ROBBIE GROSSMAN

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The lines of communications between the Guardians pitchers and hitters still experiencing static. In their last 10 games, the Guardians have supported the starting rotation with two or fewer runs nine times. The Tigers took a 3-2 lead in the fifth as Tucker Barnhart scored from second on an error by first baseman Josh Naylor. Gimenez, starting at short, assisted Bieber in the third after Grossman opened the inning with a double. -Guardians merchandise for sale: Here’s where you can order new Cleveland Guardians gear, including T-shirts, hats, jerseys, hoodies, and much more.

Kevin Kiermaier, Brett Phillips and Randy Arozarena each homered and drove in two runs, Shane McClanahan struck out seven in seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1.

The Oakland Athletics couldn’t do anything right in the weeks leading up to their trip to Detroit, but the Tigers proved to be the perfect antidote.

DETROIT -- Sometimes milestones are anticipated weeks or months in advance, like Miguel Cabrera’s chase for 500 home runs and 3,000 hits. Raise your hand if you knew Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman was closing in on 400 consecutive games without an error? Or that he was about to set a record for the longest errorless streak by any position player in MLB history? pic.twitter.com/QQdrV7lB4N — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 10, 2022“I didn’t know that,” said Tigers manager A.J. “I go to the park every day trying to get a little better and stay true to myself,” he said.

Willi Castro will start in left field for the Detroit Tigers as they face the Oakland Athletics at 7:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. On the season he’s hitting .231 with a .632 OPS (96 OPS+). He’s hitting .344 (11-for-32) on the season. Tigers lefty Joey Wentz will make his Major League debut on Wednesday against A’s lefty Zach Logue (1-1, 2.84 ERA). On Tuesday, A’s starter Adrian Martinez (making his first MLB start) defeated Alex Faedo (making his second career start).

Tarik Skubal led the Tigers to a 6-0 win over Oakland as the visiting team in the opener of a unique doubleheader caused by Major League Baseball’s lockout.

HOUSTON -- Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman grew up in greater Houston, started his professional career with the Astros and takes a little bit of the city wherever he goes. “It’s something I’ve always rolled with,” Grossman said Thursday before the Tigers opened a series at Minute Maid Park. But not every day was so successful, and Grossman struggled to stick as an everyday player. Since joining the Tigers, Grossman’s excellent plate discipline has been exactly as advertised: He’s walked in 14.3 percent of plate appearances since 2021. He’s hitting .282 with a .384 on-base percentage in 86 plate appearances, although he’s yet to hit his first home run.

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 -- Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman left Sunday’s game in the second inning after being hit in the right hand by a pitch. Grossman was in visible pain as he made his way to first after getting hit by Los Angeles Dodgers starter Walker Buehler’s 93 mph fastball. The club’s initial report was that Grossman had a right hand contusion. The Tigers are off on Monday before starting a two-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. He stole his first base of the season in the first inning after drawing a lead-off walk.

Moments after Javier Baez finally gave the Detroit Tigers something to cheer about Tuesday, the team gave the game right back to the Minnesota Twins with an embarrassing mess of mistakes on the final play.

In the bottom of the ninth inning on Tuesday night, Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase had no such advantage. Twins base runners (Trevor Larnach at second and Gio Urshela at first) had to hold up to make sure Grossman didn’t catch the ball. 0:09 Schoop’s relayRight as relay man Jonathan Schoop caught the ball, Larnach was slamming on the brakes as he rounded third base. Sano is only about 15 feet from second base when Haase has the ball in his possession for the first time. Urshela was literally standing on second base, but panicked when he saw Sano racing toward him and started breaking for third.

Baseball is a funny game, the story goes, and Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase and the Minnesota Twins chipped in with another chapter.

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 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.

The Detroit Tigers’ bullpen has been a pleasant surprise through the first 10 games of the season, but that performance has largely been spoiled by ice cold veteran hitters.

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.

-- 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

-- The Detroit Tigers have placed starting pitcher Casey Mize on the 10-day injured list after he experienced elbow soreness following his start on Thursday night. To take Mize’s place on the roster, the Tigers activated outfielder Daz Cameron prior to Friday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft, Mize went posted a 3.71 ERA in 150 1/3 innings for the Tigers in 2021. He finished behind Victor Reyes and Derek Hill in the roster battle to be the Tigers’ reserve outfielder this spring. Catcher Jake Rogers (right elbow sprain); and right-handed pitchers Jose Cisnero (right shoulder sprain) and Spencer Turnbull (right elbow sprain) are on the 60-day injured list, which removes them from the 40-man roster.

-- The Detroit Tigers’ walk-off celebration on Opening Day is the source of the frustrating thumb injury that has sidelined Javier Baez for the last three games. Baez didn’t miss any time initially, but a couple days later he aggravated the injury while at the plate. He was a late scratch from the starting lineup on Wednesday and Thursday and was held out of Friday’s game to give him another full day of rest. Baez took grounders before Friday’s game and hopes to return to the lineup on Saturday. Grossman will do a full slate of work before Friday’s game and, if things go well, might even be available off the bench.

-- Outfielder Robbie Grossman and shortstop Javier Baez will miss their third consecutive start when the Detroit Tigers play the Kansas City Royals on Friday at Kauffman Stadium. Grossman has been battling groin and hip tightness since tweaking a muscle in Tuesday’s game at Detroit. Victor Reyes will play in place of Grossman, while Harold Castro will sub in for Baez. Lefty Tarik Skubal is on the mound for the Tigers against Royals right-hander Brad Keller, who pitched six scoreless innings in his debut. The Tigers have been debating whether Grossman’s injury is serious enough to warrant a stint on the injured list.

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

-- Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is back in the lineup after missing one day due to a swollen thumb. pic.twitter.com/SRrS1qgMzm — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 14, 2022Outfielder Daz Cameron accompanied the team to Kansas City and is on standby in case the Tigers decide to place Grossman on the injured list. Grossman did a series of running and agility drills on the field prior to Thursday night’s series opener at Kauffman Stadium. The Tigers (2-4) and Royals (2-3) play at 8:10 p.m.Right-hander Casey Mize will pitch for the Tigers against Royals veteran right-hander Zack Greinke. Greinke ultimately signed with the Royals, the team that drafted him 20 years ago.

DETROIT -- Javier Baez missed his first game as a Detroit Tiger on Wednesday afternoon. “Right after the media session this morning I ran into him and he talked about getting jammed yesterday,” Tigers manager A.J. “His thumb was a little swelled up.”Hinch said Baez got treatment during the game and he’s hopeful that he won’t be out long. Hinch said the early aches and strains around the league illustrate the perils of a short spring training, and also show why so many managers are giving off-days generously. “These guys are not machines, and they haven’t had a full spring training yet, even to this day.”

The Detroit Tigers acquired minor-league utility player Jamie Westbrook from the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in return for cash considerations. The Tigers added Daz Cameron to the taxi squad in response and could be called up to the major-league roster if Grossman misses time. Last season, Westbrook was a member of Team USA in the Olympics before spending the rest of his season with Milwaukee’s Double-A and Triple-A affiliates. The Detroit Tigers currently have Jonathan Schoop and Harold Castro listed as second base options with Grossman, Reyes, Hill, Austin Meadows, Akril Baddoo and Eric Haase in the outfield. Willi Castro, Kody Clemens, and Zack Short are currently minor-league infielders on the Tigers’ 40-man roster with Daz Cameron as the only minor-league outfielder on the 40-man list.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman will miss Wednesday’s series finale but it remains unclear whether he will have to go on the injured list. He’s getting every test imaginable now.”The Tigers summoned outfielder Daz Cameron from Triple-A Toledo late Tuesday night as a precaution. In the next 24-48 hours the Tigers will decide whether to place Grossman on the IL and activate Cameron. Grossman, 32, was one of the Tigers’ most reliable hitters in 2021 although he’s gotten off to a slow start this season (1-for-17). He finished behind Victor Reyes and Derek Hill in the roster battle to be the Tigers’ reserve outfielder this spring.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera will get an off-day on the final afternoon of a season-opening, six-game homestand at Comerica Park. The Tigers (2-3) play the Boston Red Sox (2-3) at 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday if the rain holds off. The Tigers will make a decision in the next 48 hours whether to place him on the injured list. pic.twitter.com/dLSwGFin6h — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 13, 2022Eric Haase will start at designated hitter in place of Cabrera, while Victor Reyes will lead off and play right field instead of Grossman. Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will make his second start of the season and his first against his longtime team.

Rafael Devers singled through the open shortstop area with the infield shifted to the right side, driving in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Boston Red Sox overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman left Tuesday’s game in the seventh inning with right groin tightness, manager A.J. Hinch said. Grossman is being evaluated.

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.

The Detroit Tigers pulled off a shocking blockbuster just days before the start of the regular season, bolstering their lineup with a trade for Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows.

Would we be fools to believe the Detroit Tigers could make the playoffs this year?

The Detroit Tigers are suddenly relevant after spending big money in free agency to jolt a franchise that has been focused on a long rebuilding process.

The Detroit Tigers are suddenly on the verge of being relevant again after spending big money in free agency to jolt a franchise that has been focused on drafting and developing players in a long rebuilding process.

You can watch the Detroit Tigers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates live online Wednesday, and the lineup looks a lot like what we expect on Opening Day.

The Detroit Tigers made their final free agent addition over the weekend, signing Michael Pineda to round out the starting rotation.

When Grossman was an 18-year-old recent draft pick in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, Bartee was one of his most impactful coaches. Bartee passed away suddenly five days before Christmas in his hometown of Omaha, Neb., at the age of 49. The news stunned Grossman and his Tigers teammates, who remembered Bartee as a ceaselessly upbeat and kind coach who cared personally about his players. Bartee spent a decade in pro ball as a player, including four years with the Tigers from 1996-1999, before transitioning to coaching. “I just remember how much energy he brought every single day and how he loved to be out there.

It’s great to see images of our Detroit Tigers back on the field at spring training in Florida. During the 99-day lockout, people didn’t know if there would be any baseball this year, and of course, the players felt that uncertainty too.

Detroit Tigers players, prospects and coaches were crystal clear Wednesday during spring training interviews: The goal for 2022 is to win the American League Central Division.

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.

Detroit Tigers fans should be ramping up for the most exciting season in years, but instead, the MLB lockout has brought our joy to a half.

When the Detroit Tigers signed the veteran outfielder to a very modest two-year, $10 million contract last winter, it was the first time the Tigers were willing to make a multi-year commitment to a player -- any player -- in five years. But the Tigers got serious this winter, adding Rodriguez (five years, $77 million) and Baez (six years, $140 million) on big deals. The new players will boost the Tigers’ playoff chances in 2022, but will also make an impact on the payroll well into the future. The Tigers shed salary during the rebuilding process, but couldn’t get rid of their two biggest albatrosses. The Tigers will probably have a roughly league average payroll in 2022, not anywhere near a luxury tax penalty.

“I’m happy to be a Tiger. I’m happy to know where I’m living next year. I’m happy to know where I’m going to be in spring training, and I’m excited for 2022,” he said during a dugout interview last month before the final series of the regular season in Chicago. On a team that almost never drew walks, Grossman’s attention to the strike zone was just what the Tigers needed. Grossman turned 32 in September, but he’s already shown the ability to make an impact even in a “post-prime” year.

Is it too much to ask the 2022 Tigers -- who hope to contend for the playoffs -- to equal the payroll of that woeful club? If the Tigers decide to shoot for the league average -- about $130 million or so -- they’d have $55 million to spend. And in the unlikely event that Ilitch decided to emulate his late father by putting the Tigers’ payroll among the highest in baseball -- about $200 million -- the Tigers could conceivably have $125 million to spend. Other considerations ($14 million)The Tigers are not expected to be close to the luxury tax threshold (and we don’t even know yet what the 2022 luxury tax threshold will be) so this is a moot point. But if you were calculating their total payroll for the purposes of the luxury tax you would add about $15 million in player benefits.

CHICAGO -- When the Detroit Tigers finished the 162nd game of the season with a victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon, manager A.J. Hinch didn’t gather his club for a postseason chat. The Tigers didn’t throw in the towel on the season from that point forward. But amid all the praise for the Tigers’ turnaround in 2021, Hinch wanted to also sound a note of caution. When a team expected to make the playoffs flirts with .500, fans start sharpening the pitchforks.

CHICAGO -- The Detroit Tigers squandered a four-run lead and a dominant pitching performance by Matt Manning, falling to the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Saturday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Tigers (76-85) and White Sox (93-68) will finish the regular season on Sunday, although the game no longer has any significance. The White Sox lost any chance of securing home-field advantage for their Division Series matchup when the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics. With the theft of second, Grossman now has 20 steals, 20 doubles and 20 home runs on the season. BOX SCOREUp next: The Tigers wrap up the 2021 regular season on Sunday at 3:10 p.m. against the White Sox.

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.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers took the lead in the seventh inning with an RBI single by Niko Goodrum and went on to beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park. The Tigers (74-78) have won four in a row and have taken the first two games of the series from the White Sox (85-66). pic.twitter.com/Z5svbYTZ3d — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) September 21, 2021The Tigers took -- or attempted to take -- extra bases all day long. Reyes swiped third base in the sixth when the White Sox fell asleep on an attempted sac bunt. If they play, it will be Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (7-8, 3.64 ERA) against White Sox righty Reynaldo Lopez (3-3, 3.00).

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.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers overcame an early three-run deficit to beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Monday night at Comerica Park. Tigers starter Matt Manning gave up three runs in the third inning on a couple of hits, a walk and a hit batter. But the Tigers answered back immediately in the bottom of the inning against White Sox starter Carlos Rodon. The Tigers scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth against reliever Craig Kimbrel. BOX SCOREUp next: If the rain holds off, the Tigers will face the White Sox at 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday.

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

Just when we thought maybe the Detroit Tigers’ second-half magic had started to run out, they mounted two comebacks to win a series against the best team in the American League.

Robbie Grossman drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning, Jeimer Candelario homered twice, and the Detroit Tigers pulled out an 8-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Miguel Cabrera and Robbie Grossman each had four hits, and the Detroit Tigers avoided a sweep by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 Wednesday night.

Miguel Cabrera and Robbie Grossman had four hits apiece as the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Wednesday night at PNC Park. The Tigers (66-75) salvaged one win from the three-game series against the Pirates (50-90), who were seeking their first sweep of the season. Grossman and Cabrera -- batting third and fourth in the lineup -- stole the show, going a combined 8-for-9. After finishing Tuesday night with three consecutive base hits, Cabrera now has a career-high seven consecutive hits. Tigers starter Matt Manning was hit by a hard ground ball on the left knee on the final play of the third inning.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers hit three home runs -- all solo shots -- but lost the series opener to the Oakland Athletics 9-3 on Tuesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (62-71) have lost four in a row and finished with a 12-14 record in the month of August. The A’s scored three in the third on a couple of a doubles and a two-run homer by Matt Chapman. They picked up three more in the fifth on a couple of singles and a two-run homer by Mark Canha. BOX SCOREUp next: The Tigers open the month of September with another game against the Athletics at 7:10 p.m. on Wednesday.

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.

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 on Tuesday night.

Jo Adell hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the ninth inning for his first homer this season and Kurt Suzuki followed with a solo blast, lifting the Los Angeles Angels to an 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Cleveland rookie Ernie Clement hit the first two homers of his career while Miguel Cabrera stayed one drive short of No. 500 as the Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 7-4.

Miguel Cabrera is heading back to Detroit for what should be the Tigers' most anticipated homestand in a while.

BALTIMORE -- Miguel Cabrera watched from the dugout as his teammates, including two countrymen, took care of business Thursday afternoon at Camden Yards. The Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 to complete a three-game sweep. The Tigers play a three-game series with the Indians beginning Friday night in Detroit. Orioles ace John Means held the Tigers scoreless through three innings, but faltered in a five-run fourth. pic.twitter.com/tcvFI6jMpk — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 12, 2021Robbie Grossman added a solo home run in the fifth.

Now that the Detroit Tigers have resigned Jonathan Schoop, have you started to imagine what next year’s lineup could look like if they add a free agent shortstop and call up their two top prospects?

DETROIT -- Miguel Cabrera didn’t hit a home run, but the Detroit Tigers’ offense provided plenty of fireworks, wrapping up the homestand with an 8-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park. The Tigers (53-58) took two of three from the Red Sox (64-46) and went 4-3 on the homestand. Grossman was the final batter faced by Red Sox starter Martin Perez, who lasted just 1 1/3 innings and was hit hard by the Tigers. The Tigers’ bullpen stretched its scoreless innings streak to 23 -- the best since 2007 -- until the Red Sox scored on a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning. pic.twitter.com/04ESTwjq3Q — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 5, 2021Up next: The Tigers start a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians (52-53) on Friday at 7:10 p.m. at Progressive Field.

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

Eric Haase hit a two-run double in a three-run first inning and the Detroit Tigers went on to a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

Eric Haase hit a two-run double in a three-run first inning and the Detroit Tigers went on to a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

The MLB trade deadline is just hours away, and it’s already been an incredibly active week around the league.

Miguel Cabrera hit a run-scoring single in the 11th inning after Eric Haase tied the game with a grand slam in the top of the ninth as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5.

Miguel Cabrera hit a run-scoring single in the 11th inning after Eric Haase tied the game with a grand slam with one out in the top of the ninth as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Tuesday night.

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.

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

Matt Manning, the latest in the Tigers’ parade of young starters, pitched six strong innings to lead Detroit to a 4-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night at Comerica Park. Manning allowed just two runs, one earned, in the longest start of his young career. 💣 pic.twitter.com/k2bVMATDMC — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 21, 2021Although Gregory Soto had a typically unpredictable ninth inning, he ultimately earned the save. The Tigers are one win away from equaling their total from the 2019 season, when they went 47-114. pic.twitter.com/Wmlq0iO1Oa — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 22, 2021Up next: The Tigers and Rangers wrap up their four-game series on Thursday at 1:10 p.m. Tigers lefty Tyler Alexander (1-1, 4.40 ERA) will face Rangers right-hander Mike Foltynewicz (2-9, 5.91).

Robbie Grossman and Eric Haase homered as the Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to five games with a rain-delayed 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers.

Miguel Cabrera drove in five runs, including a bases-loaded double in a four-run fifth inning, and the Detroit Tigers went on to defeat the Texas Rangers 14-0.

Did you notice the Detroit Tigers’ lineup this weekend? Through a series of small, calculated moves, the team has suddenly put together a very competitive starting nine, from top to bottom.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman ended the first half in a slump, but started the second part of the 2021 season with a bang. Grossman’s homer came off Twins starter Charlie Barnes, who was making his Major League debut. Tigers starter Jose Ureña pitched three scoreless innings before leaving with right groin tightness. Tigers’ relievers, who were beaten up in the Twins’ series last week, retired all 12 batters they faced on Saturday. Up next: The Tigers and Twins meet for Game 2 of the doubleheader at 6:10 p.m. Tigers left-hander Tyler Alexander (1-1, 4.31 ERA) will face Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda (4-3, 4.66).

The Tigers’ strikeout rate (27.2 percent) is still the highest in baseball, as it was in 2019 and 2020. But the Tigers’ walk-rate (8.9 percent) is now 14th-best in baseball, a dramatic improvement over the last two seasons. Grossman (381 PA, .226 BA/.354 OBP/.394 SLG, 111 OPS+, 12 HR, 11 SB, 1.5 bWAR, 1.2 fWAR) has been exactly as advertised. He may be almost singlehandedly responsible for the Tigers’ improved walk rate and he’s been a steady everyday player in the outfield. B: Jeimer CandelarioCandelario (344 PA, .262 BA/.346 OBP/.377 SLG, 104 OPS+, 5 HR, 1.4 bWAR, 1.0 fWAR) has been a steady presence in the Tigers’ lineup.

The Detroit Tigers are playing much better baseball over the last couple of months, but that doesn’t mean they should miss an opportunity to actively build for the future at the MLB trade deadline.

Robbie Grossman’s squeeze bunt in the 10th inning drove in the winning run and the Detroit Tigers won a duel of small ball, beating the Houston Astros 2-1 for a split of their four-game series.

Robbie Grossman's squeeze bunt in the 10th inning drove in the winning run and the Detroit Tigers won a duel of small ball, beating the Houston Astros 2-1 Sunday for a split of their four-game series.

DETROIT -- Two Detroit Tigers outfielders are on the brink of returning from injury. Although not impossible, it seems unlikely that the Tigers can fit both players onto the roster as currently constructed. The Tigers currently have four outfielders: Robbie Grossman, Akil Baddoo, Daz Cameron and Nomar Mazara. In addition to Cameron, Hill and Reyes, there are several viable candidates off the 40-man roster. Hill, Cameron and Haase are all right-handers.

DETROIT -- Miguel Cabrera is getting a second consecutive day off on Thursday night as the Tigers open a four-game series against the Houston Astros. “It’s important for us to have him back in the lineup (Friday) against Framber Valdez when I have a heavy right-handed lineup.”Here’s how we line up for the series opener vs. Houston. ➡️ https://t.co/bEpmlqyHYZ pic.twitter.com/8oY3kS36U4 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 24, 2021Left fielder Robbie Grossman is back in the lineup after experiencing some mild, non-COVID-related flu symptoms on Wednesday, but he’s now batting third instead of leading off. Pitching matchups: The Tigers face some challenging matchups this weekend, starting with the opener. Looking ahead to the weekend: Pitching matchups vs. Astros pic.twitter.com/z4wkUoEJuT — Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) June 23, 2021If there’s rain on Thursday, it should be relatively light.

Willi Castro hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers capitalized on two wild pitches as they rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Wednesday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. Royals starter Brady Singer left after just three innings with shoulder tightness and reliever Carlos Hernandez held the Tigers’ in check through three scoreless innings. Niko Goodrum drew a leadoff walk and Willi Castro followed with a mammoth 421-foot homer to tie the game at 3. After a couple of singles, Robbie Grossman landed on third, where he scored easily on Barlow’s wild pitch to take the lead. pic.twitter.com/94cEuQbrGg — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 16, 2021Tigers starter Tarik Skubal allowed three runs in six innings.

Eric Haase hit a two-run homer in the first inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3.

Online voting began on Thursday afternoon, and the Tigers have a couple of intriguing candidates worthy of consideration. But outfielder Robbie Grossman and third baseman Jeimer Candelario almost certainly lack the star power to win the fan vote. That’s what happened when Joe Jimenez and Shane Greene were chosen as the Tigers’ lone representatives in 2018 and 2019, respectively. So that pathway could open a door for someone like Michael Fulmer or, if he can harness his control, Gregory Soto. TIGER ALL-STARS2020: None2019: 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.

DETROIT -- Robbie Grossman hit a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night at Comerica Park. Grossman clubbed a 3-2 fastball to left field with two outs against Yankees reliever Justin Wilson, a former Tiger. pic.twitter.com/rk3cRJP3Ix — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 29, 2021But Grossman’s homer made Rogers’ miscue irrelevant. Tigers rookie starter Casey Mize went toe-to-toe with Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, but the Tigers missed out on limited opportunities to score. Up next: The Tigers and Yankees (29-22) meet again on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. Tigers right-hander Spencer Turnbull (3-2, 3.12 ERA) will face Yankees right-hander Deivi Garcia (0-1, 4.50).

It was all the Detroit Tigers needed in 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night at Comerica Park. The Tigers (19-30) broke a four-game losing streak overall and a six-game losing streak against the Indians (26-21), who they last beat on April 3. pic.twitter.com/QO3yEWSHqI — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 27, 2021It was an unconventional shutout for the Tigers. Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urena throws during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Detroit. Up next: The Tigers and Indians wrap up a four-game series on Thursday at 1:10 p.m. Tigers lefty Matthew Boyd (2-5, 3.08 ERA) will face Tribe ace Shane Bieber (4-3, 3.32).

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila said he’s been excited by the progress made by the club’s starting pitchers, but expected better results from the struggling bullpen. “We do feel good about the progress,” Avila said Wednesday during a virtual meeting of the Detroit Economic Club. “We don’t feel good about the wins and losses.”The Tigers (18-30) are currently in a four-game losing streak after winning 9 of 11. Avila said he thinks the Tigers will get better as the year goes on as manager A.J. “I wouldn’t say 100 percent of all managers and GMs (like it), but I think the majority do,” Avila said.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andrew Benintendi drove in three runs, Josh Staumount escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 7-5 Saturday, stopping the Tigers’ four-game winning streak. Harold Castro added an RBI single in the fifth. ROSTER MOVESRoyals: Kansas City acquired RHP Domingo Tapia from Seattle for cash and optioned him to Triple A Omaha. Kris Bubic (0-0, 0.96 ERA) will make his second start of the season for Kansas City.

It’s May 18, and the Detroit Tigers aren’t even in last place in their own division.

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

When the Tigers signed Robbie Grossman this winter, manager AJ Hinch asked him to become a leader in the lineup and in the clubhouse.

Jeimer Candelario hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Boston Red Sox for a 6-5 victory.

Phillip Evans kept Akil Baddoo’s drive to left field in the park in the seventh inning to help Pittsburgh escape a jam, and the Pirates scored twice in the eighth to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.

Matt Olson scored from second base on a fielding error by Detroit third baseman Jeimer Candelario with two outs in the ninth inning, rallying the Oakland Athletics past the Tigers 3-2 on Sunday for their eighth straight win.

The Detroit Tigers aren’t exactly loaded with offensive talent, but Wednesday’s starting lineup might be the best version this roster allows.

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.

The Detroit Tigers won their opening series against the Cleveland Indians over the weekend, and while it’s too early to overreact, there were some encouraging signs for the future.