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DETROIT TIGERS 86-76 · 3RD IN AL CENTRAL
86-76 · 3RD IN AL CENTRAL
Alex Faedo - Unspectacular in 2023 sebut Faedo did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Cardinals, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and no walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out one.
Impact Faedo did a good job not issuing any free passes and did only give up three hits, however, two of those hits were home runs to Paul Goldschmidt. He was pulled in the fifth at 72 pitches despite not facing any threats on the bases. His performance was likely enough to earn him another go in the rotation should manager AJ Hinch elect to stick with a five-man rotation for the coming week. Faedo's next start would line up for a home matchup against the Mariners.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Torkelson - Goes yard in defeat Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-6 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact Torkelson took Steven Matz deep to center in the fourth to get the Tigers on the board. It was his first home run since April 19 and just his third of the year. The 23-year-old does have three multi-hit efforts over his last five games, but is still slashing just .223/.276/.347 with 16 RBI, 12 runs and an 8:28 BB:K over 134 plate appearances.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Rogers - Blasts grand slam in loss Rogers went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Sunday's 12-6 loss to the Tigers.
Impact Rogers took Jojo Romero deep center field in the sixth to put the Tigers up 6-3 over the Cardinals. That lead would not last, however, after the Cardinals scored seven runs of their own in the bottom of the frame. Rogers has not gotten consistent playing time behind the plate yet leads his team with a .767 OPS and is tied at the top with four homers. He's now slashing .203/.309/.458 with seven extra base hits, 12 RBI, seven runs and an 8:24 BB:K over 68 plate appearances.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez entered Sunday worth 1.2 fWAR since April 13, ranking 10th among 159 players with at least 70 plate appearances.
MAY 8, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Explaining the Tigers' decision to demote Spencer Turnbull Turnbull has shown good and bad signs in his return from Tommy John surgery. The Tigers ultimately optioned him this weekend.
MAY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers series preview, pitching matchups The Tigers come to town on a hot streak.
MAY 8, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM
Tigers visit the Guardians to begin 3-game series
The Cleveland Guardians begin a three-game series at home against the Detroit Tigers on MondayMAY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guardians, Tigers turn to young arms in series opener Hitters from both teams might be doing a lot of guesswork as the Detroit Tigers arrive in Cleveland for the beginning of a three-game series...
MAY 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Tale of two halves: Pivotal 6th inning sinks Tigers ST. LOUIS -- The Detroit Tigers went from an extreme high to an extreme low in the same inning on Sunday. After plating five runs in the top...
MAY 8, 2023 • MLB.COM
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MAY 7, 2023 • MLB.COM
Former Florida RHP Alex Faedo called up to Detroit Alex Faedo was one of the very best pitchers to every wear the Orange and Blue, and now he’s getting his turn in the MLB.
MAY 7, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Detroit Tigers' win streak slams to a halt in 6th inning of 12-6 loss to Cardinals The Detroit Tigers scored 5 runs in the top of the sixth inning, then gave up 7 to St. Louis in a 12-6 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
MAY 7, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Paul Goldschmidt hits 3 HRs as Cardinals explode vs. Tigers Paul Goldschmidt hit three homers and drove in four runs as the St. Louis Cardinals snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 12-6 victo...
MAY 7, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Defense deserts Tigers as 5-game winning streak ends The Tigers helped turn the jeers to cheers at Busch Stadium on Sunday with a nightmarish defensive showing.
MAY 7, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Goldschmidt 3 HRs, Cards end 8-game skid, beat Tigers 12-6
Paul Goldschmidt homered three times, Brendan Donovan hit a three-run drive and the St. Louis Cardinals stopped an eight-game losing streak with a 12-6 win over the Detroit TigersMAY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Akil Baddoo - Sits against lefty Baddoo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact The lefty-hitting Baddoo will duck out of the starting nine while the Cardinals bring southpaw Steven Matz to the bump for the series finale. Eric Haase, who had drawn a start behind the plate in Saturday's 6-5 win, will replace Baddoo on Sunday as Detroit's starting left fielder.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Maton - Out against lefty Maton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact For the second time in the series, the lefty-hitting Maton will retreat to the bench while the Cardinals bring a southpaw (Steven Matz) to the hill. Andy Ibanez will spell Maton at third base and will bat fifth.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zach McKinstry - Idle versus lefty McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact For the second time in the series, the lefty-hitting McKinstry will retreat to the bench while the Cardinals bring a southpaw (Steven Matz) to the hill. Jonathan Schoop will fill in at second base, while right fielder Matt Vierling replaces McKinstry in the leadoff spot.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Torkelson - Plates two runs Saturday Torkelson went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Cardinals in 10 innings.
Impact Torkelson's second base hit of the day drove in Riley Greene in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game before Akil Baddoo's RBI double in the top of the 10th sealed the win for Detroit. The second-year first baseman will be back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale in St. Louis, batting in the cleanup spot.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Schoop - Enters Sunday lineup Schoop is starting at second base and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Schoop has become a part-time player with Zach McKinstry emerging as the top option at second base. The veteran is still searching for his first home run, and he's slashing just .204/.271/.259. Fantasy managers can turn their attention elsewhere moving forward, unless Schoop is able to earn more playing time at some point and also looks better at the plate.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Haase - Slides to left Sunday Haase is starting in left field and batting sixth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Haase started Saturday's game behind the plate. He'll give way to Jake Rogers there Sunday but his versatility will allow him to make another start. Rogers has seemingly inched ahead as the team's top catcher, though Haase will continue to see plenty of time there and in the outfield.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Rogers - Starting behind the plate Sunday Rogers is starting at catcher and batting ninth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Rogers has seemingly inched ahead of Eric Haase as the primary starter behind the plate, though the latter will start in left field Sunday. Both players should continue to split playing time, at least until someone gets hot and earns a larger role. Rogers has some pop but is only slashing .200/.313/.418 this year.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andy Ibáñez - Starting Sunday Ibanez is starting at third base and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Ibanez is starting to see more regular playing time, as this is his second start during the three-game weekend series and he also received two at-bats off the bench. He got the nod in right field Friday and will now cover the hot corner. Nick Maton, who started at third Saturday, will head to the bench.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
