MAY 13, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Why Detroit Tigers' Spencer Turnbull loves Michael Fulmer in save spots Detroit Tigers starter Spencer Turnbull talks Thursday, May 13, 2021, after a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Tigers beat Royals 4-3, KC's skid reaches 11 games
Michael Fulmer shut down Kansas City’s ninth-inning rally for his second save, and the Detroit Tigers’ won 4-3 to extend the Royals’ losing streak to 11 gamesMAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finding home in bullpen? Manager A.J. Hinch didn't want to definitively say that Fulmer would remain in the bullpen all season but he has been pleased with how the righty has performed in relief, Evan Petz...
Impact Fulmer had a rough 2020 campaign, posting an 8.78 ERA in 10 starts, but he's looked much better in relief this season, registering a 2.92 ERA across 12.1 innings out of the bullpen. The 28-year-old has found a little extra velocity as a reliever, and Hinch called him a "valuable weapon." To his credit, Fulmer has embraced the role, saying he wants to be "thrown into the fire" if he's going to remain in the bullpen. The Tigers may end up giving him some more starts this year, but for a team that has struggled to develop reliable bullpen options, Fulmer could quickly establish himself as one of its most trusted relievers.
MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Tigers value Michael Fulmer as 'closet adrenaline junkie' out of bullpen Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Fulmer has a 2.92 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 12⅓ innings of relief. Gregory Soto has not been as effective...
MAY 10, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Maeda expected to start for the Twins against Tigers
The Twins will start Kenta Maeda on Sunday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Matthew BoydMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns win in relief Fulmer (2-2) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Twins after pitching 2.2 scoreless innings, giving up one hit and one walk while fanning three.
Impact Fulmer recorded the final two outs of the fifth inning and cruised his way until the end of the seventh, allowing just two baserunners and tossing 28 of his 47 pitches for strikes. Fulmer has started in four of his 10 appearances but has been effective as a reliever so far. He has gone five straight appearances allowing two or fewer runs and has now recorded two straight scoreless appearances.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slumping Cabrera hits tiebreaking single, Tigers beat Twins
Slumping Miguel Cabrera hit a tiebreaking single to key a five-run burst in the seventh inning that sent the Detroit Tigers over the Minnesota Twins 7-3MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers' Michael Fulmer on first career save: 'Hopefully, we can get this rolling a little bit' Chris McCosky talks to Michael Fulmer, who recorded his first career save after starting the previous day against the Red Sox.
MAY 6, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Candelario homers as Tigers beat Red Sox 6-5 in 10 innings
Jeimer Candelario hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Boston Red Sox for a 6-5 victoryMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records first MLB save Fulmer retired the final two batters of Wednesday's 6-5, extra-inning win over the Red Sox to record the save.
Impact Gregory Soto started the 10th inning with a strikeout but then allowed back-to-back singles, so manager A.J. Hinch turned to Fulmer with the right-handed Hunter Renfroe coming up. Renfroe reached on an error, but Fulmer buckled down and retired the final two batters to record his first MLB save. The 28-year-old started Tuesday's game but lasted less than an inning, so he was able to help the team out after five other pitchers were used Wednesday. Fulmer is still slated to start next Tuesday against Kansas City, though Hinch may juggle his rotation to give the righty a little extra rest.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers take 6-game losing streak into matchup with Red Sox
Detroit heads into the matchup against Boston in a rut, losers of six straightMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox hit 4 homers, hold off reeling Tigers 11-7 at Fenway
Xander Bogaerts hit a two-run homer, Nick Pivetta struck out eight over five innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the skidding Detroit Tigers 11-7MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggles in short start Fulmer (0-2) allowed four runs (two earned) across just 0.2 innings and took the loss Tuesday against the Red Sox. He gave up four hits and a walk with no strikeouts.
Impact The Tigers were likely expecting a short start from Fulmer but this qualifies as a disappointment, as the righty couldn't even escape the first inning, making it his briefest appearance of the season. Fulmer's 4.57 ERA is an improvement from the 8.78 mark he recorded last year, but his inability to work deep into games limits his fantasy appeal. He's scheduled to take the mound again next Tuesday against the Royals and will look for better results.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers play the Red Sox following Urena's strong outing
Detroit looks to follow up a strong outing by Sunday starter Jose UrenaMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Tuesday Fulmer will start Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Fulmer had been available out of the bullpen recently, but he'll draw his fourth start of the season in Tuesday's series opener against Boston. The right-hander hasn't lasted longer than five innings in any of his seven appearances this year, and he's posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 21 innings.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Tigers: Michael Fulmer bouncing back nicely as a starter in 2021 The Detroit Tigers have not started out the 2021 season with a bang. Another tough start during this rebuild leaves the Tigers looking for a...
APRIL 30, 2021 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM
Tigers' Boyd leaves in 2nd inning with left knee tendinitis
Detroit Tigers starter Matthew Boyd left the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox after facing seven batters because of an injured left kneeAPRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cease pitches shutout, White Sox complete DH sweep of Tigers
Dylan Cease struck out a season-best nine in his first career shutout, Yoán Moncada and Yermín Mercedes homered, and the Chicago White Sox completed a doubleheader sweep of the slu...APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available as reliever Fulmer will be available out of the bullpen Wednesday and Thursday in Chicago, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Impact Fulmer and Tarik Skubal had been piggybacking, but Skubal will work as a traditional starter Friday while Fulmer shifts to a less rigid role in the short term. He has pitched very well this season, logging a 3.32 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB in 19 innings, but he has not been used in a fantasy-friendly role.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
After three starts, Fulmer could shift to 'pen DETROIT – Michael Fulmer has looked more like his pre-injury self since rejoining the Tigers' rotation a couple weeks ago. His season-openin...
APRIL 26, 2021 • MLB.COM
'Sprint horse' role for Michael Fulmer continues to intrigue Tigers manager AJ Hinch is contemplating switching roles with the Fulmer-Skubal tandem; using Skubal to start in New York, with Fulmer back in the bullpen.
APRIL 26, 2021 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Detroit Tigers might adjust roles for Michael Fulmer, Tarik Skubal entering road trip There's nothing wrong with right-hander Michael Fulmer, but the Tigers are considering sending him back to the bullpen.
APRIL 26, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Effective in short start Fulmer allowed one hit and two walks while striking out two in three scoreless innings in Sunday's loss to the Royals. He didn't factor into the decision.
Impact Fulmer threw only 36 pitches Sunday since he was pitching on three days' rest, but the right-hander held Kansas City in check to begin the game. Fulmer has made six appearances (three starts) to begin the season, and he's posted a 3.32 ERA and 0.84 WHIP in 19 innings during that time. He lines up to make his next start on the road against the Yankees on Friday.
APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Royals win 4th straight, blank slumping Tigers 4-0
Danny Duffy pitched five scoreless innings, and the Kansas City Royals kept Detroit’s offense quiet again in a 4-0 victory over the TigersAPRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set for abbreviated start Manager A.J. Hinch said Fulmer would be making a shortened start Sunday against the Royals, though he didn't specify how long the right-hander might work, Cody Stavenhagen of The A...
Impact Considering that Fulmer is pitching on three days' rest after covering four frames (60 pitches) in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pirates, the fact that his workload is being restricted for a second straight outing doesn't come as a major surprise. Hinch noted that Tarik Skubal is scheduled to pitch Sunday, but it's unclear if he'll act as a true bulk reliever behind Fulmer or merely cover an inning or two.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
