Jeimer Candelario

Detroit Tigers: The Week In Numbers 5/16 – 5/22

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As a result of a scheduled day off and a rain-out, the Detroit Tigers only played in a total of five games over the last week (Monday through Sunday). They played three games in Tampa Bay and two in Cleveland, with the scheduled off day in between the two road sets. Though the overall statistics … Read more

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch comments on lineup adjustment

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A.J. Hinch Comments on Adjustment to Lineup Earlier today, Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch released his starting lineup for tonight’s game against the Minnesota Twins, and both Jeimer Candelario and Jonathan Schoop are lower than what they have been this season. Embed from Getty Images Prior to the game, Hinch spoke to the media he … Read more

Jeimer Candelario shares hilarious in-flight story about Miguel Cabrera

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Detroit Tigers‘ future Hall of Fame slugger Miguel Cabrera currently sits at 2,995 career hits and it will not be long before he joins the elusive 3,000 hit club. In fact, there is a very good chance that Miggy hits the milestone during the Tigers’ upcoming homestand. Embed from Getty Images On Tuesday, Stephen J. … Read more

Detroit Tigers 3B Jeimer Candelario isn’t afraid of the White Sox

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They’re the defending American League Central Division champions for a reason, and following Friday’s Opening Day, they reminded the Detroit Tigers who currently holds the crown. The Chicago White Sox took two of three from Detroit, including today’s dominating 10-2 victory at Comerica Park to improve to 2-1 on the young season. Meanwhile, the Tigers … Read more

Jeimer Candelario’s prediction for 2022 will make Detroit Tigers fans smile

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The Detroit Tigers took big strides in 2021 under new manager AJ Hinch. And according to 2021 Tiger of the Year Jeimer Candelario, bigger and better things are on the horizon. The Tigers, who went 69-66 when the calendar turned to May, have already acquired two-time Gold Glove winning catcher Tucker Barnhart. Candelario and his … Read more

Detroit Tigers get literal ‘walk’ off win against Tampa Bay Rays

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The Detroit Tigers did all they could to bring some joy to Motown, completing the series win against the first-place Tampa Bay Rays with a walk-off win on Sunday afternoon. Tarik Skubal started strong for the Tigers, going three innings and striking out six; a strong outing for the young lefty on an innings limit. From there it … Read more

Jeimer Candelario crushes baseball to tie game in the tenth

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Just after the Detroit Tigers tied the game in the 8th on the crafty feet of Derek Hill, they relinquished the lead in the top of the 10th. Down to their final strike, Jeimer Candelario, the Candy Man, delivered. Thought we were playing baseball not Candy Crush! pic.twitter.com/IZFAAeDbwj — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) September 12, 2021 Jeimer has had a … Read more

Derek Hill scores from second on routine fly ball

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In Sunday afternoon’s matchup at Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers found themselves trailing the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning five to two. Four straight hits later the Tigers had pulled to within one run after a Miguel Cabrera single with the bases loaded. Cabrera was replaced by speedster Derek Hill, who moved to second on … Read more

AJ Hinch says team is praying for 3B Jeimer Candelario, who is in bereavement

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Earlier today, news broke that Detroit Tigers 3B Jeimer Candelario was placed on the team’s bereavement list. In his stead, Isaac Paredes was recalled from Triple-A Toledo. For those unfamiliar with MLB rules, a player that’s been place on the bereavement list is required to miss a minimum of three games and can miss up … Read more