SPENCER TORKELSON

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.

There are practical reasons why that probably won’t be announced until the end of camp, but their spots on the Opening Day roster appear quite safe. The only real roster drama is down to the nitty-gritty: The final pitchers and the final bench player. The Opening Day roster is always a temporary snapshot of one moment in time, but that will be especially true in 2022. With that in mind, we’re offering two final roster projections -- one for Opening Day on April 8 and one for May 2. Dustin Garneau, CNotesMost of the camp battles have already been decided, but the final roster spot may come down to Reyes or Derek Hill.

First baseman Spencer Torkelson and shortstop Javier Baez called for the pop simultaneously. The ball was sailing away from Torkelson, but he kept running, crossing the mound and eventually colliding with the Tigers’ new star shortstop. “If Javy wasn’t so good at baseball, he should be a middle linebacker,” Torkelson said afterwards. “His change-up was really good, his fastball was really good. “I think I said that outings ago that I need to get my slider back to where it needs to be, and today it felt really good,” Skubal said.

There have been encouraging signs in the shortened spring training, including a crisp 5-4-3 double play started by Candelario on Monday’s game in Lakeland. “Candy’s picked up his pace at third, which has been an emphasis this spring,” Hinch said. “Jonathan’s a little bit of a difference-maker turning the double play. Although shortstop and later second baseman Willi Castro took much of the blame, the rotating cast of infielders playing the middle positions didn’t help. “We’ve bluntly told our players exactly where we stood and where we want to be,” Hinch said.

There is a lot of hype surrounding Detroit Tigers rookies Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson. The pair are still in the running for a roster spot and have been the two biggest names in the list of Tigers prospects. As evident by its most recent cover, Baseball America is buying into the hype. Greene and Torkelson are featured on the latest Baseball America cover and given the title of “Tiger Kings” while adding that the pair “will help Detroit claw its way back to the top.”In a Tuesday article, Baseball America writer Kyle Glaser said Torkelson and Greene -- along with Tigers’ the offseason moves of picking up shortstop Javier Baez and lefthander Eduardo Rodriguez -- could make the Tigers winners again. “The moves are indicative of the Tigers’ belief that they are ready to contend for a winning record and, potentially, a playoff spot,” Glaser wrote.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The latest round of cuts has clarified the battles for the final week of Detroit Tigers spring training. Although technically there are 42 players left in camp, several players can be eliminated from the competition due to injuries or visa issues. * Pitchers Michael Pineda and Wily Peralta will not be on the Opening Day roster due to their late arrival in camp. Hinch will use the two extra April roster spots on pitching, giving the Tigers a roster of 15 pitchers and 13 position players. Players in italics on non-roster invitees who would have to be added to the 40-man roster if they make the team.

Cabrera is no longer the feared hitter he once was and the Tigers have restocked the lineup around him. Cabrera was batting fifth, behind Javier Baez and Jeimer Candelario in the middle of the order. But that’s easier said than done, because Barnhart will probably bat eighth or ninth, and Baddoo (and perhaps eventually Riley Greene) will be at the top of the order. Riley Greene, CF (L)8. Riley Greene, CF (L)7.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- There are only 16 days left in spring training and we’re finally unveiling our first Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day roster projection. The Tigers weren’t done building the roster, so projecting it was nearly impossible. In fact, it’s possible that three or four players signed within the last 10 days could be among the players who come north for Opening Day on April 8 at Comerica Park. We also don’t know whether newly signed pitchers Michael Pineda and Wily Peralta will get their visas approved in time to be ready for Opening Day. I reserve the right to change my mind, but for now I’m putting both Greene and Torkelson on the Opening Day roster and the everyday lineup.

That’s no guarantee that first baseman Spencer Torkelson and outfielder Riley Greene will make the Opening Day roster. But Avila said the Tigers’ decision-making would be guided solely by the goal of building the best team. While aware of those incentives, Avila said the most important factor is whether the presence of Greene and Torkelson will help the Tigers win. That’s our expectation.”The Tigers open the Grapefruit League exhibition season on Friday at 1:05 p.m. against the Philadelphia Phillies. Torkelson and Greene will have 19 games to state their case.

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.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- A year ago, Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera publicly lobbied to play more at first base. Asked how much first base he would play in 2022, Cabrera responded with a smile, “I don’t know, because we want Torkelson in the lineup. Miggy is in camp ... pic.twitter.com/xWp7XB2gQp — Evan Woodbery (@evanwoodbery) March 13, 2022If Torkelson doesn’t make the squad initially, Cabrera would probably split first base duties with Jonathan Schoop. If Tork is on the roster, Cabrera still might get a start at first base from time to time, but his primary duty would be as the designated hitter. Cabrera, who reached 500 home runs last season and enters 2022 only 13 hits shy of 3,000, seemed OK with that.

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Detroit Tigers have invited 17 non-roster players to join their big-league crew when spring training officially opens Monday at the club’s Tiger Town facility. As expected, that includes top prospects Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson, who will compete for jobs on the Opening Day roster this spring. All players, except those coming from outside the country who might have visa issues, are expected to report to camp on Sunday. Two players -- right-handed pitcher Spencer Turnbull and catcher Jake Rogers -- are expected to miss all or most of the 2022 season with injury. TIGERS’ 40-MAN ROSTER (38)Left-handed pitchers (6): Tyler Alexander, Miguel Del Pozo, Eduardo Rodriguez, Tarik Skubal, Gregory Soto, Joey Wentz.

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.

The Toledo Mud Hens, the Tigers’ Triple-A affiliate, reminded fans Tuesday that their opener on April 5 was unaffected by the MLB announcement. “We can’t wait to welcome all of you back to the ballpark for the 20th season of baseball at Fifth Third Field,” the Mud Hens wrote. There will also be baseball in Grand Rapids (Tigers), Lansing (Oakland Athletics) and Midland (Los Angeles Dodgers). If the lockout ends while the Mud Hens are in the middle of the series, do all those vets just jump ship and head to Lakeland? But one thing is certain: There will be baseball in some capacity in Toledo, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Midland.

Detroit Tigers prospects Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson are ranked third and fourth, respectively, in a list of top 100 prospects released Monday by Keith Law of The Athletic. That’s a slight boost from the Baseball America rankings earlier this month, which had the duo rated fourth and fifth. “Greene has wicked bat speed, has already come into plus power with the chance for more, and has become a better runner and defender since entering pro ball,” Law wrote. Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman was ranked No. Greene and Torkelson are not yet on the 40-man roster, so they’re not affected by the ongoing lockout.

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.

The Detroit Tigers have seven new faces among their top 10 prospects, according to Baseball America. Last December, first baseman Spencer Torkelson had never taken a professional at-bat in a real game and outfielder Riley Greene had only a brief, so-so showing at West Michigan on his resume. A year later, the two prospects are preparing to compete for a spot on the Tigers’ Opening Day roster. Greene and Torkelson are ranked 1-2 in Baseball America’s newest list of top Tiger prospects. The three players on that list one year ago were Torkelson, ranked No.

The Detroit Tigers not only upgraded their infield defense with the signing of free-agent shortstop Javier Báez, they added a lot of power to the middle of their lineup. The rest of the lineup remains in flux because of the uncertain status of rookies Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson. Javier Báez , SS5. (Photo courtesy Detroit Tigers)Allison FarrandWith Tork and GreeneThe scenario below assumes that Tork and Greene will be with the Tigers on Opening Day. Javier Báez , SS5.

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

DETROIT -- If you look back at some of the early-spring roster and lineup projections from 2021, it’s no secret that we got a lot of stuff wrong. Jonathan Schoop was the regular first baseman, a position he had never played before in his career. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.comSecond baseJonathan Schoop (60 percent)Isaac Paredes (30 percent)Others (10 percent)Once Torkelson is up, Schoop will shift to second. Detroit Tigers' Jeimer Candelario celebrates after hitting an RBI-double to drive in Miguel Cabrera against the Kansas City Royals during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Detroit. Detroit Tigers' Derek Hill reacts to his one-run triple against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.

For as critical as this offseason is for the Detroit Tigers, there’s an impressive degree of clarity about what we can expect to happen. Riley Greene prepares for batting practice at the Detroit Tigers facility in Lakeland, Fla., on February 24, 2021. Are the Tigers going all-in on Tork and Greene or will there be a Plan B? Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (12) adjusts his sleeve during their MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park in Detroit, on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. The Tigers plan to bolster the pitching ranks with one, two or maybe even three free-agent starters.

The Tigers confirmed Wednesday that the two top prospects will play in the Arizona Fall League. An Opening Day roster spot won’t be won or lost in a few weeks worth of exhibition games in front of empty stadiums in Arizona. If the Tigers had wanted to avoid such a trap, they could have simply left them in Double-A Erie. * The Tigers have openings or potential openings at first base (Tork’s position) and the outfield (Greene’s territory). Avila said both players will be in the big leagues in the “not-too-distant future.” That doesn’t necessarily mean Opening Day, but Avila didn’t slam the door on the idea.

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.

SMCC graduate Bryce Windham is hitting .400 in August for the South Bend Cubs.

The Tigers wanted Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene and Ryan Kreidler to be a bit uncomfortable. That sounds harsh, but it’s a core tenet of minor-league development: Keep putting challenges in front your of prospects. It’s not lost on Torkelson and Greene that they are now -- quite literally -- just down the road from Detroit. Hinch said the Tigers debated the promotion on Sunday and general manager Al Avila ultimately decided to pull the trigger. “Now comes the pressure with being one step away from the best level in the world.

What if both players maintain their production in the final six weeks of the season at Toledo? First, remember that Tork and Greene are not just ahead of schedule right now, they’re wildly ahead of schedule. Tork and Greene may go on to phenomenal Major League careers, but they will almost certainly face adversity early in their tenures. It’s hugely unrealistic to expect Greene or Torkelson to be a star -- or even a league-average player -- from Day 1. It makes far more sense to see Tork and Greene as potential fill-ins during the 2022 season -- to be called up based on team need and their own performance.

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

DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers top position prospects are getting one step closer to Detroit. The Tigers announced today that first baseman/third baseman Spencer Torkelson, outfielder Riley Greene and shortstop Ryan Kriedler have been promoted to Triple-A Toledo from Double-A Erie. After beginning the season at Class A (advanced) West Michigan, he was promoted to Erie two months ago. Torkelson and Greene are typically ranked among the top 20 prospects in all of baseball. But after today’s promotion, the question is not if Greene and Torkelson will land in Detroit in 2022, but when?

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.

First, the Detroit Tigers want to give him a chance to catch his breath. Overall, in three short stints and one lengthy stretch with the big-league club, Short has hit .145 with a .563 OPS in 134 plate appearances. “I love Zack and I think he’s going to be a nice player for us,” Hinch said. pic.twitter.com/OIk5de81QY — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) August 10, 2021After this season, the future is less certain. “I do think he has the make-up to overcome this little bump in the road,” Hinch said of Short.

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?

The Detroit Tigers have four players in Baseball America’s newest ranking of the game’s top 100 prospects. Prep pitcher Jackson Jobe, selected by the Tigers with the No. “Jobe’s fastball/slider combo piled up strikeouts and eye-popping spin rates last summer and this spring,” Baseball America said. “He joins a Tigers’ pitching group that has recently shown it can produce big league starters.”The other three Tigers in the listing are infielder Spencer Torkelson (6th), outfielder Riley Greene (7th) and right-handed pitcher Matt Manning (67th). Torkelson has held steady since January, when he was ranked No.

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.

For the 22nd time, the best young players in the game will descend on Coors Field in Denver for the annual SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Watch the MLB All-Star Weekend on FuboTV (7-day free trial)This event has seen the likes of future all-stars such as Alfonso Soriano (1999), Miguel Cabrera (2001, 2002), Clayton Kershaw (2007), Mike Trout (2010) and many more provide thrilling previews of what was to come in the Futures Game. Some of the big names to watch out for include a stacked American League squad. Max Meyer (Miami Marlins), Matthew Liberatore (St. Louis Cardinals), Quinn Priester (Pittsburgh Pirates) and Nick Lodolo (Cincinnati Reds) are all in the MLB’s Top-50 Prospects list. What: SiriusXM MLB All-Star Futures GameWho: American League vs. National LeagueWhen: Sunday, July 11Time: 3:00 p.m.

The Detroit Tigers are 29-22 since May 8, which is the best two-month stretch (by far) since 2016. Although it would be hard, almost impossible, to envision a scenario in which the Tigers would trade Torkelson, let’s address it as a hypothetical. Torkelson is playing some third base now, but will probably end up as a first baseman in the big leagues. If Torkelson just hits well in the big leagues, he will have a nice career like C.J. So maybe the Tigers would be tempted to listen if a team offered a package of players for Torkelson.

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.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have signed No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson to a record contract, locking up the sixth and final member of their impressive 2020 draft class. MLB Pipelines Jim Callis reports Torkelson signed for $8,416,300, which is $1,000 over the No. 1 draft slot value. pic.twitter.com/8TPPBzuWBk Detroit Tigers (@tigers) June 30, 2020

1 overall draft pick Spencer Torkelson and the Detroit Tigers agreed to a minor league contract on Tuesday, and the team said the infielder will join its player pool for this abbreviated season. Torkelson's deal includes $8,418,800, of which $8,416,300 is a signing bonus and $2,500 is a newly created contract execution bonus that is not in the usual structure of initial major league contracts. He is to receive $102,500 within 30 days of the deals approval by Major League Baseball, and 50% of the rest on each July 1 in 2021 and 2022. Detroit announced 58 selections for its player pool Sunday, leaving two spots open. The Tigers also included Mize and several other top pitching prospects in that player pool, meaning it's possible that some of Detroit's biggest young names could reach the majors at some point this season.

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

Since Oct. 19, 2013, the Tigers, Lions, Pistons and Red Wings are a combined 5-25 in playoff games, with the Red Wings accounting for all five wins in first-round losses. So the question everyones been asking for years remains: Which team is closest to bringing a championship to Detroit? The only argument in favor of the Lions being the closest to winning a championship is the year-to-year unpredictability in the NFL. The former Red Wings legend has traded in his sweater for a suit and tie to bring Hockeytown back to glory. After floundering in the latter years of the Ken Holland era, Red Wings fans can feel optimistic about the direction of the franchise.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers selected Arizona State third baseman Gage Workman in the fourth round of the MLB draft. 73 overall in MLB Pipelines draft rankings. 1 overall selectionThe Tigers kicked off the 2020 MLB draft Wednesday by selecting Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Second-round pickThe Tigers drafted Ohio State catcher Dillon Dingler to kick off the second-round of the MLB draftThe Tigers got a value with this pick, nabbing the No. Compensatory pickThe Tigers took a third straight college bat in the Competitive Balance Round B of the draft.

NEW YORK The Detroit Tigers took a few more big swings at rebuilding their lineup. Ohio State catcher Dillon Dingler led off the draft's second day as the No. 3 overall pick to the Marlins, and they followed with Oklahoma high school lefty Daxton Fulton (No. 1 overall pick for the second time in three years, after taking Auburn right-hander Casey Mize in 2018. With their potential future ace already sailing through the farm system, the Tigers turned to bats this time.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers selected high school third baseman Colt Keith in the fifth round of the MLB draft. He hit .448 with 15 home runs and 32 doubles in 99 career high school games, according to Max Preps. Tigers 2020 draft picks :MLBs draft, usually 40 rounds, was shortened to five rounds because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 1 overall selectionThe Tigers kicked off the 2020 MLB draft Wednesday by selecting Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson. 24 overall prospect, according to MLB Pipeline.

1 overall selection certainly helps when putting together a draft class, and the Tigers owned the top pick for the second time in three years. 62 overall in Competitive Balance Round BWhen the second night of the draft began, many wanted the Tigers to take Cabrera -- the No. LSU outfielder Daniel Cabrera (Associated Press)With Torkelson, Dingler and Cabrera, the Tigers got the No. Even though he might not have been projected as a third-round pick, Cruz fits the prototype the Tigers were targeting this draft. 87 overall prospect in the draft, but the Tigers got him nearly 50 picks later.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers selected Ohio State catcher Dillon Dingler in the second round of the MLB draft. Dingler was taken with the first pick of the second round, No. That was obviously a blow to the Tigers, as they would have had the top selection in each round. 1 overall selectionThe Tigers kicked off the 2020 MLB draft Wednesday by selecting Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Tigers rebuildDetroit finished with the worst record in baseball last season for the second time in three years, going just 47-114.

It's a combination that's worked before for the Detroit Tigers and now they have a couple of prospects they hope can bring competitive baseball back to the Motor City. Detroit drafted Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson with the top pick in Wednesday night's draft, although the Tigers plan to try him across the diamond at third base. I dont think anybody really knows whats going to happen here. "But I think Spencers the kind of guy, I dont think hes going to get real slowed down by any of this stuff. I don't think my progress has been halted at all.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers selected LSU outfielder Daniel Cabrera with their selection in the Competitive Balance Round B of the MLB draft. 62 overall pick. For the second straight pick, the Tigers took a player projected to go much earlier in the draft. 38 overall prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. 1 overall selectionThe Tigers kicked off the 2020 MLB draft Wednesday by selecting Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers selected Rice shortstop Trei Cruz in the third round of the MLB draft. 126 overall prospect at No. 1 overall selectionThe Tigers kicked off the 2020 MLB draft Wednesday by selecting Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson. 24 overall prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. Compensatory pickThe Tigers took a third straight college bat in the Competitive Balance Round B of the draft.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers have the No. 1 pick in Wednesdays MLB draft, and Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson is considered the most likely selection. The Detroit Tigers are rebuilding around an impressive group of minor league pitchers. Whether its Arizona State slugger Spencer Torkelson or somebody else, Detroit has a chance to add another potential standout when it makes the No. Lacey is the top pitching prospect in the draft and would join an embarrassment of riches in the Tigers system.

DETROIT The Detroit Tigers selected Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson with the No. READ: What the Detroit Tigers are getting in Spencer TorkelsonTorkelson joins outfielder Riley Greene -- the teams first-round pick last season at No. The Detroit Tigers are rebuilding around an impressive group of minor league pitchers. Whether its Arizona State slugger Spencer Torkelson or somebody else, Detroit has a chance to add another potential standout when it makes the No. Arizona State first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

NEW YORK The Detroit Tigers selected Arizona State slugger Spencer Torkelson with the No. 1 pick Wednesday night in the Major League Baseball amateur draft. The baseball-bashing Torkelson played first base in college, but was announced as a third baseman by Commissioner Rob Manfred. After having the majors worst record last season, Detroit opened the draft for the second time in three years. This years draft was originally scheduled to be held for the first time in Omaha, Nebraska, as a lead-in to the College World Series.

(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)NEW YORK Baseballs amateur draft is about to enter the next phase of its ongoing development same as all those young prospects picked every year. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 version was ticketed for a move to Omaha, Nebraska, to coincide with the College World Series there. But with the top pick in the second June amateur draft in 1966, the New York Mets swung and missed. All that hype came to full fruition a decade later, when he was the World Series MVP as the Nationals won the franchises first championship last year. Prior to Appel, the only top overall picks who failed to reach the majors were Chilcott and left-hander Brien Taylor (Yankees, 1991).