Tony Paul | The Detroit News Alex Avila doesn’t remember how he did that day, or even when exactly that day was, but it remains one of his favorite baseball memories. And he’s been to the World Series. It had to be late 1990s or early 2000s, and Avila, still years away from breaking into
We hear from the Tigers’ latest addition, outfielder Robbie Grossman.
On Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a two-year, $10 million contract to roam a corner outfield spot at Comerica on an everyday basis. The assumption is that Grossman will play left field mostly–considering he played just six innings in right for the Oakland A’s last season.
With the third pick in the Draft, do the Tigers pick the best college bat to help the current rebuild timeline or choose the BPA? — @KenWieczorek The Tigers have always been a Best Player Available team in the MLB Draft, at least for the last 20 years or so, With the third pick in
Beth Harris | Associated Press Los Angeles — Tommy Lasorda, the fiery Hall of Fame manager who guided the Los Angeles Dodgers to two World Series titles and later became an ambassador for the sport he loved during his 71 years with the franchise, has died. He was 93. The Dodgers said Friday he had
Steve Cohen has done plenty in his short time as the Mets owner to prove he is not messing around on upgrading the team. Yesterday’s blockbuster trade with Cleveland shook up the baseball world, and the impact to the Detroit Tigers and the rest of the AL Central was immediate.
Tigers prospect Gage Workman has a name and a game that should endear him to fans in the Motor City. The 4th round pick out of Arizona State comes from a baseball family that includes a roster of siblings with specially selected names. A third baseman in college, the Tigers are testing his athleticism at
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption New Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman: ‘I’m excited for what’s to come’ Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman talks Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, about joining a new organization and his love for A.J. Hinch. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Dustin Garneau is a realist. He knew
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Detroit – Tigers general manager Al Avila christened a new season of the weekly Tiger Talk program on 97.1 FM on Thursday night with a couple of tasty bits of organizational insight. Interviewed by Dan Dickerson and Pat Caputo, Avila projected the starting spots for top prospects Spencer Torkelson
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption New Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman: ‘I’m excited for what’s to come’ Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman talks Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, about joining a new organization and his love for A.J. Hinch. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila isn’t
DETROIT — With West Michigan now being the Tigers’ Class A Advanced affiliate, it could be the first stop for Spencer Torkelson. Detroit’s top prospect could open the season with the Whitecaps as he begins his climb up the farm system. Tigers general manager Al Avila raised the scenario Thursday DETROIT — With West Michigan
The Tigers added to the pitching depth in their system Thursday by signing former Pirates and Angels left-hander Miguel Del Pozo to a Minor League contract. The deal does not include an invite to Major League camp in Spring Training, but it puts him in line for a potential callup The Tigers added to the
The Tigers announced that left-hander Miguel Del Pozo has been signed to a minor league contract. Del Pozo chose to become a free agent following the season, after he was outrighted off the Pirates’ roster during the summer. Del Pozo has been hit hard over his 13 career MLB innings, with a total 12.46 ERA
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption New Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman: ‘I’m excited for what’s to come’ Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman talks Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, about joining a new organization and his love for A.J. Hinch. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Corey Kluber is healthy and ready to
Comerica Park is big enough all around that there are no cheap home runs. But that massive outfield makes it all the more majestic when sluggers crush tape-measure homers, making this ballpark somehow look small. Simply hitting the shrubs in straightaway center field used to be a big enough deal Comerica Park is big enough
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To be honest, when the Detroit Tigers signed catcher Dustin Garneau just before Christmas we didn’t think it was particularly newsworthy. These sorts of signings happen just about every year as teams look to add catching depth for spring training.
Bob Nightengale | USA TODAY Show Caption Hide Caption Will the start of the 2021 MLB season be delayed? What I’m Hearing: Baseball owners and the players union have different expectations ahead of the 2021 season. That includes when the season should actually start. USA TODAY It’s a good day for the Detroit Tigers. The
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Detroit — The Tigers are restocking their relatively short minor-league supply of left-handed relievers. They brought back Ian Krol on a minor-league deal with a camp invite last month and former 2014 draft pick Locke St. John last week. On Thursday, they signed lefty Miguel Del Pozo to a minor-league deal. St.
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption New Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman: ‘I’m excited for what’s to come’ Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman talks Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, about joining a new organization and his love for A.J. Hinch. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Some will say the Detroit Tigers spent