EAST (complete roster)Patrick Bailey, C, Giants (No. 8)Gabriel Moreno, C, Blue Jays (No. 1, MLB No. 32)Triston Casas, 1B, Red Sox (No. 2, MLB No. 18)Curtis Mead, 1B/3B, Rays (No. 14)Logan Davidson, SS, A’s (No. 12)Andy Weber, SS/3B, Cubs (NR)Jose Tena, 2B/SS, Indians (No. 12)Brett Baty, NYM 3B, Mets (No. 2, MLB No. 45)Hunter Bishop,
Al Avila has always said he doesn’t want short-term success. He wants his work as the Detroit Tigers‘ general manager to harvest benefits for years to come, long after he retires from his role. That’s why the Tigers won’t spend like ‘drunken sailors’ in free agency this winter. Although Avila seems to think spending too much, too
Tigers reliever Drew Carlton has cleared waivers and been outrighted off the 40-man roster, relays Evan Woodbery of MLive (Twitter link). Detroit’s 40-man roster tally now sits at 39. Carlton was selected to make his big league debut in September. The 26-year-old made four appearances down the stretch, allowing a pair of runs on six hits
Jeimer Candelario spoke with the media after being named Tiger of the Year for the second consecutive season. Hear his thoughts on the 2021 season, as well as the goals he’s looking to achieve in the years ahead.
Last season, I got the opportunity to go to a lot of Detroit Tigers minor league games. In addition, MiLB TV is a great app that allows you to check out the other talents in various systems. The Tigers took great advantage of the minor league free agents last season as they were able to…
After missing the entire 2021 season and all but one start of the shortened 2020 season, Tigers legend Justin Verlander is back on the mound. Monday afternoon, Verlander threw in front of representatives of 15-20 teams as he looks to make his comeback at age 39 from Tommy John surgery. I know the question you
For the second consecutive year, third baseman Jeimer Candelario has been named the Tiger of the Year by the Detroit chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America. Candelario received nine votes, while Jonathan Schoop picked up five votes, Robbie Grossman three votes and Casey Mize one vote. Candelario becomes the first Detroit player to
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario is the first player since Miguel Cabrera in the 2012 and 2013 seasons to secure back-to-back Tiger of the Year awards. Candelario was announced Tuesday afternoon as the 2021 Tiger of the Year, as voted on by the Detroit chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. The 27-year-old
Detroit — For the first time in eight years, there is a repeat winner of the annual Tiger of the Year award, voted on and presented by the Detroit chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America. Jeimer Candelario, a runaway winner in 2020, edged out both Jonathan Schoop and Robbie Grossman to become the
Minor League free agents might not grab headlines or be as exciting as the big contracts, and for good reason. For the most part they are journeymen or underperformers. Sometimes one of these players can work out. The Detroit Tigers know this in the form of Niko Goodrum. Every so often one of these players
DETROIT — If Jeimer Candelario needed any further evidence of his place at the heart of the Tigers’ rise out of rebuilding, a second consecutive Tiger of the Year Award should help. The slugging third baseman became a repeat winner Tuesday after taking the majority of the vote from members of the Detroit chapter of
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Most fans are counting on the Detroit Tigers to sign a big free agent shortstop this offseason, and the odds are they will. But the Tigers aren’t the only team in the market. It’s Contender November here at motor City Bengals, and we’ve spent much of the last week discussing those free agent shortstops —…
Two-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, who has pitched just six innings since the conclusion of the 2019 season due to 2020 Tommy John surgery, held a free-agent showcase this week. Representatives from as many as 15 to 20 teams this week, tweets Joel Sherman of the New York Post, adding that Verlander’s fastball was
Back in 2015, the Detroit Tigers drafted left-handed slugger Christian Stewart with the No. 34 overall pick from Tennessee. Six years later, the organization has cut the outfielder loose as a minor-league free agent. Stewart is one of 20 minor-league free agents from the Tigers’ farm system, along with reigning Triple-A East MVP Aderlin Rodriguez. On Tuesday,
Next in our Contender November series, we examine shortstop/second baseman Marcus Semien and whether he should be the long-term solution for the Detroit Tigers in the middle infield. There was a time early in his career in the major leagues when Marcus Semien was a light-hitting shortstop who didn’t necessarily make up for his offense…
Fan favorite and hometown kid Eric Haase had a great first impression on many Detroit Tigers fans and coaches in his rookie year. But the question stands, Will he be able to have a repeat year in the 2022 season?
Detroit Tigers infielder Willi Castro stepped to the plate Saturday with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, with Leones del Escogido looking to avoid a shutout against Estrellas de Oriente in the Dominican Winter League. Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols — a 21-year MLB veteran and three-time National League MVP — opened the ninth by
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander celebrates the 3-0 win against the Oakland Athletics in Game 5 of the ALDS in Oakland, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. Justin Verlander Everyone thinks the Detroit Tigers are landing Carlos Correa by Jacob Boes
Meet Elvin Rodriguez, the pitching prospect the Tigers acquired in a deal for Justin Upton in 2017. The Tigers added the 23-year-old right-hander to their 40-man roster, a sure sign they believe in his potential and do not want to risk losing him this offseason.