Tag: Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers: What to Expect from Wenceel Perez
Wenceel Perez has been promoted to the Detroit Tigers According to his own Instagram page, Detroit Tigers prospect Wenceel Perez is being promoted to the big leagues. The reel was first noticed by Tigers Torkmoil on Twitter, and has not yet been confirmed by the Detroit Tigers. Early speculation is that Javier Báez may be…
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Erie SeaWolves 2024 Season Preview: Arms and Experience
The Erie SeaWolves begin their 2024 season tonight. The Erie SeaWolves won their first ever Eastern League championship last year. They begin their defense of that crown tonight against the Senators in Harrisburg. And they have a ton of high-octane arms and experience on their side. This year’s SeaWolves squad features 20 players who saw…
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Gear Up for the 2024 Season with These Detroit Tigers Items from FOCO!
Gear Up for the 2024 Season with These Detroit Tigers Items from FOCO! With the 2024 MLB season officially underway we can feel the excitement in the air! Here are the best items to celebrate your Tigers fandom from FOCO! Detroit Tigers Bib Shortalls Show your team spirit in these stylish and comfortable Detroit…
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Lakeland Flying Tigers 2024 Season Preview: Youth Movement
The Lakeland Flying Tigers begin their 2024 season tonight. This year’s Lakeland Flying Tigers squad starts its pursuit of another playoff berth in Dunedin against the Blue Jays. Last year’s club put together a spectacular second half to win the West Divsion. They produced two separate double-digit win streaks and posted a 44-22 record. And…
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Detroit Tigers Prospect Report: LHP Lael Lockhart Jr
Lael Lockhart Jr: Background and Physical Description: LHP Lael Lockhart Jr stands 6’3″ tall and weighs 225 pounds, athletic build. Fields his position very well, shows good first step off the mound. Lockhart was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 9th round of the 2021 MLB June Amateur Draft from the University of…
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Making sense of Matt Manning going to Toledo
Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on March 23 Tigers fans may be confused after Matt Manning had a strong performance this spring and during the 2023 season. He started 15 games and finished 5-4 with a 3.58 ERA last year, holding opponents to a .212 batting average against and posting…
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Detroit Tigers Spring Training Breakout Observations
The first ever Spring Breakout game is in the books, with several Detroit Tigers players already established and a few poised to break out in 2024. Here’s my four observations on what stood out among the prospects that even include outside of the Spring Breakout. 1. Jace Jung and Eddys Leonard had loud Saturdays. Jung…
Read MoreJackson Jobe records a memorable spring training save
Jackson Jobe. Holy #!@% did he make heads turn. In Lakeland, Florida, as the Detroit Tigers’ Spring Training progresses, a sense of routine settles in, veering towards monotony. The initial excitement of pitchers and catchers reporting has faded, giving way to the repetitive grind of workouts and drills. Players, coaches, and fans alike feel the…
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Detroit Tigers Minor League Roster Projections 1.0
A Deep Detroit Tigers System Makes for Fascinating Roster Decisions The Detroit Tigers play their first official game on March 28th, just over three weeks from now. And the minor-league season kicks off the next day, with the Toledo Mud Hens hosting the Nashville Sounds. The rest of the full-season affiliates begin their seasons on…
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Parker Meadows: Leveraging Crowd Insights for an In-Depth Analysis
Parker Meadows recently was our 4th ranked prospect for the second time in a row. He had a .354 wOBA, .256/.337/.474 slash line for Toledo before getting called up to the big league team for his final 37 games. His brief time with the big league has generated some excitement, seeing most of his stats…
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