Joe Jimenez Picks Up Win Out Of Bullpen

Detroit Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez has been stellar out of the bullpen this season, and he picked up a win in Wednesday's contest against the Twins after entering a tie ball game and turning in a scoreless frame. Jimenez's value comes as Detroit's premiere holds candidate with strong ratios, so he's a must-add in formats […]

Jeimer Candelario Solidifying Cleanup Role

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario quietly moved into the cleanup slot during the Tigers series against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 3. Since then, he's made five more starts hitting out of that spot, including four straight. It should come as no surprise, as Candelario leads the team in home runs with 10 […]

Blaine Hardy Makes Another Strong Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Blaine Hardy made another spot start on Tuesday, his sixth of the season, as the Tigers continue to battle injury issues in their rotation. With Francisco Liriano (hamstring), Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) and Daniel Norris (groin) all on the shelf, Hardy has stepped up in a big way. Hardy threw six innings […]

Francisco Liriano Pitches Simulated Game, Rehab Assignment To Come

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano (hamstring) has been on the disabled list since May 29th with a right hamstring strain, but he pitched in a simulated game on Tuesday. Reports from the team suggest that it went well, with manager Ron Gardenhire saying that the ball was "diving and darting" out of Liriano's hand, […]

Jordan Zimmermann Gives Up Seven Hits In Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) made a rehab appearance Monday night at Single-A West Michigan, and it wasn't exactly smooth sailing. Zimmermann gave up three hits and a run in the first inning, and also botched a pickoff throw to second base that ended up in the outfield. While that run in the […]

Miguel Cabrera's Struggles Continue

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (back, hamstring) has watched his batting average steadily decline since returning from the disabled list on June 1st. While he's hit safely ten times since his return, he has just two multi-hit games in that stretch and was hitless on Sunday, dropping his average from .323 to .301 on […]

Jeimer Candelario Looking To Build On Walk-Off Homer

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario has been struggling at the dish over the last seven days, batting just .192 in that stretch. But in Saturday's contest against Cleveland, Candelario took Cody Allen deep for a two-run bomb in the 12th inning of a tie ball game to propel the Tigers to victory, a positive […]

James McCann Out Of Sunday Lineup

Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann will get a breather on Sunday as he's battling the flu. Manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters that McCann is still available to pinch-hit if needed. McCann is hitting .242 with four homers on the year. John Hicks, who has five homers and 22 RBI on the year, will start behind […]

Francisco Liriano Throw Simulated Game

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano (hamstring) is set to pitch in a simulated game, but the team hasn't announced precisely when that will be. Liriano was in the midst of a bounce-back campaign before the injury, with a 3.90 ERA and couple of absolute gems under his belt, like the eight innings of scoreless […]

Jordan Zimmermann Will Make Rehab Start Monday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) will make a rehab start Monday at Single-A West Michigan, the team reports. Zimmermann has been on the disabled list for over a month now and has progressed more slowly than originally expected. He got absolutely shelled in his first rehab outing at Triple-A Toledo, allowing seven runs […]

Daniel Norris Has Started Light Throwing Activities

Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris (groin) has been on the disabled list since April 30 and had successful groin surgery on May 3. The young lefty is expected to miss eight to 12 weeks as he recovers from surgery, but club sources reported that he's resumed throwing, albeit lightly. There's plenty of talent in Norris, […]

Alex Wilson Activated, Ronny Rodriguez Demoted

The Detroit Tigers activated reliever Alex Wilson (foot) Thursday ahead of their matchup with the Boston Red Sox. Wilson had been on the shelf since early May with a 95 percent tear in his left plantar fascia, and it's been a much longer recovery process than his status on the 10-day disabled list originally suggested. […]

Yasiel Puig and Justin Turner Out Of Thursday's Lineup

A couple of regulars are getting a day of rest Thursday when the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Outfielder Yasiel Puig and third baseman Justin Turner are both out of the lineup against right-hander Jameson Taillon. It's a routine day of rest in both cases, but it's worth mentioning that both Puig […]

Victor Martinez Goes Hitless Again

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez got off to a slow start but after a bounce-back month in May, he's really struggling in June. V-Mart went hitless in Wednesday's action against the Red Sox. It was his second straight hitless game and his third in four games. Over the last seven games, Martinez is hitting […]

Nicholas Castellanos Hits 20th Double

Detroit Tigers right fielder Nicholas Castellanos had another multi-hit game on Tuesday, his 16th such effort since May 1. One of the hits was a double, his 20th of the season. Castellanos has yet to show much home run power, having hit just six dingers thus far, but he's been an offensive force nonetheless. When […]

Jeimer Candelario Day-To-Day With Jammed Finger

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario exited Tuesday's contest early with a jammed finger and is considered day-to-day. After an errant throw to first in the fourth inning, Candelario was removed and sources told reporters he would receive X-rays on his right middle finger. Those X-rays came back negative, so he shouldn't miss significant time. […]

Jordan Zimmermann Will Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) is set to make another rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. The veteran righty has been on the disabled list since May 8 and was roughed up badly in his first rehab start May 27, allowing seven runs in less than an inning of work. He worked […]

Joe Jimenez Earns 11th Hold Monday

Detroit Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez tossed a perfect inning with two strikeouts in the nightcap of a doubleheader against the Yankees Monday, recording his 11th hold in the process. Jimenez has been excellent all season long, working to a 2.45 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 30 strikeouts in 29 1/3 innings of work. From a […]

Alex Wilson Will Make Rehab Appearance Tuesday

Detroit Tigers reliever Alex Wilson (foot) will make a rehab appearance on Tuesday with Triple-A Toledo. The right-hander has been dealing with a right plantar fascia strain that limited his ability to run and plant on that foot. Assuming all goes well, he could rejoin the Tigers' bullpen in short order. He owns a 4.50 […]

Jose Iglesias Is Swinging Well As Of Late

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias hasn't been known for his bat throughout his career, but over the last week he's been pretty effective with it. On his last six games, Iglesias is batting .381 with two doubles and two stolen bases. He's struck out only once during this little stretch. He's really only an option […]

Michael Fulmer Struggles Again Sunday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer had another rough outing on Sunday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks over six innings of work against the Blue Jays. Fulmer had cruised through the first five innings before surrendering two runs in the fifth and sixth innings. His season ERA now sits at a […]

James McCann Day-To-Day After Early Exit

Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann departed early on Sunday with a left intercostal spasm. The backstop said he felt a tweak in his back during a run-down of Russell Martin during the fifth inning, forcing the early exit. McCann is considered day-to-day, but told reporters he expects to play in the night game of Monday's […]

Leonys Martin Not In Lineup Thursday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Leonys Martin is not in the lineup on Thursday as he's having fluid drained from his left hamstring. Niko Goodrum will bat out of the leadoff slot in the order in his stead. Martin is batting .269/.345/.423 with six homers on the year and shouldn't need to miss significant time.

Ronny Rodriguez Called Up, Grayson Greiner Sent Down

With shortstop Jose Iglesias (hip) hobbled up and listed as day-to-day, the Detroit Tigers have called up infielder Ronny Rodriguez. Rodriguez is off to a hot start at Triple-A Toledo, slashing .318/.341/.540 on the year. Most recently, he went 5-for-5 on Wednesday, hitting for the cycle with a pair of home runs. He'll figure into […]

Jose Iglesias Day-To-Day With Hip Contusion

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (hip) is out of the lineup on Thursday and is listed as day-to-day with a right hip contusion. He exited Wednesday's contest against the Angels and was replaced by Pete Kozma after an awkward slide into home plate. Manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters that second baseman Dixon Machado may need […]

Michael Fulmer's Struggles Continue

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer called his most recent performance, Tuesday's loss to the Angels, "embarrassing." It's reasonable, considering the success Fulmer has had over the last two seasons and the struggles he's experienced this year. In Tuesday's matchup with the Angels, Fulmer gave up five runs in just 3 1/3 innings of work. […]

Francisco Liriano Heads To Disabled List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Francisco Liriano is heading to the 10-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain, club sources reported Tuesday. The veteran lefty has had a bit of a renaissance this season, turning in six straight quality starts to begin the season and flirting with a no-hitter earlier this month. But he was […]

James McCann's Grand Slam Powers Victory

Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann blasted a grand slam in the third inning of Monday's game, leading the offensive charge and propelling the Tigers to a 9-3 rout of the Angels. The blast was McCann's fourth homer of the season and came off of starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs. McCann has been a serviceable option for […]

Jordan Zimmermann Struggles In Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (shoulder) has been on the disabled list since May 6 but made a rehab start over the weekend for Triple-A Toledo. Things didn't go well for Zim, who gave up seven runs, seven hits and two walks in two-thirds of an inning. Zimmermann's velocity was fine, but he struggled […]

Miguel Cabrera Needs More Cardio Before Returning

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (hamstring) has been sidelined since May 4 but is making progress toward a return. Cabrera took batting practice on May 27 and ran the bases on the May 28, his fourth straight day of running. However, manager Ron Gardenhire told reporters Miggy was pretty winded following his running, and […]