Tablesetter. Catalyst. Sparkplug. Guys at the top of the lineup have been saddled with many well-worn nicknames over the years, but it’s not always so easy to find true leadoff hitters these days. The role has changed over time, from when it used to only be a pure speed guy to kick things off, to
The circumstances aren’t ideal, but such is life. The Detroit Tigers would’ve liked their top pitching prospect, righthander Matt Manning, to get in a better groove early this season, with an eye toward a debut in July or August. However, fate mocks the best laid plans of man, and the rash of pitcher injuries they’ve
Associated Press New York — Major League Baseball is turning from “Let the Kids Play” to “Let the Kids Post.” In a pitch to gain traction with fans from Generation Z, MLB announced Thursday that it’s launching a campaign on TikTok to identify between five and 10 wannabe content creators to earn status as MLB brand ambassadors,
Kansas City, Mo. — Baseball has a wonderful way of creating moments like this. Wily Peralta had pitched eight straight seasons in the big leagues from 2012 through 2019 and quite suddenly last spring was back in the Dominican Republic and out of the game. But there he was 23 months later, on Tuesday, stepping onto one of the
Purchase tickets: https://atmilb.com/2LCVZBy The Erie SeaWolves are the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, and play at the beautifully updated UPMC Park in Erie, Pennsylvania. UPMC Park has been home to the Erie SeaWolves since 1995. The ballpark is more than just a great place to watch high-quality, professional baseball. The home of the SeaWolves
Toledo Mud Hens 14, Columbus Clippers 10 (box) The Hens got into a slugfest with the Clippers on Wednesday and came out on top. Yariel Gonzalez got things started with a two-run homer in the first inning. Hens’ starter Drew Hutchison wild pitched Oscar Mercado home from third in the bottom of the inning, and
On the latest Detroit Tigers Minor League Report, the Toledo Mud Hens put on a power display in Buckeye country, Spencer Torkelson gets his first two hits in a SeaWolves uniform, Brendan White keeps Lake County off-balance and in Fort Myers, weather postponed the Flying Tigers.
LAKELAND, FLORIDA – MARCH 04: Jacob Robson #74 of the Detroit Tigers scores during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during a spring training game at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on March 04, 2021 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
The move is not predictable in that Matt Manning’s performance forced the Detroit Tigers hand, though. A litany of injuries has put the organization in a position of need for starting pitching. Since the beginning of the season, Julio Teheran and Rony Garcia have both found the 60-day injured list. Jose Urena went on the…
The final piece of the Detroit Tigers’ long-desired, rarely seen “Big Three” is finally making his big-league debut: Matt Manning, taken ninth overall in 2016 by the Tigers is set to start Thursday night in Anaheim, California, against the Los Angeles Angels. Manning was part of a dominant group of starters for Double-A Erie in
EASTLAKE, OH – The West Michigan Whitecaps enjoyed a terrific start from pitcher Brendan White, but the bullpen was unable to hold a late lead in a 4-2 loss to the Lake County Captains on Wednesday night at Classic Park. The loss marks the second straight night in which West Michigan dropped a contest despite
The SeaWolves suffered a tough setback on Wednesday night at UPMC Park, dropping the second game of their series with the Altoona Curve 4-2. Erie held a 2-1 lead going into the seventh inning, but Altoona tagged reliever Max Green for three runs in the frame to take the contest. Spencer Torkelson collected two hits
Tigers pitcher Casey Mize was told his glove was illegal not because of foreign substances. Instead, it was due to its color. After one inning of work in Tuesday’s Tigers-Royals matchup, Detroit starter Casey Mize was confronted by home plate umpire John Tumpane. Given the nature of Spider Tack and other foreign substances which MLB…
Let’s mix things up a bit, shall we? No, that doesn’t mean a new name in the top spot, but there are several changes in the top 10, most notably moving North Carolina prep shortstop Kahlil Watson up to reflect the buzz he’s been getting. Many in the industry aren’t 100 percent sure how all
Detroit manager A.J. Hinch speaks with the media after his Tigers finish off their 5th series sweep of the season, the latest coming against the Kansas City Royals. #Leinenkugels
Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal was solid once more, helping Detroit finish the sweep over Kansas City. He addresses the media post game. #DetroitRoots
Willi Castro smacked a crucial home run to help the Tigers complete a comeback win over the Royals. He chats with the media post game. #DetroitRoots
The bats were hot for the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday in Kansas City. The Tigers’ seventh-inning rally was enough to hold off the Royals, 6-5, and complete a three-game series. The big blow in the seventh, after a leadoff walk by Niko Goodrum, came off the bat of Willi Castro, who launched a 3-2 breaking ball from Greg
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Kansas City, Mo. — The last time the Tigers swept a series in Kansas City, Justin Verlander, Drew Smyly and Rick Porcello were chucking. That was in 2014. It’s happened again, seven years later, this time with a couple of rookies taking lead on the mound. After Casey Mize subdued the Royals Tuesday night, lefty Tarik