We’re not the only ones enjoying the Tigers’ competitive play … Johnny Kane checks in with some of your favorite Tigers alumni to see what excites them about this year’s team. #DetroitRoots
CLEVELAND — Joey Wentz‘s comeback from Tommy John surgery hasn’t been easy, but nobody expected it to be. But for the Tigers, it’s part of the process to get their sixth-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, back on a track to compete for a spot in Detroit at some point in 2022. The big left-hander,
Cleveland — AJ Hinch doesn’t mind answering questions day after day about Miguel Cabrera’s quest for 500 home runs. He’s into this as much as anybody. But he wonders sometimes if people forget that his main job is preparing his team to, in this case, beat the Cleveland Indians. “Not to downplay it, but coming to
Episode 8 is all about History Makers, starting with a unique look at the way the Tigers remember the Negro Leagues, as well as the team’s rich history of African American players, with an annual celebration unlike any other in the Major Leagues. Then, go along for the ride with Miguel Cabrera and his teammates
Miguel Cabrera’s pursuit of history is likely to be the dominant Detroit Tigers storyline over the final two months of the season. And it should be. Yes, the Detroit Tigers have some exciting young players. And yes, they are flirting with relevance for the first time in five years. But the hole they dug in…
Throughout Tigers history, dating back to the earliest days of the franchise, men from around the globe have journeyed to Detroit to pursue their baseball dreams. In the conclusion of a two-part series, Motor City Bengals shines the spotlight on the first Detroit Tigers player born in each of these international lands. (Click here for…
The Detroit Tigers appear to be back on a roll after a devastating three-game sweep at the hands of the Kansas City Royals a couple of weeks ago, having taken series against the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox while splitting a four-gamer with the Baltimore Orioles since. As the team continues to collect
On Wednesday, the Detroit Tigers bestowed a most important honor onto a season ticket holder by the name of Sandy Schondelmayer: changing the numbers for Miggy’s Milestones in left field. Johnny Kane caught up with Sandy to see what it’s like to be a part of #DetroitRoots history.
The Detroit Tigers enter Friday 53-58, coming off an 8-1 win over the Red Sox with another scrappy and aggressive offensive performance. Their quietly effective bullpen came through yet again after 5 scoreless innings from starter Tarik Skubal. But this roster’s successes go beyond the mound. Players that did not make the opening day trip…
As much as we, as fans, are deeply connected to our team and can find new players to love with each passing season (something we, as Tigers fans, are learning to get better at with these short-term rentals), we also get attached to individuals. It’s impossible, as you watch dozens of games over the course
Nashville Sounds 12, Toledo Mud Hens 0 (box) This didn’t look like the butt kicking that eventually developed early on. Logan Shore returned from the injured list in fine form with 4 1⁄3 perfect innings, including five punchouts. Unfortunately, the offense couldn’t take advantage and build a lead. Instead, the bullpen completely melted down. Angel
Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera is now on the precipice of 500 career home runs. And any time a player of his stature hits a big milestone, it’s only natural to wonder where he stands in history. Cabrera, a two-time MVP and the most recent Triple Crown winner (in 2012), is one of the great right-handed
Toledo, Ohio – The Toledo Mud Hens fell to the Nashville sounds tonight by a score of 12-0. Despite the lopsided score, the game started out as a pitching duel between Logan Shore and Aaron Ashby with the Hens even carrying a no hitter into the seventh inning. However, a pair of runs in seventh
The SeaWolves threatened often on Thursday night at FNB Field but could not bounce back from an early deficit, falling to the Harrisburg Senators 3-2. Erie jumped ahead in the top of the first inning against Senators starter Cade Cavalli. Ryan Kreidler doubled down the left field line with one The SeaWolves threatened often on
COMSTOCK PARK, MI – The West Michigan Whitecaps couldn’t muster any offense as Dayton Dragons pitching dominated in an 8-0 shutout in front of 6,069 fans Thursday night at LMCU Ballpark. Dragons pitcher Jacques Pucheu only allowed two hits through the first six innings while striking out seven as the ‘Caps were unable to advance
Anytime a Major League Baseball team vastly outperforms their preseason expectations, there are typically a bevy of unexpected analytical aspects that point to what happened. That is certainly true of this year’s Detroit Tigers, who were projected my most prognosticators to dwell among the worst teams in all of baseball in 2021.
Now that the Trade Deadline is over and the dust is settling from the mass quantities of prospects who found new homes, we can all take a minute to catch our breath. Don’t rest too long, however, because there could be a number of prospects on the move again between now and the end of
Detroit — They came to watch Miguel Cabrera chase milestones. They stayed to watch the Tigers take a home series from the Boston Red Sox. Behind some gritty pitching by rookie left-hander Tarik Skubal and an outbreak of extra-base muscle, the Tigers beat the Red Sox, 8-1, in the rubber match of the three-game set Thursday
Earlier in the week, Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch spoke about seeking high-end talent for 2022. So instantly, a few names came to mind, should this scenario happen. Currently, the Detroit Tigers are ranked 23rd in payroll in baseball per Sportrac at $85 million dollars with Miguel Cabrera being the largest among the contracts. With the…
A surprise visit from his former teammate made this pregame ceremony even sweeter. Jake Wood was honored before a Tigers game to mark the 60th anniversary of him becoming the first African American player in franchise history to come up through the farm system and play for the major league club. But it was a