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Although Opening Day is March 30 -- just six days -- the Tigers won’t need a fifth starter until April 5. If Lorenzen can’t go, Wentz remains the easiest backup plan, but the Tigers do have other options. If it looks like Lorenzen might miss only one start, the Tigers could just add an extra reliever to the roster to soak up the lost innings. The Tigers have not yet announced an Opening Day starter, although veteran lefty Eduardo Rodriguez’s current schedule lines up with the March 30 opener in St. Petersburg. LHP Matthew Boyd (March 18)LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (March 19)RHP Michael Lorenzen (scratched on March 20)RHP Spencer Turnbull (March 21)RHP Matt Manning (March 22)LHP Joey Wentz (March 23)

Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner was hit by a pitch in the face in the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on Monday afternoon at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Fla. The pitch thrown by Tigers starter Matt Manning struck Turner on the left side of his face on the cheek. The home plate umpire and Tigers catcher Eric Haase immediately signaled the Red Sox bench for assistance. Turner walked off the field with an athletic trainer, a towel pressed to his face. The Red Sox said in a statement that Turner was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches after he was hit in the face by a pitch during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.

Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Monday's spring training game against the Detroit Tigers. The 38-year-old Turner fell to the ground after getting drilled by right-hander Matt Manning. Medical personnel rushed to the plate, and Turner was bleeding and had a towel on his face as he walked off the field.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Detroit Tigers are back at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on Wednesday afternoon to face the Pittsburgh Pirates. Right-hander Matt Manning will be on the hill as the Tigers try to break a three-game losing streak. Matt Vierling will lead off and play right field, while Riley Greene moves back to center. Jonathan Schoop, in what is likely his last game before leaving for the World Baseball Classic, will start at third base. pic.twitter.com/AiIkkYBDa7 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) March 1, 2023After Manning, Rony Garcia, Jose Cisnero, Mason Englert, Miguel Diaz, Will Vest and Kervin Castro are scheduled to pitch.

When pitchers and catchers showed up to Detroit Tigers‘ spring camp last week, two centerpieces of the organization’s long rebuild were notably absent.

TIGERS IN 2023: This is the eighth in a series of profiles on the Detroit Tigers’ organizational depth heading into the 2023 season. Turnbull is one of five starting pitchers who are penciled in for the Tigers’ 2023 rotation. STARTING PITCHERS IN THE SYSTEMOn the 40-man roster: Left-handers Tyler Alexander, Matthew Boyd, Zach Logue, Eduardo Rodriguez, Tarik Skubal (injured) and Joey Wentz. Possible assignments:Detroit: Boyd, Rodriguez, Lorenzen, Turnbull, Manning, Alexander (bullpen), Brieske (bullpen), Englert (bullpen), R. Garcia (bullpen). Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd throws to a Kansas City batter during the third inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, June 14, 2021.

The Detroit Tigers wrapped up their winter shopping for starting pitchers a few days before Christmas, formally announcing the signing of right-hander Michael Lorenzen on Tuesday. Lorenzen, who signed a one-year, $8.5 million deal, joins fellow free agent Matthew Boyd; veterans Eduardo Rodriguez and Spencer Turnbull; and youngster Matt Manning in a rotation that appears largely set. We think he’s just scratching the surface as a starter. She’s starting to smile a little bit.”Harris said the Tigers were adding a “quality person” in Lorenzen. Right-handed pitchers (16): Beau Brieske, Jose Cisnero, Angel De Jesus, Mason Englert, Alex Faedo, Jason Foley, Rony Garcia, Garrett Hill, Alex Lange, Michael Lorenzen, Matt Manning, Casey Mize, Reese Olson, Spencer Turnbull, Will Vest, Brendan White.

LAS VEGAS -- Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning ended the 2022 season on the injured list and under a cloud of uncertainty, with an offseason doctor’s visit pending. The Tigers said Tuesday that Manning is symptom-free and doing his normal offseason throwing program. Catcher Jake Rogers, who underwent Tommy John surgery 14 months ago, is throwing at 60 feet. Other injury updates for pitchers:* Right-hander Spencer Turnbull, who underwent Tommy John surgery 15 months ago, is “symptom-free and performing his normal off-season throwing progression.” Turnbull is expected to be in the Tigers’ rotation in 2023. * Right-handed pitcher Casey Mize, who underwent Tommy John surgery about five months ago, “is progressing into the strength phase of his rehab,” the team said.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers put two players on the injured list before Thursday afternoon’s series finale against the Kansas City Royals. But the other one was unexpected: Outfielder Kerry Carpenter felt some lower back tightness after batting practice Wednesday. With only nine games left in the season, the Tigers decided to shut him down. To fill the two roster spots, the Tigers selected the contract of right-handed reliever Miguel Diaz from Triple-A Toledo and recalled infielder Kody Clemens. Carpenter, 25, finishes his rookie season with a .252 average and .752 OPS (128 OPS+) in 113 plate appearances.

For the final time in 2022, the Detroit Tigers will take on the Kansas City Royals, as they wrap up their final three-game series at Comerica Park Thursday afternoon, looking to tie their season-best winning streak. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe Tigers are playing the kind of baseball fans hope to grow more accustom to in the future. After KC scored in the top of the first, Daniel Norris and company held the Royals off the board the rest of the way. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Eduardo Rodriguez (4-5, 4.37 ERA)KC: Jonathan Heasley (4-8, 4.87 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Kansas City Royals (63-92) vs. Detroit Tigers (62-92)When: Thursday, September 29Time: 1:10 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB NetworkStream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTVBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers lost their starting pitcher a few minutes before the game but used seven relievers from a top-notch bullpen to beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (62-92) have won five games in a row and can sweep the three-games series with the Royals (63-92) on Thursday afternoon. Tigers right-handed pitcher Matt Manning was scratched just minutes before the 6:40 p.m. start time after experiencing arm fatigue following his warm-up in the bullpen. The first pitch was delayed about four minutes while right-handed reliever Will Vest started hurriedly warming up. @MiguelCabrera passes Carl Yastrzemski for 12th on @MLB's all-time RBI list with 1,845. pic.twitter.com/sQvoTZhraC — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) September 28, 2022The Tigers have only nine games left in the season and Manning isn’t expected to pitch again.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Matt Manning was scratched just minutes before his scheduled start Wednesday night against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park. Right-handed reliever Will Vest started hurriedly warming up in the bullpen and took the field with the rest of the team. Manning, 24, is 2-3 with a 3.43 ERA in 12 starts (63 innings) this year. Vest allowed a solo home run to MJ Melendez just moments after taking the hill for what may have been his first start ever. The Tigers went to left-hander Daniel Norris for the second inning and will likely make Wednesday an impromptu “bullpen game.”

The Orioles (77-71) avoided a series and season sweep at the hands of the Tigers (57-92), who beat the Orioles in five of six games this year. The Tigers have 13 games left in the season and must win six of them to avoid reaching 100 losses. Orioles starter Jordan Lyles went all nine innings, logging just the second complete game of his career in 212 starts. The Tigers’ only offense came on a solo homer by rookie left fielder Kerry Carpenter in the seventh. It was Carpenter’s sixth homer of the season in just 100 plate appearances since making his debut on Aug. 10.

The Tigers (57-91) have won the first two games of the three-game series with the Orioles (76-71), who are now 5 1/2 games behind in the chase for the third and final Wild Card spot. Baddoo hit a 448-foot homer in the third inning, scoring Jeimer Candelario. Tigers rookie left fielder Kerry Carpenter added a solo homer in the seventh. The Tigers are now 2-0 since Scott Harris was hired to be the club’s new president of baseball operations. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Orioles wrap up their three-game series on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. Tigers right-hander Matt Manning (2-2, 3.28 ERA) will face right-hander Jordan Lyles (10-11, 4.70).

The Tigers dealt another blow to the Chicago White Sox playoff hopes with a 3-2 victory in 10 innings Friday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers scored the walk-off run in the bottom of the tenth, when Victor Reyes smacked a sacrifice fly to center. Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop doubled in the fourth and hit a solo homer in the sixth. The White Sox scored two runs in the eighth to tie the game, thanks to a two-run double into the left-field corner by Jose Abreu. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and White Sox meet again on Saturday at 6:10 p.m. at Comerica Park.

Elvis Andrus hit one of Chicago’s five home runs off rookie Hunter Gaddis and the White Sox cut into Cleveland’s lead in the AL Central with an 8-2 win.

The Detroit Tigers will wrap up their six-game road trip on Sunday afternoon, as they take on the Kansas City Royals in the finale of their three-game weekend series, looking for a sweep. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThough it was not a full nine innings on Saturday night, that did not stop Detroit from keeping their offense rolling in the second game of the series. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Tyler Alexander (3-9, 5.23 ERA)KC: Brady Singer (7-4, 3.38 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Detroit Tigers (54-85) vs. Kansas City Royals (56-84)When: Sunday, September 11Time: 2:10 p.m. ETWhere: Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City, Mo.) 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

(AP) — Victor Reyes drove in three runs, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 8-4 in a rain-shortened game on Saturday. “I think my curveball and my changeup were really good to the lefties,” Manning said. “Taking the ball to the middle part of the field has been a difference maker for (Báez),” Tigers manager A.J. “There was a couple times it was coming down pretty good,” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said. UP NEXTTigers LHP Tyler Alexander (3-9, 5.23 ERA) takes on Royals RHP Brady Singer (7-4, 3.38 ERA) on Sunday.

Bobby Witt Jr.’s eighth-inning double brought in the go-ahead run and the Kansas City Royals edged the Detroit Tigers 3-2.

DETROIT (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr.’s eighth-inning double drove in the go-ahead run and the Kansas City Royals edged the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Sunday. MJ Melendez scored a run and drove in another while Michael A. Taylor had three hits and scored a run. The Royals (55-80) took two of three from the Tigers (51-83) this weekend. Royals starter Max Castillo, recalled from Triple-A Omaha before the game, allowed two runs and five hits and struck out five in 4 2/3 innings. The Royals took a 2-0 lead in the fourth on Nicky Lopez’s RBI single and Melendez’s bases-loaded walk.

DETROIT -- The Kansas City Royals homered four times, including a grand slam, in a 12-2 rout of the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (51-82) and Royals (54-80) have split the first two games of the weekend series. Royals rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. joined the 20-20 club (20 homers and 20 stolen bases) with a three-run homer in the third inning off Tiger start Michael Pineda. Tigers rookie Ryan Kreidler picked up his first and second career hits on Saturday, an infield single and a bloop to right. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Royals wrap up their three-game series on Sunday at 1:40 p.m. Tigers right-hander Matt Manning (1-2, 3.79 ERA) will face right-hander Max Castillo (0-1, 2.81).

Cal Raleigh sparked a six-run third with a solo homer and capped it with a sacrifice fly as the Seattle Mariners rolled past the Detroit Tigers 9-3.

DETROIT -- Starting pitcher Matt Manning gave up seven runs and didn’t make it out of the third inning as the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 in the series opener on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (50-79) and Mariners (71-58) have two more this week in Detroit. The Tigers scored two runs in the eighth against M’s reliever Chris Flexen when Willi Castro singled and scored on Riley Greene’s triple. Tigers right fielder Victor Reyes went 0-for-4, ending a 12-game hitting streak. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Mariners meet again on Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. Tigers lefty Tyler Alexander (3-8, 4.83 ERA) will face M’s lefty Marco Gonzales (9-12, 3.97).

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers scored six runs in the fifth inning -- all with two outs -- in a 6-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park. Tigers starter Matt Manning pitched six scoreless innings, striking out eight without a walk. The Tigers entered the fifth inning without having mustered a hit against Giants starter Logan Webb. Victor Reyes had a two-run single; Kody Clemens and Harold Castro contributed RBI singles; and Willi Castro finished the scoring with a two-run double. Clemens took his spot in the lineup and played second base, while Willi Castro shifted from second to short.

DETROIT -- Starting pitcher Carlos Rodon struck out 10 in seven dominant innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (47-77) and Giants (61-61) wrap up their quick two-game series on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers are well familiar with Rodon from his long tenure with the Chicago White Sox, and he was in elite form on Tuesday. Tigers starter Drew Hutchison allowed a run in the first inning, but after that held the Giants scoreless through the fifth. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Giants wrap up their brief two-game series on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. Tigers right-hander Matt Manning (0-1, 2.81 ERA) will face Giants right-hander Logan Webb (11-6, 3.08).

On Saturday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers take the field against the Los Angeles Angels in the second game of their three-game weekend series. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamA pitcher’s duel took place in the series opener on Friday night, with the Angels and Tigers combining for just seven hits. Sandoval had his best start of his young career, pitching his first complete game, allowing four hits, striking out nine Tigers. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Tyler Alexander (2-7, 3.98 ERA)LAA: Reid Detmers (4-3, 3.45 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Los Angeles Angels (52-67) vs. Detroit Tigers (45-76)When: Saturday, August 20Time: 1:10 p.m. ETWhere: Comerica Park (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports Detroit, MLB NetworkStream: DirecTV Stream, FuboTVBuy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

DETROIT -- Starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval fired the first complete game shutout of his career -- and just the eighth in all of baseball this season -- as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Friday night at Comerica Park. Sandoval allowed just four singles, didn’t walk a batter and struck out nine Tigers. Tigers starter Matt Manning tied a career-high by going seven innings (the second time he’s done so this month). Friday was also Fiesta Tigres night. pic.twitter.com/jbHnYhfYYo — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 20, 2022Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Angels meet again on Saturday at 1:10 p.m. Tigers lefty Tyler Alexander (2-7, 3.98 ERA) will face Angels lefty Reid Detmers (4-3, 3.45).

They’ll face off against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night, who haven’t been much better than Detroit. Betting Market Best bet for Friday, 8/19 Money line prediction Angels ML (-130)Do you want an extra $200 in free bets from BetMGM Sportsbook? Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Angels series schedule and previewThe Tigers and Rays start their weekend series on Friday night and will play three times before parting ways. The entire series schedule can be seen below:Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Angels - August 19 at 7:10 pm ESTDetroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Angels - August 20 at 1:10 pm ESTDetroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Angels - August 21 at 1:40 pm ESTTigers vs. Angels odds at BetMGM SportsbookThe Angels are -130 money line favorites at BetMGM Sportsbook for Friday’s series opener, while the Tigers are +110 underdogs. Tigers vs. Angels prediction: Angels ML (-130 at BetMGM Sportsbook)Los Angeles and Detroit had off days on Thursday before their weekend series, and neither team has been impressive this year.

Let’s look at the odds and our Tigers vs. White Sox prediction for today. Betting Market Best bet for Saturday 8/13 Run line prediction White Sox -1.5 (-105)Tigers vs White Sox odds and latest linesThe White Sox are strong favorites to win Saturday’s game with money line odds of -210 at BetMGM, while the underdog Tigers are available at +170 odds. Tigers vs. White Sox scheduleThis three-game series at Guaranteed Rate Field began on Friday and will conclude on Sunday afternoon. Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox - Friday, August 12: White Sox won 2-0Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox - Saturday, August 13 at 7:10 pm ETDetroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox - Sunday, August 14 at 2:10 pm ETTigers vs White Sox prediction today: White Sox -1.5 (-105) at BetMGM SportsbookThe White Sox can’t afford to ease up in this series against the struggling Tigers if they want to keep pace in the American League Central race. Our Tigers vs. White Sox prediction for today is that Chicago should win the game by two or more runs.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers rookie starting pitcher Beau Brieske won’t be returning from the injured list this week. “We’ll reevaluate his timeline, but he’s not going to pitch in this series or next,” Hinch said. Brieske has been on the injured list since July 21 when he was scratched from a start just after the All-Star break. He’s started 15 games, second-most on the team, and had been a regular part of the rotation since making his debut on April 23. So who is left in the Tigers’ starting rotation.

Yu Chang and Yandy Diaz drew bases-loaded walks in a seven-run ninth inning to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0.

Riley Greene had two hits and two RBIs as the Detroit Tigers spoiled Minnesota’s big trade deadline day, beating the Twins 5-3.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Detroit Tigers got their first chance to show off a post-Michael Fulmer bullpen on Tuesday night at Target Field. Fulmer, now wearing a Twins uniform after he was traded before the game, watched from his new digs in the home bullpen. The Twins (54-49) and Tigers (42-63) have split the first two games and will play the rubber match on Wednesday afternoon. Schoop walked and Akil Baddoo, Greene and Javier Baez followed with three consecutive RBI singles. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Twins wrap up their three-game series on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. Eastern time.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Longtime Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer was traded to the Minnesota Twins minutes before Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. Fulmer was one of two deadline deals made by the Tigers: They traded outfielder Robbie Grossman to the Atlanta Braves on Monday night. The Tigers acquired minor-league pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long from the Twins. Thank you, Michael, for your contributions to the Tigers organization and city of Detroit over the last six seasons. pic.twitter.com/Vn2s0vQrwW — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 2, 2022TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (39)Players in bold are on the active rosterLeft-handed pitchers (4): Tyler Alexander, Andrew Chafin, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz.

The Detroit Tigers fell to the Minnesota Twins on Monday night, so the visitors will try to grab a bounce-back victory on Tuesday. Our experts analyzed Tuesday’s pitching matchup and the odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook for today’s rematch and made a best bet for the contest. Betting Market Best bet for Tuesday, 8/2 Total over/under prediction Over 9 runs (-105)Do you want an extra $200 in free bets from BetMGM Sportsbook? Twins preview todayThe Tigers and Twins kicked off their three-game series on Monday night. Twins latest odds and linesThe Twins are -190 money line favorites at BetMGM Sportsbook for Tuesday’s rematch, while the Tigers are +160 underdogs.

Matt Chapman hit two home runs, Yusei Kikuchi came off the injured list to pitch five solid innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 for their 10th victory in 12 games.

DETROIT -- Three pitchers won’t return to pitch for the Detroit Tigers in 2022. Additionally, right-hander Spencer Turnbull, who underwent Tommy John surgery last July, won’t return to pitch this season. Hinch said the aggressive timeline required for Turnbull to make a couple of starts in September wouldn’t be worth it. Among other Tigers with long-term injuries, the prognosis is brighter for catcher Jake Rogers to return if only briefly before the end of the year. That would put him in line to rejoin the team at some point next week.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have added another reinforcement for their starting rotation at Triple-A Toledo. The Tigers signed veteran right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez to a minor-league deal. Veteran starter Chase Anderson exercised an opt-out in his contract and left the Mud Hens last week. Right-hander Matt Manning pitched 4 1/3 innings in a rehab start for the Mud Hens on Friday. He’s due to make at least one more start for the Mud Hens before rejoining the Tigers.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have placed rookie starting pitcher Beau Brieske on the 15-day injured list with forearm soreness prior to Thursday’s games. The Tigers currently only have three starters in their rotation: Tarik Skubal, Michael Pineda and Drew Hutchison. Rony Garcia should also be nearing a return from the injured list and the Tigers hope that Matt Manning won’t be too far behind him. Cisnero was reinstated from the 60-day injured list five days ago but experienced a death in his family just moments later. Brieske has unexpectedly logged the second-most innings on the team this year behind Tarik Skubal.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers start the second part of the 2022 season a bit earlier than most teams, playing a doubleheader on Thursday in Oakland against the Athletics. Only a miracle turnaround will save the Tigers (37-55) from their sixth consecutive losing season and second under manager A.J. I don’t see players caving. “He’s been off and on really for the whole season,” Hinch said. There are players the Tigers would like to unload and players that other teams want to acquire.

DETROIT -- Since 2000, only three first-round picks have been drafted and developed into established big-leaguers with the Detroit Tigers: Justin Verlander (2004), Rick Porcello (2007) and Nick Castellanos (2010). 3 overall pick by the Detroit Tigers in the 2021 draft, throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Tigers baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Detroit. The Detroit Tigers agreed to terms Tuesday, June 30, 2020 with No. Grade: IncompleteDetroit Tigers first round draft selection outfielder Riley Greene is introduced during a news conference before a baseball game in Detroit, Friday, June 7, 2019. Detroit Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014.

Miguel Cabrera drove in the tying and go-ahead runs, matching Ted Williams for 14th place on the career RBI list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 7-5 to snap a four-game skid.

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.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers’ injury list is so long that even coaches are joining it. By the end of next month, more than half of the 13 or 14 Tigers currently on the injured list should be back in action. Best guess on return: June 7Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander throws during the first inning of an interleague baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Detroit. Best guess on return: July 1Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Best guess on return: 2023Riley Greene takes batting practice during a spring training workout in Lakeland, Fla., on March 15, 2022.

Miguel Cabrera hit a game-ending RBI single in the ninth inning with his third hit Thursday night, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians.

DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit a game-ending single in the ninth inning with his third hit, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Jonathan Schoop hit a one-out double in the final inning, advanced on a wild pitch from Trevor Stephan (2-2) and scored on Cabrera’s 3,029th hit. Gregory Soto (2-2) gave up one hit and struck out one in the ninth, earning the win for the Tigers. Detroit’s Javier Báez hit an RBI single in the first, and Schoop’s sacrifice fly and Cabrera’s single put the Tigers ahead 3-0 in the second. UP NEXTCleveland RHP Shane Bieber (1-3, 3.55) and Detroit RHP Alex Faedo (1-1, 3.00) are scheduled to pitch Friday night.

Sonny Gray compiled a season-high 10 strikeouts over seven sharp innings, carrying the Minnesota Twins past the Detroit Tigers 2-0 for their sixth straight victory.

Eduardo Rodriguez, the high-priced free agent, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left rib cage sprain that forced him to exit his most recent start on Thursday in Tampa Bay. Elvin Rodriguez, the rookie who made his Major League debut earlier this season, was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to take his spot on the roster and, at least temporarily, his spot in the rotation. Skubal is the only member of the original Opening Day rotation who is not on the injured list and the only member of the current group who is not a rookie. Tigers’ starting pitchersMay 22 at Cleveland: RHP Alex FaedoMay 23 at Minnesota: RHP Elvin RodriguezMay 24 at Minnesota: RHP Beau BrieskeMay 25 at Minnesota: TBDProjected (not yet announced starters)May 26 vs. Guardians: LHP Tarik SkubalMay 27 vs. Guardians: RHP Alex FaedoMay 28 vs. Guardians: RHP Elvin RodriguezMay 29 vs. Guardians: RHP Beau Brieske or RHP Matt ManningMay 30 vs. * On the 10-day injured list.

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.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda suffered a fractured right middle finger when he was hit by a line drive in the second inning on Saturday. Pineda will be the fourth Tigers’ starting pitcher to hit the injured list since the start of the season, joining Casey Mize, Matt Manning and Tyler Alexander. Pineda will see a hand specialist in Tampa, Fla., and go through “a battery of tests” to determine if surgery is necessary, Tigers manager A.J. Pineda was struck by a ball hit by Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias at 106 mph exit velocity. https://t.co/guet9Ivz7f — Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) May 14, 2022The Tigers could also consider other options, including players currently on the roster.

Tigers starter Michael Pineda exited early after a line drive broke a finger on his pitching hand and the Detroit dominated the rest of the way, teaming on a four-hitter to beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0.

DETROIT -- Don’t call it a setback, but Casey Mize is headed back to Lakeland, Fla, after an ill-fated rehab start. The Detroit Tigers right-hander, on the injured list since April 15 with an elbow sprain, made one brief rehab appearance for the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens on Thursday, lasting only 2/3 of an inning. Hinch said the Tigers were going to “dial back” Mize’s rehab and return him to team’s facility in Lakeland. Manning made his second rehab start for the Mud Hens on Friday. That would put him in line to start May 23 or 24 in Minnesota at the end of the Tigers’ upcoming road trip.

Paul Blackburn threw 6 2/3 strong innings to improve to 4-0 as the Oakland A’s shutout the Detroit Tigers 2-0 to snap a season-high nine-game losing streak.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers starting pitchers Casey Mize and Matt Manning will both head to Lakeland, Fla., on Sunday to focus on their ongoing rehabilitation. Manning (shoulder) followed him to the IL a few days later when he left his start after just two innings. Manning initially hoped he wouldn’t miss a start. Hinch said Manning had not suffered a setback, but by sending him to Lakeland the Tigers were acknowledging that the absence would be more than merely a start or two. Hinch said Lakeland is best setting for the two pitchers where they can have the complete attention of the training staff.

Miguel Cabrera was intentionally walked in the eighth inning with 2,999 career hits, setting off a loud chorus of boos and derisive chants at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 3-0.

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 -- Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning is following Casey Mize to the injured list. The Tigers placed Manning on the IL Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation. To take Manning’s spot on the roster, the Tigers have recalled rookie right-handed pitcher Angel De Jesus. He was added to the 40-man roster this winter to protect him from being selected in the Rule 5 Draft. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (40)Players in bold are on the 28-man rosterLeft-handed pitchers (6): Tyler Alexander, Andrew Chafin*, Eduardo Rodriguez, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Matt Manning could skip his start, manager A.J. Manning was removed from Saturday’s game in Kansas City after just two innings with mild shoulder discomfort. “The big question is whether he’s going to be available for his next start on Saturday. It’s possible that the Tigers could cobble together a bullpen game, especially if they expect Manning to miss only one or two starts. At that point, the Tigers would have to decide whether to bring him to Detroit or, if there’s no space, formally option him to Toledo.

The Padres’ hopes of shaking off a disappointing 2021 aren’t off to a great start — San Diego has lost four of five heading into its series finale against the World Series champion Braves.

The Padres’ hopes of shaking off a disappointing 2021 aren’t off to a great start — San Diego has lost four of five heading into a series finale against the World Series champion Braves.

-- The Detroit Tigers bench noticed what they considered unusual body language from starting pitcher Matt Manning early in Saturday’s 3-1 loss to the Royals. “He just didn’t look quite right,” said manager A.J. When pressed about it between innings, Manning admitted to feeling a little off in his throwing shoulder. Hinch said Manning will get evaluated but there is no immediate indication that something more serious is at plate. The Tigers placed starting pitcher Casey Mize on the injured list on Friday and added shortstop Javier Baez to the IL on Saturday.

Hunter Dozier homered to break a tie in the sixth, and lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.

-- Detroit Tigers lost their first game to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday; they hope they didn’t lose another starting pitcher. Matt Manning left after just two innings and the Tigers could muster little offensively in a 3-1 loss to the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals scored the go-ahead runs in the sixth inning off Tigers reliever Will Vest. The Tigers scored in the second inning when center fielder Daz Cameron drew a two-out walk. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Royals wrap up their four-game series on Sunday at 2:10 p.m. Tigers lefty Tyler Alexander (0-0, 5.06 ERA) will face Royals right-hander Carlos Hernandez (0-0, 8.31).

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning left Saturday’s game with right shoulder discomfort, the team said. Manning had thrown just two innings and 38 pitches when he exited the game. The Tigers and Kansas City Royals were tied 1-1. Manning is coming off one of the best starts of his career, throwing six innings of one-hit ball on Monday.

The Detroit Tigers will be trying to take three in a row from the Kansas City Royals and put themselves in position to sweep the four-game series. Let’s take a look at our predictions and the best bets to be made for this Saturday afternoon showdown. Tigers at Royals Winner Prediction: KC Money Line (-125)Matt Manning is toeing the rubber for the Tigers, as they try to keep the momentum going. This is an encouraging sign for the bottom half of the Tigers rotation, but is this production sustainable for Manning? Kansas City will send lefty Kris Bubic to the mound after what can only be described as a catastrophic first outing.

-- 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.

Matt Manning’s first start of the season couldn’t have gone much better.

DETROIT -- A good case can be made that Matt Manning ended 2021 and began 2022 with the two best starts of his career. And that’s a trendline that is encouraging for both the 24-year-old right-hander and the Detroit Tigers. Manning threw six innings of one-hit ball on Monday night, helping lead the Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series. “I think it’s just another step forward because it’s a continuation of how he finished last season,” said Tigers manager A.J. But it worked because Manning was aggressive, the Red Sox were aggressive and quick outs followed.

Javier Báez smashed a pitch over the fence and make a slick play in the field.

Javier Baez crushed an eye-level fastball for his first home run in a Detroit Tigers uniform and delivered a late win over the Boston Red Sox.

pic.twitter.com/q5SOLbmGe7 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 11, 2022Gregory Soto pitched a scoreless ninth for his first save of the year. They loaded the bases in the first inning with a single and two walks off Red Sox starter Michael Wacha. pic.twitter.com/tYF75FCtUd — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 11, 2022Cabrera’s two-out double in the sixth inning was the 2,990th hit of his career and his 598th double. It also tied him with Jimmie Foxx and Ted Williams for 19th-most extra-base hits in MLB history (1,117). Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers (2-2) and Red Sox (3-1) meet again on Tuesday at 1:10 p.m. Tigers lefty Tyler Alexander will face Red Sox lefty Rich Hill.

Bobby Dalbec hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox avoided a season-opening sweep against their longtime rival with a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees.

Tim Anderson swung right back into action after serving a suspension stemming from an incident last season, hitting two doubles and a single as the Chicago White Sox routed the Detroit Tigers 10-1.

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

Pitcher Michael Pineda and the Detroit Tigers reached a one-year deal Saturday, the latest move by a team that’s been active before and after the 99-day lockout.

Miguel Cabrera showed up Sunday morning for the start of his 20th spring training camp in the majors, his 15th with the Detroit Tigers.

The Detroit Tigers could become legitimate playoff contenders this season if they make a couple more moves before the official start of spring training next week.

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.

If the Detroit Tigers are serious about competing for a playoff spot next season, the question isn’t whether or not they need to sign a starting pitcher in free agency, but rather, how many they should sign.

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.

Toronto left-hander Robbie Ray leads the majors with 233 strikeouts, tops the AL with a 2.64 ERA and is 12-5 going into this start at Tampa Bay.

The Detroit Tigers certainly appear to be trending in the right direction, and this entire rebuild has centered around starting pitching. But beyond Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal, who will be part of the staff next season?

Derek Hill hit a leadoff RBI double in the 11th inning, giving the Detroit Tigers a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

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.

Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th homer and pitched eight sharp innings, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers 3-1.

Miguel Cabrera hit his 499th career home run, part of a three-hit night for the Detroit slugger that helped the Tigers hand the Baltimore Orioles their seventh straight loss, 5-2.

The Detroit Tigers are off to a strong start in August after completing three straight months with winning records.

Can you help us settle a little newsroom debate? Which Detroit sports team will have the best winning percentage next season?

Monday’s series opener against the Minnesota Twins was a disappointing one for the Detroit Tigers, as they lost their eighth straight road game and fourth straight game overall.

Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning against All-Star closer Gregory Soto gave the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Daniel Lynch pitched eight scoreless, Jorge Soler homered twice and Salvador Perez once to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 35th home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2.

For the first time since he joined the Detroit Tigers last month, Matt Manning showed some genuinely encouraging signs Wednesday in his win over the Texas Rangers.

Matt Manning pitched six strong innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game, beating the skidding Texas Rangers 4-2.

The Detroit Tigers lost another starting pitcher to injury this weekend, opening a new hole in an already decimated rotation. Will they look to the minor leagues, free agency or even the trade market to fill that vacancy?

Cole Hamels, a veteran starting pitcher who has spent 15 season in MLB, is planing to return to the mound this season. I think the Detroit Tigers should give him a call.

The Detroit Tigers seem to have struck gold with the addition of Wily Peralta to the starting rotation, but is his emergence real, or will it all come crashing down?

In his masterpiece against the Houston Astros this weekend, Tarik Skubal showed the Detroit Tigers that he has the potential to be a future ace. Matt Manning, on the other hand, has some major red flags.