JaCoby Jones Batting Fifth Wednesday

The Detroit Tigers red-hot outfielder JaCoby Jones is batting fifth for the Tigers as they take on the Pirates on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Over the last seven games, Jones has amassed a .375 average with two homers, five RBI and one stolen base, exciting Tigers fans and fantasy owners in the […]

Matthew Boyd Draws A Favorable Matchup For Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd will toe the rubber Wednesday evening in the second game of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It looks to be a nice matchup for the young lefty, who has gotten off to an excellent start by throwing six or more innings of one-run ball in each of his […]

Jordan Zimmermann Will Start Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Following Tuesday's rainout in Pittsburgh, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann will take the hill Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Zimmermann has been roughed up to the tune of a 7.71 ERA on the season through his first four starts and is not recommended as a fantasy option at this point.

Mike Gerber Recalled From Triple-A Toledo

The Detroit Tigers have recalled outfielder Mike Gerber from Triple-A Toledo, the club announced Monday. Gerber had joined the club briefly last week as the 26th man for the team's doubleheader against Kansas City, but he was sent back to Toledo after the game. He'll now make the trip north again to rejoin the Tigers […]

Drew VerHagen Designated For Assignment

The Detroit Tigers announced that they are designating reliever Drew VerHagen for assignment. VerHagen, who is out of minor-league options, will have to clear waivers before the Tigers can assign him to the minors. He had allowed seven earned runs in 10 innings of work on the year.

Miguel Cabrera Is Heating Up

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera has been hot at the dish over the past seven days. After notching a hit, a walk, and an RBI Sunday against the Royals, Miggy certainly left his fantasy owners feeling pretty good at the end of the week. Over the last seven games, Cabrera has a .429/.571/.667 slash […]

Nicholas Castellanos Continues Hot Hitting

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos has been raking over the last week, and Sunday was no exception. Castellanos turned in a three-hit performance against the Royals and added two RBI with a run scored as the Tigers fell at home. The big day capped a productive seven-day stretch for Castellanos in which he hit […]

JaCoby Jones Is Swinging A Hot Stick

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones is on fire at the dish, having notched eight hits in his last 19 at bats. Jones has seen a boost in playing time with the demotion of Mike Mahtook to Triple-A Toledo, and he's been making the most of it. On the season, he's slashing .297/.372/.541 with two homers […]

Nicholas Castellanos Hits First Home Run Of 2018

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos launched his first home run of the season on Saturday as the Tigers beat the Royals. It was part of a three-hit, three-RBI effort for Castellanos, bringing his season average to .286 and his RBI total to nine. It's been a bit of a slow start for Castellanos from […]

Daniel Norris Won't Be Demoted To Triple A

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris made a spot start on Friday for his first start of the season, lasting 4 2/3 innings and allowing one run while striking out five. Norris was the odd man out in the Tigers' rotation this year and had pitched out of the bullpen up to this point. There was […]

Shane Greene Blows Save Friday, Unavailable Saturday

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene appeared in both games of Friday's doubleheader with the Kansas City Royals. He pitched effectively in the first game, but blew the save in the second game as the Tigers split. As a result of his work Friday, he's unavailable out of the bullpen on Saturday. Joe Jimenez will be […]

Victor Martinez Notches Third Multi-Hit Game in Four Days

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez had himself a nice little series against Baltimore, and it's part of a larger stretch of nice games for the veteran slugger. Martinez notched two hits Thursday, and it was the third time in four days that he had a multi-hit effort. Martinez has now hit safely in five […]

Jeimer Candelario Wraps Up Big Series With Four Hits

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario absolutely dominated the Baltimore Orioles throughout their three-game set. In the series, Candelario was 8-for-12 with two homers and five RBI, bringing his season line to .284/.360/.556 with three home runs and eight RBI. Thursday's game was the most impressive of the three, as Candelario collected four hits and […]

Chad Bell Optioned, Warwick Saupold and Mike Gerber Called Up

The Detroit Tigers have made a series of roster moves in preparation for Friday's doubleheader with Kansas City. Reliever Chad Bell has been sent to Triple-A Toledo and fellow relief arm Warwick Saupold has been recalled. In addition, the Tigers have called up outfield prospect Mike Gerber. Bell and Saupold are essentially non-factors from a […]

Miguel Cabrera Homers And Doubles In Return

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera was back in the lineup on Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's contest with lower back tightness. He showed no signs of being bothered by the injury, as he slugged a home run and a double to lead the Tigers to victory. It was a nice day at the dish for […]

Shane Greene Blows Save Wednesday

The Detroit Tigers entered the top of the ninth inning with a one-run lead on the Baltimore Orioles, but closer Shane Greene couldn't seal the deal. Greene coughed up a solo homer to pinch hitter Luis Sardinas before getting out of the inning. Greene did come away with the win, however, as Detroit's Dixon Machado […]

Miguel Cabrera Back In The Lineup Wednesday

On Tuesday night, Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (back) was removed in the eighth inning with what the club called lower back tightness. Manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters that Miggy tightened up from the cold weather and that he really wants to play it safe with the veteran slugger. This is especially pertinent due […]

James McCann Getting The Day Off Wednesday

Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann is not in the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Orioles. It appears to be just a routine day of rest for McCann, who is hitting just .195 on the year. John Hicks will fill in behind the dish for McCann.

Victor Martinez Hits First Homer Of 2018

The home run drought is over for Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez. The veteran switch-hitter clubbed his first dinger of the year Tuesday against the Orioles, a two-run shot in the second inning off of Andrew Cashner. It was a solid day overall for V-Mart, who notched three hits and has now reached safely […]

Daniel Norris Will Make First Start Friday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris will make his first start of the season on Friday when the Tigers take on the Kansas City Royals. Norris theoretically started the season as a starter before being bumped to the bullpen as Mike Fiers returned from the disabled list. However, Norris never actually made a starting appearance before […]

Joe Jimenez Emerging As Holds Candidate

Detroit Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez has been outstanding in the first few weeks of the regular season. With Tuesday's three-strikeout performance in the mix, the highly-touted youngster has now made eight appearances and has yet to allow a run. In 7 2/3 innings of work, Jimenez also has seven strikeouts and just two walks. He […]

Miguel Cabrera Shouldn't Miss Time With Back Injury

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (back) exited Tuesday night's contest with the Orioles after the eighth inning with what club sources called "lower back tightness." Following the game, manager Ron Gardenhire explained that Miggy's back tightened up in the cold weather, and the early exit was simply precautionary. That should bring a sigh of […]

Miguel Cabrera Exits With Lower Back Tightness

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (back) went into the dugout in the eighth inning and didn't come back out for the ninth. Club sources are reporting that he has left the game with lower back tightness. This should be of concern to fantasy owners, as Miggy was hampered last season by two herniated discs […]

Matthew Boyd Has Favorable Matchup Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd had his last start postponed by rain, snow, and frigid temperatures over the weekend, but he'll be back in action Wednesday as Detroit takes on Baltimore. It looks to be a favorable matchup for the lefty, who is off to a hot start this season with a 1.38 ERA […]

Jordan Zimmermann Scheduled To Start Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (jaw) took a Jason Kipnis line drive to the face in his last trip to the mound on April11 , but he's set to toe the rubber again on Thursday after suffering no major structural damage and passing the team's concussion protocol. The incident gave Zim a scare, but […]

Matthew Boyd Skipped, Francisco Liriano Postponed

The Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees were supposed to play a doubleheader Sunday, but Mother Nature had different plans. After initially cancelling just the top half of the twin-bill, both games have now been cancelled. Matthew Boyd, who was scheduled to start game one, is being skipped in the rotation. Francisco Liriano, who was […]

Francisco Liriano Will Start Sunday Against Yankees

The Detroit Tigers were scheduled for a twin bill against the Yankees for Sunday, but Game 1 has been postponed due to weather. Matthew Boyd was scheduled to start the game, but he'll now be skipped. Francisco Liriano, who was originally scheduled to pitch in the evening game, remains the scheduled starter as long as […]

James McCann's Sluggish Start Continues

Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann has had a tough go of things so far this season. The defense-first catcher has never been a huge fantasy asset outside of deep AL-only leagues, but his career .244 average and two straight seasons of double-digit home run totals were still serviceable. That hasn't been the case for McCann […]

Michael Fulmer Roughed Up By Cleveland

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer took a beating at the hands of the Cleveland lineup on Thursday, his first rough outing of the year. Fulmer gave up nine runs (six earned) in three innings of work, striking out just two batters. He induced no swings and misses and just four called strikes with his […]

Mikie Mahtook Optioned To Triple-A Toledo

Detroit Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook has been off to an abysmal start this season with .129 average and 10 strikeouts on the year. As a result, the Tigers have decided to send him to Toledo to "get his swing together and get his confidence back," manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters. Mahtook had a nice year […]