The Detroit Tigers are reportedly wasting no time in hitting the free agency market, especially the shortstop position where there’s many viable candidates to be had. After trading for catcher Tucker Barnhardt from the Cincinnati Reds right after the World Series ended, Al Avila and company are putting out multiple feelers on players to see…… MORE
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Jeimer Candelario Named “Tiger Of The Year” For Second Straight Year
Detroit Tigers Third Baseman Jeimer Candelario was tabbed by the Detroit chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s “Tiger of the Year” for the second straight year becoming the first Tiger to claim the honor in back-to-back years for the first time since Miguel Cabrera in 2012 and 2013. Candelario received nine votes, followed…… MORE
Tigers Acquire Tucker Barnhart From Reds For Minor League Prospect
The Detroit Tigers wasted no time in making a move following the completion of the 2021 World Series last night as the club has announced the acquisition of Tucker Barnhardt from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for infield prospect Nick Quintana. The 30-year-old Barnhart provides stability at the catcher position for the Tigers next season…… MORE
Miguel Cabrera Apparently Wants Justin Verlander Back In Detroit
As most of you Tigers fans out there know, Justin Verlander has not pitched since “Opening Day” of 2020 (i.e. late July of 2020) for the Houston Astros following Tommy John Surgery. Verlander has not been seen around the Astros’ clubhouse since then, according to reports, and Verlander had to explain his reasoning behind that:…… MORE
“We’re Going In A Different Direction”: Tom Prince Out As Manager Of Tigers’ Triple-A Affiliate
After guiding the Toledo Mud Hens to a 74-56 record in 2021 that included a first place finish in the Midwest Division, Tom Prince was told that he wouldn’t be returning to the Detroit Tigers organization in 2022. When asked if he received any explanation for his sudden departure from the organization, Prince said, “I…… MORE
After Going 1-For-27 In Spring Training, Spencer Torkelson Completes A 30-Homerun Minor League Season
Remember the Spring Training incident with the can opener? Remember the 1-for-27 slump in Spring Training? Yeah, neither does 2020 #1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson…. After a dismal Grapefruit League showing, Torkelson rebounded in massive way and catapulted himself up in minor league ladder and made his way from High-A West Michigan to Double-A Lake…… MORE
Tigers Guaranteed Fifth Straight Losing Season; Losing Seasons In Six Of The Last Seven Years
Following last night’s 3-2 loss in Minnesota to the Twins, the Detroit Tigers are now guaranteed their fifth consecutive losing season and have also compiled losing seasons in six out of the last seven years. The Tigers’ last winning campaign came during the 2016 season when they finished with an 86-75 mark and have not…… MORE
Tempers Flare in Tigers’ Home Finale; Tony La Russa Goes On (Another) Rant
The Detroit Tigers played their home regular season finale yesterday afternoon against the hated Chicago White Sox and fell by an 8-7 decision that saw the Tigers roar back from an 8-2 deficit to make it a ballgame late. However, the game wasn’t without some emotions flaring as White Sox slugger Jose Abreu, on an…… MORE
Miguel Cabrera On Retirement: “Two More Years And I Am Done”
Miguel Cabrera has been a busy man of late when it comes to media appearances. The newest member of the 500 Home Run Club took to the airwaves of ESPN yesterday and talked about his recent home run milestone and upcoming hits milestone. Also, Miggy was asked about his future in baseball and was pretty…… MORE
Miguel Cabrera Belts #500 In Toronto; Becomes 28th Slugger To Reach Home Run Milestone
It finally happened…. The 28th player in MLB history to hit 500 home runs. Congrats, @MiguelCabrera! pic.twitter.com/ajmOAbVeZg — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 22, 2021 Miguel Cabrera officially joined the prestigious 500 home run club Sunday afternoon in Toronto as the future Hall of Famer now sets his sights on the next career milestone of 3,000…… MORE
