DETROIT TIGERS NEWS

Alex Lange - Still struggling with control Lange, who walked a batter in a scoreless inning during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, now has eight free passes in six innings this spring.

Impact Lange has also struck out eight and has limited batters to a .190 average in Grapefruit League action, so he's been pretty good when he's throwing strikes. The righty has had a BB/9 of 4.0 or higher in each of his two MLB seasons, and if that continues this year, he'll be a volatile fantasy asset. However, Lange appears to be Detroit's most likely option to begin the season as the closer, so there should be fantasy value here as long as he's converting saves.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wentz ready to roll - but will it be in MLB or Triple-A? CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Joey Wentz developed a fandom for European football this offseason, watching English Premier League games when his worko...

MARCH 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

2023 Preview: Detroit Tigers 2022 record: 66-96, fourth in American League Central Offseason headlines: Miguel Cabrera is ready for his farewell tour.

MARCH 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Trea Turner spoils Joey Wentz's start in Detroit Tigers' 4-1 loss to Philadelphia Phillies Trea Turner, coming off five homers in the WBC, launched another one off Detroit Tigers lefty Joey Wentz in the Tigers' 4-1 loss on Thursday...

MARCH 23, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Tigers vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Photos from Clearwater Tigers and Phillies in spring training exhibition, March 23, 2023

MARCH 23, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Detroit Tigers sign injured reliever José Álvarez, who's rehabbing from Tommy John surgery The Detroit Tigers signed reliever José Álvarez, a 10-year MLB veteran, to a minor-league contract. He underwent Tommy John surgery in Septe...

MARCH 23, 2023 • FREEP.COM

How to Watch Phillies and Tigers Spring Training, Channel, Streams, and Lineups The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Detroit Tigers in a split squad game on Thursday after coming off of a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on...

MARCH 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Detroit Tigers\u00a0split-squad games vs. Phillies & Orioles: Time, starting pitchers, updates Detroit Tigers game time, TV channel info, radio, score, live updates and analysis in Grapefruit League play at spring training March 23, 20...

MARCH 23, 2023 • FREEP.COM

The Tigers will broadcast 22 games in Spanish. It's a big step forward The Tigers will air 22 Spanish-language broadcasts this season. It wouldn't have happened without one media relations staffer.

MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Matt Manning - Allows unearned run Wednesday Manning allowed an unearned run on six hits across four innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta. He walked two and struck out six.

Impact Manning allowed plenty of baserunners but was mostly able to avoid trouble. He still has a rough 6.43 ERA this spring, though his last two starts have been better, as he's allowed no earned runs across 7.2 innings with 10 strikeouts. Manning should slot in as the Tigers' fourth starter and could be ready to take a step forward after showing some promising signs during an injury-shortened 2022 campaign.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Cabrera hustles to score in Detroit Tigers' 5-3 loss to Atlanta Braves in spring training The Detroit Tigers lost to the Atlanta Braves, 5-3, on Wednesday at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. The Tigers are 12-14 in Grapefru...

MARCH 22, 2023 • FREEP.COM

World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risks

This year’s World Baseball Classic left lasting memories, 47 games over two weeks that restored Japan’s supremacy and reinforced Shohei Ohtani’s unmatched ability while expanding t...

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joey Wentz - Could be spot starter With Michael Lorenzen (groin) uncertain to make his final Grapefruit League start, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, Wentz could be an option to fill the fifth rotation s...

Impact Lorenzen is projected to be the team's regular No. 5 starter, but his groin strain has his status up in the air heading into the regular season. Detroit is lined up to use its fifth starter April 4 against Houston, so Wentz or Beau Brieske may be needed if Lorenzen can't go. It seemed like Wentz was possibly ticketed for the minors out of camp, so any stay with the Tigers may be brief, though he did compile a solid 3.03 ERA across seven starts for the club last year.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beau Brieske - Option to fill in as starter? With Michael Lorenzen (groin) uncertain to make his final Grapefruit League start, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, Brieske could be an option to fill the fifth rotation...

Impact Lorenzen is projected to be the team's regular No. 5 starter, but his groin strain has his status up in the air heading into the regular season. The Tigers are lined up to use their fifth starter April 4 against Houston, so Brieske or Joey Wentz may be needed if Lorenzen can't go. Brieske made 15 starts for Detroit last year and compiled a 4.19 ERA across 81.2 innings.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting Twins may pay off big time for Castro FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It came as a surprise to Willi Castro when the Tigers non-tendered him last offseason. But when it came time to decide w...

MARCH 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees: Best photos from Tampa Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees: Best photos from George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

MARCH 21, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Javier Báez - Dazzles during WBC Baez rejoined the Tigers on Monday after hitting .368 with one home run, three doubles, six RBI and zero walks against three strikeouts over five games for Team Puerto Rico in the...

Impact Baez was a standout performer for Puerto Rico in the tournament, as in addition to his exploits at the plate, he impressed with a few dazzling plays in the field at second base. He'll move back to his usual spot at shortstop now that he's back at Tigers camp, and the team brass will be hoping that the strong showing on the international stage will help invigorate Baez after he endured a rough first season in Detroit upon signing a six-year, $140 million deal last winter. Despite his excellent showing in the WBC, Baez hasn't carried that form over to the Grapefruit League, where he's slashing .136/.130/.227 with no walks and four strikeouts in eight games.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 21, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Michael Lorenzen - Manager unsure on last spring start Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Lorenzen (groin) is uncertain to make his final Grapefruit League start, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Specifically, Hinch said he had "no idea" whether Lorenzen -- who is dealing with a mild left groin strain -- would be able to make one more start this spring. If Lorenzen is unable to pitch before the end of the Grapefruit League slate, the right-hander surely wouldn't be ready for his first turn through the rotation during the regular season, either. Hinch wouldn't offer any hints as to who the potential fill-in for Lorenzen would be, but Joey Wentz and Beau Brieske would likely represent the top alternatives.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers lineup vs. New York Yankees in spring training: 1B Schoop, SS Kreidler Grapefruit League: Detroit Tigers (12-13) vs. New York Yankees (9-14): 1 p.m.; George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, Florida, WXYT-AM (1270).

MARCH 21, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Trevor Rosenthal - Expected to get into spring game Rosenthal is expected to get into a Grapefruit League game before the end of camp, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Rosenthal has been throwing live batting practice sessions and will have another one Wednesday. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that the reliever's velocity and secondary pitches have looked good. Rosenthal is considered healthy, but the team has slow-played him this spring as he comes back from multiple surgeries and missed seasons. He will not be on the Opening Day roster but could conceivably be an option at some point in April.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Nevin - Poised for full batting practice Nevin (oblique) will take full batting practice by the end of the week, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Nevin is two weeks removed from a left oblique strain and has made a nice recovery. Whether he has enough time to be ready for Opening Day is another question, as he's working with a tight window.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Lorenzen - Nursing mild left groin strain Lorenzen has been diagnosed with a mild left groin strain, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact The injury caused Lorenzen to be scratched from a Grapefruit League outing Monday. He'll be shut down from baseball activities for now but will ramp things back up as his symptoms dissipate. It doesn't sound like the injury should keep Lorenzen down long, but his Opening Day availability is in doubt.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eduardo Rodriguez - Keeps on rolling Rodriguez tossed 4.2 scoreless innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. He allowed four hits and a walk while striking out five.

Impact Rodriguez still has not allowed an earned run this spring across 13 innings and he's struck out 15. The lefty had an underwhelming first season in Detroit last year, as he missed significant time due to personal reasons and finished with a 4.05 ERA and 72 strikeouts across 91 innings. Rodriguez should again lead the staff in 2023, and if he can carry over some of his spring success, he could be primed for much better production from a fantasy standpoint.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Days of Roar': Jackson Jobe's injury; another crack at Detroit Tigers' Opening Day roster With the regular season quickly approaching, the guys take a look at how things are continuing to evolve for the Detroit Tigers in spring tr...

MARCH 20, 2023 • FREEP.COM