Torii Hunter spent just two seasons with the Tigers, but his impact was big on back-to-back American League Central titles, both on the field and in the clubhouse. Now it’s up to Baseball Writers’ Association of America members to decide whether his 19-year Major League career deserves their vote for Torii Hunter spent just two
While the 2021 ballot announced Monday features former All-Stars such as Torii Hunter, Tim Hudson, Mark Buehrle and Barry Zito, none of its first-timers is an obvious Hall of Famer. The crowded crush of Cooperstown-caliber cases that voting members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America were presented with in recent years has cleared, and
Jeff Seidel | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Watch: Detroit Tigers introduce AJ Hinch as manager Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch and GM Al Avila introduce new manager AJ Hinch, Oct. 30, 2020. Gage Workman turned to prayer before making one of the most important decisions of his life — a decision that
The Detroit Tigers have started their offseason on a high note with some of their coaching hires, but there is a long way to go in fielding a competitive club One of the biggest questions in the offseason has already been solved. That being, would the Detroit Tigers dare go bold with their next choice
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Hide Caption Watch: Detroit Tigers introduce AJ Hinch as manager Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch and GM Al Avila introduce new manager AJ Hinch, Oct. 30, 2020. With new manager AJ Hinch on board, the Detroit Tigers‘ process of returning to consistent success begins this winter. This offseason, the Tigers
The holidays are here! 2020 has been pure madness, but now is the time to make sure all the Detroit Tigers fans you know are happy. The sleigh bells are about to start ringing. I know, you’re probably thinking that you haven’t even started cooking the turkey yet… but the holidays wait for no one.
In the coming weeks, the Tigers will have to decide on a course of action regarding starter Matthew Boyd. That was the case last winter as well, but Boyd’s disastrous 2020 season puts the Detroit organization in a much less favorable position this time around. Boyd was one of the most commonly-referenced trade candidates around the
Last week, Detroit Tigers infielder Jeimer Candelario took home the 2020 ‘Tiger of the Year’ award given by the Detroit chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Albeit in an abbreviated season, it serves as a lesson in practicing patience when it comes to prospects. Roger Castillo did an exceptional breakdown of where the soon-to-be 27-year-old
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 27: Mike Leake #8 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on August 27, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Jeimer Candelario: The Learning Curve by Dan Hasty The Detroit Tigers need bats. You know it, I know it, the
Hall of Fame outfielder Sam Crawford led the Tigers in WAR in the franchise’s first decade. (Photo credit: BaseballHall.org) I am back. I have returned to Tiger Tales after a months long hiatus. My first writing project for the winter is going to be a compilation of Detroit Tigers All Star Teams by decade. In
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Watch: Detroit Tigers introduce AJ Hinch as manager Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch and GM Al Avila introduce new manager AJ Hinch, Oct. 30, 2020. To this point, AJ Hinch has swiped the best part of the “blockbuster” trade between the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros
ST LOUIS, MO – SEPTEMBER 10: Jeimer Candelario #46 of the Detroit Tigers throws to first base for an out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning during game one of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium on September 10, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) Detroit Tigers: Rule 5
The Rule 5 Draft is rapidly approaching, and the Detroit Tigers must decide who to protect by November 20. Let’s look at the prime candidates. Few events in sports have a lower coverage-to-impact ratio than Major League baseball’s Rule 5 Draft. For those unfamiliar with the Rule 5 Draft, you can read the detailed rules
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Watch: Detroit Tigers introduce AJ Hinch as manager Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch and GM Al Avila introduce new manager AJ Hinch, Oct. 30, 2020. Detroit Tigers reliever Buck Farmer has already earned a nickname from manager AJ Hinch. Hinch, announced Oct. 30 as the
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Jeimer Candelario began the year in a battle for his spot on the Tigers’ roster. He ended up becoming Tiger of the Year. The switch-hitting corner infielder was voted to the honor by members of the Detroit chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Candelario becomes the fourth consecutive Jeimer Candelario began the year
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Watch: Detroit Tigers introduce AJ Hinch as manager Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch and GM Al Avila introduce new manager AJ Hinch, Oct. 30, 2020. The Detroit Tigers are at crossroads in the rebuilding and subsequent building stages of their organizational overhaul. They have their new
Before A.J. Hinch became a household name as Astros manager, he was an assistant general manager in San Diego, where his duties included director of pro scouting. When Ron Gardenhire retired as Tigers manager in September, Hinch went back to his scouting roots and did some advanced work on the Before A.J. Hinch became a
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter ready to develop rotation Detroit Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter is introduced Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, as an addition to new manager AJ Hinch’s coaching staff. Detroit Tigers infielder Jeimer Candelario climbed out of his slump and beyond this
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers’ Riley Greene homers in instructional league game Detroit Tigers prospect Riley Greene homers during an instructional league game in Lakeland, Florida, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. AJ Hinch always made sure to pay attention to the MLB draft, as a player, a front