Detroit — With the hiring last September of 40-year-old Ryan Garko, general manager Al Avila made clear it was the dawn of a new era for how the Tigers player development department was going to operate. “We identified this position as the second most important in the organization next to the general manager position as we
The Tigers are turning to a familiar face to join the managerial ranks in their farm system. Gabe Alvarez, who played parts of three seasons in Detroit in the late 1990s, was named the new manager at Double-A Erie. Detroit announced his hiring on Thursday as the club also unveiled its Minor League staffs for
TOLEDO, OH – The Detroit Tigers and Toledo Mud Hens announced today the staff who will be joining new skipper Gary Jones for the 2022 Toledo Mud Hens season, the 20th at Fifth Third Field. Returning for his second season as pitching coach is Doug Bochtler, who helped guide the TOLEDO, OH – The Detroit
Skipper comes back with all-new coaching staff COMSTOCK PARK, MI – – Thursday, January 6, 2022 – – The West Michigan Whitecaps announced today manager Brayan Peña will return for his second season at the helm in 2022. He returns with an all-new coaching staff, in a move announced in Skipper comes back with all-new
The SeaWolves, in conjunction with their parent club the Detroit Tigers, today announce the team’s 2022 field staff. Gabe Alvarez has been named the new SeaWolves manager for 2022. Alvarez joined the Tigers in July of 2021 serving as a Minor League hitting coordinator. Joining Alvarez’ staff will be Pitching The SeaWolves, in conjunction with
Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Cameron Maybin has retired from MLB after 15 seasons, a “bittersweet” decision he finalized Monday following self-reflection and conversations with his wife and children. The 34-year-old played 1,162 games for 11 teams, including stints with the Tigers in 2007, 2016 and 2020. He also took the field for the Miami Marlins, San Diego
In the first Pipeline Podcast of 2022, Jim Callis and Sam Dykstra take a look at the year ahead with a wide range of predictions about prospects and farm systems to keep an eye on in the upcoming season, from Rookies of the Year in both leagues and the No. 1 overall Draft pick to
The first week of 2022 is upon us. A time for new beginnings, diet routines, and endless optimism for personal growth with resolutions to hold ourselves accountable for. Hopefully, in day five, you are sticking to your resolution. It’s the perfect time to do so. For sports fans around Metro Detroit, the college football season…
The Detroit Tigers exceeded expectations in 2021. There were many noteworthy moments last year, even though the Tigers didn’t make the playoffs or play meaningful baseball down the stretch. It was a season of improvement, as manager AJ Hinch instilled his winning culture. “I’m proud of this group,” Hinch said after the Oct. 3 season finale. “We
He played only three seasons with the Tigers, but one of those years was 1968. And that was long enough, and opportunity enough, for a part-time player like Tom Matchick to earn a high-profile place in Tigers history. Matchick, 78, died Tuesday in his native Ohio, it was announced by the Tigers. His grand moment
Click Here to Download the 2022 Schedule with Game Times & Fireworks Dates The SeaWolves have released their game times for the 2022 season. Opening Night at UPMC Park, presented by Plyler Entry Systems, is scheduled for Friday, April 8 as the SeaWolves take on the Akron RubberDucks (Cleveland Guardians) Click Here to Download the
The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that former utility infielder Tom Matchick, a member of the 1968 World Series championship team, has died. He was 78. Matchick played three seasons with the Tigers, making his major league debut in 1967 and staying with the team through the 1969 season, before he was to Boston. He also
Last weekend didn’t just begin a new year. It also marked the 111th birthday of Tigers great and Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg, a New Year’s baby born on Jan. 1, 1911. To remember his incredible career, which included two World Series titles and two MVP Awards, here are 10 of the greatest performances from
The Rule 5 Draft can be summarized as, “Teams try to find a diamond in the rough.” If you’re unfamiliar with the process, it goes like this: if you’ve been playing in the minor leagues for four years (or five, depending on your age when you were drafted), and you aren’t on your parent club’s
Comstock Park, MI – – Tuesday, January 4, 2022 – – The Whitecaps Community Foundation announced a new look for their annual fundraiser in 2022. Past events were featured as a banquet and the Detroit Tigers caravan was the highlight. This year’s event will again support local youth baseball and Comstock Park, MI – –
Detroit — This is a milestone week for Tigers catcher Jake Rogers. It’s been 17 weeks since Dr. Keith Meister performed Tommy John surgery and replaced the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. When he showed up for his rehab work at the TMI Sports Medicine complex in Arlington, Texas, on Monday, Rogers was cleared
The Detroit Tigers have gone through a lot of changes over the past year, and nearly all of them have been for the better. From the major league club’s renewal under new manager A.J. Hinch, to the influx of blue chip prospect talent from the farm system, suddenly a lot of things are going right
Detroit — He made us wait that day. It was the first day of his third stint with the Tigers and Cameron Maybin, who announced his retirement on Monday, was busy getting himself situated in the new clubhouse at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. Compared to the old clubhouse, which he’d used in his two previous stints,
Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Rony Garcia is back to full health after a season-ending left knee injury in June. He made his second start last Thursday, and first in the postseason, for Estrellas de Oriente in the Dominican Winter League. Garcia was restricted in his pitch count but fired four scoreless innings in an 8-0 win over Gigantes del Cibao. He allowed one hit
The Tigers have made one big rotation splash this winter, signing Eduardo Rodríguez to a five-year, $77MM guarantee. Yet they also non-tendered Matthew Boyd and will be without Spencer Turnbull for most or all of next season due to a July 2021 Tommy John surgery. Boyd, Turnbull and depth options Wily Peralta and José Ureña — each of whom has reached