The Detroit Tigers can be excused for feeling pretty good about themselves right now. After all, following a nine game slide, they’ve won seven of nine, including most recently sweeping their divisional rivals the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park over the weekend. They’re right back in the swing of things with a .500 record, and … Read more
[ss_click_to_tweet tweet=”Detroit’s 4th hardest hit-home run was launched yesterday! ” content=”You probably wouldn’t be able to guess offhand who the players in the top 4 are. ” style=”default”]The Detroit Tigers think they have something good going on with 2B Jonathan Schoop. In fact, they decided that he’ll be sticking around through today’s deadline; he’d previously … Read more
On Sunday, the Detroit Tigers will not only be looking to complete a 3-game sweep against the Minnesota Twins but they will also be shooting for their fifth-straight victory, which would put them back at the .500 mark. Taking the mound for the Tigers will be rookie Casey Mize, who will look to bounce back … Read more
The Detroit Tigers were able to take care of business in the first of their double header against the Minnesota Twins today at Comerica Park, besting their division rivals by an 8-2 score. Detroit was powered by 16 hits from the offense, as well as a solid game from pitcher Matthew Boyd. The Tigers will … Read more
Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has provided us with countless memories over the years, and etched his name into the record books as one of the greatest Tigers and hitters in MLB history. And today against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park, he’s added another notch to his repertoire. With his 2,839th career hit, he’s … Read more
UPDATE: According to a report from Jason Beck, the Detroit Tigers also voted not to play on Thursday night. Tigers also voted not to play tonight, according to source. https://t.co/QbFJUVft1f — Jason Beck (@beckjason) August 27, 2020 Original Report: According to multiple reports, the Minnesota Twins have voted not to play their game on Thursday … Read more
We’ve heard of rain/weather delays, but how about a drone delay? That’s something you definitely don’t see every day. Tonight’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis was delayed approximately five minutes after an unauthorized drone over the field caused the pausing of the game: After umpires spotted the … Read more
Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire still has fans in Minnesota, where he led the Twins from 2002 through 2014. So much in fact that among the cardboard cutouts of fans at Target Field is none other than a cutout of the former Twins skipper himself as part of over 80 alumni of the team who … Read more
Our Game of the Day series continues by throwing it back to the 2013 Detroit Tigers season! In a year that would see them ultimately win 93 games and take home another Central Division Title, they took on their divisional rival Minnesota Twins at Target Field on April 1, 2013 to kick off the year. … Read more
There was certainly some bad blood between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins, and it came to a head on May 14, 1982 with two brawls in the same game. It started when Twins pitcher Pete Redfern hitting Chet Lemon on the wrist in the 4th inning, leading to a 20-minute dust up between the … Read more
In honor of Detroit Tigers‘ future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera‘s 37th birthday, we thought we would look back at one of our favorite Miggy moments. Take a look as Cabrera gets tricky and pulls off the old hidden ball trick during a Spring Training game against the Minnesota Twins. Check it out as Miggy … Read more
We sure hope you don’t believe in bad omens! Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Tigers will be without recently-signed 2nd baseman Jonathan Schoop for their first official, full-squad workout on Monday thanks to a Visa issue; his expected arrival in Lakeland is now slated for Wednesday. The Curacao native is still awaiting a work … Read more
According to reports, the Detroit Tigers have signed former Minnesota Twins 1B Kennys Vargas to a minor-league contract. As noted by Jason Beck, Vargas spent the 2019 season in Japan with Chiba Lotte Marines. In four seasons with the Twins (2014-2017), Vargas batted .252 with 35 home runs and 116 RBIs in 236 total games.
According to a report from Jeff Passan, former Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila is back in the American League Central. Sources have told ESPN that Avila and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a one-year, $4.25 million deal. Catcher Alex Avila and the Minnesota Twins are in agreement on a one-year, $4.25 million deal, … Read more
Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy has found a new home with a divisional rival: the Minnesota Twins. Embed from Getty Images He’s signed a minor league deal that includes a provision requiring the Twins to grant him his release or put him on the MLB roster within 48 hours. Twins reportedly sign Blaine Hardy … Read more
Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy is attracting attention from several MLB teams looking for left-handed relief, including one division rival. The Minnesota Twins are among the teams reportedly interested in his services: Former Tiger Blaine Hardy starting to attract teams needing lefty relief help as bullpen market gets moving. Twins among teams that have … Read more
