Miguel Cabrera has long been the face of the Tigers’ franchise. On Wednesday, Cabrera assumed a different kind of role: one to promote the COVID-19 vaccination effort in Michigan. “[Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer] asked me if I was able to do that,” said Cabrera, on being named co-chair of the Protect Michigan Commission. “Right away
Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera talks April 28, 2021, about whether he thinks the Tigers are a contender this season. Facebook – https://bit.ly/2T7zuV9 Twitter – https://bit.ly/2JeixbW Instagram – https://bit.ly/2Chb7hR Online – https://www.freep.com #tigers #mlb #cabrera #miggy #baseball
The United Shore Professional Baseball League, hoping the COVID-19 pandemic and all the corresponding financial uncertainty soon is in the rearview mirror, has restarted expansion discussions in recent weeks. Andy Appleby, founder, owner and chairman of the USPBL in Utica, said there are active discussions with “two or three” communities in the Midwest — including one that
Detroit Tigers veteran Miguel Cabrera jawed at member of the Chicago White Sox before his third at-bat in Tuesday’s 5-2 win at Guaranteed Rate Field. He crushed a 445-foot home run in the first inning against Lucas Giolito to give his team a 1-0 lead. The reason for his frustration? Cabrera said he believed the White
The 2021 Detroit Tigers need a lot of help. After 24 games they are sporting an 8-16 record, 29th in the league, ahead of just the Minnesota Twins at 7-15 who will get things together soon enough. The growing discontent is everywhere amongst Tigers fans, with even the often forgiving local media (subscription required) deeming the…
How are we feeling, Tigers fans? I hope you all enjoyed Tuesday’s win and have let that positivity flow into your Wednesday. After losing 10 of their last 11 games, the Tigers kicked off a series against the White Sox with a good win over one of the better young pitchers in baseball in Lucas
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch shares keys in series-opening win over White Sox Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch checks in Tuesday, April 27, 2021, after a 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox to begin a three-game series. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers right-hander Jose Urena wouldn’t let his
Longtime Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera is helping Gov. Gretchen Whitmer promote COVID-19 vaccinations in the state of Michigan. Cabrera, now in his 14th season in Detroit, volunteered to serve as a co-chair of the Protect Michigan Commission, the governor’s office announced Wednesday. The 38-year-old will produce public service announcements — with help from the Tigers — in
After undergoing a substantial reorganization, Minor League Baseball is embarking upon a new era in 2021. There are now 120 teams competing in 11 newly named leagues, comprising four levels of play (Triple-A, Double-A, High-A and Low-A). This is the 10th in a series of league-by-league articles, highlighting one unique fact about each team. Thinking
Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera will help to promote COVID-19 vaccination in Michigan as co-chair of the Protect Michigan Commission. Cabrera and the Tigers will produce public service announcements in English and Spanish to encourage Michigan residents to get the vaccine, wear masks and social distance, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday. “Based on what I know from
In 2017, the Detroit Tigers’ once-beloved star pitcher, Justin Verlander, was traded to the Houston Astros in a package deal that would ultimately send three prospects to Detroit in return. Now in 2021, Justin Verlander is serving his last year of a 2-year, $66 million deal with the Astros and will be a free agent…
If Detroit Tigers rookie Akil Baddoo‘s career had a “Once upon a time …” beginning, it’s clear that he has a ways to reach a fairy tale-like “happily ever after.” The adjustment period of his development is just beginning. He has a high ceiling, with speed on the bases, pop in his bat and mental fortitude,
The Detroit Tigers committed five errors in the first five innings. They were overdependant on the home run, with four of their five runs scoring via the dinger. And after shoving six innings of one-run ball, Chicago White Sox starter Lucas Giolito ran out of gas in the seventh inning. White Sox manager Tony La Russa didn’t
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Since he arrived in a deal with the Miami Marlins back on December 4, 2007, it’s been a truism that as Miguel Cabrera goes, so go the Detroit Tigers. So far in 2021, the club is two for two when Cabrera hits a home run. His first was the artful snow globe home run on
José Ureña notched his first W in a Tigers uni and did so in solid fashion; he chats with the media following tonight’s game in Chicago. #DetroitRoots
Jonathan Schoop delivered a HUGE insurance run late in this one to help the Tigers hold off a very talented White Sox team; he chats with the media post game. #DetroitRoots
Chicago – Josê Ureña just wouldn’t break. The Tigers were kicking and throwing the ball around behind him — five errors in the first five innings. For most of the game, the Tigers had more errors on the board than runs and hits combined. But Ureña, with his high-velocity sinker and heavy slider, kept getting
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch addresses the media about the strong offense and quirky defense he saw from his Tigers and the very strong outing from José Ureña. #Leinenkugels
Niko Goodrum cranked a 2 Run HR to help the Tigers snap a losing streak against the White Sox; he chats with Keats and C-Mo post game. #DetroitRoots