Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers’ Akil Baddoo after walk-off single: ‘I’m glad we got the W’ Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo reacts to hitting a walk-off single Tuesday, April 6, 2021, against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter meets with the entire pitching
If you’d told us Matthew Boyd and the Tigers pen would hold the Minnesota Twins’ high powered offense to three runs, we would have liked our chances. Unfortunately, the Tigers ran into two outs at home plate that cost them, and they lost 3-2. Their record stands at .500 through the first two series of
DETROIT — Considering the opposition, the Tigers probably would have taken a 3-3 season-opening homestand. After all, Cleveland and Minnesota combined to go 13-7 against Detroit last year and 32-6 in 2019. Still, the Tigers would be excused if they feel like Wednesday afternoon’s 3-2 loss to the Twins was a missed opportunity for their
As part of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Topps baseball cards, we’ve asked fans (as well as our staff) to submit their all-time favorite baseball cards, and we’ve broken them down by team. We’ll be revealing submissions regularly throughout the season, ranging from the famous to the weird, and everything in between. To
DETROIT — Most Rule 5 Draft picks don’t do in a season what Akil Baddoo has done in his first week in the big leagues. And as his early work in the Tigers’ series finale Wednesday against the Twins reminded us, his week isn’t over yet. After becoming the first player in modern Major League
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Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers’ Harold Castro breaks down pitching debut vs. Twins Detroit Tigers utility player Harold Castro pitched in Monday’s 15-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins. He talks Tuesday, April 6, about the experience. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers utility player Harold Castro felt the pressure in spring training, facing
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DETROIT — The first pitch from Gregory Soto on Monday sailed so high that catcher Wilson Ramos didn’t bother putting a glove up. He simply watched it fly and asked plate umpire Adam Hamari for another ball. Soto’s pitch nearly cleared the screen behind home plate, and it startled fans at Comerica Park looking up
Detroit — When Nelson Cruz came to bat in the top of the 10th Tuesday in a 3-3 game with the free runner on second base and no outs, he was 5-for-10 in the series with three home runs and six RBIs. You walk him, right? “No,” said lefty Gregory Soto, through Tigers interpreter Carlos Guillen.
Detroit Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter meets with the entire pitching staff before the beginning of every series. Amid his first year in the majors, the 35-year-old shares a report on what to expect from the opponent. Fetter, who joined the team after serving as Michigan baseball pitching coach for three seasons, has completed these
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 fourth in a series of league-by-league articles, highlighting one unique fact about each team. 11 of
Day three of Operation: Stop Nelson Cruz is a go. Sure, day one may have been a complete failure, but some Akil Baddoo magic made day two of the operation a success. It’s a difficult operation, should you choose to accept it. The Twins in general are tough, favored by many to win the AL
It was elegant and classy. Just like Al Kaline. On the one-year anniversary of Kaline’s death, the Detroit Tigers honored one of the greatest athletes in Detroit history with a simple, touching ceremony on Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park. “After such a tough year, it really does bring more of a sense of closure,” Michael
Emerging inside the jubilant Comerica Park clubhouse, Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo became “drenched” in a variety of items: Cold water, powder, shaving cream, soda and probably much more. “They just told me to keep my eyes closed,” Baddoo said, “and you’ll be OK.” He had just been chased down and mobbed between first and second base,
He’s the feel-good story of the season so far, and if you want to quibble that the Detroit Tigers have only played five games then that’s on you, joyless soul. For the less cynical among you, Akil Baddoo is reason to let out a roar, considering the state of Detroit’s professional sports teams, considering the losing and
By Connor Byrne | April 6, 2021 at 9:59pm CDT Tuesday’s minor moves: The Tigers outrighted Christin Stewart to their alternate site after he cleared waivers, per a team announcement. The club designated the 27-year-old outfielder for assignment last week. Stewart appeared in the majors in each of the previous three seasons, during which he
Detroit manager A.J. Hinch speaks with the media post game, as his Tigers got the “W” on a day where they honored one of the all time greats to ever wear the Olde English D. #DetroitRoots
Robbie Grossman had 8 walks to his name as a Tiger so far. Today, hits and runs were checked off the list. He speaks with the media following today’s win over the Twins. #DetroitRoots
After what felt like an eternity waiting, Casey Mize took the mound for Detroit in 2021 and was solid in his 1st outing. He speaks with the media post game. #DetroitRoots