Yankees reliever King out for season with fractured elbow
Yankees reliever Michael King instantly knew something was very wrong. Walking off the mound after a pitch Friday night, the right-hander simply said to manager Aaron Boone: “My elbow.” Boone’s worst fears were realized Saturday when the valuable member of New York's bullpen was ruled out for the season with a fractured right elbow.
news.yahoo.comEx-Tiger’s return to LA lineup designates former Tiger teammate for assignment
Former Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Shane Greene has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday thanks to the return of former Tigers pitcher David Price. Green made his first and only appearance of the season with the Dodgers back on Sunday, pitching two scoreless innings of relief in a win over the Phillies. Price ended up second in the Cy Young award voting that season. So far this season, the 36-year-old Price has an ERA of 1.93 in 4.2 innings of work. He finished last season with a 7.23 ERA in 23.2 innings.
mlive.comFormer Detroit Tigers hurler picked up by Los Angeles Dodgers
FILE - In this May 12, 2019, file photo, Detroit Tigers pitcher Shane Greene throws to a Minnesota Twins batter during a baseball game in Minneapolis. Greene has emerged as one of baseball's top closers. Now, he's got a chance to finish games that really matter. Greene was among three relievers acquired by the first-place Atlanta Braves before the trade deadline, and he'll be assuming a high-profile role right away after working in relative anonymity with the woeful Tigers. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)AP
mlive.comTigers DFA veteran pitcher to create roster spot for Joey Wentz
DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers will designate right-handed pitcher Drew Hutchison for assignment prior to Wednesday’s game against the Oakland Athletics, manager A.J. The move is being made to create an active roster spot for left-handed starting pitcher Joey Wentz, who will be recalled from Triple-A Toledo to make his Major League debut. Hutchison had a 4.60 ERA in 15 2/3 innings this year, striking out 15 and walking 12. The 24-year-old has made five starts for Triple-A Toledo, striking out 26 and walking 10 in 19 2/3 innings. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (38)Players in bold are on the 26-man rosterLeft-handed pitchers (6): Tyler Alexander*, Andrew Chafin, Eduardo Rodriguez, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz.
mlive.comTigers cut final rookie pitcher left in camp: Here’s who’s left
LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Detroit Tigers have cleared out the last rookie arm left in camp. The Tigers now have 27 pitchers officially remaining in camp, although five of them are not currently active due to injury, visa issues. TIGERS’ SPRING TRAINING ROSTER (52)(non-roster invitees italicized)Left-handed pitchers (6): Tyler Alexander, Andrew Chafin, Miguel Del Pozo, Eduardo Rodriguez, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto. **Right-handed pitchers Wily Peralta and Ramon Rosso have not yet arrived at camp. Catcher Jake Rogers and right-handed pitcher Spencer Turnbull are injured and will miss all or most of 2022.
mlive.comDodgers agree to minor league deal with former Detroit Tigers All-Star pitcher
Former Detroit Tigers All-Star closer Shane Greene reportedly signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Greene, 33, signed with the Dodgers in August of 2021 and played nine games before being released in late September. Greene was the Tigers’ lone MLB All-Star selection during the 2019 season, but he was traded to the Atlanta Braves on July 31 of that year. Greene began his career with New York Yankees where he played his first major league season prior to being traded to the Tigers. In his nine-year career, Greene has a record of 23-29 with 67 saves, 437 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.52.
mlive.comFormer Tiger Robbie Ray wins AL Cy Young Award
Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Robbie Ray was named the winner of the 2021 American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. Ray joins Roy Halladay (2003), Roger Clemens (1997, 1998) and Pat Hentgen (1996) among Toronto Cy Young winners. Ray is the fifth pitcher from that 2014 team to win a Cy Young, joining Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Rick Porcello and David Price. Corbin Burnes of the Milwaukee Brewers edged out Philadelphia Phillies starter Zack Wheeler to win his first Cy Young Award. Burnes is the first Brewers pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in the NL.
mlive.comMLB All-star voting starts today: Can a Tiger win fan vote for first time since 2015?
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.
mlive.comUpdate on Tigers prospect Joey Wentz, 11 months after Tommy John
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Detroit Tigers left-handed pitching prospect Joey Wentz will be back on the field with his teammates on Wednesday, 11 months after underdoing Tommy John surgery. Wentz, 23, is “making tremendous progress,” according to Tigers general manager Al Avila. “I’m just excited that he’s making great progress,” Avila said. I’m just excited that he’s making good progress and am hoping for the best there.”The Tigers acquired Wentz and outfielder Travis Demeritte from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for reliever Shane Greene in 2019. He was ranked the Tigers’ eighth-best prospect on MLB Pipeline.
mlive.comTigers confirm signing of Jonathan Schoop, drop outfielder
The Detroit Tigers are parting ways with outfielder Travis Demeritte to make room for second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who was re-signed to a one-year deal on Friday. In parts of two seasons with the Tigers, Demeritte hit .217 with a .608 OPS (61 OPS+) in 66 games. A converted infielder, Demeritte played almost exclusively in right field, where he was rated as a subpar defender by most metrics. Feb. 5: Re-signed infielder Jonathan Schoop. TIGERS’ FREE-AGENT SIGNINGSMajor League (4): RHP Jose Urena, OF Robbie Grossman, C Wilson Ramos, IF Jonathan Schoop.
mlive.comWright, d'Arnaud lead Braves to sweep Marlins, reach NLCS
Atlanta Braves players celebrate after defeating the Miami Marlins in Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, in Houston. And even those future Hall of Famers didn't throw the way these Braves have this postseason. Wright (1-0) was sharp despite not pitching since Sept. 25, allowing three hits and walking two with a career-high seven strikeouts. Atlanta became the second team in history to throw four shutouts in the first five playoff games, joining the 1905 New York Giants behind Hall of Famers Christy Mathewson and Joe McGinnity. D’Arnaud knocked a double off the bullpen in right-center to send two home and extend the lead to 3-0.
8 ex-Tigers still playing in 2020 MLB postseason
One week later, all seven teams have been eliminated, pushed out of the playoffs in the best-of-three wild card series. What he did in the wild card round: Soria made two relief appearances, allowing a run in two innings of work against the White Sox. What he did in the wild card round: Adames went 1-for-6 with a stolen base in the Rays' sweep of the Blue Jays. What he did in the wild card round: Joyce was 1-for-5 with a double and two walks against the Cubs. What he did in the wild card round: Rosenthal pitched in all three games against the Cardinals, his old team, earning one save.
mlive.com20 ex-Tigers will be in 2020 MLB playoffs: Do you remember all of them?
Twenty players who were once part of the Detroit Tigers system will play for 13 of the 16 teams participating in the 2020 MLB playoffs. Oakland Athletics pitcher Joakim Soria throws against the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Friday, July 19, 2019, in Minneapolis. In 2020, he’s posted a career-low 3.32 ERA in 21 2/3 innings. Minnesota Twins catcher Alex Avila plays during a summer camp intrasquad baseball game Friday, July 16, 2020 in Minneapolis. Detroit Tigers' Trevor Rosenthal throws to the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019.
mlive.comDetroit Tigers trade deadline: How 4 new Tigers prospects are doing so far
DETROIT The Detroit Tigers acquired four new prospects in the trade deadline moves that sent Shane Greene to the Atlanta Braves and Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs. RF Travis Demeritte -- Detroit TigersTravis Demeritte, the only offensive player acquired at the deadline, started in right field for all three of the Tigers' games against the Texas Rangers this weekend. Though he showed good plate discipline while drawing two more walks, Demeritte struck out in all three of his official at-bats. 19 prospect allowed five earned runs on nine hits in five innings. He made his first bullpen appearance Sunday for the SeaWolves and allowed one run on two hits in two innings.
Here's where the players acquired at the trade deadline rank among Detroit Tigers' top 30 prospects
In return, the Tigers acquired two prospects each from the Braves and Cubs. READ: Here's the plan for all 4 new Tigers prospects acquired at the trade deadlineWentz was ranked the No. 7 overall prospect in the Braves' organization, but Demeritte was not ranked among the top 30 prospects. MLB Pipeline updated the Tigers' top 30 prospects Thursday morning, including the players acquired at the deadline. He is expected to move to the bullpen in the Tigers' organization.
Here's where the players acquired at the trade deadline rank among Detroit Tigers' top 30 prospects
In return, the Tigers acquired two prospects each from the Braves and Cubs. READ: Here's the plan for all 4 new Tigers prospects acquired at the trade deadlineWentz was ranked the No. 7 overall prospect in the Braves' organization, but Demeritte was not ranked among the top 30 prospects. MLB Pipeline updated the Tigers' top 30 prospects Thursday morning, including the players acquired at the deadline. He is expected to move to the bullpen in the Tigers' organization.
Daniel Norris And Tigers Down Angels, Win Series
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) The Detroit Tigers earned their first series win in two months despite having two of their clubhouse leaders traded before Wednesdays game against the Los Angeles Angels. Jake Rogers, Brandon Dixon and Gordon Beckham went deep while Daniel Norris picked up his first win since May 12. The Tigers took two of three in a series for the first time since they did that May 27-29 at Baltimore. STREAKS, STATS AND NOTESThe Angels and Tigers split their six games in the season series. This is the first time LA has not won a season series against Detroit since 2012.
detroit.cbslocal.comDetroit Tigers trade rumor mill: Latest news, updates on deadline day
The MLB Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the Detroit Tigers are in the middle of the rumor mill. The Tigers, in a rebuilding phase, will likely trade multiple players before the deadline, with pitchers Matthew Boyd and Shane Greene, and outfielder Nicholas Castellanos likely on the block. Related stories to check out:Follow the latest Detroit Tigers trade rumors below:(function(d, s, id) {var js,ijs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//embed.scribblelive.com/widgets/embed.js";ijs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, ijs);}(document, 'script', 'scrbbl-js'));
Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Dodgers interested in closer Shane Greene
Shane Greene #61 of the Detroit Tigers participates in the 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field on July 09, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)DETROIT - The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly interested in a possible trade for Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene. Sources: #Dodgers likely to add a reliever by tomorrow afternoon, as they continue discussions on #Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez and #Tigers closer Shane Greene, among others. READ: Could these Detroit Tigers finish with a worse record than the 2003 team? Detroit Tigers trade deadline linksCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Detroit Tigers trade rumor mill: Latest news, updates ahead of deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline is fast approaching and the Detroit Tigers are in the middle of the rumor mill. The Tigers, in a rebuilding phase, will likely trade multiple players before the deadline, with pitchers Matthew Boyd and Shane Greene, and outfielder Nicholas Castellanos likely on the block. Related stories to check out:Follow the latest Detroit Tigers trade rumors below:(function(d, s, id) {var js,ijs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//embed.scribblelive.com/widgets/embed.js";ijs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, ijs);}(document, 'script', 'scrbbl-js'));
Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Dodgers interested in closer Shane Greene
DETROIT The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly interested in a possible trade for Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene. Sources: #Dodgers likely to add a reliever by tomorrow afternoon, as they continue discussions on #Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez and #Tigers closer Shane Greene, among others. John Hicks #55 and Shane Greene #61 of the Detroit Tigers celebrate a 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 29, 2019 in Anaheim, California. READ: Could these Detroit Tigers finish with a worse record than the 2003 team? Detroit Tigers trade deadline links
Castellanos Walk-Off Downs Blue Jays In 10th
DETROIT (AP) Nicholas Castellanos gave the Detroit Tigers a chance to enjoy the type of celebration thats been awfully rare of late at Comerica Park. Castellanos led off the bottom of the 10th inning with a home run, and Detroit snapped its six-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Alexander held Toronto to a run and three hits, but his first career win slipped away in the ninth. He has been so good lately, Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said. Tigers: Detroit has Monday off before two home games against Philadelphia.
detroit.cbslocal.comTigers beat Blue Jays 4-3 on Castellanos' HR in 10th
Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers swings on his solo home run to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 in the 10th inning at Comerica Park on July 21, 2019. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)DETROIT - Nicholas Castellanos led off the bottom of the 10th inning with a home run, and the Detroit Tigers snapped their six-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The Tigers won for only the eighth time in their last 41 games - and this victory didn't come easily. Jeimer Candelario put Detroit up 2-1 with an RBI groundout in the third, and Jones hit his 10th homer of the year in the fifth. Tigers: Detroit has Monday off before two home games against Philadelphia.
Tigers Shane Greene A Real Target As Trade Deadline Nears
Smith went into the All-Star Game on Tuesday night well aware his days with the last-place Giants might be dwindling. After the first one, youre kind of numb to it.Fellow All-Star pitchers Marcus Stroman, Shane Greene and Brad Hand also are possible trade targets as the July 31 deadline approaches. The San Diego Padres sent the left-hander to Cleveland just two days after the 2018 All-Star Game, during the break. At last years All-Star Game, there was little doubt it was Manny Machados last time in a Baltimore uniform. Greene has 22 saves and a 1.09 ERA for the last-place Detroit Tigers, making him an attractive option for teams in the playoff chase.
detroit.cbslocal.comShane Greene speaks on first All-Star appearance
DETROIT - As Shane Greene proudly displayed his All-Star jersey in the Tigers clubhouse, he expressed how excited he was to be part of the American League All-Star squad. I worked really hard, to get here and to be recognized as an All-Star is pretty cool.As a reliever, Greene has still displayed impressive performances. Greene has been with the Tigers for five years and is the only one who is representing the team this year. He's showing excitement not only for the game but for the whole event, mostly the Home Run Derby. With 17 tickets, Greene expressed how excited he is to share this moment with family and childhood friends.
Tigers snap 8-game losing streak, beat Nationals 7-5
(Photo by LeonDETROIT - Miguel Cabrera had three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers rallied twice and snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 7-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Anthony Rendon included a homer among his three hits for the Nationals, who had a four-game winning streak halted. Harold Castro, Jeimer Candelario and Goodrum each had two hits for the Tigers. Tigers: Jones returned to the lineup after sitting out a game because he fouled a ball off his foot on Thursday. Tigers: RHP Jordan Zimmermann (0-5, 5.95) will face his former team for the second time since leaving the Nationals after the 2015 season.
Tigers battle Chris Sale, White Sox in bounce back effort
CHICAGO – Shane Greene and the Detroit Tigers gifted the struggling White Sox a win in the series opener Tuesday, walking three straight batters to lose an early lead and fall 5-2. The White Sox came into the series looking utterly defeated, but now they're in perfect position to win the series behind ace Chris Sale. Sale beat the Tigers back in mid-April with six two-run innings. A loss Wednesday would hand Detroit its first series loss to an AL Central opponent this season. If they can beat Sale, the Tigers will face Jose Quintana for the series win Thursday afternoon.
Shane Greene blasted again in Tigers loss to White Sox
CHICAGO – Shane Greene got blasted by the White Sox Tuesday, his third awful start in a row, sending the Tigers to a 5-2 loss. Greene has now allowed 20 earned runs in his last three starts, in which he lasted a total of just 11 innings. As bad as the White Sox have been, Shane Greene came into the game pitching even worse. An RBI groundout and a Conor Gillaspie triple gave the White Sox a 5-2 lead and ended Greene's night. With the loss, the Tigers fell into 2nd place in the AL Central, as the Royals beat the Indians at home.
Shane Greene, Tigers battle Twins for series win Wednesday
Entering the game Wednesday, the Tigers are 4-0 in series battles within the division, including four wins in five games against the Minnesota Twins. Minnesota broke a four-game 2015 losing streak to the Tigers Tuesday behind a seven-inning gem from Mike Pelfrey. Shane Greene will lead the bounce back effort, taking the mound for Detroit in the finale. Greene allowed just one earned run in his first three starts, but got rocked by the Indians to the tune of eight runs in four innings Friday. If the Tigers win the rubber match Wednesday, they'll stay perfect in AL Central series, and move to 5-1 in series this season overall.