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Jordan Zimmermann Fires One-Hit Gem
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann took the hill on Opening Day and retired the first 20 batters he faced, carrying a perfect game into the seventh inning. That bid for perfection was ultimately undone by a two-out single by Brandon Drury, but Zimmermann escaped the inning unscathed. He finished the day with the lone... Read More
JaCoby Jones Sprains Shoulder, Tigers Look For Help
Detroit Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones (shoulder) injured his non-throwing shoulder over the weekend, suffering from what manager Ron Gardenhire called "a little separation in the AC joint." Jones has been atop the center field depth chart all spring, but the Tigers will now have to find a replacement, at least for the short term.... Read More
Jordan Zimmermann Will Start On Opening Day
The Detroit Tigers announced that veteran pitcher Jordan Zimmermann will be tabbed as the Opening Day starter, giving him the honors for the second straight year. Zimmermann's time in Detroit has been relatively lackluster, and he turned in a 7-8 record in 2018 while posting a 4.52 ERA and just 111 strikeouts in 131 and... Read More
Michael Fulmer Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery
It was reported Tuesday that Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (elbow) would likely need Tommy John surgery, but Fulmer had intended to seek a third opinion prior to making a decision. Now, the team has confirmed that Fulmer will indeed undergo the procedure, ending any hope of the former Rookie of the Year pitching in... Read More
Michael Fulmer Likely Needs Tommy John Surgery
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher and former Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer (elbow) has been recommended for Tommy John surgery by Dr. James Andrews, the team announced Tuesday via Twitter. Fulmer will seek a third opinion before making a decision. Fulmer was shut down from game action about a week ago in order to work... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos Scratched From Thursday's Lineup
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (hand) was slated to start on Thursday after missing the team's last game against Boston. Castellanos was hit by a pitch on Sunday against the Yankees and has been on the mend since, but apparently was not well enough to play Thursday. Manager Ron Gardenhire indicated that Castellanos will take... Read More
Michael Fulmer Shut Down To Work On Mechanics
The Detroit Tigers have put starting pitcher Michael Fulmer on the shelf to "refine lower-body mechanics," team sources reported Thursday. The club has given no timetable for when Fulmer will get back on the mound. In his last start, Fulmer touched 92 MPH on the radar gun, but all his remaining 43 pitches clocked between... Read More
Daniel Norris Improves Following Mechanical Adjustment
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris hasn't been terribly effective this spring and was roughed up badly on March 3 against the Yankees, allowing three home runs while recording just five outs. But after a sit-down with veteran Jordan Zimmermann, Norris was able to make a mechanical adjustment that he says has him feeling much... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos Will Play Thursday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (hand) should be back in the lineup on Thursday, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. The slugger was hit by a pitch on Sunday against the Yankees and has been undergoing treatment on his left hand since. Castellanos has been the topic of trade rumors for the rebuilding Tigers since last... Read More
Stolen Base Fallers - 2018 Season Review
The 2018 MLB season was one in which stolen base numbers were down across the board, from 2,527 total steals in 2017 to 2,474 this year. Even the league's most prolific thieves were affected, as the highest individual stolen base total in 2017 was 60, while 45 was tops in all of baseball this year.... Read More
Jose Iglesias Appears Done In Detroit
Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias posted Thursday on Instagram a farewell to the organization, and sources report that it is "increasingly unlikely" that the Tigers will pursue a reunion with the free agent. Manager Ron Gardenhire reiterated the team's intentions of pursuing more affordable pieces wherever possible as the Tigers are in the midst of... Read More
Christin Stewart Homers Twice In Victory
The start of Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart's tenure in the outfield continues to impress. In Thursday's contest, the recent call-up launched two homers and had six RBI to help propel the Tigers to victory. Stewart's two bombs came in his first two at-bats. The first was a two-run shot, and the second was of... Read More
Michael Fulmer Will Get Second Opinion On Knee
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (knee) was diagnosed with a meniscus tear, ruling him out for the rest of the season. It was initially thought that surgery would be imminent, but sources now say that Fulmer will seek a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday. If Andrews confirms the initial diagnosis, Fulmer... Read More
Christin Stewart Collects Three Hits
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart continues to impress at the MLB level, logging three hits in Sunday's win against Cleveland. Stewart has now appeared in seven games for the Tigers after a productive year at Triple-A Toledo. In those seven games, he's reached base safely 11 times (seven hits and four walks), good enough... Read More
Shane Greene Reaches 30 Saves
Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene tossed a rocky inning on Sunday, allowing a run on three hits, but it was still good enough to get the job done and secure the victory for his team while earning his 30th save of the season. Greene has had an ultimately disappointing year with an unsightly 5.07 ERA.... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos A Strong Play Friday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos has been on a tear for the last 30 games, hitting .325/.398/.530 with five homers. In his last seven games the numbers are even gawdier: .417/.500/.667 with a homer and six RBI. That alone is enough to say that Castellanos is a must-start player, but coupled with his career numbers... Read More
Jordan Zimmermann Victimized By Long Balls Again
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann has had a bit of an issue keeping the ball inside the yard this season, and Tuesday night's contest against the Houston Astros was a prime example of that. Zimmermann allowed three homers in the game, two of which were two-run blasts, as the Tigers fell to the reigning... Read More
Christin Stewart Showing Plate Discipline
Detroit Tigers outfielder and No. 6 prospect Christin Stewart was called up on Sunday and made his first start on Tuesday, notching his first career hit at the MLB level off former Tiger Justin Verlander. On Wednesday, Stewart was back in the starting lineup again and continued to show why he's so highly touted. Stewart... Read More
Christin Stewart Notches First Major League Hit
Detroit Tigers outfielder and recent call-up Christin Stewart made his first start on Monday and wasted no time logging his first MLB hit, a sixth-inning single off Justin Verlander. Stewart is among the top prospects in the Tigers' organization and mashed Triple-A pitching all season, putting together a .263/.363/.488 line with 23 homers, 21 doubles,... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos Collects Two More Hits
Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos had two hits on Monday, his second straight multi-hit game and his third such effort in the last five games. Castellanos has been churning out hits for about a month now, working to a .342 average over his last 30 games with four homers and 20 RBI to boot.... Read More
Matt Manning, Beau Burrows Throw Bullpen For Tigers
Detroit Tigers pitching prospects Matt Manning and Beau Burrows have finished up their minor league season at Double-A Erie, and traveled to Chicago on Wednesday to throw bullpen sessions for Tigers pitching coach Rick Anderson. Manning and Burrows are the Nos. 3 and 5 prospects in the Tigers organization, respectively, and both players are giving... Read More
Michael Fulmer Will Make Scheduled Start Sunday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (shin) was tagged with a comebacker in his last start on Tuesday and was listed as day-to-day, but he's not expected to miss his next start. That appearance will come on Sunday in an interleague matchup with the Cardinals. Fulmer had pitched well in his shortened outing on Tuesday,... Read More
Jordan Zimmermann Looking To Rebound
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann will look to get back on track Wednesday against the White Sox after falling victim to the long ball in his last start. Zimmermann actually had a no-hitter going through five innings, but then issued three home runs in the sixth before exiting. Zimmermann has a 4.66 ERA in... Read More
Sandy Baez Extends Scoreless Streak
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Sandy Baez fired two scoreless innings on Tuesday against the White Sox, extending his scoreless streak to 6 1/3 innings on the year. Having appeared in just two games since his promotion, Baez is wasting no time making an impression. He's pitched multiple innings in both games and has allowed just... Read More
Dawel Lugo Doubles, Drives In Two
Detroit Tigers second baseman Dawel Lugo hit his second double since his recent call-up against the White Sox on Tuesday and drove in two runs for good measure. Lugo now has nine hits in his first 24 at-bats with the big club after spending the bulk of the season at Triple-A Toledo. At that level,... Read More
Shane Greene Earns 28th Save With Perfect Ninth Inning
Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene earned his 28th save of the season on the road Thursday, shutting out the Yankees with a perfect inning to secure the victory. The Tigers took the lead in the top of the inning with back-to-back homers off Dellin Betances, and Greene sealed the deal in the bottom half. Despite... Read More
Niko Goodrum Hits Game-Winning Homer
Detroit Tigers second baseman Niko Goodrum launched his 14th homer of the year on Thursday, a game-winning blast off Dellin Betances in the top of the ninth inning. The homer came on the heels of a two-run shot from Victor Martinez that tied the game and put the cap on a comeback win for the... Read More
Victor Martinez Homers Twice
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez provided some excitement for the scuffling Tiger offense on Thursday, clubbing two homers to lead the team to victory. The veteran DH, who will retire at season's end, took J. A. Happ deep in the fifth inning for a two-run blast, then did the same thing to Dellin Betances... Read More
Michael Fulmer Torched By Royals
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer was absolutely lit up by the Royals on Wednesday, lasting just 3 2/3 innings and allowing seven earned runs. Most notable for Fulmer was the fact that seven of the eight hits he allowed went for extra bases: two homers, two triples, and three doubles. It was the most... Read More
Matthew Boyd Grinds Through Six Innings Despite Big Inning
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd tossed six innings against the Royals on Tuesday, and five of those innings were pretty darn good. The problem for Boyd was the one bad inning, a five-run frame in the third inning. Boyd allowed a single and a walk through the first two innings before the outburst, and... Read More
