Lakeland, Fla. — AJ Hinch on Monday was asked if he liked reliever Alex Lange’s demeanor on the mound. “You mean breathing fire in game one in spring training?” Hinch said, laughing. “With some intensity? Yeah, that’s a plus.” Lange, to say the least, has announced his presence in this camp with some authority. The 25-year-old
Jeff Seidel | Detroit Free Press LAKELAND, Fla. — There were first-round draft picks everywhere you looked on Wednesday afternoon at Joker Marchant Stadium. During warmups, Derek Hill was the first on the field. The Detroit Tigers’ first selection in 2014, Hill went through a routine by himself, stretching his arms and legs, as his teammates came out of the
Wander Franco’s first hit of the year was fit for a crowned prince. Franco had been 0-for-5 through his first two spring games before digging in against Miguel Yajure in the second inning. The 20-year-old shortstop smashed the offering over the right-field fence. Batting seventh and getting the start at short, Franco added a single
LAKELAND, Fla. — Daniel Norris said after his first outing of the spring Wednesday that he wants to work on his curveball in camp. Asked if he’s working on anything in particular with it, he was matter of fact. “I mean, honestly, I realized I threw one last year,” the Tigers’ left-hander said. No, he
While the offense cooled off, Tigers pitchers found their groove, including Daniel Norris and Matt Manning.
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Lakeland, Fla. — Almost daily, manager AJ Hinch is asked about his concern level regarding shortstop Willi Castro’s defense at shortstop, specifically, his throwing. “Accuracy is key, but you can focus on that and make it a problem if you are not careful,” he said. Well, Castro isn’t making it easy to
We get the thoughts of manager A.J. Hinch after his Tigers lose to the Phillies 4-2 in Lakeland on Wednesday. #TigersST
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption What Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch watches for in early spring games Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch explains what he looks for in early spring training games, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, before a game vs. Phillies. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press LAKELAND, Fla. — The
LAKELAND, Fla. — Isaac Paredes finally found an opponent this offseason that he couldn’t hit. As the Tigers’ infield prospect (their sixth-ranked per MLB Pipeline) waited for visa processing and intake testing, his batting title in the Mexican Pacific Winter League couldn’t help him. Once Detroit finished its formal Spring Training workouts for the day,
We hear from Daniel Norris after he throws two perfect innings Wednesday, striking out two. #TigersST
The State of Ohio has approved the Toledo Mud Hens’ safety plan to allow 30 percent capacity at Fifth Third Field when the season opens on May 4, 2021. The team can now host up to 4,000 fans per game. The actual game-to-game capacity number will fluctuate between 2,700 and The State of Ohio has
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Lakeland, Fla. — Don’t tell Matt Manning he’s not making the team out of spring. He ain’t buying it. “I’m pitching like I’m trying to make the team out of spring,” Manning said. “They talk about how they’re going to take the best 26 players. I’m going to try to be
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Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Lakeland, Fla. — Tigers manager AJ Hinch said it earlier camp, for some young players, their development might be better served keeping them in the big leagues rather than sending them back to Triple A. Clearly, he thinks 22-year-old Isaac Paredes fits that description. “He can play,” Hinch said Wednesday
It was a difficult year for Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart in 2020. His numbers took a step back across the board and now there are significant questions about his future. The upcoming season is a pivotal one for Stewart and will go a long way in determining his future with the organization.
With Grapefruit League action underway, and the long awaited return of Dan Dickerson’s dulcet tones to the airwaves—many of us are still waiting for MLB to actually permit us to watch our favorite teams—the spring ritual has arrived. In that spirit, we’re joined on this episode by David Laurila of FanGraphs.com. Laurila has written for
Kirkland Crawford | Detroit Free Press Grapefruit League: Detroit Tigers (2-1) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (0-2) When: 1:05 p.m. Wednesday. Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, Fla. TV: None. Radio: WXYT-AM (1270; other radio affiliates). First-pitch weather forecast: Partly cloudy, 74 degrees. Probable starting pitchers: Tigers LHP Daniel Norris (3-1, 3.25 ERA in 2020) vs.
While the circumstances were unprecedented and difficult for all parties involved, in the end, the Detroit Tigers 2020 draft class was pretty well received. That’s as it should be when you’re picking first overall and have a compensation round pick in the mix as well, but while Spencer Torkelson was considered a no-brainer by many,
Could there be another power-hitting outfielder on the horizon? According to a report from the New York Post, the Detroit Tigers were one of nearly a dozen teams to attend the showcase of outfielder Yoenis Cespedes recently. Cespedes, 35, is coming off a limited 2020 as he recovered from a crazy wild boar incident in…
Tony Paul | The Detroit News Detroit — Most years, even the down years, scoring Tigers Opening Day tickets is like winning the lottery. This year, with all the COVID-19 uncertainty, tickets have been more accessible since they went on sale back earlier in the winter. The luck element, this time, will be if you get to