Fans of the Detroit Tigers are pining for the days when their baseball team was “must-see” TV and could be expected to compete every season. If their prospect pool is any indication, we should be able to look forward to those days in short order. The Tigers just so happen to lead all Major League … Read more
Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila was interviewed this evening on 97.1 The Ticket, during which he covered a range of subjects – including the status of the team’s young prospects. For now, the anticipaation is for No. 1 overall draft selection Spencer Torkelson to begin the year with High-A West Michigan, while Riley Greene … Read more
Who better for the next wave of Detroit Tigers to learn from than one of the greatest players in franchise history? Embed from Getty Images Alan Trammell, who is serving as 1st base coach for the Tigers against the St. Louis Cardinals during their series, praised the development of Tigers prospects Riley Greene and Spencer … Read more
On Tuesday night, following their win over the Milwaukee Brewers, the Detroit Tigers announced they were optioning OF Christin Stewart to their alternate training site in Toledo. Embed from Getty Images While speaking to reporters about the decision, Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said that the corresponding move to optioning Stewart would be one that is … Read more
Following Tuesday’s win over the Milwaukee Brewers, the Detroit Tigers announced they were optioning OF Christin Stewart to their alternate training site in Toledo. Embed from Getty Images While speaking with reporters, Tiger manager Ron Gardenhire was asked about the move and he said Stewart was “not swinging the bat” and “not hitting the ball” … Read more
On Monday, we posted a video of Detroit Tigers prospect Riley Greene making an amazing catch to take away a home run during an intrasquad game. Well, two days later, Greene was at it again, this time in right field. Watch as Riley lays out and eats some dirt to take away an extra-base hit. … Read more
Ever since the day the Detroit Tigers selected OF Riley Greene with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, we have heard nothing but good things. Not only has Greene put on amazing batting practice displays at Comerica Park but he has also shown that he can cover some serious ground. Check … Read more
We have all heard the narrative, seen the similarities, and witnessed their performance. The 2019 Detroit Tigers are a lousy baseball team, just as the 2003 Tigers were a terrible baseball team. 2003 marked the lowest point of a decade long funk the Tigers had been experiencing, finishing with a winning percentage of .265, and … Read more
Detroit Tigers first round draft pick Riley Greene has not swinging the bat well since being moved to the West Michigan Whitecaps, but he has certainly been flashing the leather. Take a look as Greene makes two diving catches on Monday. "He is turning into a human highlight reel!"@Greene21Riley made not one but TWO diving … Read more
Well, that’s one way to make an impression on your new team! Detroit Tigers prospect Riley Greene, who made his debut with Detroit’s single-a affiliate West Michigan Whitecaps last night, found himself featured on SportsCenter’s top ten plays – not just once, but twice. The first play that landed on the highlight reel was a diving catch … Read more
On Thursday, Detroit Tigers top draft pick Riley Greene made his debut with the West Michigan Whitecaps and it was a night to remember. Watch as Greene caps off his debut with an inside-the-park home run. What a way to cap off your Whitecaps debut, @Greene21Riley ! 🎙️@ThatDanHasty pic.twitter.com/A0e9SrEnVq — West Michigan Whitecaps (@wmwhitecaps) August … Read more
According to Emily Waldon, the Detroit Tigers have promoted their top hitting prospect Riley Greene to West Michigan. Source: #Tigers have promoted Riley Greene to West Michigan. — emilycwaldon (@EmilyCWaldon) August 8, 2019 Greene, who was the Tigers 1st Round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft has more than proven himself since being drafted out … Read more
Another July 31st has come and passed, and again Detroit Tigers fans have found themselves in what feels like a bad rendition of Bill Murray’s Groundhog Day. Every time the deadline has passed over the last four years it has been the same refrain for the fans of the Tigers: what in the world is … Read more
According to reports, the Detroit Tigers have promoted their 1st round pick draft pick Riley Greene to Short Season Connecticut. Two members of the @tigers 2019 draft class are on the move! OF Riley Greene (R1) promoted to Short Season Connecticut OF Bryant Packard (R5) promoted to Single A West Michigan @wmwhitecaps @thecttigers — Detroit … Read more
In the 2019 MLB Draft, Detroit Tigers used their 1st round pick to select outfielder Riley Greene. Heading into the draft, Greene was considered by many to be the best pure hitter available and if his first professional game is any indication, that may be accurate. Watch as Green blasts his first professional home run. … Read more
As one of the greatest all-around hitters of all time, it probably takes something pretty special to impress Miguel Cabrera, especially when it comes to hitting a baseball. Well, according to reports, that’s exactly what happened on Friday as Detroit Tigers‘ No. 1 pick Riley Greene was in town to sign his contract. Signed, sealed, … Read more
