ALEX LANGE NEWS

Lange takes one step forward, one step back in 8th DETROIT -- Normally, Alex Lange takes the mound for his warmup pitches with Aerosmith’s "Sweet Emotion" blaring on the Comerica Park sound s...

AUGUST 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Struggles continue Monday Lange allowed one run on three walks and a hit batter across an inning of work in Monday's 9-3 loss to the Twins.

Impact After getting pulled from a save opportunity Saturday due to walking three batters, Lange struggled with his command again Monday. He's actually walked three batters in his last three games, bringing the righty to 37 free passes this year in just 45 innings. Lange has good stuff, but the Tigers may need to go in a different direction in the closer role at some point.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Detroit News Going back to June 4, Tigers reliever Alex Lange has given up 16 earned runs in 19.2 innings with 23 walks and 22 strikeouts.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Can't complete save Lange recorded two outs but also walked three batters and was pulled from a save opportunity in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Rays.

Impact Lange was called on for the top of the ninth inning but couldn't complete the frame, as he needed 20 pitches to retire two batters before he was replaced by Beau Brieske. When Lange struggles, it's often the free passes that catch up with him, and he now has a whopping 34 walks in 44 innings this season. He should still have some job security as Detroit's closer, but the team may decide to go in a different direction if Lange can't limit the walks moving forward.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues solid play Lange tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Marlins. He struck out one.

Impact It wasn't a save situation, but the Tigers still used Lange, who hadn't pitched since Tuesday. The righty has now logged five straight appearances without allowing an earned run. He had allowed five earned runs over his five prior games, so this recent stretch is a step in the right direction. Lange should remain locked in as Detroit's closer, especially if he can keep up his recent level of performance.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers third loss Lange (5-3) allowed an unearned run to take the loss in Tuesday's extra-inning contest with the Angels. He gave up a hit and a walk, while also striking out one.

Impact Lange worked the 10th inning of a 6-6 game and allowed his inherited runner to score on a one-out Mickey Moniak double. The righty also walked Hunter Renfroe and uncorked a wild pitch, so it wasn't his sharpest outing even if he didn't allow any earned runs. Lange continues to mow batters down, as he now has 53 strikeouts in 41.2 innings, though he's also walked 28. He'll need to exhibit better control if he wants to avoid rough outings moving forward.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 17th save Lange picked up the save in Sunday's 3-1 victory over San Diego, tallying a walk and a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact After retiring the first two batters in the ninth, Lange walked Xander Bogaerts before Jake Cronenworth reached on an error, putting runners on second and third. However, Lange would induce a flyout from Gary Sanchez to strand the tying runs aboard and earn his 17th save. The 27-year-old Lange appears to have settled in after a rocky June -- he's delivered three consecutive scoreless appearances while notching four straight saves. His ERA is down to 3.98 with a 1.28 WHIP and 52:27 K:BB across 40.2 innings this season.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches another save Lange worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and record the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Royals. He struck out one.

Impact Lange was better in his last outing Monday, when he retired the side on 10 pitches, but he was still able to record his 16th save of the year Wednesday in 19 chances. The righty entered the contest with an 8.80 ERA since the beginning of June, though he's now strung together consecutive scoreless appearances, which could be a sign that he's beginning to turn things around.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures another save Lange pitched a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts to record the save in Monday's 3-2 win over the Royals.

Impact Lange needed just 10 pitches to retire Kansas City in order, giving him his 15th save of the season in 18 chances and second in the last three days. The righty has had some hiccups lately after starting the season very strongly, though he doesn't seem to be in danger of losing his grip on the closer job. Lange now has 50 strikeouts in 38.2 innings this year, pointing to his ability to dominate hitters, even if he hasn't been able to do so consistently.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 14th save Lange picked up the save Friday against the Mariners. He allowed one run on one hit and two walks over one inning. He had one strikeout.

Impact Lange bounced back after blowing a save in his last appearance on July 9. The right-hander still has work to do to earn the full trust of fantasy managers, however, as he's posted a 5.40 ERA so far this month. Coming off of a rough month of June (11.57 ERA), it might be risky to trust Lange in lineups until he strings together some scoreless appearances.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lange whiffs Rodríguez for final out as the Tigers hold off Mariners' comeback in 5-4 win

Alex Lange threw a called third strike past Julio Rodríguez with two runners aboard for the final out, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Seattle Mariners 5-4

JULY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows save Sunday Lange allowed two runs on a hit and a walk over an inning of work to blow the save in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays. He struck out two.

Impact Lange's up-and-down season continued, as he blew his third save opportunity in 16 chances. The righty was lights out through the end of May with a 1.16 ERA but he has a 9.45 ERA since then, pushing his season mark to 4.17. Lange figures to stick as Detroit's closer due to the team's lack of other options, but he's been a shaky fantasy contributor recently.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Combines for no-hitter with save Lange picked up the save Saturday against the Blue Jays, striking out one over one scoreless inning.

Impact Lange entered the game in the ninth inning with a no-hit bid still intact for Detroit and went 1-2-3 through the top of Toronto's lineup. He whiffed the current hits leader in the American League, Bo Bichette on three straight curveballs before forcing a flyout and a groundout in the next two at-bats and securing perhaps the biggest save of his career. Lange has now converted his last three save attempts and he didn't issue a walk Saturday for the first time in his last five appearances.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manning, Foley and Lange toss 1st combined no-hitter in Tigers history in 2-0 win over Blue Jays Matt Manning, Jason Foley and Alex Lange teamed up for the first combined no-hitter in Detroit history as the Tigers beat the Toronto Blue J...

JULY 8, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Tigers No-Hitters July 8, 2023, Matt Manning (6 2/3), Jason Foley (1 1/3), Alex Lange (9), vs.

JULY 8, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Three Tigers pitchers combine to no-hit Blue Jays in 2-0 victory

Three Detroit Tigers pitchers (Matt Manning, Jason Foley and Alex Lange) combined to no-hit the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.

JULY 8, 2023

Grabs extra-inning win Lange (5-2) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk while striking out two over two innings to earn the extra-inning win Saturday over the Rockies.

Impact Lange kept the game tied in the ninth inning, then protected a three-run lead in the 10th. This was the fifth time in 35 appearances he's been asked to pitch more than an inning, and the second time he's completed two frames. The right-hander is now at a 3.89 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 44:22 K:BB through 34.2 innings. He's also collected 12 saves, two holds and two blown saves as the Tigers' primary closer.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts four-out save Lange walked one and struck out four over 1.1 scoreless and hitless innings to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Twins.

Impact Lange's had some uneven results in June, but he was at his best Saturday. The right-hander has surrendered three runs over his last five appearances, all of which came in a sloppy outing versus the Twins on June 18. Lange's now at a 3.82 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 42:17 K:BB while converting 12 of 14 save chances over 30.2 innings this season. He permits too many baserunners to be a dominant closer, but he's held his own fairly well in 2023.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts door for 11th save Lange pitched a scoreless inning of relief to earn the save in Monday's 6-4 win over the Royals. He did not allow any hits or walks.

Impact Despite having 38 strikeouts this year in just 29.1 innings, Lange did not record any Monday, though he still managed to retire the side in order on 12 pitches. The righty is now 11-for-13 in save opportunities this season with a 3.99 ERA overall. He's struggled some lately, though, allowing two or more runs three times in just eight appearances this month. However, Lange should stick in the closer role for a Detroit team that doesn't have many other established end-game options.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fourth win Lange (4-2) tossed a scoreless 10th inning and earned a win over Atlanta on Monday.

Impact Lange needed just four pitches to work a clean inning and earned the win after Detroit walked off in the 10th. He was crushed with seven runs over his previous three outings but clearly the Tigers still trust him in a late-inning role. He's sporting a 3.29 ERA and 37:14 K:BB through 28 appearances.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In two losses, Lange can't harness nasty arsenal PHILADELPHIA -- The Tigers spent a good portion of their six-game road trip waiting for their first hit of the game. The last thing they exp...

JUNE 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Struggles again Thursday Lange (3-2) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while retiring just two batters to blow the save and take the loss Thursday against the Phillies.

Impact Lange allowed four earned runs while retiring just a single batter in his last outing Sunday, and he struggled again Thursday, blowing his second save of the year in 12 chances. Before this rough two-game stretch, he had a dominant 1.11 ERA, but that has jumped to 3.20. Lange should still have some wiggle room as the team's closer, but continued poor play could lead to Jason Foley or Jose Cisnero potentially seeing some save opportunities.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls apart in non-save situation Lange (3-1) allowed four runs on two hits and two walks with one strikeout in one-third of an inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the White Sox.

Impact Lange had allowed just three runs all season entering Sunday, but that changed in a sloppy outing that culminated in Jake Burger's walk-off grand slam. While the end result is an ugly one, Lange has still pitched well enough to earn the benefit of the doubt. He's now at a 2.55 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 35:13 K:BB with 10 saves in 11 chances over 24.2 innings this season. Lange's 4.7 BB/9 makes outings like Sunday's a potential pitfall, but he's shown a solid ability to pitch around traffic so far.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Lange lit up for grand slam in Detroit Tigers' walk-off 6-2 loss to Chicago White Sox Alex Lange, the AL Reliever of the Month in May, surrendered a grand slam in the ninth in Chicago as the Detroit Tigers lost, 6-2, to the Wh...

JUNE 4, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Tigers' Alex Lange credits teammates, manager after winning AL Reliever of Month Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Lange secured American League Reliever of the Month honors for May. He posted a 0.84 ERA and seven saves in...

JUNE 3, 2023 • FREEP.COM