Ryan Ford Detroit Free Press Published 12:00 PM EDT Aug 24, 2020 Happy Mize Day! (Do you know how lonnnnnnnnnng we’ve been waiting to say that here at the Detroit Tigers Newsletter? Yeah, you probably do.) Yes, after more than two years of waiting, everyone’s favorite Tigers pitching prospect is in the rotation, and making
Spencer Turnbull could be the Detroit Tigers’ last big trade chip. The concept of trading Spencer Turnbull isn’t particularly new. Just a few weeks ago our own Jake Boes wrote about Atlanta Braves fans clamoring for the big right-hander. But a recent tweet from erstwhile Detroit News columnist Lynn Henning stirred up the debate:
Astros’ Zack Greinke pulled out an INSANE 54-mph eephus pitch on Sunday vs. the Padres! He also took a little break on the field during a mound repair moment. 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
The recent promotions of Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal, and Isaac Paredes by the Detroit Tigers is hopefully the sign of a strong new force in the organization leading the club on a revitalizing path ahead. For observers of the Detroit Tigers ball club, the hope is they will look back in a few years and
In a season as short and unusual as this one, there are going to be players who come out of nowhere to contribute to their team’s success. One hot week from a player no one saw coming can change a whole season. You can make an argument that an underdog, unheralded player could make more
Evan Petzold Detroit Free Press Published 7:39 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize felt the anticipation for his MLB debut Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox — from the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2018, his family, the fans and, of course, his personal emotions. As his second start dawns,
We hear from Daniel Norris after he comes out of the Detroit bullpen to throw four scoreless innings, striking our four, Sunday. #DetroitRoots
We hear from Tarik Skubal, who allows a lead-off homer for the second time, but settles in to strike out five over 2 1/3 innings. #DetroitRoots
We hear from manager Ron Gardenhire after his Tigers take the rubber game from the Indians, 7-4. #ItsMillerTime
Evan Petzold Detroit Free Press Published 6:56 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 It was a “déjà vu” situation for Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, and not in a good way. In his MLB debut Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox, he gave up a leadoff home run to Tim Anderson on a 94 mph fastball. Likewise,
Niko Goodrum, Jorge Bonifacio and Grayson Greiner each homered to power the Tigers to a 7-4 win over the Indians | 8/23/20 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/
Chris McCosky The Detroit News Published 6:39 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 Cleveland – Twenty-game losing streak – done, snapped on Friday. No series win since 2018 – forget about it. The Tigers exorcised some lingering demons in Cleveland this weekend. They slugged three home runs Sunday and beat the Indians 7-4 – their first series
Marlowe Alter Detroit Free Press Published 4:38 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 Detroit Tigers (10-15) vs. Cleveland Indians (17-10) When: 1:10 p.m. Sunday. Where: Progressive Field, Cleveland. TV: Fox Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 FM in Detroit (Tigers radio affiliates). Starting pitchers: Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal (0-1, 18.00) vs. Indians RHP Carlos Carrasco (2-2, 3.71). • Box score [ The Free Press has started
Evan Petzold Detroit Free Press Published 4:46 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 For the first time since Sept. 16, 2018, the Detroit Tigers have won a series against the Cleveland Indians. The Tigers entered the three-game clash with 20 consecutive losses to the Indians, and had lost nine in a row overall. They took Game 1 to snap
Tarik Skubal had to have a sense of déjà vu as César Hernández’s drive carried over the center-field fence at Progressive Field. It was the second leadoff home run in as many Major League starts for Skubal, both times to a middle infielder wearing No. 7. What followed for Skubal Tarik Skubal had to have
Chris McCosky The Detroit News Published 1:32 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 Cleveland – Fox Sports Detroit analyst and Hall of Famer Jack Morris popped on manager Ron Gardenhire’s pre-game Zoom conference Sunday, not to ask a question, but to deliver some support. “For what it’s worth, I’m pulling for you, kid,” Morris said. “You
Evan Petzold Detroit Free Press Published 1:26 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 Miguel Cabrera is worried. The face of the Detroit Tigers won two American League MVP awards, tossed in a historic 2012 Triple Crown and has been one of the best in baseball throughout his 18-year MLB career. This season, however, is unlike any other he’s had. Cabrera,
No, Casey Mize won’t be walking into Comerica Park with headphones on and blaring music, a fierce look on his face and a quiet demeanor on Monday. That was Justin Verlander’s routine. “I listen to more relaxing and calming music, honestly,” Mize said Sunday morning. “Yeah, I guess we’re different No, Casey Mize won’t be
Carlos Monarrez Detroit Free Press Published 12:22 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 Detroit Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd likes to throw the slider. He has five pitches, but throws a four-seam fastball 48% of the time and slider 32% of the time. Then there’s the changeup at 9% of the time. But it’s an important pitch
Lynn Henning The Detroit News Published 12:54 PM EDT Aug 23, 2020 The minor-league season has been canceled, but the development of the Tigers’ prospects is still a critical aspect of the team’s rebuild. In this series, Lynn Henning will take a look at some of the key players. Today: Riley Greene. Sometime between the