Daniel Norris Close To Returning

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris is reportedly expected to join Detroit's summer camp before the end of next week. Norris has not attended camp yet and was recently placed on the 10-day injured list after testing positive for COVID-19. Upon his return, Norris is expected to compete for the fifth spot in the rotation. […]

Derek Hill Dealing With Sore Kneecap

Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill is day-to-day with a sore kneecap. Hill exited Thursday's intrasquad game because of the injury. Hill seems poised to make his MLB debut this season, but he is still unlikely to receive consistent playing time. JaCoby Jones, Cameron Maybin, Niko Goodrum and Victor Reyes are all ahead of him on the […]

Casey Mize Impresses in Scrimmage

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize impressed in Thursday's intrasquad scrimmage. He allowed no hits in 2 1/3 innings and struck out three batters, including Miguel Cabrera on only three pitches. Mize is Detroit's top prospect and has the talent to become one of the best pitchers in the game. If he can crack the […]

Daniel Norris Tests Positive For COVID-19

Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris has tested positive for COVID-19. Norris was recently placed on the 10-day injured list. He seemed optimistic when addressing the situation, stating the following: "I’m healthy and ready to rock as soon as I get some good news." Last season, he went 3-13 with a […]

Daniel Norris Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He has not been seen at any of Detroit's summer camp workouts. He was projected to be part of the starting rotation. Michael Fulmer seems like a safe bet to take his place. Fulmer is an intriguing sleeper with upside. The […]

Frank Schwindel, JaCoby Jones Homer in Scrimmage

Detroit Tigers first baseman Frank Schwindel and outfielder JaCoby Jones each hit a home run in Wednesday's scrimmage. Schwindel displayed flashes of power during spring training, including a two-homer game against the Boston Red Sox. With Miguel Cabrera and C.J. Cron on the roster, there is currently no clear path to playing time for Schwindel. […]

Spencer Torkelson Signs Contract, Joins Roster

Detroit Tigers third baseman Spencer Torkelson has officially signed his contract with the Detroit Tigers. It is reportedly worth $8,416,300, which is a new MLB draft bonus record. In addition, Torkelson is the first No. 1 overall pick to top his slot value. He has been added to the 60-man roster for the upcoming MLB […]

Tigers 60-Man Roster Includes Casey Mize

The Detroit Tigers officially released their 60-man roster. It included starting pitcher prospects Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal and Matt Manning. Outfielder Riley Greene also made the roster. Mize, Manning, Skubal and Greene are Detroit's top four prospects, according to MLB.com. Mize was the No. 1 pick in the 2018 MLB draft and performed well in the […]

Alex Wilson To Be Released

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Wilson will be released by the team on Friday, among other cuts. Wilson spent 2015-2018 with the Tigers. He posted a 3.36 ERA in 2018 while appearing in 59 games. The left-hander spent 2019 with the Milwaukee Brewers and recorded a disappointing 9.53 ERA before ultimately returning to the Tigers […]

Spencer Torkelson Will Sign Contract Soon

Detroit Tigers third baseman/first baseman Spencer Torkelson, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, is expected to officially sign his contract on Sunday or Monday. His deal is expected to be slightly over his slot value of $8.416 million. Torkelson is an exceptional hitter for both power and average. At Arizona State, he hit […]

Tigers Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

One Detroit Tigers player has tested positive for COVID-19. According to reports, the player just recently tested positive and is still in the recovery process. The name of the player has not been released. In addition, one non-baseball staff member also tested positive. There will be a new COVID-19 injury list during the shortened 2020 […]

Michael Fulmer Cleared For Full Baseball Activity

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (elbow) is cleared for full baseball activity and will be on the 60-man roster to start the season. Fulmer has been recovering from Tommy John surgery since March of 2019. In 2018, he had an ERA of 4.69 and 110 strikeouts in 24 starts while dealing with a variety of […]

Dillon Dingler Agrees To Terms With Tigers

Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler has agreed to terms with the franchise after being selected in the second round of the MLB draft last week. The deal is reportedly worth $1.952 million. Dingler is a well-rounded catcher; he is a talented defender and hits for both average and power. In addition, he has the ability […]

Spencer Torkelson Expected To Land With Tigers

Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson is expected to be selected by the Detroit Tigers with the first overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft on Wednesday. According to reports, no hang-ups are anticipated in contract talks between the two sides. In 129 games at Arizona State, Torkelson batted .337 and hit a whopping 54 […]

Jordan Zimmermann Doesn't Plan To Retire After 2020

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann shot down the idea of retiring after this season. He stated the following on the matter: "Yeah, I thought about retiring a few years ago, but coming into spring training this year, I felt really good. I haven’t had any issues. I still have the drive and I still […]

Mock 2020 NFL Draft: First-Round Predictions

The 2020 NFL Draft will take place in late April. With the combine already behind us, it is a good time to look ahead at how it will potentially impact the fantasy football landscape. This year's draft class is headlined by a deep wide receiver class. Several wide receivers should be selected in the first […]

Michael Fulmer Could See Additional Starts

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (elbow) is currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. He was not expected to return until sometime after the All-Star break. However, the MLB season has now been delayed, which gives him extra time to recover. As a result, he should miss fewer starts. In turn, Fulmer's fantasy value should be […]

Joey Wentz Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Joey Wentz (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Florida. His expected timetable to return is 14-16 months. Wentz has been battling with forearm soreness for the past month. Still, this news comes as a big surprise. The Tigers acquired Wentz from the Atlanta Braves in a trade […]

Dawel Lugo Held Out With Tight Back

Detroit Tigers third baseman Dawel Lugo is being held out of Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves with a tight back. His absence is only precautionary, so the injury doesn't appear to be serious. Lugo is currently behind Jeimer Candelario on the depth chart. As it currently stands, Lugo is off the fantasy radar in […]

Joe Jimenez Officially Named Tigers Closer

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joe Jimenez was officially named the team's primary closer by manager Ron Gardenhire on Tuesday. This is not surprising news. Jimenez took over as the closer last season after Shane Greene was traded to the Atlanta Braves. He performed well, picking up nine saves and a career-high 82 strikeouts. We would not […]

Miguel Cabrera Homers Twice in Tigers Offensive Barrage

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera hit two home runs against the New York Yankees on Thursday. Both of Cabrera's homers were off Gerrit Cole. The Tigers offense was unstoppable during this game, as they combined for nine home runs. Outfielder Travis Demeritte also homered twice. Cabrera is a solid late-round DH in deep mixed […]

Travis Demeritte Homers Twice In Win Over Yankees

Detroit Tigers outfielder Travis Demeritte homered twice on Thursday against the New York Yankees. Both home runs were off starter Gerrit Cole. As a team, the Tigers were on fire, hitting nine home runs in this game. Demeritte is having a strong spring training, as he now has four home runs and a .308 batting […]

Frank Schwindel Homers Twice Against Red Sox

Detroit Tigers first baseman Frank Schwindel hit two home runs on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. He hit a two-run homer in the first inning off Jeffrey Springs and another two-run homer in the sixth inning off Heath Hembree. Schwindel signed a minor league deal with the Tigers last May after being released by the […]

JaCoby Jones Out with Calf Tightness

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones was removed from the lineup on Friday due to calf tightness. Jones only played in 88 games last year after fracturing his wrist. In his shortened season, he still produced 11 home runs, and he has already homered this spring. If he can put a full season together, he could […]

Riley Greene Will Join Tigers Roster Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene will be moved from minor league camp to the major league roster for Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Greene was the Tigers No. 3 prospect last year, per MLB pipeline. He is off to a blazing start this spring with two home runs and three walks in his […]

Niko Goodrum Held Out As Precaution

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum has been out all week with a groin injury. According to reports, this is simply due to the Tigers being extra cautious, and he would in fact be playing if it was the regular season. Goodrum originally injured his groin in late August and he missed the final month of the […]

Riley Greene Hits His Second HR of Spring Training

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene hit his second home run of spring training on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Greene is off to a blistering start this spring; he is 2-2 with two home runs and three walks. Greene was the fifth overall pick in the 2019 MLB draft. At age 19, he is […]

Spencer Turnbull Perfect Across Two Innings

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull had a strong performance on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Turnbull tossed two perfect innings while striking out four. Entering his third major league season, Turnbull is a potential breakout candidate. However, his upside is limited by his lack of run support. The Tigers were last in runs […]

Matthew Boyd Will Be the No. 1 or 2 Starter

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd will open the season as the team's No. 1 or 2 starter, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Gardenhire has not yet selected an Opening Day starter, but Boyd is the clear front-runner. Looking at the depth chart, Boyd is definitely Detroit's strongest starting pitcher at the moment. He appeared […]

The Tigers Are Impressed By Franklin Perez

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire spoke highly of pitching prospect Franklin Perez. In an article by Evan Woodbery of MLIVE, Gardenhire had the following to say about the 22-year-old prospect: "We have a lot of top prospects, which has been talked about an awful lot, but Andy said after watching him throw his bullpens that (Perez) […]