item. It’s just been an eerily quiet trading season to date. The additional wild card spot certainly seems to be having an effect on the usual busy trading season. Teams that expected to contend and are in good position atop their divisions may actually feel less pressure
The Tigers have informed rival teams they’re willing to consider trade offers on breakout starter Tarik Skubal, report Ken Rosenthal and Cody Stavenhagen of the Athletic. The 25-year-old southpaw marks a fascinating new entrant into the summer trade market with the deadline exactly one week away. Detroit being willing to listen to offers on Skubal certainly
The Detroit Tigers signed left-hander Daniel Norris to a minor-league contract Tuesday, the team announced. The agreement became official 361 days after the organization traded him to the Milwaukee Brewers. Norris, 29, pitched for the Tigers from 2015-21. He will report to Triple-A Toledo. THE CANDY MAN: Why Jeimer Candelario’s future with Tigers depends on his finish in 2022 The
Detroit — They spanned multiple sections in the Comerica Park outfield and behind the visitor’s dugout. They arrived by the busload, clad in unmistakable bright red T-shirts with No. 9 on the back. They called themselves the “Crone Zone” — and they were there to see St. Clair’s prodigal son, Jake Cronenworth, who in the last two
The Erie SeaWolves opened a six-game set with the Reading Fightin Phils with a walk-off 7-6 win in ten innings on Tuesday at UPMC Park. It was the SeaWolves’ eighth walk-off win of the season. Reading plated the first run of the game in the second inning. Jhailyn Ortiz led The Erie SeaWolves opened a
The Detroit Tigers rumor mill has been pretty quite up to this point. But Ken Rosenthal from The Athletic just dropped a bombshell one week before the trade deadline. He’s reporting that the Detroit Tigers are willing to listen to offers on “just about everyone,” and that includes starting pitcher Tarik Skubal.
PHOENIX, AZ – JULY 22: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals smiles in the dugout before the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 22, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images)
Every year, Detroit Tigers fans have at least one prospect that they clamor for the team to call up to the big leagues. Last year it was Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson. This year, it’s been outfielder Kerry Carpenter.
Troy — Police are investigating the weekend theft of a classic muscle car from Detroit Tigers TV broadcaster and former outfielder Craig Monroe, officials said. Investigators believe the car, a silver 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 with a Texas license plate, was taken sometime Saturday night from the garage of the apartment complex where Monroe lives, Troy