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Before the Triple-A season begins in May, the Detroit Tigers will host an extended spring training camp at the alternate training site at Fifth Third Field in Toledo for players not included on the active 26-man roster. It’s unclear how many players, and which players, will participate. But the Toledo Mud Hens announced Thursday a
Detroit — It’s not normal, not yet. But oh yes, baseball as we know it is on its way back. This was the start of the slow unveiling, a comforting mix of nostalgia and newness. What could be more normal than snow flurries on the Tigers’ Opening Day? What could be more nostalgic than Miguel
The combination of heavy snow, rough wind and a 32-degree temperature made Comerica Park look like a snow globe during Thursday’s 3-2 win on Opening Day. Considering the weather, Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch didn’t think anyone would hit a home run. Miguel Cabrera proved him wrong. Cleveland Indians ace Shane Bieber has faced the 37-year-old veteran
MLB.com is keeping track of a Stat of the Day for the Tigers this season, highlighting a unique, interesting or fun nugget from each game. April 1: Tigers 3, Indians 2 — Cabrera slugs career homer No. 488Miguel Cabrera’s home run off Shane Bieber was his third career Opening Day homer, but his first since
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 06: Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers at bat against the Oakland Athletics at Ring Central Coliseum on September 06, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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Show Caption Hide Caption Here’s what had Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera laughing after Opening Day win Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera said he enjoyed the return of fans to Comerica Park for Opening Day on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Free Press sports writer Carlos Monarrez answers three questions from
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Today is Opening Day, meaning baseball is officially back! Oh, how we missed it. But while 2020 was weird for baseball, 2021 isn’t exactly normal. Like the Tigers starting off the year playing in a full-blown snowstorm.
Matthew Boyd pitched the Tigers to an #OpeningDay win on this snowy Thursday; he chats with the media, wrestling champions belt in tow, postgame. #DetroitRoots
Miguel Cabrera went yard, stole a base hit with a dive, and did it all with a smile; he speaks, in myriad ways, with the media postgame. #DetroitRoots
Getting win #1 on #OpeningDay has gotta feel good for new Tigers manager A.J. Hinch; he addresses the media postgame. #ItsMillerTime
Tigers take Game #1 of this 2021 MLB Season. Here’s Jonathan Schoop to chat about #OpeningDay and what it’s like to play in the snow. Y’know, normal baseball stuff. #DetroitRoots
Detroit — It’s cold. It’s April. It’s time to start the baseball season in Detroit. The Tigers and Indians opened up to blizzard conditions. But hardy fans got things underway unofficially this morning. Though COVID-19 health precautions have restricted some of the traditional celebrations, establishments near and around Comerica Park are open to welcome anyone looking
Detroit — It was like watching a baseball game in a snow globe for the first couple of innings. Not that the sub-freezing temperatures and snow flurries could dampened the spirits of the 8,000 revved up fans who were back at Comerica Park for the first time since the end of 2019 season. Nor did
DETROIT — The A.J. Hinch era as Tigers manager began with a snowy Opening Day, a youth movement for Miguel Cabrera, a scoreless performance for Matthew Boyd against the Indians, and a win against Shane Bieber. And after Thursday’s 3-2 victory, Detroit got off to a promising start against an opponent that has tormented it
One year ago today, Comerica Park and Major League Baseball’s 29 other ballparks laid dormant as the COVID-19 pandemic prompted stay-home orders across the United States. While we still received a 60-game season and an exciting, if unconventional postseason in 2020, today’s Opening Day felt a little extra special. For the first time since September
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers’ Akil Baddoo ready for jump from minors to majors as Rule 5 pick Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo talks Wednesday, March 31, 2021, about being prepared for his MLB debut coming soon. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Despite frigid temperatures and an early snowstorm, the Detroit Tigers returned to
The Tigers announced Thursday morning that they’ve designated outfielder Christin Stewart for assignment in order to open a spot on the 40-man roster for lefty Derek Holland, whose contract has been formally selected. Detroit also placed right-hander Rony Garcia on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to March 29, with an abdominal strain. Stewart, 27, was