The Tigers made notable progress in 2020 (granted, there was nowhere to go but up after their previous campaign), but they still finished well under .500 for the fourth straight year. GM Al Avila has already hired A.J. Hinch to replace the retired Ron Gardenhire as the Tigers’ next manager. The next step is improving
This is the time of year when teams start looking particularly closely at their rosters — when they see what they need, what they can give up and what they can bring in. And, particularly when it comes to trades, they also look at what assets and players they have that are untouchable — players
Associated Press New York — Mets second baseman Robinson Canó was suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time in his decorated career. The 38-year-old Canó will miss the entire 2021 season and lose $24 million in salary. The eight-time All-Star hit a
Jeimer Candelario was celebrating becoming a dad last week when he found out he had another reason to celebrate: He had been voted the Tiger of the Year by the Detroit chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. “It was awesome receiving those two blessings,” said Candelario, whose wife Jeimer Candelario was celebrating becoming
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Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Detroit – It was supposed to be a happy, congratulatory Zoom conference, and for the most part it was. In a span of two days last week, Tigers infielder Jeimer Candelario became for the first time a father (his wife Andreina gave birth to a baby girl) and Tiger
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers’ Jeimer Candelario on go-ahead single at St. Louis Detroit Tigers first baseman Jeimer Candelario speaks Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, after hitting a go-ahead two-run single in a 6-3 comeback victory. Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario didn’t know New York Mets second baseman
The NBA Draft is tonight, so what better time for a story that makes tenuous basketball connections to the Detroit Tigers? Earlier today the Detroit Tigers tweeted out one of their jersey swaps, this time with the Detroit Pistons: That blue Tigers jersey looks sharp, if a bit too Cubbish, but once again the Tigers’
For some Detroit Tigers fans, a change in the front office to Epstein would be ideal. But in reality, there is a lot more than Theo Epstein can do that fans can appreciate. Detroit Tigers fans, myself included, have complained in some way shape, or form about the state of the front office or how
For many people, the November squeeze involves fitting Thanksgiving leftovers into an already packed stomach. For the rebuilding Tigers, the November squeeze is how to fit their advancing prospects onto their 40-man roster. It’s that time of year again. Friday is the deadline for teams to protect eligible prospects from next month’s Rule 5 Draft,
Gary Sheffield’s bat waggle is one of the most unique batting stances and swings we have ever seen! Here we take a look at the evolution of it from his rookie year in Milwaukee to his formative years in Miami and Los Angeles. Enjoy one of the coolest stances ever! Don’t forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/MLBClassics
Jeimer Candelario #42 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of game two of a doubleheader at Comerica Park on August 29, 2020, in Detroit, Michigan. All players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. The day honoring Jackie Robinson, traditionally
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain: Hard for us to watch others play Central Michigan football coach Jim McElwain speaks to the media on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. Free Press sports intern Evan Petzold breaks down Wednesday’s Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Western Michigan Broncos game at
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. AJ Hinch had a lot of time on his hands to watch baseball during the 2020 season, so he took some
Since it’s never too early to start thinking about next season, MLB.com asked its beat reporters to pick the one player from each team who has the best chance to take home an award in 2021. Below is a look at how all of the beat reporters responded, as well as a brief explanation for
On Monday the National Baseball Hall of Fame released its 2021 ballot, with a pair of former Detroit Tigers on the list. Detroit Tigers fans have had some solid luck with the Hall of Fame lately. Yes, it remains a travesty Lou Whitaker isn’t in the Hall of Fame yet, but getting both Jack Morris
Andrew Seligman | Associated Press Chicago — Listening in on fans’ conversations during his walks home from Wrigley Field, Theo Epstein could sense their excitement as the Chicago Cubs set themselves up to capture that long-awaited World Series championship. It was as if they were all in it together. “It felt like the lines between fans and
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Detroit — Gene Roof can remember the first time he laid eyes on Christin Stewart. It was on the backfields at the Tigers’ training complex in Lakeland, shortly after the Tigers drafted Stewart in the first round in 2015. It became instantly clear the powerfully-built kid from Tennessee was drafted
Lynn Henning | The Detroit News It pounds away like Miguel Cabrera in the batting cage, this thought that persists two weeks after the Tigers and AJ Hinch came together, much because of what might go down as a historic, four-hour dinner at the Hyde Park steakhouse in Birmingham. Chris Ilitch was at that dinner
After spending the better part of the last five seasons rebuilding via the Draft, trades and international market, the Tigers began to reap the rewards of their efforts during the shortened 2020 season, promoting Top 100 pitching prospects Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal to the Major Leagues, along with notable After spending the better part