Rob Rogacki / Bless You Boys 6 hours ago 
Astros, Justin Verlander close to contract extension
Say goodbye to any hopes of a reunion with the Tigers. So much for that storybook ending. Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros are close to an agreement on a two-year contract extension, according to reports from just about every big baseball media person on the internet. The contract, per MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, will be a two-year deal worth roughly $66 million, or $33 million per year. The odds that Verlander would have returned to don a Detroit Tigers uniform in 2020 were already slim, but fans were hoping for a reunion for obvious reasons. Verlander has continued to dominate the...
Bless You Boys 13 hours ago
Video: Casey Mize talks pitch grips, spring training
MLB.tv released several clips of the top prospect talking about his arsenal and his first spring training. MLB.com recently released a series of clips of Detroit Tigers top prospect Case Mize discussing what he has learned in spring training, along with demonstrating his grips and approaches for his four-pitch arsenal. Given an overall Future Value (FV) rating of 55 by FanGraphs, and a 60 FV by MLB Pipeline, the 2018 No. 1 draft pick has a lot of expectations resting on his talents. Check out these six one-minute videos explaining various parts of Casey Mize’s game First off, Mize tells...
Bless You Boys 18 hours ago
The Tigers could take a page from the Rays to replace Michael Fulmer
The loss of Michael Fulmer is an opportunity for the Tigers to shake things up. There is nothing good about a starting pitcher needing Tommy John surgery. It puts them out of commission for 12-18 months, it leaves a pit of uncertainty for the team and their fans, and for the pitcher it’s an emotionally exhausting, heartbreaking punch in the gut. That’s before the grueling work of rehabbing the injury even begins. When the Tigers learned they would be losing former Rookie of the Year pitcher Michael Fulmer for the 2019 season — after three separate opinions just to make sure it truly...
Bless You Boys 19 hours ago
Jose Cisnero is having an impressive spring
The hard-throwing righthander has been out of the majors for four years. One player you probably haven’t spent much time thinking about this spring, is reliever Jose Cisnero. The big right-hander has pitched the late innings quite a bit in Grapefruit League action, but typically hasn’t faced opponents’ starting lineup as a result. Yet despite being a non-roster invitee with no spot on the 40-man roster, Cisnero is still getting regular reps in major league camp as spring training winds down. That tells you the Tigers like him. Of course, the Tigers themselves will tell you they like...
Detroit Free Press 20 hours ago
Michael Fulmer's Tommy John surgery has risks along with rewards
Nearly a third of MLB pitchers have had Tommy John surgery, as Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer is set to do — though its not always successful.
Detroit Free Press 20 hours ago
Detroit Tigers see 'light at the end' of rebuilding tunnel. Here's why
The Detroit Tigers have to stay healthy, but general manager Al Avila sees potential this season and beyond.
Detroit Free Press 22 hours ago
Detroit Tigers: Our favorite new food at Comerica Park this season
Sweet and salty ice cream, thick-slab bacon sandwich and Coney dog eggroll are some of our favorites at Detroit Tigers games
Detroit Free Press 22 hours ago
Detroit Tigers spring training vs. Atlanta Braves: Time, TV, game info
Detroit Tigers send Tyson Ross against Atlanta Braves Opening Day starter Julio Teheran. 6:05 p.m., FSD.
Detroit Free Press Mar 21, 2019
Michael Fulmer has a long road to recovery. Here's when the Tigers think he could return:
Detroit Tigers trainer Doug Teter detailed Michael Fulmers recovery timeline, saying it likely will take him more than a year to return.
Detroit Free Press Mar 21, 2019
Detroit Tigers' Al Avila on Nicholas Castellanos contract: 'He knows it’s on our mind'
Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila said he thinks Nicholas Castellanos contract talks could continue during the regular season.
Detroit Free Press Mar 21, 2019
Detroit Tigers observations: Miguel Cabrera shows off his power
Jeimer Candelario hit two home runs, left-hander Matt Moore got his work in, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Astros, 5-3.
Bless You Boys Mar 21, 2019
Battle for Tigers’ last few bullpen jobs going down to the wire
Up to ten pitchers are competing for seven or eight bullpen jobs With just a week left until opening day, 2019, the Detroit Tigers have seventeen pitchers still in major league camp, vying for five spots in the starting rotation and seven or eight roles in the bullpen. With Michael Fulmer out for the season due to Tommy John surgery, the battle for a spot in the starting rotation comes down to Daniel Norris and Spencer Turnbull. Here is a look at the candidates for the seven or eight bullpen openings, and the chances of each to make the team. A few of these spots are locked up already....
Detroit Free Press Mar 21, 2019
A new twist on Coney dogs at Detroit Tigers games this year
Opening Day at Comerica Park for Detroit Tigers is at 1:10 p.m. April 4. Gates will open at 10 a.m.
Detroit Free Press Mar 21, 2019
Detroit Tigers new food items at Comerica Park for 2019 MLB season
Photos of the new food items on the menu at Comerica Park for the 2019 Detroit Tigers season.
Detroit Free Press Mar 21, 2019
How Detroit Tigers' Spencer Turnbull set himself up for starting spot
Sure, it was on Spencer Turnbull’s mind. How could it not be?
