Kerry Carpenter - Page 5 - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Hits 17th home run Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Guardians.

Impact Carpenter got things started with a three-run home run in the first inning, his 17th of the season. The outfielder has been on a power surge lately, with five of those long balls coming over his last eight games. Carpenter has earned a regular role in the middle of Detroit's lineup with his strong performance so far this year, as he's now batting .281 with an .862 OPS.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter hits 3-run homer, Detroit's bullpen turns back threats in 4-3 win over Guardians 4-3

Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer and Javier Báez had a solo shot as Detroit handed Cleveland rookie Tanner Bibee his first loss in more than two months as the Tigers edged the...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pops 16th home run Carpenter went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Twins.

Impact Carpenter has been dialed in lately, as he's batting .412 over his last five games with four home runs. That's pushed the outfielder to 16 long balls for the season, which is 10 more than he had as a rookie last year. Carpenter has definitely taken a step forward after a promising debut in 2022, and he could be in line for an even bigger breakout in 2024.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Greene, Torkelson and Carpenter combine for 4 HR in Tigers' win over Twins Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter combined to hit four home runs and drive in seven runs in the Tigers’ 8-7 win over the T...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

José Altuve, Trea Turner headline Ben Verlander's team of the week

Cody Belinger's comeback story continued, while Matt Olson is making a late MVP push. See who else made Ben Verlander's latest team of the w...

AUGUST 14, 2023

José Altuve, Trea Turner headline Ben Verlander's team of the week

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve & Phillies' Trea Turner lead Team of the Week | Flippin' Bats

AUGUST 14, 2023 • Fox Sports

Goes yard twice in win Carpenter went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Red Sox.

Impact He got the Tigers on the board in the second inning by taking Brayan Bello deep before clubbing his second long ball in the eighth off Kyle Barraclough. Carpenter has gone yard three times in the last two days to extend his current hitting streak to nine games, a stretch in which he's batting a blistering .471 (16-for-34) with four homers, six RBI and 10 runs.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kerry Carpenter (2 HRs), Tigers upend Red Sox Kerry Carpenter hit two solo home runs to help propel the visiting Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kerry Carpenter (2 HRs), Tigers upend Red Sox Kerry Carpenter hit two solo home runs to help propel the visiting Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kerry Carpenter goes deep twice, Tigers ride long ball past Red Sox The Tigers attacked Fenway Park's fabled Green Monster with a fury on Saturday, blasting four home runs in a 6-2 win.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Carpenter hits 2 HRs, Tigers go deep over Green Monster 4 times in 6-2 win over Red Sox

Kerry Carpenter hit two solo homers and Detroit went deep over Fenway Park’s Green Monster four times in a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep Friday Carpenter went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Detroit mustered only two hits against Chris Sale and a pair of Boston relievers, with Carpenter getting the lone extra-base knock. The outfielder is up to 13 home runs this year, including two over the last six games, a stretch in which he's sporting an elite 1.303 OPS. For the season, Carpenter has an .824 OPS, making him one of the few offensive threats for the Tigers.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits, two runs in win Carpenter went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Twins.

Impact Carpenter continued his good recent stretch, as he's now riding a five-game hitting streak, with the last four being multi-hit efforts. The outfielder has been a bright spot on a bad offensive team, as he's batting .275 with an .817 OPS this season in what's become an everyday role.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unheralded prospect's offensive tear draws Carpenter comps This story was excerpted from Jason Beck’s Tigers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...

AUGUST 8, 2023 • MLB.COM

Goes yard as part of three hit day Carpenter went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and three runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Rays.

Impact Carpenter put together his first three-hit effort since June 18 and had his first long ball since July 15. The blast came in the seventh off Jason Adam and was a 423-foot shot to center field. Carpenter now has a hit in three straight and has totaled six hits over that span. Carpenter raised his slash line to .265/.327/.473 and has an OPS of .800 which would all lead the team if he had enough at-bats to qualify.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits, two RBI Monday Carpenter went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's 5-1 win over the Giants.

Impact Carpenter delivered RBI singles in the third and fifth innings to help lead Detroit to the victory. The outfielder has been a pleasant surprise with an .830 OPS this season, and he's been locked in lately with a .314 average, three home runs and 11 RBI across his last 10 games. Carpenter should remain locked into a regular role as one of the Tigers' few offensive threats.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Carpenter is absent from the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Padres.

Impact The Padres are starting rookie left-hander Jackson Wolf, so Carpenter is being given a day off. Miguel Cabrera is in the designated hitter spot and Zach McKinstry is playing right field.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kerry Carpenter, Tigers look to brush off Mariners Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris was asked during the All-Star break if his team, which was 11 games under .500,...

JULY 16, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

'Tough out' Carpenter notches first multi-homer game SEATTLE -- The Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park was on Monday. Kerry Carpenter wasn’t invited, so he saved his big swings here for a few days...

JULY 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Homers twice in win Carpenter went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Mariners.

Impact Carpenter opened and closed the scoring with his long balls off George Kirby. Five of Carpenter's 11 homers on the season have come in his last 12 games despite the outfielder hitting a mere .256 (10-for-39) in that span. He's up to a .269/.322/.538 slash line with 27 RBI, 21 runs scored, eight doubles and a triple over 174 plate appearances this season.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter homers twice to help Lorenzen and the Tigers beat the Mariners 6-0

Kerry Carpenter homered twice, Michael Lorenzen allowed two hits in 6 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-0

JULY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kerry Carpenter's first multi-home run game powers Detroit Tigers to 6-0 win vs. Mariners Kerry Carpenter drove in four runs on two homers and Michael Lorenzen didn't give up a hit till the 5th inning as the Detroit Tigers beat Se...

JULY 16, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Takes seat Wednesday Carpenter is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Athletics.

Impact Miguel Cabrera will serve as the Tigers' designated hitter and Andy Ibanez is playing right field. Carpenter was also absent from the starting lineup Tuesday, though he did draw a walk as a pinch hitter and holds a strong .825 OPS through 43 games (151 plate appearances) this year.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs eighth homer Carpenter went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 14-9 win over the Rockies.

Impact Carpenter had struggled recently, going 6-for-31 (.194) over 11 contests between multi-hit efforts. He's homered four times over his last 13 games, giving him eight long balls on the year. The 25-year-old is up to a .268/.320/.500 slash line with 19 RBI, 18 runs scored and eight doubles through 42 contests while mainly filling a strong-side platoon role.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits versus lefty Carpenter isn't in the Tigers' lineup Friday against the Rockies.

Impact With left-hander Austin Gomber set to start on the mound for the Rockies, Carpenter will remain in Detroit's dugout to begin the game. Matt Vierling will start in right field with Zach McKinstry in left, allowing Zack Short to start at second base and bat eighth.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

KERRY CARPENTER NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

Carpenter hits 3-run homer, Detroit's bullpen turns back threats in 4-3 win over Guardians 4-3

José Altuve, Trea Turner headline Ben Verlander's team of the week

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve & Phillies' Trea Turner lead Team of the Week | Flippin' Bats

Carpenter hits 2 HRs, Tigers go deep over Green Monster 4 times in 6-2 win over Red Sox

Carpenter homers twice to help Lorenzen and the Tigers beat the Mariners 6-0