Spencer Turnbull Decent In Loss

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (3-5) turned in a so-so effort in Wednesday's 4-0 setback to Tampa Bay. Turnbull allowed three earned runs on five hits and three walks in five innings of work while striking out four. He wasn't helped by his defense as the Tigers had a couple of miscues that proved […]

Tyson Ross To Throw Bullpen Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyson Ross (elbow) will throw off a mound on Thursday for the first time since he went on the injured list with ulnar nerve neuritis in his right elbow. The veteran right-hander last pitched in the majors on May 10 and won't be on anyone's radar in mixed leagues when he […]

Harold Castro Starting at Second Base on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers infielder Harold Castro will be given the start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. He was recalled on Tuesday with Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) hitting the injured list. He'll likely play a utility role with Detroit, so it's unclear how much playing time he'll see. Castro will play second base and bat sixth […]

Jordan Zimmermann Scratched From Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow, gluteus) was scratched from his rehab start on Wednesday at Triple-A Toledo with left gluteus tightness. It was supposed to be Zimm's first rehab start after being diagnosed with a partially torn UCL in his right elbow. The 33-year-old righty wasn't effective before his injury with a 5.93 […]

Kyle Funkhouser Makes Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Kyle Funkhouser was activated off the injured list and made a rehab start for High-A Lakeland on Tuesday night. He allowed just two hits while walking one and fanning four in five shutout innings in his return. That's after the 25-year-old went 0-3 with a 7.64 ERA, 1.87 WHIP, 18 […]

Jordan Zimmermann To Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) will make his first rehab start on Wednesday for Triple-A Toledo. The 33-year-old right-hander is 0-4 so far on the year with an ugly 5.93 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 11 walks and 21 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings over his six starts. On a bad Detroit team with a […]

Niko Goodrum To See Bulk Of Shortstop Work

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said that infielder Niko Goodrum will likely get the bulk of playing time at shortstop with Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) still out. Gordon Beckham, Ronny Rodriguez and Harold Castro will rotate at second base with Josh Harrison (hamstring) out another six to eight weeks. Goodrum has picked it up a bit […]

Shane Greene Notches 19th Save

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene locked down the ninth inning once again as the Tigers beat the Rays on Tuesday. Greene allowed one hit in a scoreless frame, and now boasts a 1.08 ERA and 0.84 WHIP to go along with his 19 saves and 28 strikeouts. Nobody could have predicted this level of success […]

JaCoby Jones Extends Hitting Streak To 10 Games

Detroit Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones extended his hitting streak to 10 games on Tuesday night against the Rays, posting a single and a run scored as the Tigers went on to win by a score of 9-6. The speedster is on one right now, with six multi-hit efforts, eight RBI, and three stolen bases […]

Niko Goodrum Posts Three-Hit Night

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum played shortstop and batted leadoff for the Tigers on Tuesday, setting the table for what turned out to be a nine-run offensive effort against the Tampa Bay Rays. Goodrum also swiped his fifth bag of the season and scored two runs on the night. He has position eligibility everywhere […]

Miguel Cabrera Returns, Swats A Grand Slam

Detroit Tigers first baseman and designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (knee) returned to action on Tuesday and came up big against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cabrera faced Blake Snell with the bases loaded in the 5th inning of the contest and shot one over the left field wall for his fifth career grand slam and his […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox (6/5/19)

Welcome to the Wednesday, June 5th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Josh Harrison To Have Surgery This Week, Out 6-8 Weeks

Detroit Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison (hamstring) will undergo surgery later this week that will sideline him for six to eight weeks. Harrison's 2019 season was essentially over before it even started. He's gone on the injured list twice already and was hitting .176/.219/.265 with a homer, eight RBI and four stolen bases in 136 […]

Miguel Cabrera's Knee Issue Isn't Going Away

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) has a chronic knee issue that will bother him all season. It was determined that surgery was not an option for now. If Cabrera had surgery now, he'd likely need to miss the rest of the season. The good news is he returned to the starting lineup on […]

Jeimer Candelario Placed On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed third baseman Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with left shoulder inflammation and recalled infielder Harold Castro from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. The move is retroactive to June 2. The 25-year-old Candelario has been bad this year, hitting .179 with two home runs and nine […]

Ryan Carpenter Goes Seven Strong Innings

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Ryan Carpenter was fantastic against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old lefty scattered seven hits and struck out three over a career-high seven innings of work. His only real mistake was leaving a 1-1 pitch up over the plate, which Avisail Garcia made him pay for by depositing […]

Miguel Cabrera Returns To Lineup Tuesday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) is back in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cabrera sat out Sunday's game and considered season-ending knee surgery, but looks to be good to go after consulting with four specialists. Cabrera's counting stats are definitely taking a hit this season, but the 36-year-old, […]

Tigers Tab Franchise-Type Outfielder Riley Greene at No. 5

The Detroit Tigers are in desperate need of some offensive talent and as a result took high school outfielder Riley Greene (Oviedo, FL.) with the No. 5 pick in the 2019 MLB amateur draft. The 18-year-old left-handed hitter was considered to be one of the best pure hitters in the class with some power due […]

Hard-Hit Leaders - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 10)

In the latest edition of Statcast Studs and Duds for offense, we're going to shorten the range of outcomes. I will look at leaders in hard-hit balls over the past month only. Also, rather than simply isolating Hard% as a metric, I am looking at the total leaders in batted ball events that qualify as […]

JaCoby Jones Stays Hot, Launches Sixth Homer

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones continued his recent tear at the dish on Sunday, belting his sixth home run of the season as the Tigers fell to the Braves. While Jones' primary fantasy asset has been his speed in the past, the 27-year-old outfielder has been raking over the last two weeks to the tune […]

Christin Stewart Homers In Big Game Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart launched his fourth home run of the year as part of a three-hit effort against the Braves on Sunday. The young slugger has shown monstrous power at times, but has lacked consistency thus far. He's slashing .241/.325/.429 in 38 games this season and seems likely to eventually develop into a […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

We have finally steamrolled into June, and I hope everyone had a relaxing Memorial Day weekend, because the start of this month is jam-packed with important baseball information. The College World Series is underway and showcasing many of the next young professionals of the sport, many organizations will decide their club's course of action for […]

Miguel Cabrera Remains Out on Sunday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Cabrera sat out on Saturday and also had an MRI on his right knee. Manager Ron Gardenhire said on Sunday that many different doctors are taking a look at the MRI results. The Tigers have […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/2/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Sunday baseball! We have 15 games on the slate today, but DK has decided to make the first nine of the main slate. We'll be focusing on those nine games, with one in Coors Field and no projected total under eight runs. Giolito has figured out how to make the White Sox favorites, […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

Week 10 provides a number of young arms and a few pitchers whose limitations make them easy to overlook. I’m particularly excited about the Indians’ calling up Zach Plesac. I’m not sure what happens when Mike Clevinger gets back, but Plesac looks like a legitimate SP2 talent. A reminder before we begin: This column focuses […]

Christin Stewart's Three Hits Tie Season High

Detroit Tigers outfielder Christin Stewart had one of his best games of the season in Saturday's 10-5 loss to the Braves. The 25-year-old left fielder went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and two RBI. He also struck out twice, which has been a problem for the second-year pro this year, as his strikeout […]

Daniel Norris Battered Around By Braves

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris had one of his worst outings of the year in Saturday's 10-5 loss to Atlanta. Norris allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits, including two home runs, along with one walk and four strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. He got off to an outstanding start in the game, […]

Miguel Cabrera Sitting Saturday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Saturday after leaving the game early on Friday with knee soreness. He is undergoing an MRI exam and could land on the injured list, depending on the results. Miggy has hit well with a .284 batting average, but he has just […]

Jeimer Candelario is Sitting Out on Saturday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Candelario was demoted earlier this month, but was recalled a few days ago after a strong showing in the minors. Dawel Lugo will draw the start at third base and bat sixth versus righty Mike […]

John Hicks Starting at First Base on Saturday

Detroit Tigers first baseman John Hicks will draw the start against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Miguel Cabrera (knee) is out of the lineup and will undergo an MRI on Saturday. Hopefully Cabrera will be able to avoid the injured list, but we could see the Tigers be cautious with their veteran slugger. Hicks will […]