CHICAGO — Javier Báez stood in the batter’s box and watched the ball fly over the wall in left-center field. On the second pitch of his at-bat, Báez unloaded on a fastball from Chicago White Sox starter Michael Kopech. He celebrated his home run by tossing his bat and interacting with fans that booed him. More importantly, he put the Detroit Tigers on
CHICAGO — For the second straight season, Gregory Soto will represent the Detroit Tigers at the All-Star Game. The Tigers had several worthy candidates, including relievers Michael Fulmer, Alex Lange and Andrew Chafin, but the left-handed closer — with 17 saves in 19 chances — received the honor. “It’s pretty exciting for me and my family,” Soto said
Gregory Soto is heading to the All-Star Game for the second straight year. The 27-year-old closer has pitched 30⅓ innings this season and has an ERA of 2.67 to go along with 31 strikeouts. In his 19 save opportunities this season, he’s come through in 17 of them. Soto pitched one-third of an inning in Sunday’s
We hear from manager A.J. Hinch after his Tigers settle for a series split after a 4-2 loss to the White Sox on Sunday. #Leinenkugels
Javier Báez and the Detroit Tigers were feeling good. The shortstop, who was playing in his first series back in Chicago since being traded away by the Cubs last year, blasted a two-run homer in the first inning to give Detroit an early two-run lead against the White Sox on Sunday. It just wasn’t enough. The
The Tigers jumped out to an early lead, but could never break through again. Meanwhile, the White Sox chipped away until a dropped ball in the bottom of the eighth inning allowed them to seize control and win 4-2 to earn a split in this four-game set. Looking to take the series from the White
Major League Baseball’s 92nd All-Star Game is just over a week away, and the full rosters are here. All of the top standouts headed for Dodger Stadium on July 19 were named during the 2022 Chevrolet MLB All-Star Selection Show on Sunday night on ESPN. Starters for the American and National Leagues were named on
The Tigers have acquired right-hander Cody Sedlock from the Orioles in exchange for cash considerations, as announced by the O’s. Sedlock was designated for assignment earlier this week and had been outrighted to Baltimore’s Triple-A affiliate today after clearing waivers. More to come…
DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed a Dayton Dragons slaying on Sunday with a 4-1 victory in front of 7,762 fans at Day Air Ballpark. The win gives West Michigan its first series of the 2022 season in which they won five of six contests; a feat accomplished DAYTON, OH – The West
CHICAGO — The Detroit Tigers began a stretch of 19 games in 17 days at the start of July. They have nine games left over eight days until the MLB All-Star break allows the organization to reset the pitching department. The latest transaction came Sunday, when the Tigers optioned right-handed starter Garrett Hill to Triple-A Toledo. Right-handed reliever
One thing about summers on the farm — whether you’re talking baseball, or agriculture. They tend to be hot. And fatiguing. Ask minor-leaguers nationwide as they begin to wear down in the heat and the grind of playing daily games. The second half of a five-month schedule is in full sprint and Tigers farmhands are coping
With the trade deadline fast approaching, the Detroit Tigers must decide which direction they’ll go over the short and long term. Should they trade long-term assets like Gregory Soto and Tarik Skubal to solve numerous positional holes, or do they deal pending free agents like Michael Fulmer and Robbie Grossman and settle for modest returns?
Detroit Tigers (36-48) vs. Chicago White Sox (40-43) When: 2:10 p.m. Sunday. Where: Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Tigers radio affiliates). First-pitch forecast: Sunny, high-70s. Probable pitchers: Tigers RHP Drew Hutchison (1-4, 4.30 ERA); vs. White Sox RHP Michael Kopech (2-6, 3.34 ERA). READ MORE: Who will be Tigers’ player rep for 2022 MLB All-Star game? ALL-STAR RETURN:
All good things must come to an end and no exception is given to the Detroit Tigers, whose six-game winning streak came to an end on Saturday afternoon when the Chicago White Sox blanked the visitors 8-0 in the third of a four-game weekend series. Rookie Garrett Hill got rocked in his second career start
We already know the identity of two Detroit Tigers who’ll be in the dugout for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game: American League manager Dusty Baker has selected longtime Tigers great Willie Horton as an honorary coach for the festivities on July 19 in Los Angeles, while MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has picked designated hitter Miguel Cabrera as his
BRADENTON, Fla. — Down the first base-line, past the dugout, former Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland leaned against a chained-link fence — his gaze locked on a group of baseball players from IMG Academy, a high school team loaded with potential major league talent. Dave Turgeon, the IMG Academy national team head coach, called his players
DAYTON, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps played their second doubleheader in three days, enjoying their first twin bill sweep with victories by scores of 3-0 and 5-3 in eight innings over the Dayton Dragons on Saturday in front of a season-high 8,575 fans at Day Air Ballpark. The sweep DAYTON, OH – The West
GAME RECAP (OMAHA, NE): Coming off a much-needed win in the previous game, the Toledo Mud Hens looked to obtain back-to-back wins against the Omaha Storm Chasers. RHP Logan Shore took the mound, seeking to redeem himself from his last outing in the series opener. In the series opener, Shore GAME RECAP (OMAHA, NE): Coming
We hear from manager A.J. Hinch after the Tigers’ six-game winning streak ends with an 8-0 loss to the White Sox. #Leinenkugels
CHICAGO — The All-Star Game in Los Angeles is just 10 days away, and with Miguel Cabrera already in the Midsummer Classic by the “legendary selection,” another Tiger will soon join him. Detroit’s 8-0 loss against the White Sox on Saturday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field was a big indication that another bat likely won’t