SPENCER TORKELSON

LAS VEGAS -- Spencer Torkelson is still very much a part of the Detroit Tigers’ future plans, even after a bumpy debut in 2022. Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said the Tigers would take a hard look at every position in an effort to improve the lineup. “We’re still really bullish on Tork,” Harris said Tuesday during a break in the annual General Manager Meetings in Las Vegas. “We’re going to look at every position,” Harris said. Whether Torkelson is part of that lineup or starts the season in Triple-A Toledo remains to be seen.

Abraham Toro homered and drove in four runs, Cal Raleigh hit his 27th long ball of the season and the Seattle Mariners beat the Detroit Tigers 9-6 to complete a sweep of their doubleheader.

The Seattle Mariners all but conceded Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader at T-Mobile Park but the Detroit Tigers were unwilling to accept the gift. The Mariners inserted a position player to pitch the 10th inning of a tie game, but the Tigers scored only one run and closer Gregory Soto allowed two in the bottom of the inning. The Mariners won the game -- a game it’s not clear they even wanted to win -- 7-6. The Mariners quickly trumped that with two singles and then a sac fly to win the game. Box scoreUp nextThe second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader will start about 30 minutes after the first at roughly 10:10 p.m. Eastern time.

DETROIT -- In the box score, it was an 0-for-4 game for Spencer Torkelson. Torkelson hit four rockets on Monday against the Houston Astros, all with exit velocities over 105 mph. “If he beats, he beats me and I’m going to get him in the next at-bat. But I’m going to be able to live with this at-bat no matter what the outcome is, because I was disciplined in my approach and got my A-swing off. Now he has friends and former teammates like Riley Greene, Ryan Kreidler and Kerry Carpenter, among others, on the roster.

Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout homered in the same game for the eighth time this season during the Los Angeles Angels' 5-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers.

Andrew Velazquez scored from third on Magneuris Sierra’s bunt in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels secured their first winning homestand since early May with a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

DETROIT -- It was on the eve of the All-Star Break when Detroit Tigers prospect Spencer Torkelson was pulled aside and informed by manager A.J. “I think adversity makes us all better.”Torkelson arrives in Detroit with infielder Ryan Kreidler, who has also experienced some adversity this season. “We all put our heads together and ultimately came up with what we feel is best for the organization best for the players,” said Tigers manager A.J. Even if the Tigers had a GM right now, speculating excessively about 2023 would not be helpful for either Torkelson or Kreidler. But the rest of us can wonder just where Tork and Kreidler will fit in the 2023 infield -- if they fit in the 2023 infield.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers infielder Zack Short was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after Wednesday’s game. The move sets the stage for a series of transactions that the Tigers will finalize on Thursday. The Tigers have said they will call up prospects Spencer Torkelson and Ryan Kreidler and activate starting pitcher Michael Pineda from the injured list. Short was recalled from Toledo eight days ago when infielder Jonathan Schoop was placed on the injured list. Infielders (10): Javier Báez, Miguel Cabrera, Jeimer Candelario, Harold Castro, Kody Clemens, Brendon Davis, Ryan Kreidler, Jonathan Schoop*, Zack Short, Spencer Torkelson.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers will bring back first baseman Spencer Torkelson and promote shortstop Ryan Kreidler when rosters expand on Thursday, manager A.J. “We know he’s not a finished product yet, but the work he’s put in has been substantial,” Hinch said of Torkelson. He’s battled injuries this year but managed 245 plate appearances at Toledo, hitting .218 with a .781 OPS. Toledo hitting coach Adam Melhuse will also join the big-league staff, helping hitters on the field and in the cage. Hinch said Melhuse will be able to continue to build on the work that Torkelson and Kreidler were doing in Toledo.

So the Tigers won’t have to do any heavy-duty roster maneuvering when the rosters expand in one week. One of the moves is already preordained: Michael Pineda will return to the starting rotation, assuming his final rehab start with Triple-A Toledo goes well on Sunday. “I don’t think he’s in a rut in Triple-A,” Hinch said. “I think he’s in a rut in 2022, just overall. The decision the Tigers make next week could foreshadow which way Hinch is leaning for next April.

Jefferson's girls golf team won its own invitational and SMCC and Whiteford appear in the first rankings of the season by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association.

Spencer Torkelson going to the Detroit Tigers at No. “He’s special,” said Smith, who met with media Tuesday for the first time since he was hired as Michigan’s head baseball coach in early July. “If you got the sense through the media here to talk with him or chat with him, you can instantly see he’s a special human. Their biggest attribute is humility, and that’s the thing we’re going to talk about here is being humble in what you’re doing. Since his demotion to Toledo last month, the first baseman is hitting .234 with two home runs and a .691 OPS in 12 games.

Eric Haase hit a grand slam off Sean Manaea, Jeimer Candelario homered twice and the Detroit Tigers routed the San Diego Padres 12-4.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have added two infielders from Triple-A Toledo as they start the second part of the season on Thursday in Oakland. Additionally, rookie right-hander Garrett Hill has been appointed the 27th man and will start Game 2 of Thursday’s doubleheader. The Tigers were scheduled to play in Oakland early in the season, but the games were postponed due to the ongoing lockout. Short, 27, is making his first appearance in the big leagues this season after logging 184 plate appearances with the Tigers in 2021. Infielders (9): Javier Báez, Miguel Cabrera, Jeimer Candelario, Harold Castro, Kody Clemens, Brendon Davis, Jonathan Schoop, Zack Short, Spencer Torkelson.

Could the first half of the 2022 season have gone any worse for the Detroit Tigers?

But Torkelson’s struggles showed no signs of abating, and the Tigers decided it was time to let him reset in Toledo. There are six underperforming regulars in the Tigers’ lineup: Tork, Jonathan Schoop, Javier Baez, Jeimer Candelario, Tucker Barnhart and Robbie Grossman. What happens during the second half of 2022 matters insofar only as it impacts the Tigers’ plans for 2023. (Among qualified first baseman, Torkelson is 28th out of 28 in offensive production. He doesn’t make it back to Detroit at all in 2022, or he doesn’t make it back in time to change the narrative on a disappointing rookie season.

CLEVELAND -- The Detroit Tigers have optioned first baseman Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo. 1 overall draft pick in the 2020 draft has struggled during the first half of the season and the Tigers opted to get him away from the big-league spotlight for a few weeks. The Tigers’ final game before the All-Star break on Sunday in Cleveland was postponed due to rain. Hinch said Torkelson handled the news professionally and maturely. “I told Tork it could be 10 days, it could be two weeks, it could be a month,” Hinch said.

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.

Rookie Beau Brieske tossed two-hit ball into the seventh inning while outpitching Dylan Cease, Javier Báez homered and the Detroit Tigers hung on beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1.

Baez homered and Beau Brieske tossed a no-hitter through five innings as the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 in the series opener Thursday night at Guaranteed Rate Field. They have three more this weekend against the White Sox (39-42). Through five innings, Brieske had allowed only a walk to Sox second baseman Josh Harrison, a former Tiger. Rather than throw to first or second, Tigers catcher Tucker Barnhart ran across the infield, straight at Abreu, and tagged him out personally. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and White Sox meet again on Friday at 8:10 p.m. Eastern time.

The Detroit Tigers didn’t deliver on their promise of better baseball this summer, falling apart even faster than most other seasons during the long rebuild. But is there any hope of that changing next year?

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson was excited to learn that his old college coach would be moving to the neighborhood. Longtime college head coach Tracy Smith has been hired to lead the Michigan baseball program, taking over for Erik Babich, who was hired by Clemson. It was at the last stop where he recruited and coached Torkelson, who became the No. “I really liked Skip as a coach -- we called him Skip,” Torkelson said Sunday. Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter, who served as an assistant at Michigan under Bakich from 2017-2020, was considered a potential candidate for the job but withdrew his name from consideration 12 days ago.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers pitchers issued eight walks -- including two with the bases loaded -- in a 7-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park. The Royals (29-48) took two of three from the Tigers (30-47) in the weekend series. Tigers starter Tarik Skubal didn’t make it out of the fifth inning. pic.twitter.com/e3Q7OmwVT1 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 3, 2022Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers open a four-game, three-day series against the Cleveland Guardians with a doubleheader on Monday at Comerica Park. Tigers right-hander Garrett Hill will make his Major League debut in the opener at 1:10 p.m. against Guardians righty Zach Plesac (2-5, 3.86 ERA).

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson was feeling fine on Saturday morning, about 12 hours after getting beaned by Kansas City Royals pitcher Brad Keller. Tests for a concussion were negative and Torkelson said he’ll be ready to play on Saturday, although manager A.J. “It rang my bell a little bit, but it was just a precaution to take me out,” Torkelson said. Torkelson said he’s sure Keller didn’t hit him intentionally. He said he didn’t wear that kind of helmet in college but started wearing the extended protection in pro ball.

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson will get a day off on Saturday but appears to have emerged otherwise unscathed after getting beaned in the seventh inning on Friday night. Kansas City Royals starter Brad Keller’s final pitch of the game got away from him and hit Torkelson near the extended ear flap on the side of his head. Although it appeared that Torkelson would have liked to stay in the game, head athletic trainer Doug Teter made the decision to pull him for further testing. Hinch said Torkelson does not have a concussion but will be evaluated overnight and checked out again on Saturday. Torkelson went 1-for-2 in the Tigers’ series-opening loss to the Royals.

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

Mark Appel is proof that even for a No. 1 draft pick, the road to the major leagues is sometimes a bumpy one.

Daulton Varsho hit a three-run homer, Pavin Smith had a career-high four hits and three RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 11-7 win over the Detroit Tigers.

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

The Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox meet once again at the historic Fenway Park on Tuesday night, the middle game of their three-game set in Beantown. Watch the Detroit Tigers on DirecTV StreamThe Tigers started their road trip on the wrong foot on Monday, though they battled hard against the BoSox in the early going. Tied 1-1 in the third, the Red Sox went on to score four runs over the next three innings. PROBABLE STARTERSDET: Beau Brieske (1-5, 3.79 ERA)BOS: Rich Hill (2-4, 4.42 ERA)Check out more stories about the Detroit Tigers here on MLiveWhat: MLB BaseballWho: Detroit Tigers (26-41) vs. Boston Red Sox (37-31)When: Tuesday, June 21Time: 7:10 p.m. Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamBetting: Tigers at Red Sox predictions and betting preview: Tuesday, 6/21Buy Tigers gear : Fanatics, Amazon, LidsBuy Tigers tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, TicketmasterStream Tigers games live: DirecTV StreamCheck out the MLB standings and results on MLB.com

The Detroit Tigers couldn’t carry their burst of offensive momentum on the road, starting a 10-day trip with a 5-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Monday night at Fenway Park. They have two more games this week against the Red Sox (37-31) before heading West for interleague games at Arizona and San Francisco. Tigers rookie starter Alex Faedo failed to go five innings for the second consecutive start after beginning his career with seven such starts. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Red Sox meet again on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. at Fenway Park. Tigers rookie right-hander Beau Brieske (1-5, 3.79 ERA) will face Red Sox lefty Rich Hill (2-4, 4.42).

Ezequiel Duran hit a three-run triple with two out in the ninth inning to give the Texas Rangers a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.

DETROIT -- Spencer Torkelson and Miguel Cabrera will be back in the lineup Wednesday afternoon as the Detroit Tigers try to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Chicago White Sox. Torkelson and Cabrera got off days in Tuesday night’s 5-1 loss. Baez, one of several slumping Tigers, is hitting just .157 with a .428 OPS in 157 plate appearances since May 1The Tigers’ two hottest hitters will remain atop the lineup: Victor Reyes in right field and Harold Castro at shortstop. Believe it was the great poet Rob Thomas who said “Man, it’s a hot one.” pic.twitter.com/ovDhElsSkJ — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 15, 2022Rookie right-hander Alex Faedo (1-2, 2.92 ERA) will start for the Tigers. Right-hander Vince Velasquez (2-3, 5.30) is expected to be activated from the injured list to start for the White Sox.

Dylan Cease allowed one run in five innings to remain unbeaten in 10 decisions against Detroit, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tigers 5-1.

DETROIT -- Miguel Cabrera and Spencer Torkelson will both get off days on Tuesday night as the Detroit Tigers play the second of three games against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park. How we line up tonight against the White Sox. pic.twitter.com/qoB7FjtitM — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 14, 2022Right-hander Dylan Cease (4-3, 3.14 ERA) will start for the White Sox against Tigers right-hander Drew Hutchison, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo before the game. The Tigers also activated left-hander Tyler Alexander from the injured list. In addition to Cabrera and Torkelson, backup catcher Eric Haase will be available tonight.

DETROIT -- What if I told you that Spencer Torkelson was one of the Detroit Tigers most productive regular players? That he’s outperformed a slew of veterans like Robbie Grossman, Jeimer Candelario, Jonathan Schoop and Javier Baez at the plate?

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.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has pitched six perfect innings against the Detroit Tigers a night after teammate Jameson Taillon lost a bid in the eighth.

He finished with a career-high seven strikeouts and now has 29 strikeouts in 24 innings this season. Tigers rookie reliever Drew Carlton pitched three innings after Garcia’s departure, which helped preserve the bullpen for Game 2. The Tigers said 11,756 tickets were distributed for the matinee game, but the actual attendance appeared to be less than half that. Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson went 3-for-4 with a double and two singles. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Twins meet in Game 2 beginning at 7:10 p.m. Tigers rookie lefty Joey Wentz will make his second career start against Twins right-hander Cole Sands, who will be making his third career start.

Jonathan Schoop became the third player from Curaçao with 1,000 major league hits and finished a home run shy of the cycle, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 in the opener of a five-game series.

DETROIT (AP) — Jonathan Schoop became the third player from Curaçao with 1,000 major league hits and finished a home run shy of the cycle, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Monday in the opener of a five-game series. His seventh-inning RBI infield single off Joe Smith (0-1) put the Tigers ahead 5-4 and Willi Castro followed with another run-scoring single. Gio Urshela cut the deficit with an RBI double in the eighth against Alex Lange, and Javier Báez had a run-scoring single in the bottom half to restore a two-run lead. Tigers starter Beau Briske remained 0-4 in seven big league starts, allowing four runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings. Torkelson’s RBI double and Castro’s run-scoring single tied the score in the bottom half, and Jeimer Candelario’s single put the Tigers ahead in the fifth.

Detroit hasn’t made the postseason since 2014, and the Tigers are reaching the point where they should expect their rebuild to pay dividends.

Isaac Paredes homered twice against his former teammates to double his career big league total, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1 on an afternon Eduardo Rodriguez did not make it out of the first inning.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers lost the game and may have lost yet another starting pitcher. Eduardo Rodriguez exited in the middle of a miserable first inning with an apparent injury and the Tigers went on to lose to the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Wednesday afternoon at Tropicana Field. The Rays scored three in the first inning, which is all they would need against the struggling Tigers’ offense. The Rays (23-15) took two of three from the Tigers (13-25) this week after losing the opener on Monday night. TB = Tork Bomb 💣 pic.twitter.com/COicMARyWi — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 18, 2022Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers are off on Thursday before opening a three-game series with the Guardians on Friday night in Cleveland.

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

DETROIT -- Outfielder Akil Baddoo was the first struggling player to pay for the Detroit Tigers’ slow start in 2022. Baddoo had logged just 50 at-bats (hitting .140 with 15 strikeouts) when he was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday. Rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson is hitting .149 (13-for-87) with 12 walks and 34 strikeouts. Torkelson can be easily sent to Toledo, while Haase would have to pass through waivers first. “Once everything starts clicking, everybody’s going to get going at the same time and it’s going to be a lot of fun.”

The Tigers (8-20) have lost six games in a row and 13 of their last 15. Hinch were ejected by home plate umpire Nick Mahrley in the bottom of the ninth inning after Baez was called out on strikes. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and A’s will play a traditional doubleheader beginning at 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday at Comerica Park. Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal (1-2, 3.04 ERA) will face Oakland right-hander Frankie Montas (2-2, 3.44) in Game 1. The second game, which will start about 40 minutes after the conclusion of the first, will be the second big-league start for Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo.

HOUSTON -- Detroit Tigers rookie Spencer Torkelson has borrowed a mental exercise from one his coaches to help keep the highs and lows of a 162-game season in perspective. “Whether you’re 0-for-20 or 10-for-20, after those 20 at-bats, you go on to the next 20,” Torkelson. Hopefully he’ll free up a little bit and get a good pitch to hit,” said Tigers manager A.J. “I’ve handled the inside pitch better than they thought I could, so now they’re working away,” Torkelson said. “Nothing changes, just keep on keeping on and keep working hard, and the results will follow,” Torkelson said.

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

Injuries, errors, and a lack of offense have landed the Detroit Tigers in the same position as last year. How did we get here, and how worried are you about this season?

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

Clayton Kershaw became the Dodgers’ career strikeout leader during the fourth inning of Saturday night’s game against Detroit.

It’s hard to harp on the Detroit Tigers following a historic weekend, and It’s too early to jump to conclusions regarding this season’s outcome.

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.

DETROIT -- Miguel Cabrera’s first-inning single -- the 3,000th hit of his career -- sparked an offensive outburst that lasted the rest of the afternoon. 3,000 and 3,001 by Cabrera -- in a 13-0 rout of the Colorado Rockies Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park. Tigers rookie reliever Angel De Jesus pitched the eighth and ninth innings in his Major League debut. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Rockies play the second game of their split doubleheader at 6:40 p.m. at Comerica Park. Tigers right-hander Beau Brieske will make his Major League debut against Rockies lefty Austin Gomber (0-1, 7.00).

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 pitcher Rony Garcia left Tuesday’s game after spiking a pitch off the mound. The unusual wild pitch happened in the second inning of the Tigers’ game against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park. Garcia entered in relief of Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander, who was lifted after just one inning. With a runner on second base and one out, Garcia threw a pitch that appeared to slip out of his hand. New relief pitcher Will Vest was given all the time he needed to warm up, extending an already long inning.

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.

-- Rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson hit a mammoth go-ahead home run in the seventh inning to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. Torkelson’s 432-foot blast landed above the left-field bullpen, scored Miguel Cabrera and ruined an otherwise outstanding night by Royals starting pitcher Brad Keller. pic.twitter.com/NV3YBSTHUN — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 16, 2022Keller was locked in an early duel with Tigers starter Tarik Skubal, who retired the first 11 batters he faced and allowed only one unearned run in 5 2/3 innings. The Tigers placed starting pitcher Casey Mize on the 10-day injured list before the game and activated outfielder Daz Cameron from the taxi squad. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers (4-4) and Royals (2-5) meet for Game 3 of their four-game series on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium.

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

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

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson may be a future star, but he’s also a regular, friendly dude. And knocking a few “firsts” out of the way in his first week of Major League baseball may allow him to show that face to the public with more confidence. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft got his first hit and his first home run. If you need us, we'll be watching @spennyt's swing on repeat. 💣 pic.twitter.com/U6z5ilwRs9 — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 13, 2022

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 Tuesday as the Boston Red Sox overcame a three-run deficit to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3.

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 -- Boston Red Sox pitcher Rich Hill was drafted for the first time a few months before Spencer Torkelson was born. He made his Major League debut -- relieving Greg Maddux and striking out Carlos Delgado -- in 2005, when Torkelson was in kindergarten. On Tuesday, the 42-year-old former University of Michigan threw the pitch that Torkelson connected with for his first Major League hit. Catcher/outfielder Eric Haase, who got to know Torkelson and fellow prospect Riley Greene at the alternate site in Toledo in 2020, said it was like a “proud papa” moment. He’s been staying within his approach and having good ABs.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers squandered a three-run lead -- and rookie Spencer Torkelson’s first big-league hit -- in a 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday afternoon at Comerica Park. The Red Sox tied the games thanks to RBI hits by Kike Hernandez, Rafael Devers and J.D. The Sox took the lead in the eighth when Tigers reliever Alex Lange struggled with control, surrendering a walk, throwing a wild pitch and hitting a batter. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers and Red Sox wrap up their three-game series on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (0-0, 6.75 ERA) will face Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (0-0, 5.40).

DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop singled, homered and walked in his first Major League game in 2013. But the Tigers are better and Schoop is happier when he’s playing second base. The Tigers were among the worst in baseball in turning double plays in 2021 and shortstop has been a defensive black hole since Jose Iglesias departed after the 2018 season. But the Tigers also hope to see improvement with Schoop back at his natural position. “And I don’t brag about myself, but you put me at second and the double play is solid.

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

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

White Sox starter Dylan Cease continued his dominance against the Detroit Tigers, who couldn’t summon the magic of Opening Day in a 5-2 loss Saturday afternoon at Comerica Park. Much like Eduardo Rodriguez a day earlier, Tigers starter Casey Mize labored through the early innings before settling in. Miguel Cabrera led off with a single -- the 2,989th hit of his career -- and Jonathan Schoop followed with another base hit. Box scoreUp nextThe Tigers (1-1) and White Sox (1-1) wrap up their three-game series on Sunday at 1:10 p.m. at Comerica Park. Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal will face White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers made some Opening Day memories aided by newcomers, franchise legends and a catcher who grew up down the street. Austin Meadows tripled and then scored on Javier Baez’s 348-foot single to right field that was almost too incredible to believe. Andrew Vaughn went deep on a first-pitch slider against Gregory Soto in the top of the inning, giving the Sox a 4-3 lead. Baez’s shot to right appeared destined to the seats, but Sox right fielder A.J. pic.twitter.com/2gdnxlpbIJ — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 8, 2022Up nextThe Tigers (0-1) and White Sox (1-0) play the second game of the three-game opening series on Saturday at 1:10 p.m. Tigers right-hander Casey Mize will face Sox right-hander Dylan Cease.

His first Opening Day will also be his first ever game. But while Torkelson will get most of the attention, he’s not the only Tiger who is experiencing his first Opening Day. I feel confident.”For Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman, Opening Day is not just any other day. “Even as a kid, Opening Day was something really special for me, even before I was in the position I’m now,” he said. “When you’re a young guy and it’s your first Opening Day, everything’s happening so fast,” Grossman said.

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

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

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.

💣 pic.twitter.com/F4FN8Jz8bQ — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 3, 2022The Tigers (5-8-2 in Grapefruit League play) lost to the Phillies 8-7 on Sunday and have just three more exhibition games left being heading north. “Like some of my other long at-bats, (Nola) showed me all his pitches,” Torkelson said. “Before I got to two strikes, I saw his change-up, I saw his slider, I saw his two-seamer. 1 overall pick in 2018, made his debut in the COVID-shortened 2020 season just as Torkelson was being drafted. In addition to Torkelson (2020), Mize (2018), there were two Phillies: Bryce Harper (2010, Nationals) and Mickey Moniak (2016).

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera said it was a “great moment” when rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson was informed that he had made the team on Saturday. Cabrera, who turns 39 in two weeks, has spent 19 seasons in the big leagues, including the last eight or so as the Tigers’ first baseman. “It was a great moment,” Cabrera said Sunday morning. I think he’s ready.”The good news for Torkelson occurred one day after fellow prospect Riley Greene received bad news. “I think he’s ready, too.

The left field seats at Comerica Park have officially been warned.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- One of the most important moments of Spencer Torkelson’s young life began with a ruse. And, of course, Miguel Cabrera was in on it.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Spencer Torkelson, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft and one of the top prospects in baseball, will be the Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day first baseman. Tigers general manager Al Avila confirmed the news on Saturday, a few hours after the club announced that Riley Greene, another elite prospect and Torkelson’s close friend, would miss start the season with injury.

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.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Detroit Tigers infielder Spencer Torkelson are among baseball's most intriguing rookies this summer.

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.

There seems to be a light at the end of the long, dark tunnel Detroit sports fans have been stuck in for the better part of a decade.

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.

A surprisingly enjoyable Detroit Tigers season has come to an end, and between the development of the current players and several emerging prospects, the team could be competitive next year.

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.

We’re giving away four tickets to the Toledo Mud Hens game on Oct. 1, in Toledo at Fifth Third Field.

The Detroit Tigers have promoted top prospects Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene to Triple-A after both enjoyed a monster series over the weekend.

Spencer Torkelson, the top prospect in the Detroit Tigers’ organization, just enjoyed what has to be one of the greatest days in minor league baseball history.

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?

We’ve reached the unofficial midway point in the Detroit Tigers’ season, and even though an otherwise promising couple of months were derailed by an ugly weekend in Minnesota, prospects and draft picks are the talk of the town.

Is it finally happening? Could this long, dark era of Detroit sports misery be nearing its end?

Remember a month ago, when the Detroit Tigers were 9-24? That was rough. Now, there are some legitimate signs of hope.

Major League Baseballs number one draft pick Spencer Torkelson #73 of the Detroit Tigers takes batting practice during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 4, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. DETROIT – The preseason prospect rankings for 2021 were released Thursday night, and the Detroit Tigers stole the show with five players ranked among the top 25 prospects in the league. A handful of other teams placed two prospects inside the top 25, but the Tigers more than doubled that number. 1 overall pick, Spencer Torkelson, is the highest-ranked Tigers prospect at No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming MLB draft.

DETROIT Do the Detroit Tigers have the best farm system in baseball? But MLBs new prospect rankings suggest the Tigers are now at the top. MLB Pipeline calculates the top farm systems using prospect points, assigning an organization 100 points for having the No. 100 prospect. MLB Pipeline ranks it as the best in terms of prospect points, but after the most recent draft, it could simply be the strongest overall.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers now have two of the top 10 prospects in all of baseball and five players in the top 51, according to the most recent rankings update. 1 prospect in the Tigers organization, and the highest ranked first baseman and third baseman. Major League Baseballs number one draft pick Spencer Torkelson #73 of the Detroit Tigers walks to third base during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 4, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. READ: Theres no reason for Detroit Tigers to delay Casey Mize any longerMizes splitter received a rare 70 grade, and his fastball and slider each received 60 grades. Detroit Tigers coaches look on and watch as Casey Mize #74 of the Detroit Tigers warms up in the bullpen during the Detroit Tigers Summer Workouts at Comerica Park on July 14, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.

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

DETROIT This might be the most exciting time of the year for Detroit Tigers fans. Probability of being in actual Opening Day lineup: Keep dreaming! But the main reason hes included in this version of the Tigers lineup is his continuing ascent up the all-time leaderboards. Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers looks on during Spring Training workouts at the TigerTown Facility on February 17, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida. Isaac Paredes #19 of the Detroit Tigers looks on during Spring Training workouts at the TigerTown Facility on February 18, 2020 in Lakeland, Florida.