Minor League Baseball (MiLB), as an entity, has ceased to exist. Their offices in St Petersburg, Florida, no longer control operations for some 160 minor league teams in over a dozen leagues across the United States. In it’s place, Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred’s “One Baseball” plan has completed what can be described
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Lakeland, Fla. — It was such a good story. While it lasted. Right-hander John Schreiber, the NAIA star from the Downriver area, a 15th round pick who worked his way into a spot in the Tigers’ bullpen the last two seasons, was designated for assignment on Friday — making room for
The Tigers announced that they have designated right-hander John Schreiber for assignment to make room for newly signed outfielder Nomar Mazara. Schreiber, a Michigan native whom the Tigers chose in the 15th round of the 2016 draft, came out of their bullpen in each of the previous two seasons. The 26-year-old has totaled 28 2/3
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Lakeland, Fla. — It was such a good story. While it lasted. Right-hander John Schreiber, the NAIA star from the Downriver area, a 15th round pick who worked his way into a spot in the Tigers’ bullpen the last two seasons, was designated for assignment on Friday — making room for
With Spring Training right around the corner, it’s certainly a fitting time to look ahead to the 2021 baseball season. However, there’s nothing wrong with looking a bit further into the future as well. Baseball’s next wave of future stars will be featured on MLB Network’s Top 100 Prospects Show at 6 p.m. ET Saturday.
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press The Detroit Tigers‘ signing of outfielder Nomar Mazara is official. The 25-year-old signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract Thursday night, and the organization announced the move Friday. To make room for Mazara on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher John Schreiber was designated for assignment. Manager AJ Hinch wanted a left-handed
The last time the Tigers played in front of a crowd, they were part of the final game of Spring Training, hosting the Braves in Lakeland, Fla., in a game that finished after Major League Baseball announced that camps were being halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A year later, Detroit’s first game with fans
Last weekend Major League Baseball sent the Detroit Tigers and every other team a memo about minor changes being made to the baseball. The memo was leaked ($) to Eno Sarris and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, and then the Associated Press obtained a copy.
The Braves have claimed infielder/outfielder Travis Demeritte off waivers from the Tigers, per announcements from both teams. Atlanta released right-hander Jeremy Walker in a corresponding move. Demeritte was the 30th overall pick of the Rangers in 2013, but they traded him to the Braves in 2016 for pitchers Lucas Harrell and Dario Alvarez. Demeritte stayed
Welcome back Tigers fans. We didn’t get the big deal we were hoping for this offseason, but as the yearly scramble for odds and ends hits high gear, GM Al Avila and the Tigers have added some interesting names that will at least be solid projects for the new coaching staff. We’ll talk Jonathan Schoop,
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press There’s a new Grapefruit League schedule, and spring training will proceed despite COVID-19 concerns. The Detroit Tigers, planning for up to 2,000 fans in the stands at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, will play 29 games. The Tigers begin the schedule with a Feb. 28 home game against the Philadelphia Phillies
Tony Paul | The Detroit News Major League Baseball on Friday unveiled its new alignment for its slimmed down 120-team minor-league operation, focusing on decreased travel while moving the Triple-A teams closer to the parent clubs when possible. Toledo, Detroit’s Triple-A partner since 1987, remains as the organization’s top prospect rung, but now will join
Lakeland, Fla. — Finally, there is clarity on the Tigers spring-training schedule. Major League Baseball on Friday released a regionalized Grapefruit League schedule, splitting the 15 Florida-based teams into two groups — East Coast and West Coast. All 15 teams will be scheduled to play 24 games over 30 days with two universal days off. The Tigers,
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers’ Jonathan Schoop: ‘I want to be better every year’ Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop talks Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, about wanting to showcase his versatility in the infield. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press New leagues for a fewer number of minor league teams
Major League Baseball on Friday announced a revised Spring Training schedule that begins on Sunday, Feb. 28, with 28 out of the 30 clubs in action. Developed with health and safety considerations in mind, Cactus League teams will play 28 games in 30 days in Arizona, with two off-days. Grapefruit League teams will play under a
The signings are dropping faster than the snow in Michigan in these final weeks of the Hot Stove season, reshaping the Tigers’ roster just before Spring Training begins in Lakeland, Fla. Add in Detroit’s virtual media week tour, and the team has been busy lately. As we get ready for the warmth of the Florida
Tony Paul | The Detroit News Cooperstown, N.Y. — Baseball’s Hall of Fame has canceled its traditional outdoor induction ceremony for the second straight summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic and plans an indoor, televised event for New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter and others being honored. Jeter, who grew up in Kalamazoo; Southfield native Ted
The names of the leagues have changed, as have many of the affiliates, but Minor League baseball is still coming to hundreds of communities across North America in 2021. Major League Baseball announced on Friday a new plan for affiliated baseball, with 120 Minor League clubs officially agreeing to join the new Professional Development League
The Detroit Tigers signed outfielder Nomar Mazara to a one-year-deal. Cody Stavenhagen, Jon Heyman, and Robert Murray were among the first to report the story. The reported deal is for $1.75 million dollars.