MICHAEL LORENZEN NEWS

Detroit Tigers' Michael Lorenzen: 'I've always wanted to start' Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen talks to reporters December 20, 2022, for the first time after signing a one-year contract.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • FREEP.COM

The Tigers hope Michael Lorenzen's September success carries into 2023 Michael Lorenzen had a 2.36 ERA over his final five starts in 2022. The Tigers hope to unlock his best in 2023.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michael Lorenzen, Tigers finalize $8.5M, 1-year contract Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Detroit Tigers finalized their $8.5 million, one-year contract.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Michael Lorenzen, Tigers finalize $8.5M, 1-year contract

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Detroit Tigers finalized their $8.5 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitcher Michael Lorenzen Matched to Royals in MLB Article Kansas City will be in on the market for arms, and Lorenzen is an intriguing free agent.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ends year with quality start Lorenzen allowed three hits and three walks while striking out seven over six scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Tuesday.

Impact Lorenzen wasn't able to complete six innings in any of his four September starts after returning from a shoulder strain. He got to that mark with one of his best performances of the year Tuesday, as no Oakland hitter got past second base on his watch. Lorenzen worked as a starter full-time for the first season since 2015, posting a 4.24 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 85:44 K:BB over 97.2 innings in his 18 starts this year. He could remain in the Angels' rotation in 2023 if he signs a new contract with the team.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Langeliers' bases-loaded walk sends A's past Angels, 2-1

Shea Langeliers drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning, sending the Oakland Athletics past the Los Angeles Angels 2-1

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Partner Content | Top MLB prop picks October 4: Count on a strong day from Michael Lorenzen The MLB schedule is absolutely packed with 18 games on the slate as teams around the league try to complete their seasons on time.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Athletics face the Angels leading series 1-0

The Oakland Athletics face the Los Angeles Angels, leading the series 1-0

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kemp's RBI single in 10th lifts Athletics past Angels 5-4

Pinch hitter Tony Kemp had an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, capping a spirited comeback that sent the Oakland Athletics to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharp in win Lorenzen (8-6) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one unearned run on three hits with three walks over five innings against the Athletics while striking out eight.

Impact The only damage on Lorenzen came in the first inning after he allowed a leadoff single to Tony Kemp, who later came around to score on a Conner Capel single. However, the 30-year-old right-hander retired 16 of the next 19 batters he faced while producing seven swinging strikeouts on the evening. Lorenzen has won his last two decisions and it was the first time since May 21 that he didn't allow an earned run in a start.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trout hits 38th homer, Lorenzen sharp as Angels beat A's 4-1

Mike Trout hit his 38th home run, Michael Lorenzen went five strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels continued their success against the Oakland Athletics with a 4-1 victory

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics meet in game 2 of series

The Los Angeles Angels lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jo Adell's 8th-inning RBI sends Angels past Athletics, 4-3

Jo Adell drove in Matt Duffy with a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels opened their final homestand of the season with a 4-3 victory over the O...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strikes out seven Lorenzen allowed three earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings Thursday against the Rangers. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Lorenzen allowed one run prior to exiting the game, though two inherited runners crossed the plate to sour his day. He managed 14 swinging strikes to back his seven punchouts, which marked his highest strikeout total in his last six starts. Since returning from the injured list Sept. 9, Lorenzen has maintained a 3.06 ERA with a 15:8 K:BB across 17.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leadoff walks come back to bite Lorenzen ARLINGTON -- Even though Michael Lorenzen took the no-decision in the Angels’ 5-3 loss to the Rangers on Thursday afternoon at Globe Life Fi...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Seager's eighth-inning homer pushes Rangers past Angels 5-3

Corey Seager hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, helping the Texas Rangers top the Los Angeles Angels 5-3

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels' Michael Lorenzen opens up about his bittersweet first year as a starter The Angels were Lorenzen's childhood team and he would love to stay: "There’s nothing that I want to see more than this organization win."

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rangers and Angels meet to decide series winner

The Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Smith's 1st over-fence HR helps Rangers beat Angels 7-2

Texas rookie Josh Smith homered over the fence for the first time, and the Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trout homers for 8th time in 10 games, Angels beat M's 8-7

Mike Trout homered for the eighth time in 10 games, and the Los Angeles Angels tripped up the Seattle Mariners’ AL wild-card run with an 8-7 victory that ended a four-game losing s...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects win Friday Lorenzen (7-6) allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings to earn the win Friday over the Mariners.

Impact It wasn't a pretty start for Lorenzen, as he gave up a solo home run to Julio Rodriguez and a two-run homer to Carlos Santana, but the Angels were able to outhit their starter's problems. Despite the win, this was a step back for Lorenzen after he allowed only one run in 5.2 innings versus the Astros in his return from a shoulder strain last Friday. The right-hander now has a 4.74 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 63:36 K:BB through 81.2 innings across 15 starts this year. He's projected for a road start against the Rangers next week.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners take 6-game road win streak into matchup with the Angels

The Seattle Mariners hit the road against the Los Angeles Angels looking to continue a six-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ramírez homers as Guardians beat Angels for 6th straight win

José Ramírez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 for their sixth consecutive victory

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peña, McCormick homer to lead Astros over Angels 4-3

Jeremy Peña hit a solo homer and Chas McCormick had a two-run shot in the seventh inning that helped the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS