The Detroit Tigers added two players to their 40-man roster — infielder Kody Clemens and right-handed reliever Angel De Jesus — before Friday’s deadline to protect them from being selected in the Rule 5 draft in December. Clemens is the Tigers’ No. 18 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. The team did not protect righty starter Paul Richan, their No. 25 prospect who
When news of Justin Verlander’s recent showcase started to stir, there was a fair bit of enthusiasm from Tigers fans regarding a potential reunion between Verlander and the Tigers. In a lot of ways it would have made sense for Verlander to return to Detroit: it would be a boon to merchandise sales and likely
Spencer Turnbull doesn’t have any regrets about 2021. He learned from Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch and pitching coach Chris Fetter in spring training and built the confidence required to be a frontline starting pitcher. He finally improved his command and consistency, boasting a 2.88 ERA with 12 walks and 44 strikeouts. He also tossed the
Jay Cohen | Associated Press Chicago — While insisting Major League Baseball is focused on reaching a labor deal, Commissioner Rob Manfred signaled Thursday that owners likely will lock out players if the current contract expires Dec. 1 without a new agreement. Baseball had eight work stoppages from 1972-95, but there has been labor peace since a
Longtime Astros shortstop Carlos Correa — MLBTR’s top-ranked free agent — was spotted having breakfast with Tigers manager A.J. Hinch at a Houston cafe on Thursday morning (photo taken by Astros blogger Zach Hablinski). Hinch was, of course, Correa’s manager in Houston from 2015 to 2019. It’d be dangerous to read too much into the
We’re very wary of rumors in general, but particularly this time of the year. On the one hand, it’s nice to be included again rather than ignored. It’s been a half decade since the Tigers had a lot of interesting rumors around them. On the other, there are a lot of desperate attempts to ascribe
The Detroit Tigers have already made moves this offseason that have the fan base in great spirits ready to rock in 2022. Our Contender November pieces have already proven to be somewhat of a premonition.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 02: Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in Game Six of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 02, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Jay Cohen | Associated Press Chicago — While insisting Major League Baseball is focused on reaching a labor deal, Commissioner Rob Manfred signaled Thursday that owners likely will lock out players if the current contract expires Dec. 1 without a new agreement. Baseball had eight work stoppages from 1972-95, but there has been labor peace since a
MLB officially announced the Rookie of the Year winners this week, with Randy Arozarena claiming the award in the American League and Jonathan India taking the honors in the National League. We’re always looking toward the future here at MLB Pipeline, so we’re already wondering about potential top rookie performers for next year. Below, we
The question of whether the Tigers have the competitive and financial might to woo free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa has been one of more intriguing early storylines this baseball offseason. But whether or not the Tigers can get a foot in the door on one of the top free agents in the game this winter, they
The Detroit Tigers have already checked a few boxes on their offseason to-do list and made substantial upgrades, trading for catcher Tucker Barnhart and signing left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez to a five-year, $77 million contract. But there’s still a need at shortstop. On Thursday, Tigers manager AJ Hinch and shortstop Carlos Correa, who is expected
Detroit — At about the same time Thursday that commissioner Rob Manfred was in Chicago at the Major League’s owner’s meetings telling reporters that a lockout seemed almost inevitable, Tigers manager AJ Hinch was at a diner in Houston having brunch with free agent shortstop Carlos Correa. Welcome to the Hot Stove season. Signing Correa, who
Detroit Tigers super-sleuths are on a roll and Christmas may have just come early for Tigers fans. It’s been reported by a Twitter user that Houston Astros free agent Carlos Correa allegedly made a few new Instagram friends.
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Detroit — These are rough days for the stewards of the Tigers’ 40-man roster. General manager Al Avila and his staff have until the end of the day Friday to set the roster and submit it to the league. Decisions have to be made about which young players to protect from the Rule 5 draft
After the rampant rumors of Justin Verlander heading to a series of teams, his brother, Ben, broke the news that Verlander was returning back to Houston for a one-year deal worth $25 million with an option for a second year. So the dream scenario of him returning in a Detroit Tigers uniform is gone.
The Detroit Tigers know how beneficial the Rule 5 draft can be. Outfielder Akil Baddoo, the No. 3 overall pick in last year’s event, made the Opening Day roster, then worked his way up to being manager AJ Hinch’s leadoff hitter against right-handed pitchers and hit .259 with seven triples, 13 home runs, 55 RBIs and 18 stolen
Ben Walker | Associated Press Toronto left-hander Robbie Ray bounced back from a dismal season to win the AL Cy Young Award and Milwaukee righty Corbin Burnes returned from a bout of COVID-19 to win the NL’s top pitching prize Wednesday. In the Year of the Pitcher, Burnes led the majors with a 2.43 ERA and
There will be no Justin Verlander reunion. At least, not in Detroit Verlander, the right-handed ace and two-time Cy Young Award winner, is re-signing with the Houston Astros, according to his brother, Ben Verlander, who made the announcement on Twitter on Wednesday night. The news came hours after Verlander turned down a qualifying offer from