There is no question about it, 2019 Detroit Tigers will be remembered as one of the worst teams in franchise history. Despite the plethora of losses the Tigers have piled up this season, there have been some memorable moments. One of those moments came on Saturday night as the Tigers used a 12th inning walk-off … Read more
THEY DID IT!!! The last place Detroit Tigers went into Houston on Wednesday night and defeated Justin Verlander and the first place Astros 2-1 to win it all! Ok, obviously this win does not mean anything at all in the big picture but it sure as heck was cool to watch the Tigers take down … Read more
Miguel Cabrera missing more than 100 games in 2018 certainly put a dent in the expected production for the Detroit Tigers at first base. Headed into 2019, that corner of the diamond is back to full strength with the return of Cabrera. Also factor that Niko Goodrum and John Hicks got valuable experience there in … Read more
I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion. -Alexander the Great Ron Gardenhire was not the sexy, trendy choice when the Detroit Tigers were on the search for a new manager this offseason. But, he was the absolute right … Read more
The Detroit Tigers just announced that they have signed catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia to a Minor League deal. The deal includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training. Saltalamacchia is no stranger to the Tigers organization as an opposing player and a member of the 2016 Tiger squad. The Detroit Tigers announced today that they have agreed … Read more
On Friday morning, news broke that the Detroit Tigers were being investigated for an incident which resulted in home plate umpire Quinn Wolcott being hit in the chest by a Buck Farmer fastball. The Tigers denied there was any intention whatsoever to purposely hit Quinn with the pitch, even though it happened to take place … Read more
Things haven’t been going well for the Detroit Tigers. Things especially haven’t been going well for manager Brad Ausmus either. Ever since his arrival in Detroit, Ausmus has had a tough road to hoe; however, much of the criticism he’s brought on himself. After the Tigers 5-3 loss, which by the way allowed the Cleveland Indians to set an … Read more
On Wednesday, the Detroit Tigers squared off against the Cleveland Indians and the fireworks were certainly flying. Before all was said and done, both James McCann and Brad Ausmus were thrown out of the game following some questionable ball/strike calls. But that was just part of the story as John Hicks, who replaced McCann at … Read more
On Wednesday, during the Detroit Tigers match up against the Cleveland Indians, tempers flared following some questionable ball/strike calls by home plate umpire Quinn Walcott. Particularly calls that went against the Tigers. Catcher James McCann was ejected for arguing balls and strikes after Indians right fielder Jay Bruce walked on a 3-2 pitch and moments … Read more
If you have not heard by now, the Detroit Tigers have traded Justin Wilson and Alex Avila to the Chicago Cubs for minor league infielders Jeimer Candelario and Isaac Paredes, along with a player to be named later or cash. The Tigers have acquired INF's Jeimer Candelario & Isaac Paredes and a PTBNL or cash from … Read more
Section 313 Seat No. 12 Hello and welcome back to Section 313, today we’re in Seat No. 12. It’s been a few weeks since we last got together, but it isn’t without good reason. However, since we last spoke the Tigers season has spun out of control and they look to be sellers here … Read more
Shortly before their series finale against the Baltimore Orioles, word from Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus is that the team will place designated hitter Victor Martinez on the paternity list for the birth of his third child. Victor Martinez will be leaving after today's game to join family for birth of their third child. He'll go … Read more
Detroit Tigers (10-8) vs. Minnesota Twins (8-10) Box Score via MLB.com First Pitch: 2:10 EST Stadium: Target Field, Minneapolis Weather: 62°F • Partly Cloudy • 0% PoP Media: Fox Sports Detroit / 97.1 The Ticket Tigers lineup: Ian Kinsler (2B) Tyler Collins (CF) Nicolas Castellanos (3B) Victor Martinez (DH) Justin Upton (LF) Alex Avila (C) Jim … Read more
As if losing four games in a row, to teams arguably you should have beaten, the Tigers announced this morning that slugger Miguel Cabrera is being placed on the 10-day disabled list with a groin strain. The Tigers have placed Miguel Cabrera on the 10-day DL with a right groin strain and recalled John Hicks from … Read more
We are just a little more than a week away from Opening Day, and the 25-man rosters for every team begins to take shape. The Tigers in particular have bee tasked with making some difficult and bold decisions, and they did so early on Sunday. The team announced a wave of roster moves in camp, … Read more
After a surprisingly uneventful Winter Meetings, the Detroit Tigers are still left with a lot of questions and little answers right now. They appear to still be willing to part ways with players if it means shedding payroll. But they still have some glaring needs on the big league roster, particularly the backup catcher position. James … Read more
