The Detroit Tigers enter the offseason looking to build off of their surprising 2021 campaign that saw them make vast improvements under new manager AJ Hinch and post their best record since 2016. Earlier today, general manager Al Avila put things in perspective for fan expectations of the offseason when he declared the club had … Read more
The Detroit Tigers made some big strides in 2021 but if they truly want to contend for a playoff spot in 2022, they are going to add some formidable free agents, including a big bat or two. The question is, are the Tigers willing to pony up some cash to make that happen? On Tuesday, … Read more
According to Detroit Tigers GM Al Avila, the team’s rebuilding process is over. After those words left his mouth yesterday, fans understandably began to dream of the previous decade when the Tigers had no problem shelling out some pretty big money to attract star talent to the Motor City. So when can they look forward … Read more
According to Detroit Tigers GM Al Avila, the team’s rebuilding process is over. After those words left his mouth yesterday, fans understandably began to dream of the previous decade when the Tigers had no problem shelling out some pretty big money to attract star talent to the Motor City. But Mike Ilitch isn’t around anymore. … Read more
The Detroit Tigers decided against dealing infielder Jonathan Schoop at the MLB Trade Deadline, and have extended their relationship with him to 2023. They’ve re-signed him to a two-year extension, a move that GM Al Avila described as being key to bringing winning baseball back to Detroit. “His production on the field matches the value … Read more
It wasn’t long ago that Detroit Tigers GM Al Avila declared that the team was no longer rebuilding, understandably leading to fans beginning to once again dream of the previous decade when the Tigers had no problem shelling out some pretty big money to attract star talent to the Motor City. But Mike Ilitch isn’t … Read more
According to Detroit Tigers GM Al Avila, the team’s rebuilding process is over. After those words left his mouth yesterday, fans understandably began to dream of the previous decade when the Tigers had no problem shelling out some pretty big money to attract star talent to the Motor City. But Mike Ilitch isn’t around anymore. … Read more
It’s been a long, arduous, and at times, very painful process. Could that all be coming to an end? According to Detroit Tigers GM Al Avila, the team rebuild is over, and they’re now in a completely different position. “We’re not rebuilding anymore. We’re building,” Avila said earlier today. “We’re in a totally different situation … Read more
Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila is obsessed with pitching! In fact, Avila has now used 5 of the Tigers first 6 picks in the 2021 MLB Draft to select pitchers. Avila’s latest two toys came in the fourth and fifth round as he selected RHP Tyler Mattison out of Bryant University and RHP Tanner … Read more
On Sunday night, the Detroit Tigers had a plan and they stuck to it by selecting RHP Jackson Jobe. Here is the moment the Tigers made the pick official along with GM Al Avila’s reaction. Did Avila make the correct pick? Got our guy! pic.twitter.com/XOqMSnGLAr — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 12, 2021
On Sunday night, the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft kicked off and our Detroit Tigers owned the No. 3 and No. 32 overall picks on opening night. When the Tigers were on the clock with the No. 3 overall pick, just about everybody thought they would select SS Marcelo Mayer but GM Al Avila shocked … Read more
With the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, the Detroit Tigers selected high school pitcher Jackson Jobe. Following the pick, Tigers GM Al Avila explained that Jobe is one of the best high school pitchers the Tigers have scouted. “We’ve been fortunate to scout and draft some great high school pitchers over … Read more
When the Detroit Tigers were on the clock with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, they had a golden opportunity to select SS Marcelo Mayer after both the Pirates and Rangers passed on him. But, instead of taking who many had slotted as the No. 1 overall prospect in this year’s … Read more
The wait is finally over and the pick is in! With the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, the Detroit Tigers have selected high school P Jackson Jobe. Welcome to the #RoadtoDetroit! With the third pick in the 2021 #MLBDraft, the Detroit Tigers select RHP Jackson Jobe. pic.twitter.com/Aroy8Eoy1y — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) … Read more
The Detroit Tigers have selected the 1st, 5th and 1st overall Draft Picks the past three annual MLB Drafts, and they’ll once again be holding a top selection when it comes their turn over the weekend. GM Al Avila joined Bally Sports Detroit’s Matt Shepard along with Director of Amateur Scouting Scott Pleis to discuss … Read more
The Detroit Tigers family has suffered a loss today. Longtime scout Scott Reid, who served in various roles with Detroit including scouting director, vice president to the general manager, vice president of player personnel and senior adviser, has passed away at the age of 74. “Myself, along with so many others across the baseball community … Read more
