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.
Comstock Park, Michigan – – Friday, November 19, 2021 – – The West Michigan Whitecaps announced today a new start time for night games in 2022. The new start time, 6:35 p.m. is 30 minutes earlier than in recent seasons. The new Whitecaps schedule with new game times is available Comstock Park, Michigan – –
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
Detroit — So much for that. But as the saying goes, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Though it would have been glorious to welcome Justin Verlander back to Detroit, it was never going to happen. Early Wednesday evening, news broke that Verlander turned down an $18.4 million qualifying offer from
Carlos Correa is arguably the most sought-after free agent of the 2021-22 class, but he has yet to make a decision. So, what’s the latest? Correa slashed .279/.366/.485 with an .850 OPS in 2021, making him one of the best hitting shortstops in baseball. His ability to field his position and on the basepaths makes…
Detroit Tigers fans who were hoping to see Justin Verlander don the Old English “D” this season at Comerica Park will have to wait at least another year. The former Tigers star agreed to a one-year, $25 million deal with the Houston Astros, his organization of the past four and a half seasons, on Wednesday,
1:47pm: The White Sox are also showing “strong” interest in Verlander, tweets USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. They’re planning an “aggressive” offseason, per Nightengale, and hoping to kick things off with a successful courtship of Verlander. Of course, the South Siders’ spring facility is in Arizona, which isn’t ideal based on Verlander’s reported preferences, but that
On Monday, the Detroit Tigers struck early once again. They inked long-time Boston Red Sox lefty, Eduardo Rodriguez, to a five-year deal worth $77 million, with incentives that could take the full value of the contract to $80 million. The 28-year-old has had several very good seasons already in his career, and rebounded from a
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Detroit — A large majority of Tigers’ nation is likely thinking about how glorious it would be to welcome Justin Verlander back. What a story, right? Big No. 35 on the mound at Comerica Park wearing the Old English D once again, pitching the Tigers back into contention. Almost too good to be true. Kind of like a
Matt Manning was the last of Mize, Manning, and Skubal to make his major league debut, despite being the first one drafted of them. Manning was drafted 9th overall in the 2016 MLB draft out of Sheldon High School and didn’t make his MLB debut until June 17th, 2021. Though it took him 5 years…
Out with the old, and in with the new. It’s an annual November ritual in baseball every year. Friday, November 19 is the deadline for teams to submit their 40 man rosters including those prospects that they want to protect from the Rule 5 draft. December 1st is the deadline for teams to tender contracts
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 01: Manager Kevin Cash #16 of the Tampa Bay Rays walks on the field during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on September 01, 2021 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
The Detroit Tigers and Eduardo Rodriguez are officially a match. One day after coming to an agreement, the Tigers formally announced Rodriguez’s five-year contract Tuesday upon the completion of his medical examinations. The left-handed starting pitcher will earn $77 million during his time in Detroit, with an opt-out after the second year, a no-trade clause and up to