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Breaking down the battle for the Tigers final bullpen spots

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK With only a few outings left with which to impress, the competition for the bullpen is coming down to the wire. The Detroit Tigers didn’t make much noise this offseason, but one area that they did fortify pretty aggressively was the bullpen. With a solid core consisting of Jason Foley, Alex Lange, Tyler Holton, and Will Vest already in place, Scott Harris inked right-hander Shelby Miller and lefty Andrew Chafin to free agent deals. That whole group still tracks as the core of the Opening Day bullpen despite a few hiccups this spring. So...

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Astros Crawfish Boil: March 12, 2024

Framber Valdez | Photo by Megan Briggs/ Welcome to the Tuesday Boil. Houston Astros News Valdez ‘in the zone’ in rebound start vs. Tigers Injuries & Moves: Verlander, Abreu progressing FAQ: Astros-Cardinals Spring Breakout (Sun., 9 a.m. CT) Astros GM hints team could make trade before Opening Day (CTH) Astros’ Framber Valdez: Pitcher gives back control of PitchCom (Houston Chronicle) AL West News A’s — A’s fans in Las Vegas are happy about team’s potential relocation (NBC Sports) M’s — Seattle Mariners Notebook: Good developments with Gilbert, Urías...

Royals Review

2024 Division rival preview: Detroit Tigers

Photo by Gregory Shamus/ Are the Tigers ready to roar? The Tigers began their rebuild a year before the Royals did, and while last year was their seventh consecutive losing season, their 78 wins were more than the Royals have managed in any season since 2017. The Tigers had a fairly young team last year, and will likely add two rookies to the starting lineup this season. But they have also supplemented the roster with some veteran free agents, notably pitchers Jack Flaherty and Kenta Maeda. The Tigers signed manager A.J. Hinch to a contract extension last December and...

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Tigers claim infielder Buddy Kennedy, trade Andre Lipcius to the Dodgers

Photo by Todd Kirkland/ Detroit claimed Kennedy off waivers, placed infielder Andre Lipcius on waivers, signed a relief prospect from the Frontier League, and then ultimately traded Lipcius. Let’s break it down. The Tigers under Scott Harris have a well-earned reputation as a restless organization, and with the spring well underway, they haven’t slowed down trying to improve around the edges. First, they signed pitching prospect Thomas Bruss to a minor league deal last Tuesday. Then, on Friday, they claimed infielder Buddy Kennedy off waivers from the Cardinals. To...

Pinstripe Alley

NYY vs. MIA: Clayton Beeter vs. Ryan Weathers

Photo by New York Yankees/ The Yanks welcome the Fish to Tampa. After the day off yesterday, we get a new round of exhibition baseball from Tampa, as the Yankees take on the Marlins in Grapefruit League action. Clayton Beeter, one of the on-the-rise pitching prospects who could see MLB time in 2024, will be on the hill for the second time this spring. He struck out a trio of Tigers in his only other appearance, although Detroit did tag him for two runs. Recent free agent signee Tim Anderson will make his spring debut for the Marlins, batting second and at his customary...

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Milwaukee Brewers 2024 preview by position: First Base

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Brewers have several new faces set to get playing time at first Looking back at our first base preview from 2023, the Brewers have a completely new look at first base. Rowdy Tellez had a down year after a breakout campaign in 2022, departing for the Pirates after becoming a free agent last fall. Keston Hiura continued to look like a AAAA player, earning his fourth MiLB All-Star selection. He elected free agency and ultimately signed a minor-league deal with the Tigers. Luke Voit never really panned out with Milwaukee, struggling against...

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NYY News: Spencer hits one to Space

Photo by New York Yankees/ Jones hits one 470 feet in spring debut; Yanks like Grisham’s skillset and want him ready; Cabrera to face some southpaws as a lefty hitter MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: The Yankees, in what looked like a football game if you see the scoring, obliterated the Detroit Tigers 22-10 in their first game of spring training. Matt had the recap for us, and top prospect Spencer Jones stole the show. The 2022 first-rounder has generated a lot of interest in trade talks but is considered nearly untouchable, and he did his part by socking a mammoth 470-feet...

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NYY News: Martian’s rehab right on schedule

Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Domínguez to swing bat for first time since surgery; Judge lobbied ownership to trade for Verdugo; Urshela signs with Tigers; Volpe bringing same mindset to camp; New reliever impressing in camp; Aaron Judge, first baseman? SNY | Danny Abriano and Phillip Martinez: With spring training fully underway, one Yankees star has been forced to watch live batting practice from the sidelines. That is about to change. Jasson Domínguez, who has been throwing from 60 feet at the spring training complex in Tampa, received clearance to begin batting...

MLB.com FastCast: Tigers sign Josh Harrison - 2/20/19

The baseball world's attention focuses on Bryce Harper's free agency, plus Josh Harrison agrees to a one-year deal with the Tigers About Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United Stat

McCann is a free agent after being non-tendered

James McCann heads for free agency after being non-tendered by the Tigers About Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada

Fiers non-tendered by A's, becomes a free agent

Mike Fiers is non-tendered by the Athletics and becomes a free agent after going 12-8 with a 3.56 ERA for the A's and Tigers About Major League Baseball: Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and