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Jeimer Candelario Clubs Two Homers Saturday
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) has been back in action for two games now since a stint on the 10-day disabled list with a wrist injury. The young switch-hitter has reached safely in each of his first two games back, but more impressive is the fact that Candelario launched two big-flies Saturday hitting... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos Snaps Multi-Hit Game Streak
Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos had a streak of five consecutive multi-hit games heading into Saturday's action, but couldn't keep the streak alive as he went hitless against the White Sox. Still, he's separating himself as an elite fantasy player, especially considering his dual position eligibility (3B/OF). He's now hitting .325 on the year... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos Extends Multi-Hit Streak To Four Games
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos just keeps hitting. On Thursday, the slugger turned in his fourth consecutive two-hit game, his 19th multi-hit game of the season. Both hits in Thursday's game were of the two-base variety, and for the month of May he's now slashing .347/.390/.583. There aren't a lot of hitters who have been... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos Turns In Third Straight Multi-Hit Game
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos continued swinging his hot stick Tuesday, but the Tigers dropped their fifth straight game. Castellanos turned in his third straight two-hit performance, and his fourth in six games, to bring his average to .320 on the year. He'll face Kyle Gibson Wednesday, against whom he has struggled throughout his career.... Read More
Matthew Boyd Day-To-Day After Early Exit
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (oblique) was cruising on Tuesday against the Twins, firing four innings of scoreless ball, before suffering a left oblique spasm that cut his evening short. When Boyd walked the first two batters he faced in the fifth inning, he was visited by pitching coach Chris Bosio and ultimately the... Read More
Jeimer Candelario May Need Brief Rehab Assignment
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) is eligible to return from the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday and is feeling great, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. The team said it's likely Candelario will need a very brief rehab assignment before making his return to the lineup, but it's good news for the Tigers and... Read More
Miguel Cabrera Took Batting Practice Sunday
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (hamstring) has been taking his time in returning from the disabled list, despite the fact that his 10-day stint technically expired last week. He has told reporters he doesn't want to play until he feels fully healed, but indications seem to be that could happen sooner rather than later.... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos Mashes Fifth Homer
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos launched his fifth home run of the season on Monday, taking Jose Berrios deep in the first inning to give the Tigers the early lead. He added another hit and RBI, accounting for nearly all of Detroit's offense as the Tigers fell to the Twins. Castellanos has been the most... Read More
James McCann Collects Two Hits Sunday
Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann had two hits on Sunday, raising his season average to .270. It's been a productive start to the season for McCann, with both his average and OBP sitting higher than any of his previous season totals. He only has three home runs on the year, but he's hit 12 and... Read More
Shane Greene Blows Save Sunday
Detroit Tigers reliever Shane Green took the ball with a two-run lead in the ninth inning of Sunday's game following a one-hit effort from starter Francisco Liriano, but ultimately coughed up two runs to blow the save opportunity and send the game into extras. The Tigers eventually fell in 11 innings to the Mariners following... Read More
Francisco Liriano Takes No-Hitter Into Seventh Inning
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano put on a dazzling display Sunday against the Mariners, firing eight shutout innings of one-hit baseball while striking out five. The veteran lefty took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before Mitch Haniger spoiled that bid. Despite his brilliant effort, the bullpen couldn't protect a two-run lead and Liriano... Read More
Leonys Martin Hitless In Return To Lineup
Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) made his return from the 10-day disabled list on Friday, but was hitless atop the batting order as the Tigers fell to the Mariners. Martin had been cruising along quite nicely before the injury and is batting .285 on the year with five home runs, 15 RBI, and 24... Read More
Victor Martinez Out Of Lineup Wednesday
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez is not in the lineup Wednesday against Trevor Bauer and the Indians. Martinez has struggled as of late, batting just .080 over his last seven games, so if you own V-Mart, he should probably be on your bench anyway.
Leonys Martin Should Return This Weekend
Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin (hamstring) ran 90-foot sprints on Wednesday, indicating that he's feeling good as his stint on the 10-day disabled list comes to a close. Martin said he wants to return on Friday, but manager Ron Gardenhire says that it will be sometime during the upcoming Seattle series, possibly Saturday or Sunday.... Read More
JaCoby Jones Fills The Box Score Tuesday
Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones is having himself a solid 2018 campaign and has worked himself all the way into the leadoff slot of the Tigers order now that Leonys Martin is on the disabled list. On Tuesday night, he did not disappoint in that role. Jones had two extra-base hits Tuesday, a double and... Read More
Christin Stewart Continues To Mash Triple-A Pitching
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Christin Stewart is on an absolute tear to start the season at Triple-A Toledo. Through the first month of the season, he has 11 homers and a .304 average, not to mention an incredible 1.026 OPS. Despite his hot start, it's unlikely he'll be called up to Detroit any time soon.... Read More
Pete Kozma Has Five RBI In Five Games
Detroit Tigers infielder Pete Kozma was recently recalled from Triple-A Toledo amid an abundance of injuries in the Tigers lineup, and he's making his time in Detroit count. Since joining the club, Kozma has delivered an RBI in each of his first five games, the longest streak to begin a Detroit tenure since Dale Alexander... Read More
Victor Martinez Brings Solid Track Record Into Tuesday's Game
The Detroit Tigers will face Cleveland's Josh Tomlin on Tuesday, and that is good news for designated hitter Victor Martinez. The veteran switch-hitter has 24 career at-bats against Tomlin and has touched him up to the tune of a .292 average with three homers and six RBI. Given his track record, and the fact that... Read More
Niko Goodrum Socks Two Homers Monday
Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum has been the team's hottest hitter of late and Monday's performance only emphasized that point. The switch hitter clubbed two home runs to lead Detroit past Cleveland Monday, giving him three homers in the last seven days to go along with a .364/.391/.864 triple-slash line. He's seen a major... Read More
Miguel Cabrera's Back Stiffness Delaying Hamstring Rehab
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera has been on the shelf since May 4 with a right hamstring strain, and the rehabilitation process on that injury is going slower than expected. The club told reporters Monday that Miggy has been experiencing some stiffness in his lower back as he goes through the stretching and strengthening... Read More
Jordan Zimmermann Likely To Miss Another Start
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) threw off of flat ground on Monday, but only for about five minutes. Manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters that he expects Zimmermann to miss his next start on Wednesday, and that the Tigers will be calling someone up to fill in, though the club has not announced who... Read More
Jeimer Candelario Will Head To Disabled List
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) will require a stint on the 10-day disabled list in order to undergo rehabilitation. It was initially reported that Candelario would play through the pain he's been dealing with in his left wrist, but that's no longer the case. Candelario has been dealing with ligament damage deep in... Read More
Jose Iglesias Picks Up Walk-Off RBI Sunday
Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias has 10 hits in the month of May, and his most recent one was a big one. The veteran shortstop faced Seattle reliever Juan Nicasio in a tie ballgame with runners on second and third in the bottom of the ninth and shot a single right back up the middle... Read More
Jeimer Candelario Will Not Have Surgery On Wrist
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario has been bothered by a lingering wrist issue all season long, but with a clean MRI on Sunday, it appears Candelario will avoid surgery for now and will simply play through the pain as the team continues with rehabilitation efforts. Candelario has had a strong start to the year,... Read More
Jordan Zimmermann Plays Catch, Expects To Return Soon
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) is currently listed on the 10-day disabled list with an impingement in his throwing shoulder, but he played catch from 60 feet on Friday. He expects to be back as soon as his 10 days are up. Zimmermann has struggled this season to a 4.88 ERA but had... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos Back In The Lineup Friday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos is back in the lineup Friday after missing Wednesday's game with knee inflammation. Castellanos was experiencing some swelling after taking a pitch to the knee in Tuesday's game. He also had some hamstring discomfort that was unrelated to the knee issues. Manager Ron Gardenhire decided to play it safe and... Read More
Matthew Boyd Looking To Continue Dominating At Home
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd will take the bump Friday as the Tigers face off against the Mariners at Comerica Park. There is only one current Mariner who has ever faced Boyd, and only for one at bat, so there's not exactly a lot of data to draw on for this matchup. But one... Read More
Blaine Hardy Will Make A Spot Start Sunday
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Blaine Hardy will fill in for the injured Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) on Sunday as the Tigers take on the Mariners. Detroit has a whole slew of injuries at the moment, and will turn to the bullpen arm rather than making an additional roster move for Sunday's game. Hardy has worked just... Read More
Nicholas Castellanos Not In Wednesday's Lineup
Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (knee) will get the day off on Wednesday, with Niko Goodrum getting the start in right field. There's nothing serious to report, although Castellanos did take a pitch off his knee in Tuesday's contest. There was a bit of swelling there Wednesday, so manager Ron Gardenhire decided to give him... Read More
Jeimer Candelario Blasts Fifth Homer
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario reached safely three times in Tuesday's win over the Rangers with a walk and two hits, one of which was his fifth homer of the season. The young switch-hitter took starting pitcher Mike Minor deep in the first inning for a solo shot that started the scoring, and the... Read More
