Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Interim manager Lloyd McClendon knows the 2020 Detroit Tigers are much improved from last season’s 114-loss squad. The Tigers (22-32) flirted with the postseason in early September, which isn’t much of a shock considering 16 of the league’s 30 teams make the field following the a 60-game schedule. But now that they’re eliminated, McClendon
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers rookie Casey Mize: ‘Struggles are going to make me a lot better’ Detroit Tigers rookie Casey Mize shares his thoughts Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, about his first MLB season and what to expect heading into next year. Casey Mize was praised before he even
Contributions from rookies can do wonders for a team during the regular season. They’re even more valuable in the playoffs, when a player’s production and performance can potentially make or break a series. It’s for that reason that the postseason can also serve as a coming-out party for a rookie player who capitalizes on the
Tony Paul | The Detroit News You can count on one hand — a glove-covered and sanitized hand, of course — how many professional sports leagues have gotten through an entire season, or at least something resembling one. Utica’s United Shore Professional Baseball League is one of them. Against all odds — and, let’s be honest,
Evan Petzold | Detroit Free Press It’s no secret Detroit Tigers‘ two-time MVP Miguel Cabrera has battled through injuries in recent years. Some have sidelined him, others he fought past as a regular in the starting lineup. At 37 years old, Cabrera came into the 2020 season healthy. During the 60-game sprint, he has looked as happy as ever
The next Detroit Tigers manager could be a familiar face in Marcus Thames. “Country Strong” was the name that former Detroit Tigers color man on Fox Sports Detroit Rod Allen gave to Marcus Thames during his playing days in Detroit. From 2004 to 2009, Thames was a big part of the Tigers’ outfield platoon with
6/17/78: Yankees pitcher Ron Guidry sets a club record by striking out 18 in a game. It was a dominant performance in a season in which Guidry finished the year 25-3 with a 1.74 ERA and a AL Cy Young award win. Don’t forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/MLBClassics Follow us elsewhere too: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlb/
Following Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire’s retirement, Fredi Gonzalez could be the choice to manage the club 2021 and beyond The Detroit Tigers are tasked with the challenge of finding a new manager this offseason after manager Ron Gardenhire retired with just a handful of games to go in the 2020 season. According to a
We hear from Casey Mize after his season likely ends with a rocky 4 2/3-innings outing. #DetroitRoots
We hear from Isaac Paredes after his three-hit night. #DetroitRoots
We hear from interim manager Lloyd McClendon after his Tigers battle back but fall to the Twins 7-6. #ItsMillerTime
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Minneapolis – Casey Mize will be better for this. But understanding that and believing that doesn’t make going through this rude big-league baptism any easier. He made his seventh start of the season Wednesday night and it followed a familiar script: He was effective early and then unraveled. The
Tyler J. Davis | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Why Detroit Tigers’ Ron Gardenhire is retiring immediately Detroit Tigers GM Al Avila and manager Ron Gardenhire met with reporters Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 to announce Gardenhire’s immediate retirement. Detroit Tigers (22-31) vs. Minnesota Twins (34-22) When: 7:40 p.m. Where: Target Field. TV: Fox Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 FM in Detroit
Jake Cave belted two home runs and Kenta Maeda struck out nine as the Twins outlasted the Tigers for a 7-6 win Don’t forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/mlb Follow us elsewhere too: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mlb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/share/user/6569247715560456198 Visit our site for all baseball news, stats and scores! https://www.mlb.com/
Evan Petzold Detroit Free Press Published 11:21 PM EDT Sep 23, 2020 Detroit Tigers rookie right-hander Casey Mize trotted out to the mound for the fifth inning. He had already given up four runs, but interim manager Lloyd McClendon figured he deserved a chance to finish his first season in the majors on a high note.
Chris McCosky | The Detroit News Minneapolis – Casey Mize will be better for this. But understanding that and believing that doesn’t make going through this rude big-league baptism any easier. He made his seventh start of the season Wednesday night and it followed a familiar script: He was effective early and then unraveled. The
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The Tigers’ contention for a playoff spot officially ended at the midpoint of the final week of the regular season. Even with the unique circumstances of the 2020 season, from a 60-game schedule to an expanded postseason bracket, that’s progress. The Tigers were eliminated with a Blue Jays win over The Tigers’ contention for a
The Detroit News Published 10:10 PM EDT Sep 23, 2020 Tigers fans and baseball collectors will have the chance to buy memorabilia from the sport’s last 30-game winner next month. Items from former Tigers pitcher Denny McLain’s collection will be available for purchase during an estate sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 2-4 at his Wixom
Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera became MLB’s all-time leader in runs scored among Venezuelan-born players Wednesday with his 485th career home run, a tape-measure drive to left at Target Field off Twins ace Kenta Maeda. Cabrera’s 438-foot drive was his longest home run since July 4, 2019, according to Statcast. With Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera became