HAROLD CASTRO

Jonathan Schoop and rookie Kerry Carpenter hit back-to-back homers in the sixth inning, and the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 7-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians in the second game of a doubleheader.

You know them as Harold and Haase. For as bad as this season has been, can you imagine the lineup without Harold Castro and Eric Haase? Don’t wonder: With H&H the Tigers would be hitting .220 with a .596 OPS (72 OPS+), falling even further into last place in the league’s offensive categories. “He’s even increased his power a little bit this season,” said Tigers manager A.J. The Tigers hope Harold and Haase are still producing next August.

DETROIT, MI -- As fans celebrated Lou “Sweet Lou” Whitaker’s jersey retirement, the Tigers came in full force in a 9-1 victory in game two of their series with the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. While Jeimer Candelario, Willi Castro, and Harold Castro contributed two runs each, the Tigers’ Aug. 6 victory was a combined team effort, with Miguel Cabrera, Riley Greene, and Javier Baez scoring as well. Scroll down to see 15 of our favorite photos from the game or click on the gallery above or here to view all 66 photos from the game. You can order prints of any of these photos by clicking the “Buy photo” button in the caption of every photo. Subscribers click the “Get photo” link to download high-resolution images right to their device for free as part of their subscription.

The Tigers (43-66) and Rays (57-50) play the series finale of the four-game series on Sunday afternoon. Willi Castro doubled and then scored on a single by Harold Castro (no relation). pic.twitter.com/Dt3q99ESQo — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 6, 2022The Tigers broke the game open with a five-run seventh, fueled by doubles by -- you guessed it -- Willi and Harold Castro, as well as a two-run double by Javier Baez. https://t.co/QPBEHKnbDC pic.twitter.com/T0MVZl9hu3 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 7, 2022Tigers starter Garrett Hill allowed just one run in 5 2/3 innings. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Rays wrap up their four-game series on Sunday at 1:40 p.m. Right-hander Matt Manning (0-0, 3.46 ERA) will pitch for the Tigers against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen (6-4, 3.06).

It starts with the bullpen, which the Tigers will be showcasing in the final days before the deadline, and includes some unlikely heroes in the lineup. MLB trade deadline: 5 Tigers most likely to be dealt in next weekDetroit Tigers' relief pitcher Joe Jimenez throws during a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins Monday, May 23, 2022, in Minneapolis. The bullpenFrom Game 1 to Game 100, the Tigers’ bullpen has been really good. Tigers’ relievers are ranked fourth in baseball with a 3.06 ERA, which would be the lowest for a Detroit bullpen since 1988. Instead, the rotation was hit hard by injuries and the Tigers have used 14 starting pitchers to this point.

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Guardians teed off on Detroit Tigers starter Michael Pineda for eight runs in the first two innings and cruised to a 10-0 victory Saturday afternoon at Progressive Field. They wrap up a four-game series with the Guardians (46-44) on Sunday. Pineda gave up a three-run home run to Guardians All-Star Jose Ramirez in the first inning. The Tigers loaded the bases in the first inning against Guardians starter Cal Quantrill but never threatened again. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Guardians wrap up their four-game series and head into the All-Star break by playing their series finale on Sunday at 1:40 p.m.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit his first major league home run and Hunter Dozier followed with a drive into the bullpen, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tigers 3-1.

Kody Clemens hit his first major league home run to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Tigers (28-43) have won two in a row and will try to sweep the Diamondbacks (32-41) in the series finale on Sunday. Mantiply had a 0.34 ERA in 26 2/3 innings this year, hadn’t given up a homer since last June, hadn’t given up an extra-base hit all season and hadn’t given up a homer to a left-handed hitter like Clemens in his entire career. But Clemens crushed a ball to deep right, giving the Tigers a lead they would never relinquish. Tigers starter Alex Faedo allowed three runs in four innings, his third consecutive start in which he failed to go five. RILEY FOR REAL 😱 pic.twitter.com/rY9B7o4Csb — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 26, 2022Miguel Cabrera singled in the seventh inning for his 3,053rd career hit, tying him with Rod Carew for 27th place on the all-time list.

Rob Refsnyder hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Boston Red Sox posted their third series sweep of the season, powering past the Detroit Tigers 6-2.

DETROIT -- Riley Greene will bat sixth and play center field in his Major League debut on Saturday. The Tigers (24-40) and Texas Rangers (31-33) play at 4:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. Eric Haase will catch and bat cleanup against Texas left-handed starter Taylor Hearn (4-4, 5.37). Tigers ➡️ StarsRiley Greene makes his Major League debut today on @FS1. pic.twitter.com/XfvYCsgEuE — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 18, 2022Catcher Tucker Barnhart, outfielder Victor Reyes and infielder Harold Castro will be available for the Tigers off the bench.

Yoán Moncada had five hits and five RBIs, including a run-scoring single against Kody Clemens, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 13-0 for a three-game series sweep.

DETROIT -- There are 100 games left in the regular season and it could be a long, hot summer if the Detroit Tigers don’t get things on track. The Chicago White Sox beat the Tigers 13-0 on Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park, completing a three-game sweep. The Tigers (24-38) are now 1-5 on this homestand, while the White Sox (30-31) climbed to within one game of .500. The temperature reached 95 degrees on Wednesday; it was the highest gametime temperature at Comerica Park since 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)APUp nextThe Tigers will open a four-game series with the Texas Rangers on Thursday at 7:10 p.m. at Comerica Park.

Jose Abreu hit a pair of two-run homers and Luis Robert singled home the go-ahead run in the fifth inning to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 9-5.

But it wasn’t enough to top the Chicago White Sox, who beat the Tigers 9-5 in the series opener Monday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (24-36) and Sox (28-31) were meeting for the first time since opening the season here two months ago. It came on White Sox starter Lance Lynn’s first pitch of 2022. In the sixth, Tigers reliever Andrew Chafin committed a crucial error when he tried to nab a runner at third on a sacrifice bunt. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and White Sox meet for the second of three games on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. Right-hander Dylan Cease (4-3, 3.14 ERA).

DETROIT -- It’s been seven years since Miguel Cabrera was last elected by fans to start in an All-Star Game. Here’s how it works: Voting opened on Wednesday and fans can cast ballots in Phase 1 until 2 p.m. on June 30. Attention ballot-stuffers: Fans can submit up to five ballots per 24-hour period on all MLB platforms. TIGER ALL-STARS2021: LHP Gregory Soto2020: No game2019: RHP Shane Greene2018: RHP Joe Jimenez2017: RHP Michael Fulmer (selected but not on active roster because of pitching assignment); OF Justin Upton (added to roster)2016: Miguel Cabrera (reserve)2015: INF Jose Iglesias, OF J.D. (Miguel Cabrera elected as a starter by fans but did not participate due to calf injury).

Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers completed a two-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 3-1 victory.

Tigers rookie right-hander Alex Faedo (1-2, 3.09 ERA) will face Bucs right-hander Mitch Keller (2-5, 5.77). He’s likely to get regular time at the position with Jeimer Candelario out for at least 10 days. Austin Meadows, who returned to action on Tuesday after missing three weeks with vertigo symptoms, will bat clean-up and play right field. Kody Clemens will get another start in left field. The rookie is still seeking his first big-league hit after starting his career 0-for-12 in his first six games.

Tarik Skubal pitched seven steady innings to win his fourth straight decision and Harold Castro hit a two-run single to lead the Detroit Tigers to a rain-delayed 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Tarik Skubal pitched seven steady innings to win his fourth straight decision and Harold Castro hit a two-run single to lead the Detroit Tigers to a rain-delayed 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

The Detroit Tigers have placed infielder Jeimer Candelario on the 10-day injured list after he injured his left shoulder while diving for a ball on Sunday in New York. In a corresponding move, outfielder Austin Meadows was reinstated from the injured list. pic.twitter.com/ExVKzV7Fuk — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 7, 2022TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (40)Left-handed pitchers (7): Tyler Alexander*, Andrew Chafin, Sam Howard, Eduardo Rodriguez*, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz. * On the 10-day injured list. Catcher Jake Rogers (right elbow sprain); and right-handed pitchers Jose Cisnero (right shoulder sprain), Kyle Funkhouser (right shoulder strain), Casey Mize (right elbow sprain) and Spencer Turnbull (right elbow sprain) are on the 60-day injured list, which removes them from the 40-man roster.

Josh Donaldson hit a 10th-inning sacrifice fly, and the New York Yankees came from behind twice to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 to reach the one-third mark of the season at 39-15, the best in the major leagues in 21 years.

Gerrit Cole pitched perfectly into the seventh inning a night after teammate Jameson Taillon lost his bid in the eighth, Aaron Judge homered and had four hits on his bobblehead night, and the New York Yankees thumped the Detroit Tigers 13-0.

Gerrit Cole was perfect through 6 2/3 innings and the New York Yankees hit four home runs against the Detroit Tigers rookie starter in a 13-0 thrashing on Friday night at Yankee Stadium. (The Tigers have only been victims of a perfect game once in their history, and that was in 1922). The Yanks scored 10 off Tigers rookie starter Elvin Rodriguez, who allowed homers by Aaron Judge, Jose Trevino, Anthony Rizzo and Matt Carpenter. Daz Cameron, the hero of Thursday’s win in Detroit, went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts. Tigers rookie right-hander Beau Brieske (0-4, 5.25 ERA) will face Yankees right-hander Luis Severino (3-1, 3.38).

The Detroit Tigers have started to show signs of turning their season around, and it coincides with Harold Castro and Willi Castro moving to the top of the batting order.

The Detroit Tigers have started to show signs of turning their season around, and it coincides with Harold Castro and Willi Castro moving to the top of the batting order.

Baez will sit out his second straight game as the Tigers wrap up five-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park. I think it’s the worst stretch of his career, and that’s no fun. When you stop having fun, it’s a very difficult game,” Hinch said. Hinch said he’s dealing with soreness in his hand, which will require time to build back normal strength. Finally, outfielder Riley Greene, returning from a broken foot, was pulled late in Wednesday’s game, but Hinch said that was merely to limit his at-bats.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is getting a second consecutive day off as he tries to shake a prolonged slump. The Tigers (20-30) will wrap up a five-game series with the Minnesota Twins (30-22) on Thursday at 1:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. Detroit has won six of their last eight games, including three of four in this series. Harold Castro is hitting .315 in 96 plate appearances this season with six doubles, a triple and four home runs. On the mound, Tigers rookie right-hander Alex Faedo (1-2, 3.00 ERA) will face Twins right-hander Chris Archer (0-2, 4.19).

Tarik Skubal allowed just two hits in seven shutout innings in Detroit Tigers’ 5-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.

DETROIT -- Tarik Skubal pitched seven scoreless innings and Harold Castro hit a key two-run double as the Detroit Tigers topped the Minnesota Twins 5-0 on Wednesday night at Comerica Park. It was the second straight shutout for the Tigers (20-30), who have now won six of eight. Schoop then doubled home Harold Castro for his second consecutive multi-RBI game. pic.twitter.com/Rwte41F4Mb — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 2, 2022Skubal continued his dominant start to the season. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Twins wrap up their five-game series on Thursday at 1:10 p.m. at Comerica Park.

DETROIT -- Harold Castro will start at shortstop for the Detroit Tigers when they play the fourth of five games against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night at Comerica Park. Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal (3-2, 2.44 ERA) will face Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (1-1, 3.25) at 7:10 p.m.Javier Baez is not in the starting lineup for the first time since May 12. pic.twitter.com/sS2ZSo84Wk — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 1, 2022Rookie Kody Clemens, who made his Major League debut on Tuesday night at second base, will be the starting left fielder for the Tigers. The Tigers (19-30) have won five of seven are 10-7 since May 13. The Twins (30-21) remain in first place in the American League Central and have a healthy five-game lead over the second-place Chicago White Sox.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers will stock their lineup with right-handed batters for Game 1 of Tuesday’s day-night doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins. Tigers right-hander Rony Garcia (0-0, 3.00 ERA) is facing Twins lefty Devin Smeltzer (1-0, 1.04) at 1:10 p.m.Miguel Cabrera is back in the lineup at designated hitter after missing a game due to lower back tightness. Eric Haase will serve as catcher for Game 1. pic.twitter.com/7sTqvhsNsT — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 31, 2022The Tigers (18-29) have won four of five and are 9-6 in their last 15 games. The first-place Twins (29-20) have a 4.5 game lead over the second-place White Sox and a 10-game lead on the fourth-place Tigers.

The Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians will wrap-up their four-game weekend series with a matinee matchup on Sunday afternoon. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe Tigers still have a chance to take the series, despite the Guardians flexing their offensive muscle on Saturday. Despite Detroit amassing 10 hits, they left eight runners on base, with Harold Castro being the lone Tiger to cross home plate. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Elvin Rodriguez (0-0, 9.39 ERA)CLE: Triston McKenzie (3-3, 2.70 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Cleveland Guardians (19-23) vs. Detroit Tigers (16-29)When: Sunday, May 29Time: 1:40 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

Imagine a world in which the Detroit Tigers hit a home run every now and then. Wednesday afternoon seemed destined to be just another quick, low-scoring loss like so many the Tigers have endured in 2022. Instead, Harold Castro -- yes, Harold Castro -- hit two mammoth homers to tie the game and Jeimer Candelario hit a two-run homer in the 10th to take the lead. The 2022 Tigers, who return to Comerica Park today for a nine-game Memorial Day homestand, have a lot of problems. Very few things, except for Tarik Skubal and maybe Harold Castro, have gone precisely as hoped in 2022.

The Twins, who had their six-game winning streak stopped, loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom half. Castro hit solo home runs in the sixth and eighth innings, after going deep only nine times in his first 799 major league at-bats. His first homer off Twins starter Dylan Bundy stopped a 16-inning scoreless streak for the Tigers, who have only 25 homers in 43 games for the fewest in baseball. Wily Peralta, Joe Jiménez, Gregory Soto and Alex Lange (1-1) kept the Twins off the board after García departed. When Bundy’s curveball bounced in the dirt and skipped to the right of the catcher Sánchez, Hill aggressively raced home.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera will give way to fellow slugger Harold Castro in the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon at Tropicana Field. Cabrera has started 32 of the Tigers’ 37 games this season and often gets a day off on afternoon games following night games. Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodriguez (1-2, 3.72 ERA) will face Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen (3-1, 2.67). Former Tiger Isaac Paredes will get his first start against his old team on Wednesday. He entered as a pinch-hitter and defensive replacement in the first two games of the series.

In the middle game of their three-game set on Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers and Tampa Bay Rays take to the field at “The Trop”. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamDetroit stunned Tampa in the opening game of the series on Monday night. While it was Michael Fulmer who was credited with the win, Detroit starter Alex Faedo had an excellent performance, allowing just one run in 5.2 innings, striking out four. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Beau Brieske (0-2, 3.86 ERA)TB: Shane McClanahan (2-2, 2.52 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Detroit Tigers (13-23) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (21-15)When: Tuesday, May 17Time: 6:40 p.m. ETWhere: Tropicana Field (St. Petersburgh, Fla.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBetting: Tigers at Tampa Bay Rays predictions, props and betting previewBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

Harold Castro hit his first home run of the year with two outs in the ninth inning, a tiebreaking shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 for their season-best fourth straight victory.

Harold Castro hit his first home run of the year with two outs in the ninth inning, a tiebreaking shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Monday night for their season-best fourth straight victory.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Harold Castro hit a go-ahead home run with two outs in the ninth inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night at Tropicana Field. The Tigers (13-23) have won four games in a row and have two more this week against the Rays (21-15). Hammerin’ Harold Hits Huge Homer pic.twitter.com/dIcjdJO7bY — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 17, 2022Gregory Soto pitched a scoreless bottom of the ninth to earn the save. pic.twitter.com/jySSDULT0g — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 16, 2022As is often the case at Tropicana, there were just as many visiting fans as those rooting for the team. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Rays meet again on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. at Tropicana Field.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Detroit Tigers are bringing up Daz Cameron to fill in the holes in their injury-riddled outfielder. Outfielders Austin Meadows (vertigo) and Victor Reyes (right quad strain) went on the 10-day injured list after Sunday’s game. For the other spot, the Tigers will recall Cameron, who will be in his second stint with the big-league club this year. Reyes just spent three weeks on the injured list with a left quad strain. * On the 10-day injured list.

Miguel Cabrera blasted his 505th career home run, Tarik Skubal equaled his career high with 11 strikeouts, and the Detroit Tigers completed their first series sweep this season by defeating the Baltimore Orioles 5-1.

HOUSTON -- Center fielder Derek Hill will lead off for the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Minute Maid Park. The Tigers (8-17) will face the Houston Astros (16-11) at 4:05 p.m. in the third of a four-game series. He’s sitting out again on Saturday, although that could be due to the Astros’ starter, tough lefty Framber Valdez. pic.twitter.com/BIcpf3EroB — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 7, 2022Willi Castro, who filled in for Meadows on Friday, is back in left field for a second consecutive start. Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodriguez (0-2, 5.33 ERA) will start against Valdez (1-2, 3.42).

HOUSTON -- Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop will be back in the lineup Friday after getting his first off-day of the season on Thursday. The Tigers (8-16) and Houston Astros (15-11) meet at 8:10 p.m. Eastern time at Minute Maid Park. Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson is out of the lineup. pic.twitter.com/a6XruwTfuM — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 6, 2022On the mound, Tigers rookie right-hander Beau Brieske (0-1, 3.60 ERA) will face Astros right-hander Luis Garcia (1-1, 4.15). Tigers center fielder Akil Baddoo is 4-for-4 with three doubles in two previous games against Garcia.

HOUSTON -- Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop will get his first off day of the season in Thursday’s series opener against the Houston Astros. Schoop is the only Tiger who has started all 23 games of the season, but he’s been mired in an intractable slump. He’s hitting .351 in 40 plate appearances this year. pic.twitter.com/OzDQSIitDt — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 5, 2022The Tigers (8-15) and Astros (14-11) play the first of four games on Thursday at 8:10 p.m. Eastern time at Minute Maid Park. In addition to Schoop, catcher Eric Haase, infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and outfielder Derek Hill will be available off the bench on Thursday.

DETROIT -- Willi Castro will start in left field and Austin Meadows will serve as the designated hitter in Game 1 of the Detroit Tigers traditional doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first game will start at 1:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. Miguel Cabrera will be on the bench in the opener and presumably start in Game 2. pic.twitter.com/Wn5SEDmijJ — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 4, 2022Right-hander Michael Pineda will be on the mound for the Tigers in the opener. In Game 1, Cabrera, catcher Eric Haase, infielder Harold Castro and outfielder Derek Hill will be available off the bench.

DETROIT -- Robbie Grossman is back in the lineup after leaving Sunday’s game with a right hand contusion. Grossman was hit by a pitch in the second inning and left the game a few minutes later. Grossman will lead off on Tuesday as the Tigers (7-14) open a brief two-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-13) at Comerica Park. The first pitch is 7:10 p.m., although the area has been doused by steady rain all afternoon. Tigers right-hander Michael Pineda (1-1, 3.60 ERA) will face Bucs right-hander Bryse Wilson (0-0, 4.70).

LOS ANGELES -- Spencer Torkelson will get a day off as the Detroit Tigers wrap up their road trip Sunday at Dodger Stadium. The Tigers (7-13) and Dodgers (13-7) have split the first two games of the series and will meet for the rubber match on Sunday at 4:10 p.m. Eastern. That was the game in which Miguel Cabrera got his 3,000th hit and the Tigers won in a 13-0 route. pic.twitter.com/0mSTtATqQL — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 1, 2022Akil Baddoo will be back in the lineup. The Dodgers’ lineup is below.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Detroit Tigers will use some new faces in the lineup as they try to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon. Harold Castro, Willi Castro and Derek Hill will be starting in their place. pic.twitter.com/AwN1Hg98Fs — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 28, 2022Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal (1-1, 2.30 ERA) will face Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (1-1, 2.81). Five Tigers in the lineup are lefties or switch hitters. The Tigers (6-11) have lost four in a row and desperately need a victory as they head into a weekend series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Slumping Detroit Tigers sluggers Jeimer Candelario and Jonathan Schoop are being bumped down in the lineup. Schoop is hitting just .155 (9-for-58) with a .451 OPS (36 OPS+), three walks and 10 strikeouts. Candelario is hitting .158 (9-for-57) with a .436 OPS (35 OPS+), five walks, 15 strikeouts. pic.twitter.com/pi2jLHqzvc — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 26, 2022Candelario has hit in the cleanup spot for much of the season, while Schoop has hit no longer than sixth. Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will face Twins right-hander Chris Paddack on the mound.

The Detroit Tigers are off to a bit of a slow start again this season, but they’re still a long way from repeating last year’s five-week debacle.

Miguel Cabrera needed only one at-bat on Saturday to deliver his long-awaited 3,000th career hit, quickly reaching the mark as the Detroit Tigers routed the Colorado Rockies 13-0 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Miguel Cabrera had three hits to move one shy of 3,000 in the Detroit Tigers’ 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees at chilly Comerica Park.

DETROIT -- Harold Castro will be back at shortstop for the Detroit Tigers as they try to bounce back from a series-opening loss. The Tigers (4-6) face the New York Yankees (6-5) on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. at Comerica Park. Willi Castro (no relation) started for the Tigers on Tuesday night, a 4-2 loss to the Yankees. pic.twitter.com/fR76gsaIx1 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 20, 2022Victor Reyes will get the start in center field, taking the place of Akil Baddoo. In addition to Baddoo and Willi Castro, catcher/outfielder Eric Haase, catcher Dustin Garneau and outfielder Daz Cameron will be available off the bench.

-- Outfielder Robbie Grossman is back in the Detroit Tigers’ lineup after missing three games with an injury, but shortstop Javier Baez will miss a fourth day. Dustin Garneau will make his second start of the season behind the plate. Harold Castro will get his fourth straight start at shortstop in place of Baez. pic.twitter.com/PmOnsasP5Q — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 16, 2022Right-hander Matt Manning will make his second start of the season for the Tigers. Catcher Tucker Barnhart; outfielders Victor Reyes, Akil Baddoo and Austin Meadows; and possibly shortstop Javier Baez will be available off

Rookie Spencer Torkelson hit a long two-run homer and had two of Detroit’s three hits, and the Tigers handed the Kansas City Royals their fifth straight loss, 2-1.

Victor Reyes and Austin Meadows had RBI singles in the seventh inning, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday. The team said Baez has right thumb soreness. Baez, 29, signed a six-year, $140 million deal with the Tigers this offseason. He had been at the center of the Tigers’ two wins this season, with a walk-off hit on Friday and a go-ahead home run on Monday. Overall Baez is hitting .316 (6-for-19) with a double, home run and 4 runs batted in in 2022.

DETROIT -- Harold Castro will make his first start of the season for the Detroit Tigers in Monday’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox. The Tigers (1-2) and Red Sox (1-2) meet at 5:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. pic.twitter.com/nu8ExpKdbo — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 11, 2022Castro is playing in place of rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson, who has started his career 0-for-8 with six strikeouts. Right-hander Matt Manning will be on the mound for the Tigers against Sox righty Michael Wacha. The game is starting four hours later than normal because the Red Sox played a late game Sunday night and didn’t arrive in Detroit in the early hours of Monday morning.

DETROIT -- Victor Reyes will make his first start of the 2022 season for the Detroit Tigers in their series finale against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park. The Tigers (1-1) and White Sox (1-1) have split the first two games. Reyes will be in the lineup instead of Akil Baddoo, who is getting a day off. pic.twitter.com/CdfH8NcL4H — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 10, 2022TIgers left-hander Tarik Skubal will start against Sox right-hander Michael Kopech. He’s 0-for-6 with four strikeouts, although he’s walked twice.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have revamped their lineup for 2022, but one thing remains the same:Robbie Grossman in the leadoff spot. New acquisition Austin Meadows will hit second, pushing Akil Baddoo down to seventh in the order. The rest of the lineup remains similar to the way manager A.J. Including starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, five members of the Opening Day lineup were acquired or promoted to the team since the end of last season. Former Tigers second baseman Josh Harrison is in the Opening Day starting lineup for the Sox.

The Detroit Tigers announced their final roster moves of the offseason Wednesday, revealing the 28 players who will make up the Opening Day roster.

After a long offseason, the Detroit Tigers get set to begin their 122nd season of Major League Baseball. Though it is a little bit of a later start than last season, the Tigers have some optimism heading into their opening day matchup with the defending American League Central champs, the Chicago White Sox. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamChicago comes into 2022 following their first consecutive postseason berths in franchise history. However, following their 11th division title in franchise history, the White Sox bowed out to the Houston Astros in the ALDS. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Eduarado Rodriguez (2021 w/ Boston: 13-8, 4.74 ERA)CHW: Lucas Giolito (2021: 11-9, 3.53 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Chicago White Sox (0-0) vs. Detroit Tigers (0-0)When: Friday, April 8Time: 1:10 p.m.

DETROIT -- The signings of Javier Baez and Eduardo Rodriguez understandably got much of the attention this winter, but most of the Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day roster was built more methodically over the last several years. The TIgers finalized their 28-man roster on Wednesday and will open the 2022 season on Friday afternoon at Comerica Park against the Chicago White Sox. This roster is just one snapshot in time and it will look far different in a few weeks. THE OPENING DAY ROSTER (28)Left-handed pitchers (4): Tyler Alexander, Eduardo Rodriguez, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto. Haase came to the Tigers organization from the Indians in 2018, while Garneau was traded back to the Tigers last summer.

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Did anyone doubt for a second that utility man Harold Castro would find a way onto the team? Hinch confirmed Sunday that “Hittin’ Harold” would be on the Tigers’ Opening Day roster. Willi Castro appears to have a safe spot, but it’s not yet official. Harold Castro, IF (L)3. He looked like Michael Pineda,” Hinch said.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Detroit Tigers reached deals with seven arbitration-eligible players but appear ready to “go to trial” with injured starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull. Players eligible for arbitration have spent between three and six years on an MLB active roster. In most cases, players and clubs reach a deal on their own without having to resort to arbitration. The Tigers and Turnbull are allowed to continue negotiating up until the arbitration hearing, but the Tigers and many MLB clubs are known for a “file and trial” policy. His 2023 salary will be similar or identical to his 2022 salary, meaning a victory in arbitration could ultimately be worth $1.55 million.

But they’re often interesting, and some of them could provide a clue to the Tigers’ 2022 season (if there is a 2022 season). The Tigers put up better numbers each time they faced a starting pitcher, culminating with a .791 OPS the third time through the order. Unlike Detroit hitters, who were roughly the same at home and on the road, Tigers’ pitchers were considerably worse away from Comerica. Tigers pitchers faced only 10 batters after throwing more than 100 pitches, so they rarely went more than three times through the batting order. So we’ll note that Tigers’ pitchers had better numbers when Jake Rogers, Eric Haase and Dustin Garneau were behind the plate.

A year ago, the Detroit Tigers had nine arbitration-eligible players, and all nine of them were ultimately tendered contracts for 2022. The least-experienced players, with little service time, are paid the league minimum (or whatever the team chooses to offer). There is also a small group of Super Two eligible players with just under three years of service time who are granted arbitration status. After six years of service time, players can be free agents and are no longer under team control or subject to arbitration. If all 13 Tigers are tendered contracts for 2021, MLB Trade Rumors estimates they will earn $33.7 million.

This will be the first meaningful offseason for the Detroit Tigers in half a decade, as the team hopes to take another leap from surprisingly competitive to legitimate playoff contender.

DETROIT -- The offseason officially begins after the conclusion of the World Series, but it’s likely the Detroit Tigers -- and other clubs -- will begin their winter roster pruning before that. Some of the decisions will be easy, like dropping players who were used as stopgap roster fill-ins throughout the summer. Detroit Tigers reliever Joe Jimenez (77) points in the air toward a pop-up during their MLB game against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park in Detroit, on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Detroit Tigers catcher Grayson Greiner looks on during their Summer Training 2020 at Comerica Park in Detroit, on Friday, July 3, 2020. Catcher Jake Rogers and right-hander Spencer Turnbull will spend the 2022 season recovering from Tommy John surgery.

The Tigers (77-85) finished the season on a winning note after having lost six of seven. The White Sox (93-69) finished with their most wins since 2005, when they won the World Series. Tigers starter Tyler Alexander capped a solid season with a strong start, allowing just a run in six innings of work. The White Sox seemed poised to take the lead in the seventh against Tigers reliever Drew Hutchison, but they managed only one run to tie. BOX SCOREUp next: The Tigers open the 2022 season on March 31 in Seattle against the Mariners.

Niko Goodrum homered twice and Harold Castro had two RBI doubles as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-7 on Thursday night at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Tigers (76-83) avoided a sweep at the hands of the Twins (71-88) in their final meeting of the year. pic.twitter.com/NIspWrlp8F — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) October 1, 2021Harold Castro also doubled home a run in the four-run fourth and then drove in the game-tying run in a three-run eighth. Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal dealt with a familiar problem in his final start of the season: Too many homers. Tigers first baseman Jonathan Schoop had three hits, including a solo homer in the ninth inning, to extend his hit streak to 11 games.

The Detroit Lions and Tigers were both burned by costly late coaching decisions on Sunday, and both teams lost on the final play of their games.

We’ve reached the final 10 days of this Detroit Tigers season, and fans should make sure to enjoy them, because you might miss this particular team more than you expect!

Carlos Rodón was pulled after three rocky innings and the Chicago White Sox, closing in on the AL Central title, squandered a three-run lead in a 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers.

Wily Peralta gave up three hits in seven innings, and Eric Haase and Dustin Garneau homered for the Detroit Tigers in a 2-0 win over the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays.

Jed Lowrie hit a three-run homer in the first inning for the first of Oakland’s eight two-out runs against Matt Manning in the Athletics’ 8-6 victory over the Tigers on Thursday.

Casey Mize threw five scoreless innings Tuesday in the Detroit Tigers’ win over the St. Louis Cardinals, but it was his first career plate appearance that proved most memorable.

Miguel Cabrera and Robbie Grossman hit back-to-back home runs to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 interleague victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Yankees host the Red Sox in a day-night doubleheader as the longtime rivals jostle for playoff position.

Zack Short had a really, really bad game Sunday in Cleveland, dooming the Detroit Tigers with a couple of critical errors. The fan base lost its collective mind over his struggles, but in reality, the team has much bigger problems at shortstop.

Miguel Cabrera hit his 498th home run and the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2.

The Detroit Tigers continued their resurgence over the weekend by splitting a series with the best team in the American League. But that couldn’t hide that there are three spots where the team clearly needs to upgrade.

Carlos Correa had three hits, walked twice and drove in three runs, helping the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 12-3 to extend their winning streak to 11.

Jonathan Schoop and Jake Rogers each drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2.

Kyle Hendricks took a shutout into the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-1.

Harold Castro hit an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning off Craig Kimbrel to give the Detroit Tigers a 9-8 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Akil Baddoo only got one at-bat Tuesday, but he sure made it count.

Akil Baddoo added another big hit in this charmed start to his big league career, lining an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

It’s the first Mize Day of 2021, and the Detroit Tigers’ top pitching prospect is off to a hot start!

On Easter, Detroit Tigers rookie Akil Baddoo blasted the first pitch of his major league career over the left field fence. In his second game, he decided to make it a grand slam.

Nobody the Detroit Tigers put into the game Monday could stop the Minnesota Twins, except for infielder Harold Castro, who took the mound for a hilarious inning.

The Detroit Tigers committed a comedy of errors in Monday’s blowout loss to the Twins, but none was more memorable than Gregory Soto throwing a pitch more than nine feet above the plate.

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers lost to the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park Sunday. The first game -- also against the Indians -- was won by the Tigers Saturday. Carlos Carrasco allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings, and Jose Ramirez homered twice to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 7-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Matthew Boyd (2-7) was perfect through four innings for the Tigers, but the Indians scored three runs in the fifth. The Indians took the lead on Jordan Luplow’s RBI single, and Delino DeShields added a two-run single that inning.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers revealed their final 30-man Opening Day roster for the 2020 season Thursday, just hours before the noon deadline. The Tigers had most of their roster figured out before the second round of spring training began, but there was still competition for the final bullpen and reserve spots. They had on-and-off moments throughout summer camp, and the Tigers could have gone with higher upside choices such as Shao-Ching Chiang or Nolan Blackwood. MORE: Did we see the Tigers Opening Day lineup on Tuesday? Greiner, Lugo and Mercer earned the final three spots over more exciting options such as Willi Castro and Derek Hill.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers sent 19 players to their alternate training site in Toledo on Monday, leaving 37 players to battle for 30 Opening Day roster spots. READ: How will the Tigers fill their final rotation spots after the Jordan Zimmermann injury? Haase and Rogers were fighting for what figured to be two or three catcher spots on the roster. That means seven of these 13 players will also be sent to Toledo or the taxi squad, while six make the roster. Lets assume its 11, leaving four bullpen spots and two reserve spots open.

DETROIT It almost doesnt seem real, but one week from Friday is the start of what could be the strangest Detroit Tigers season ever. Roster makeupPredicting the roster for a team like the Tigers -- with so many unproven players fighting for jobs -- is tricky even in a normal year. READ: Here are the players included on the Detroit Tigers spring training rosterMLB expanded rosters by one spot before the pandemic, allowing teams to carry 26 players. He gave up way too many runs, but hes looked better in both spring training segments. Reyes was much better than Stewart during spring training in March, when the latter struggled to make any solid contact.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have released their initial Club Player Pool, including 58 players who can participate in spring training. Schwindel was one of the nice success stories of spring training in March. Willi Castro could benefit from the extra roster spots, but Lugo feels like someone who could still end up on the outside looking in. ProspectsThese are the players Tigers fans are most anxious to see, and for good reason. Dingler made the cut just weeks after being the teams second-round draft pick, but hell likely just get some work in Toledo.

Victor Reyes, Harold Castro, Miguel Cabrera and JaCoby Jones figure to be in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers to open 2020. This might have been the worst season in Tigers history, though the 2003 team's record was worse. When Opening Day 2020 rolls around, the Tigers will likely field largely the same starting nine. Jones finished on nearly a 20-homer, 40-double pace while increasing his walks rate and cutting down slightly on the strikeouts. Brandon Dixon: Dixon led the Tigers with 15 home runs this season and added 20 doubles in 117 games.

This might have been the worst season in Tigers history, though the 2003 team's record was worse. When Opening Day 2020 rolls around, the Tigers will likely field largely the same starting nine. In 262 plate appearances as a leadoff hitter, Reyes posted a .340 OBP and .783 OPS this season. Jones finished on nearly a 20-homer, 40-double pace while increasing his walks rate and cutting down slightly on the strikeouts. Brandon Dixon: Dixon led the Tigers with 15 home runs this season and added 20 doubles in 117 games.