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
Detroit — Eduardo Rodriguez once played a significant role, albeit inadvertent, in the end of the Tigers’ wildly successful run from 2006-14. Now, he hopes to play a major role in helping them get back to the postseason and, ultimately, the World Series. The Tigers on Tuesday made official the signing of Rodriguez, a veteran left-handed starter who signed
Facing high exceptions from the fanbase for the team to swing for the fences in free agency and through trades, the Detroit Tigers front office has already come through. The team has been linked to the likes of megastar shortstop Carlos Correa, while already trading for catcher Tucker Barnhart and signing starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez.
The Detroit Tigers struck gold when they selected Akil Baddoo from the Minnesota Twins’ farm system with the third selection in the 2020 Rule 5 draft. In 2019, the Tigers chose Victor Reyes with the first overall pick, and he remains on the roster. This year, the Tigers will have the 11th selection. Major League
Word spread like a brushfire of a report by Cody Stavenhagen at “The Athletic” telling the baseball world the Detroit Tigers were close to signing free-agent pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, formerly of the Boston Red Sox.
Detroit Tigers reliever Drew Carlton has a history of throwing strikes and maintaining a respectable earned run average. Surprisingly, the 26-year-old didn’t get off to the best start for Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Winter League. The Tigers then removed him from the 40-man roster to make space for offseason transactions. He cleared waivers and
David Brandt | AP Sports Writer It didn’t feel like Randy Arozarena was a rookie this season. Tampa Bay’s speedy and powerful outfielder certainly didn’t play like one, either. Arozarena won AL Rookie of the Year honors with a superb follow-up to his 2020 postseason heroics while Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India earned NL Rookie
Detroit Tigers fans rejoice in the signing of Eduardo Rodriguez but here comes the cliche machine. Have you ever been picked last in gym class? That’s been the attitude towards Detroit and the Detroit Tigers since the beginning of the rebuild, and even for some time before. Fans across Major League Baseball are quick to…
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Free agent shortstop Carlos Correa may have provided a hint about his ideal suitor, though it remains unclear. On Monday morning, the Detroit Tigers made the first big move on the free agent market, by convincing pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez to sign in MoTown. E-Rod left Beantown in the dust, signing a five-year deal worth at…